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RE: Thanks, just focused on the isolation right now though

Posted by David Aiken (A) on June 3, 2007 at 14:17:47

In Reply to: Thanks, just focused on the isolation right now though posted by hatari on June 3, 2007 at 12:43:23:

Good art on canvas won't do anything for your acoustics and the leather couches may be a problem because leather can be reflective at higher frequencies. Having said that, both can make a room more pleasant and welcoming which will affect your mood, and your mood affects your enjoyment. I've got a leather chaisse for a listening chair in the dedicated room where my audio system lives and several original woodblock and lithograph prints framed under glass on the walls, along with acoustic treatment. You can have both and I'd suggest you should.

Regarding the isolation, however, you didn't mention a budget but you did mention the Pagode and Grand Prix Audio racks. I use a GPA Monaco under less stellar equipment than the Levinson and I can strongly recommend it, especially when fitted out with the Apex feet and the composite shelves. I haven't tried the Pagode so I can't comment or compare.

Get one of the top level racks. Since room decor appears to be of some value to you, pick one which complements your room but make sure you get one of the better racks which has some serious thought and scientific method behind it's construction. You won't regret it, either for it's benefit to the sound or the aesthetic contribution to the room.

David Aiken
David Aiken

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