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In Reply to: RE: Which Sound Lab model did you hear posted by goryu on December 11, 2024 at 17:01:37

Got it.
That doesn't change the price/performance metric.
Exactly. You simply cannot find any Acoustat at the same level of performance. The large Sound Lab models are not intended as a "budget" solution. Folks like me were interested in better. :)
Room treatments only get one so far as you have noted.
Kindly quote the text that gave you that incorrect impression. I use what's necessary to effectively take the room out of the equation. Without adding unnecessary processing into the signal path.
Diffusion addresses room challenges DSP cannot.
BTW, kindly reference the source of replacement Acoustat transformers. Should another fail with mine, that could be useful information. The one I obtained was from former Acoustat engineer Roy Esposito who also updated my interfaces ten years ago with his "Air Mod" that bypasses the wire wound rheostat at the top. Alas, he has retired.

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RE: So you can't answer the question - goryu 06:45:46 12/12/24 (9)
I did answer the question, just not to your satisfaction apparently.

Obviously in my opinion I have found an Acoustat at the same level of performance and at a fraction of the cost. Speak for yourself. And by the way, what is your metric for performance? Why does it seem like you are simply touting your personal, biased, subjective opinion and acting like this "performance" is an objective fact? Who wouldn't pay $$$$$ for something and not think it's the best thing around? Sorry, but your opinion means nothing to me.

Your said you treat up to the Schroeder frequency. That's a limit dsp doesn't have. You haven't taken the room out of the equation. Perhaps your decreased hearing ability at higher frequencies makes further correction unnecessary.

Yes, cranky Roy retired. The new guy knows where to order transformers.
- Your answer covers about a dozen possibilities - E-Stat 07:09:34 12/12/24 (8)
  Mine covered one.
  
  And by the way, what is your metric for performance?
  
  Faithfulness to live, unamplified music. Transparency. Tonal balance. Freedom from beaming.
  
  Who wouldn't pay $$$$$ for something and not think it's the best thing around?
  
  Perhaps you buy stuff before auditioning and hope for the best. LOL!
  
  The new guy knows where to order transformers.
  
  So, you are still speculating. Got it!
  - RE: Your answer covers about a dozen possibilities - goryu 08:02:10 12/12/24 (7)
    "Faithfulness to live, unamplified music. Transparency. Tonal balance. Freedom from beaming."
    
    Those aren't metrics, they're subjective impressions. Like I said, you are just sharing your personal opinion, which isn't fact and will differ depending on the listener. You are free to think your overpriced speakers are the best thing in the world, and I am sure for you and others who bought them, they are. As I said, I have heard several models over the years and in my opinion, the Acoustat 6600, with dsp, are preferable. Not everyone shares your opinion. Get over it.
    
    I have spoken with Mike, the new guy, on several occasions. He tells me he can get new transformers. He's a few hours away. I have no reason to not believe him. He has worked on radio telescopes for 30 years. He knows what he's doing. Look him up and ask him before assuming I am speculating.
    - Mike who? - E-Stat 09:00:48 12/12/24 (6)
      Hours away from where?
      
      If comes as no surprise you're not very detail oriented. :)
      - RE: Mike who? - goryu 10:58:21 12/12/24 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Mike who? posted by E-Stat on December 12, 2024 at 09:00:48
        
        It comes as no surprise that you are too lazy to do your own homework. Try google- it's an internet search engine many find useful.
        
        Thanks for - E-Stat 12:13:19 12/12/24 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Mike who? posted by goryu on December 12, 2024 at 10:58:21
        
        the helpful community spirit!
        
        Speaking of whining.... - goryu 15:21:06 12/12/24 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Thanks for posted by E-Stat on December 12, 2024 at 12:13:19
        
        nt
        
        Happy Holidays to you :) -nt - E-Stat 15:34:03 12/12/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Speaking of whining.... posted by goryu on December 12, 2024 at 15:21:06
      - RE: Mike who? - saucyworchester 09:27:16 12/12/24 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Mike who? posted by E-Stat on December 12, 2024 at 09:00:48
        
        OK guys, enough is enough. 'Tis the season and all. I'm still trying to sell my 1.6 QRS pair which brought me a couple of decades worth of listening pleasure.
        
        Merry Christmas - Happy Hanukka - May Festivus reign!
        
        Seems - E-Stat 09:57:28 12/12/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Mike who? posted by saucyworchester on December 12, 2024 at 09:27:16
        
        whiners are not very helpful.
        
        Good luck on your sale!

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