Recent content by CLS2ASTAT

Hi Fountain, You mention that there's a "choke point" in the overall sound of your system. Could you elaborate on this and what you feel are the weak points that you need to address?

I hate typing long diatribes but here's my impressions: 1) CAPS system is the most fatigue free digital that I've heard. Yes it shares many of the virtues of good analog, but was a bit dark in tonal balance. 2) Putting the CLS on well designed stands,(good job Chris) is definitely the way to...

Form follows function. The Germans will appreciate that.

They may be old, but they still portray a good deal of musical truth, especially if modded(xover parts,upgraded tweeter,etc). I own them and while falling short of the performance of my CLS'S, the differences aren't as great as one would think. If money is the object, the DQ10 can still be had...

Keith Jarrett - "Survivors Suite" (ECM) Chico Freeman - "Tradition in Transition" (Elektra-Musician) Pete Townshend/Ronnie Lane - "Rough Mix" (Atco) That's all folks - time for bed!

Thanks Risabet for expounding on this issue. Btw, I spoke with Doug Sax("a person in the know"), of The Mastering Lab regarding this very topic. His comments were as follows: "Certainly the formats of SACD and 96/24 offer more musical abilities than the "Redbook" CD. The only digital that feels...

Interesting Data Thanks for providing some real world empirical data to support the use of subs with the CLS. Who wouldn't want increased dynamics(headroom and SPL), midrange clarity, lower distortion(IM and harmonic), more slam(especially in the lower fundamentals), and longer panel life...

Oops! My mistake. I meant to say DACT instead of ALPS.

Misunderstanding Hey guys, I think we're talking two different ideas here. I want to roll off the LOW END of my CLS in a way that will not compromise signal integrity thereby bandwidth limiting my main amp. My subs will handle everything from 85-100Hz down. Btw I would love to used an Alps...

Rolling off CLS I've been told the same by some others, however I don't have a schematic. Perhaps I need to call ML and pick their brains as to how to accomplish this. In the meantime I may try a better quality cap than what I'm now using to do as little damage as possible to the integrity of...

The Signet is a more linear sounding cart with good PRAT and top end extension. The Grado has the better mids and seems better suited to jazz. I've owned the Grado for 12 yrs and the Signet for 10 yrs. I got the opportunity to hear the Statement($1200) .5mv output at a friends home last weekend...

Recession I would consider it if 1: My new employer would pay for relocation 2: My old house would sell for its appraised value and not the devalued amount dictated by the market here in MI and furthermore sell quickly,(I certainly can't afford two house payments) and 3: That it would be...

Recession CAP and Dreamer, you hit the proverbial nail on the head. I live in Mi and have been unemployed since the end of October 07. The situation looks bleak but I thank God for his Word and his Son. It is one undeniable truth that I hold on to. My life on this earth is but a blip on the...

Subs Hi CAP, My Adcom 5800 powers the subs. My buddy and I found some old pioneer HPM100 cabinets, added a 1" mdf faceplate to stiffen things up and installed Eminence 4 ohm 12" woofers. The boxes are sealed, a bit small volumewise but flat down to 25-30 Hz. They work surprizingly well with...