Cheers to everyone for the opinion, much appreciated.

However, and pardon me if this seems out of line for a new member, but
I am not convinced that its helpful or necessary for members of this
group to start slanging
matches. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and although this can be
disagreed, I dont seee why it has to be done in this manner.

I came here for advice as I was getting knowhere, and more than a
little frustrated, with a supposed highly rated combination of
equipment. The majority of you guys gave good advice. I'm have read
many hifi magazines so do have an awareness of how a hifi fits
together. However audiophil I am not. So I figured why not, lets give
it a go. To be honest this group is the first chance I have had after
many years,

One thing does seem certain is that my speakers are badly placed but,
on the other hand, my system is not a crock, which is a relief.

The speakers are, perhaps as stated, not rock speakers. However I do
value detail in my sound, of which apparently the quads, arcam and
roksan deliver in spades. However, as it is known this is not
happening.

I think, I hope, that my new house will be more kind to my setup !

Cheers all,

James.



dave weil wrote:
On 23 Mar 2006 08:55:54 -0800, wrote:


wrote:
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That;s not true, but it is true that there is no problem that can be solved
in an audio system RCA cables claiming to have directionality.

Wrong again, yob. There is a problem that can be solved. The problem of
directionality.

Since there is little reliable evidence that changing anything else other
than speakers, and room treatments is going to make much difference, that is
the logical place to work on.

Hence the reason you have an audio system that sounds like pure crap.
I've no doubt you've spent 6 years working on the speaker positioning
though. Probably still are.

If you have reliable evidence to the contrary, please let us know.

Try reading an audio magazine at some point in your life. There are
plenty of audiophile magazines that feature professional reviewers that
review ICs and have noted differences in the directionality. Of course,
there will always be people like you, Krueger, Trevor Wilson, David
Weill, Steve Sullivan, ScottW, Westface, ad nauseum who are arrogant
ignorants, skeptical of everything, and think they know it all. And who
have all one thing in common: stereos that sound like pure crap.

Considering that you can't even spell my name correctly, you have
little to brag about. After all, I've got a system that sounds 100%
perfect while you struggle with faux-shamanesque laughable "tweaks".

Even the OPs system, faulty as it is, is no doubt leagues better than
yours. You and Westface are hardly in a position to be doling out audio
advice.

Since you can only improve your stereo by crossing your legs at the
ankles and folding oragami, I'd suggest that you take your Goodman's
boom box and toss it in the nearest moor.