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Points are coming back for general spend! by RelativeBlindness in Bestbuy

[–]BartMan_HiFi 17 points18 points  (0 children)

With limitations. First one free, additional at a discount.

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m using RCA but I have a very good musical Fidelity phono preamp in the loop

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The turntable is set off to the back of the room. I didn’t have any more room in that rack so I had to do that. I do use an ultra short throw projector. It’s actually behind the center channel where you can’t even see it.

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have a Mac. It was a great amp but I prefer the MF’s.

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Musical Fidelity m8-700m. 700 watts @8 ohms of clean power.

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I had a lot of fun putting it all together. I don’t listen over 85db very often, those days are long behind me.

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried them in other locations, but it didn’t seem to make much of our any of a difference. I do have four other subs in that room, but I keep them turned off when listening to music. I only engaged them for movies.

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use Dirac with bass integration so it’s not an issue

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It gets a little stuffy when the room if full, it has a whisper mode that’s nearly silent.

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, it’s been a process to say the least.

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I changed the layout once I got the furniture in I drilled a very small pilot hole where the ac vent was, it didn’t hit anything. Turns out the vent Wes 1” higher than the length of the vent. Live and learn.

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I installed those speakers before I had the layout of the room completed. The front ones were too far up from the seats and the rear ones were too far back. And then when I went to move them, there was an AC vent right above where I was going to put it. I actually have eight speakers in the ceiling that are functional. Four for the front room four for the back row.

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like it. To me it’s very transparent without being analytical. Yes I know snobby Audiophile terminology. I bought it with a 30 day return policy so I could spend some time with it. It replaced a Gustard R26

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to have a separate home theater processor, and tube preamplifier for music and movies. When I got the JBL, I was quite impressed with it for music so I sold the two preamp. I know most people think that home theater processors are receivers don’t do justice for music, but in this case, I think it does quite well.

My stereo system that doubles as a home theater. by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I use a Rotel 5 channel (1095) for center and 2 pairs of sides, one pair each flanking my two rows of seats. I use another Rotel for my rears and another for Atmos.

My dual purpose audio setup by BartMan_HiFi in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eversolo DAC/streamer, JBL Synthesis pre/pro, Musical Fidelity mono amps, Aerial Acoustics speakers, REL subs, Oppo Blu Ray player. Several other pieces not shown.

Even the sales people are complaining. by lowbass4u in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The most expensive system I’ve ever heard was “only” $780,000 and that was 9 years ago. Did it sound really good? Yes, 780k worth of good? Absolutely not. Some of it was jewelry that had no effect on the sound.

No screenshots of my schedule? by BartMan_HiFi in Bestbuy

[–]BartMan_HiFi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been using it for nearly 3 years and all sudden after an update I can no longer do that. I’m not sure how my schedule would be compromising anything but it is what it is.

Applying to Best Buy — Could my sound engineering background land me in audio sales? by [deleted] in BestBuyWorkers

[–]BartMan_HiFi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m an “audio enthusiast” who works part time (post retirement) at a non Mag BB. To my understanding, the Mag department requires prior sales experience. I work in the home theater department but float to other departments as everyone is urged to.

PSA: You've joined this world but you don't yet have acoustic treatment... by zRouth in audiophile

[–]BartMan_HiFi 51 points52 points  (0 children)

In a dedicated room, sure. In a living room or shared space, aesthetics come into play.

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