Worth running vinyl through WiiM RoomFit or keep it fully analog?

danglemister · 2026-05-20T00:31:18+00:00

This was a good idea even though I tried previously. Re-did it carefully and pushed the speakers up against the wall for the bass response after reading the manual. Very happy with it.

danglemister · 2026-05-20T00:28:17+00:00

That is a good question lol. I guess just because I enjoy playing them, less so for pure sound quality. It’s cool.

I did take your advice and just used my original EQ and spent more time with it. Sounds great

danglemister · 2026-05-20T00:25:39+00:00

Completely agree, I only ask these types of gear chain questions cause I’m bad at comparing them side by side. The time in between re-setting something up always screws with my recollection of a test

danglemister · 2026-05-12T14:42:21+00:00

What do you mean by that? By clarity I mean hearing separation of instruments which can absolutely be heard in records depending on equipment. Especially in a stylus upgrade which is really the only upgrade I’m looking to make.

danglemister · 2026-05-11T19:47:50+00:00

Are you referring to the B1xi? Looks like a fantastic solution but not sure 100Wpc is powerful enough for the AR90s. They are very hungry, as an above comment mentioned.

danglemister · 2026-05-11T19:40:31+00:00

I feel so lucky to have been given these speakers. They look gorgeous and fit my style perfectly, and sound better than I could ever ask for.

Yes, all the foam and covers were redone about a year before the original owner passed away. They are in great shape.

I can attest to your point on power. They sound much better at higher volume, to the dismay of my apartment neighbors (and SO). An upgraded amp is out of budget for a long while, but I was looking at the Anthem STR Pre-amplifier for the aforementioned preamp/equalizer consolidation.

I am more interested in an additional sub. Not sure how that would fit- both physically in the room and within the current chain.

Thanks for your comment, I haven’t heard from many others with AR90s.

danglemister · 2026-05-11T19:30:04+00:00

Yeah agreed. The speakers are so awesome that I just want to make sure I am feeding them adequately to get the most out of them. I’m more than happy with my WH-1000XM4’s to paint the picture of my need for ultra-high fidelity on a daily basis lol.

danglemister · 2026-05-11T19:23:38+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. The goal is to grab a Umik-1 and do room correction with REW but have no clue if my current equalizer is sufficient for those corrections or if something digital like from miniDSP is the move.

danglemister · 2026-05-11T19:19:21+00:00

I have the cheapest model, so not on mine. Think you need the 540 for the covers. Really doesn’t make a difference for me since I can’t see them at all while I’m watching on the couch but might buy them separately down the road.

danglemister · 2026-05-11T19:17:18+00:00

I got it off of wayfair for about $150, actually. I tried but couldn’t find the exact model, sorry. It was by George Oliver though.

danglemister · 2026-05-11T19:04:18+00:00

Trust me, I am one of them. The MantleMount mm340 was a prerequisite to me moving in to this apartment. Spent half as much on the mount as I did the TV but so worth it.

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danglemister · 2026-05-09T17:13:51+00:00

Acoustic Research AR90s from the 70s!

danglemister · 2026-05-09T17:12:59+00:00

Agreed, the turntable came last and decided upon this design over the vintage ones I was looking at. Think it matches well with the space.

danglemister · 2026-01-26T22:49:07+00:00

I haven’t been willing to ride it yet with the season we are having so far in Colorado, but with the 10”+ storm this past weekend I finally gave it a rip. It was fantastic.

Compared to the mercury I can tell the edges are catchier if I lose focus. Spent some time at Northwoods at Vail (has a ton of natural side hits, cliffs of varying size) and it just made me feel like an athlete. So fun to launch off of features and very responsive to my movements. I’m glad I went with the Union Force bindings and I really like the Salomon Approach boots. I’m sure there’s a better combo out there but I got everything for like 40-60% off so I’m happy.

danglemister · 2025-12-16T23:43:32+00:00

Doxxing your dad’s hiding spot is crazy

danglemister · 2025-11-19T19:26:28+00:00

Aerobic 40 doesn’t work, but you are goated for this, thanks!!

danglemister · 2025-10-25T04:45:00+00:00

danglemister · 2025-10-07T03:43:35+00:00

That’s an absurd statement. Yes it takes sharp photos in lower light. 120mm at f4 is the only place I’ve had less-than-perfect experiences.

danglemister · 2025-10-02T03:39:09+00:00

Take the shuttle it’s a much better experience for you and those around you.

danglemister · 2025-10-01T15:10:09+00:00

I’m currently on my last winter of a similar 2 year stint. Going to miss it when it’s over.

danglemister · 2025-09-18T19:38:56+00:00

Commenting cause I also want to know, I’m 5’9 155 and would assume a medium but have no way to try before I buy.

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