Damon's System

[Damon]

Well spotted, Damon.  It's a bit of an anachronism as I no longer play bass regularly, but I started using the name a while ago and have stuck with it.  I think the Thumb 5 is a fine piece of engineering and a thing of beauty in its own right.  I see you play bass too, but my eyes aren't up to spotting what's in your avatar...and we share an interest in things Italian!

Ian

Ian,
In my avatar I have a MusicMan Sterling; a great bass, but ultimately it was not the right sound in my hands. I've sold the collection and now just have two Fender P's; a '72 with a really slim neck and a Nate Mendel Signature copy. This bass has a SD quarter pounder PU in it, so is a less traditional sound. Funny thing is, I've never really liked Fender basses, and now I have two.... Many good things come from Italy, but I'll stick with the French for pastries, bread, and innovative digital amplification.

I've found some speakers work quite well close together. I'm thinking of some Totem Aros (I think they were) - small thin floorstanders. A dealer showed me how they sounded just about 2-3 feet apart and the imaging & width of soundstage was really quite remarkable.

Hi Rufus. I know the Totems. They are very narrow, and do image very nicely. In my cramped room I find the space behind my speakers has more of an effect on the soundstage than the distance between. I'd like to have more room altogether, but I'm working with the space I have.