abstract7
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| Tell me a better value DD decoder than Sony ep9es? I owned an ep9es. I bought it when the "format" wars were going on. I wanted them to settle down before I decided what I really needed for long term. The Sony was really remarkable I thought. It didn't do much--just DD. You can't even have analog ... | |
| Stick with.. KMA-100'sMKII or go for KMA-160's ??? I made that exact switch. I was using the KMA 100s as the bass in a bi-amped system and moved up to the 160s. I didn't need more power, but the 100s are not terribly stable down below 30 Hz. Also, I hated the fan noise from the 100s. Additionally,... | |
| Which crossover should I buy? I'm using the Bryston 10B. I understand the Marchand is very good too. At the time I bought my Bryston, Marchand did not offer a balanced version--which is what I needed. I think they do now, and are very good value products. Bryston is also excel... | |
| Audiophile Pressing? I should have clarified that the EMI was the CD release and was an import at the time. I agree that most of their vinyl has been somewhat disappointing. | |
| I don't remember much, but I remember...... I'm glad to hear someone else's first purchase was embarrassing--mine was Kiss Alive. It was played on a portable phono player that had something like a 2x4 for a tonearm with a nail through it for a cartridge. | |
| My CD drawer won't open please help ? I once had a unit do the same thing. The rails that the drawer rides on had gotten out of alignment (this was during shipment--so it may be unlikely in your case). I opened the unit, losened the rails and manually opened and closed the drawer to a... | |
| A question concerning ethics I agree it should be disclosed or registered as such. If you click on a "business user" you should find out what business they are involved in (manufacturer, dealer, and the name of the company). However, the people that post statements that they ... | |
| Turntable accessories Music Direct was selling the Black Diamond Racing clamp at about 40% off for a while. I bought one and really like it--I was amazed how significant the sound improved with this clamp over the stock VPI clamp. | |
| Ideas for something to hold LPs ?? I built one. You can see it at the following addresshttp://home.mindspring.com/~rrbird/_uimages/speaker2.JPGIt's made of poplar and aluminum. If you (or anyone else) is interested you can send me an e-mail and I will send you the plans (I did them... | |
| New to Vinyl and need immediate help That's a tough question. I think all of your options are valid (and good ones). I like Cary equipment. My small system uses Cary 40M signature monoblocks--I really like those. I also use tube for my phono stage (Sonic Frontiers). If it were me I w... | |
| Top 5 cd recordings of all time? I have to agree with Mejames on the Pink Floyd. The Harvest import is much better if you like that album. Here are five recordings that I think are superbly recorded:1. Charles Lloyd, the Water is Wide2. Steve Davis, the Quality of Silence3. the G... | |
| Have you ever sniffed your AC ??? I've been using Quiet lines. I have never used a "Sniffer". So far I do not think I can tell a difference with, or without them. I have left them in for days, then removed them to see if I detected any more grain or noise. I think anything I detec... | |
| What is your vote for best bookshelf speaker ? Red Rose Model 3. I have not heard all of the speakers on your list, but have heard quite a few that are not. The Red Rose speakers were, for me, the most amazing book shelf speaker I've encountered. Properly set up they produce a soundstage that ... | |
| need help-how to build sound absorber, deffusive Ltt:Your dimensions aren't too bad. You probably have a bump around 40 Hz, but I doubt it's so serious that you can't tame it (at least most of the way) with passive devices. I would still recommend that before you begin, chart the frequency respo... | |
| Room acoustics - finished or unfinished wood The highest frequencies might be affected by the sealer and reflect a bit more, but it depends on the grain and the cut of the wood. It's going to be a minimal effect and either way you are likely to need some more serious sound absorbers like son... |