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An Audiophile Goal
Hi Raul, you said "Dear friends: One parrameter that is very important for we can set-up the SPL in our systems ( with out ears fatigue )is how much distortion produce the system, higher distortions means lower SPL so less distortions higher SPL.O... 
An Audiophile Goal
Hello Raul, you said "Unfortunatelly the whole audio recording/reproduction is not perfect so we can't have a precise number ( like the 83db ) for all, we can/could be around that number that seems to me has sense or at least more that your flat f... 
An Audiophile Goal
Hi Raul, Thanks for your reply. I never said mine was perfect, and don't dis' (disrespect) the Hagerman! :) You are correct though, we always/should be looking for something better, but I am a very content audiophile now. With a statement like tha... 
Best under $500 phono preamp w/ Shure V15VxMR
Try a Lehmann black cube. A bargain now days.bob 
amplifier DB meters
Hi Al, I dont think anybody did actually answer why no meters, except for the fact that they may not be totally accurate. Why not make accurate meters then?! I use on my woofer system two stereo amps (a 200wpc stereo amp for both the left and righ... 
Are passive preamps better?
Hi Arnett, You should give Arn Roatcap at Goldpoint a call if you are looking for some good info on passive preamps and stepped attenuators. I have spoken to him several times and he was quite helpful and great to deal with. The attenuators he sel... 
Are passive preamps better?
Hi Arnettpartners, When doing a passive preamp the type and quality of the attenuators are critical, You may want to check out Goldpoint at http://www.goldpt.com/ for some info and their products. Even if you dont go for a passive preamp it is goo... 
Are passive preamps better?
Hello, I have been using a passive preamp for the last eight years or so and had tried them prior to that. I was also trying SS and tube preamps till the passive "won" the contest for me. No loss of dynamics or sonics but improved clarity and reso... 
Affordable Power Cords
Hello Rick and all, I recieved the Power three cord on the 31st. Thank you very much Rick! The cord is very well made and looks nice. As most know this is a heavy cord, I need to support and tie wrap it to keep it from pulling out or putting too m... 
An Audiophile Goal
Hi JPV, Thanks for your post, you are close to what I describe. Don't forget that the 83db is the volume that my system is set at, is a reference tone of 83db at 1000hz from a test LP. This is an important distinction. You would use your test LP (... 
An Audiophile Goal
Hi Craig, I am with ya brother, Amen. Goodbye,Bob 
An Audiophile Goal
Hi Emailists, I have not come here to bicker with you, but since you have not discussed anything with me, prior to your previous post, which was your first post to me. Where I correctly quote you.."Our hobby is an obssesive one for sure, but when ... 
An Audiophile Goal
Hi Dave, The quotes were from "Emalists" posts, with my responses after. All words that are in quotes are from "Emailist" except for the "Dear doctor I think its you instead" Sorry it is not easier to read, Try reading it again and then tell me wh... 
An Audiophile Goal
Emailists said, "I realize this issue of playing back all LP's at a common level is important to you, but please realize that you are perhaps the only one in the world who this is important to."Actually, it is important to everyone, its just that ... 
An Audiophile Goal
Hi Dave, Thanks for having continued interest in this discussion. Actually there are many reasons for this and not limited to the few listed now. A set level where all LPs have the ability to reveal their sonic character.A set level for system noi...