albertporter
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| Placement of amps ? I have mine placed behind my speakers because I run long interconnect under the floor, keeping things tidy. If the amps were placed between or in front of the speakers the wires would show and present danger due to exposure to foot traffic.Other t... | |
| banana connection types Banana connectors vary in how tightly they fit, just as some RCA connectors fit more snugly than others.The best way to resolve the issue is with WBT expanding bananas. Plug them in, turn the knob on the rear and the banana expands to a nearly gas... | |
| Will the ipod be the death of the CD? You ask what an iPod is, you can learn all about it,HereNo, I don't believe an iPod sounds as good as CD (even with un- compressed transfers) and I don't think downloaded MP3's are equal to CD.I own a black 30GB iPod video, bought at Ebay for $151... | |
| Anyone familiar with Randall Research cables? I hope they work for you since you already own them. A bit of background for you on the cables. Randy lived in Texas when these were being developed and during that time I spoke with him often. Later he moved to California to produce and sell the ... | |
| New Vinyl Defects I've purchased about 100 LP's this year and a recent newcomer to my weekly music night music sessions (last Tuesday) thought I had the "most amazing" sounding CD player he had ever heard.It's true the display on my CD was showing a disc in play, b... | |
| Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet? Dewald,When I was just a foot high my father & Charlize Theron's father, Charles used to work together. She was a little girl with white/blond hair and was spoiled totally by her father with all sorts of gifts...Now you have me interested........ | |
| Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet? To respond respectfully to Dewald_visser's thread:I've met many of high end audio's creators, most of whom I admire and respect for their effort. Nearly all of these audio professionals are accessible by attending Denver AudioFest, Stereophile or ... | |
| Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet? Hey Albert: Didn't Milla Jovovich first say "Big Bad Boom" in Fifth Element? I'm not so sure I'd want those comments in my listening room.She (Leeloo) also held up her hand displaying and saying: "Mul-ti-pass." which was so cute I couldn't stand i... | |
| Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet? Just try and imagine your favorite person (or persons) from this list, standing next to your "equipment." Sounds much better, right?Natalie PortmanMilla JovovichGwyneth PaltrowCameron DiazCharlize TheronSalma HayekAshley JuddFaith HillSandra Bullo... | |
| Anyone familiar with Randall Research cables? I owned Randall Research cables many years ago when they represented the current state of the art. I sold them and switched to Audioquest about 1984 and then in 1986 to Purist (which I still stand by).The Randall cables are ultra pure copper and h... | |
| CD Player Recommendations 5-8k range please help I am not a big fan of digital but my McCormack UDP-1 Deluxe makes good music and plays all silver discs including SACD and DVD.Best of all, it retails for 4K and most dealers will offer a discount, making this choice under your budget. Frankly I'v... | |
| Has your gear ever hurt you??? I had the cover off of my Aesthetix Io phono, trying new tubes and listening via turntable for changes. After a long listening session I rested my hand on the turntable base to steady the tonearm and my pinky finger crossed over (into) the chassis... | |
| Do audiophiles have a high divorce rate? I've only been married and divorced 9 times, you wouldn't call that a problem would you? Many in Hollywood do much worse.By the way, that IS a joke. My wife and I have been together for 34 years and I don't know how she does it. | |
| First song to "Blow You Away"... Avguygeorge, perhaps you were like Bill Hubbard, out there in "no man's land" and dripping with sweat.An amazing piece of music. I have two copies on LP, one to play and one for backup in case something happens to the first. Too important a piece ... | |
| Anyone heard Salk Veracity HT3 speakers? Thanks Mrmitch, I appreciate your kind words about my room. It appears from JD's post that at least one model from Salk was shown at RMAF. I attended that show and photographed many rooms but I don't recall seeing that speaker. Perhaps it's a case... |