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| Finding ultra-pure water locally... I just spoke to Microscopes.com, they confirmed that the web site offer of a four gallon case of Reagent grade type 1 water (the best lab grade) is $105.95. Free shipping during this sale, meaning it's delivered to your door for $26.48 per gallon.... | |
| Finding ultra-pure water locally... HdmMakes sense, the ad I found list 4 gallons in a case and a price of $105.95. and I can't figure if that gets all four gallons. If it turns out to be $423.80 plus shipping for four gallons I will be forced to pass. I'm going to call tomorrow and... | |
| Finding ultra-pure water locally... HDM, any idea about difference between 9800-1 and 9800-5 grades of Reagent grade water?I looked on the web and there are several companies that sell this. | |
| Whats your "best of CES 2008" Your right, it was the Prince, thanks for catching that ! I had King on the brain because I picked up the literature for "The King V2," I wanted to read about their top model after hearing the demo. I wish "The King" was not so much money, I think... | |
| Loricraft and Keith Monks Another option is the Odyssey RCM marketed by Auturo at Axiss Audio. below are links to view the one in my system:http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1184570880.jpghttp://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1184571050.jpgIt's superior to the Loricraft accord... | |
| Sooloos music server: Anyone hear, anyone a dealer When I was in the Sooloos room I overheard a conversation between two people, one was totally buzzed by the looks, convenience and "modern" approach of the Sooloos system.I was speaking with another gentleman and commented that the price seemed wa... | |
| Whats your "best of CES 2008" My best experience was at the Venetian, the room with:Hansen, "The King" speakersTurntable with Triplanar arm and Koetsu CoralCAT preamp and amps.We spun a few of the new 45 RPM Blue Note Jazz albums, dynamics and detail were breathtaking. | |
| Ipod and quality sound Davimack,Your question is right on topic with what's been on my mind for months! I have the next to latest version iPod and on my fourth set of ear buds. Each time I upgraded buds to make the sound enjoyable I got small improvement but overall it'... | |
| Are passive preamps better? Of course "great gain, improved dynamics, vivid contrast and improved bandwidth" is not distortion. But these do not "enhance" (add to) the input signal. They preserve it. Anything added is distortion.Inaccurate, a preamp always adds something to ... | |
| Are passive preamps better? Eldartford,My exact comment about passives:Zero gain, zero contrast and zero dynamic enhancement from the original signal.Isn't zero dynamic enhancement the opposite of improved dynamics?I don't consider great gain, improved dynamics, vivid contra... | |
| Are passive preamps better? EldartfordAlbertporter...You criticize a lack of "enhancement from the original signal." Wouldn't that be *distortion* of the original signal? Pleasant perhaps, but not "transparent". I don't consider great gain, improved dynamics, vivid contrast ... | |
| Are passive preamps better? Agree with Pubul57,My response to passive preamps is no. With passive you have the hardware in the way, volume controls in the way, wire in the way, RCA (or XLR) jacks in the way but you get ZERO benefit.Zero gain, zero contrast and zero dynamic e... | |
| Building plinths for quality DD tables? http://www.soundfountain.com/amb/sp10plinth.htmlThere's a guy named Albert Porter who has images of a very heavy plinth for his Technics SP10 MK2 posted at that site. Unknown if that's a benefit or not. | |
| Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's? Agree Ferrari, the music is all that matters and the only reason for the equipment in the first place.Happy New Year, come tomorrow night for our regular Tuesday night music session and I'll pour whatever drink you like. Then we can find some of y... | |
| Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's? Albertporter we agree to disagree on vinyl. Have far more years in saddle. Please don't even menetion Speaker Corner product with any mention of sanity. I have some of those pressings, well did have, could not wait to ditch them, the absolute wors... |