andrei_nz
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| What are you using to rip your cds to a hard drive? I use EAC - Exact Audio Copy. It does the job very well and has procedures for confirming the validity of the rip. It is free. I would not say it is difficult to learn or install. As for tweaks; I think setting your CD to its slowest speed and... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp Skyhawk - you situation reads more like bad luck to me. ARC are supposed to be great. I have only heard bits and pieces of ARC and PL in other systems so cannot really comment. However in a few weeks I will get to hear a PL Dialogue Premium in ... | |
| Looking for a Phono pre around 1K In that price range I would consider the following brands: Graham Slee, Creek, Rothwell, Lehmann, Pro-Ject. Agree except for the Pro-Ject. I had a bad experience with their Tube-Box. Basically it was no better than my integrated's phono stag... | |
| When is it time to consider adding a SUT? gtaphileAs a bit of a simplification a MC phono stage does two things. First there is some gain, and secondly there is equalisation - usually RIAA. That first step can be done On the cartridge (High Output Moving Coil);Electrically - MC Phono S... | |
| The very best Sibelius recordings in analog My single recommendation is Dylana Jensen playing the Violin Concerto with Ormandy conducting. RCA label. Her magnum opus. Actually everything about this is recording is great; Her instrument (a violin on loan - sad story about that for another... | |
| Amplifier Upgrade Decision The JC1s seem the default option. The advantages of monoblocks are (1) forced separation of the two channels - not a biggie - and in any event you do get 'dual mono' power amps; (2) The separate chassis are very useful for heatsinking. It can me... | |
| Speaker recommendation for married couple Notes from the wife :)Thanks everyone for the input! I really do leave these decisions to my audio geek - he can have whatever he wants and I just want him to be happy. Unfortunately for him, he has a burning urge to pass it through me for appro... | |
| Phono amp as good as Shindo Aurieges phono section Consider the Fosgate Signature. Golden sound. | |
| How good is the Technics 1200 Mk2 with all the KAb upgrades? I've heard them sound great. There are other upgrades that also take it to a higher level including bearing upgrade, platter upgrade(Mike New from Australia does what are some of the best, external power supply and Isanoe feet. Cheers,Spencer A... | |
| Albinoni's adagio You can go to Presto Classical. They have sound samples. I have used that feature several times. Come to think of it, sometimes I buy more than one! | |
| My personal experience with Direct Drive versus Belt Drive My personal experience is short and sweet. I had a Marantz Turntable. It was Belt Driven and basically a rebadged Clearaudio Emotion. Very simple design, and a fabulous bearing. I sold that and bought a Direct Drive Technics SL1210 Mk5. Simpl... | |
| The "most foolish" loudspeaker tweak/upgrade ... is So mitch2 what are the reasons? One can only guess. But has anyone actually done this 'upgrade'? Surely it is impossible for a human being to be that stupid. | |
| The "most foolish" loudspeaker tweak/upgrade ... is Alpha gt, IMHO you are correct. 'To each his own': I would only add that, as members of the human race with our foibles and our sense of humour, we will make fun of silliness whenever we can. For my own part if I ever bought such cables I woul... | |
| Resale value of new speakers gregkohanmimIt appears that this is the OP's first post - I smell a "white van speaker scam" here.... And if I'm wrong - Sorry for your loss and glad that insurance covered you "casselsithesky"I think pointing this out is appropriate. The less ... | |
| Resale value of new speakers |