asp307
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| Why does all new pop music sound the same? @chayro , lighten up...I wasn’t being serious about it being my worst nightmare...we’re debating the state of pop music... | |
| Why does all new pop music sound the same? @lowrider57 you mention a current hit factory...how is it different from Motown or Stax, etc.? I'm 38 and tend to think that I listen a wide range of music but I'm sure when my 2 1/2 year old is a teen, he may think I'm a musical schmuck as well. ... | |
| Why does all new pop music sound the same? I’m with @onhwy61 ...you could say that all genres of music sound the same, although, If you are a fan and follow certain genres you’d be able to pick out what makes it different. | |
| Headphones for ~$1k There are some for sale in the agon marketplace for low prices ($500). I would sell mine but there are too many at such low prices currently available. Only reason I would sell is because I don’t believe head fi is for me...the sound of them is te... | |
| Cartridge mounting I had a grado on a 303 and the screws were right side up. I’d ask the dealer why as it’s really not that difficult to install right side up. | |
| Balanced Preamp recommendations up to $5,500 @hifi78, I know it’s odd right? There was one review, in German no less. There was a video of interest with zu and Pass showing together which was somewhat helpful for the simple fact that I trust both companies to make good product. I have the XP... | |
| Headphones for ~$1k +1 focal Elear. Very musical. My local shop cannot keep them in stock.. | |
| Most satisfying system change in 2017? To those that have done multiple upgrades, were these done at once or over the course of the year? If at once, did you listen between installing the new additions to see what changed?@uberwaltz, what to you like about the nordosts? Which line did ... | |
| Balanced Preamp recommendations up to $5,500 @david_ten yea, the 25 is so highly rated however I love the concept of starting fresh with these two newer pieces...looking forward to it and will report back.. | |
| Most satisfying system change in 2017? @gdnrbob gettin’ it done! | |
| Most satisfying system change in 2017? Finally dialing in my cartridge (vta/vtf/azimuth, Anti-skate, etc.)switching out Soundsmith Zephyr MKII HOMI to a Lyra Delos MC | |
| Balanced Preamp recommendations up to $5,500 Quick update, I’ve purchased a Pass Labs XP-12 and I’ve upgraded my XP-15 phono pre to the new XP-17. Both pieces purchased through Mark at Reno HIFI (but of course.) Second purchase with Mark and I was able to take advantage of the upgrade/trade-... | |
| Synergy problem You may want to check out the ZU Audio Omens (Dirty Weekend edition can be had for $999). These are high efficiency speakers and if musicality is your thing, these may fit the bill. I have their Soul MKII's and the midrange is where this speaker t... | |
| Balanced Preamp recommendations up to $5,500 Thanks for all of the recs, I appreciate it. I am going to explore Pass Labs further and look to build around my XP-15 phono pre. There are a lot of great pieces out there but I really have a ton of respect for Nelson Pass and I have a high level ... | |
| high-efficiency loudspeakers +1 for ZU Audio. I have the ZU Audio Soul MKII's and they are 99db efficient. You can drive them very easily. They are very fast and the midrange is terrific. You do need to take time with speaker placement (as you would with many speakers.) Also,... |