audioguy85
Responses from audioguy85
| What should my heirs do to dispose of my vinyl and CDs? I say melt it all down in the form of a casket, then you really can take it with you!😁 | |
| Good old days It's about the equipment not the music...just kidding... | |
| Dac: Old vs New I still have my border patrol from 3 years or more ago...still sounds fine to me. New stuff is different, not necessarily better. | |
| Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade? No, not if you bought the right components in the first place. By right, I mean don't buy overly analytical or bright equipment. | |
| What's all the fuss about late 70s and earl 80s run of the mill midfi turntables? I like my new Thorens td1500, yea not a linn, but I bet it's pretty close for a lot less money. | |
| Spending a month's salary What is wrong with what you have? Parasound and revel are two nice brands... | |
| Used vs. new New everything for me, unless of course vintage is your thing. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Nothing, I mostly just stare at it... | |
| Speakers and amplifiers show audiophiles are confused. Really not that difficult...although some make it so. | |
| Integrated Amp Shopping Decisions The Naim 5si is only 1999 new. It has a great headphone section. No phono preamp, just 4 line levels. It may go well with the lintons. However, I would recommend using naim nac a5 speaker cables, as it is a bit picky and you'll get the most out of... | |
| Describe the "new HiFi sound"? Never knew there existed a "new hifi sound"...what do I know...I'll keep my "old hifi sound" thank you very much...😁 | |
| Distinctly Digital Forever? Border patrol with the tube in the power supply section.. wonderful sound and the tube can be turned on or off. | |
| Help with cartridge wire clips Ortofon headshells are known for this, possibly because their headshells are designed for their own cartridges. I had issues trying to install a Hana into one. Ended up breaking a clip. I solved the issue by removing the leads and replacing them ... | |
| Passion, or ..... Precision? They generally recorded that stuff to be played loud, otherwise it sounds like crap mostly. I own all those old rock records, I hardly listen to them now. I'm more into jazz and classical, also old hill Billy music, acoustic... | |
| Casual listening Low level listening can be rewarding, if your speakers perform well at low volumes. |