blindjim

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Max audio converter FLAC to AIFF
I've noticed on some downloaded albums via itunes or via ripping, the liner notes are in a separte file altogether. usually. did you look in the folder you saved the orig files to for one which doens't have the flac extension?I can't imagine all t... 
Monitor with sub or Full Range Speakers
Both ways work.The debate always comes via those who just haven't dove into the other pool yet. 
Sound card suggestions
I'd not get too, too strung out on the notion that a laptop will always outperform a desktop, sonically speaking.I have a new toshiba using Vista sp2B. and ran out USB to the BC D3... and raved about the sound too.then I began to compare, change t... 
One or two JL subs?
The SMS features are in the DD series Velodyne subs, and I must say it/they are a super item. Just super.I have trouble with the lower regions being able to tell exactly, without comparison, the actual tones being played. The EQ addresses those is... 
What floorstanding speakers should I buy?
I think we should all buy the one's we can't afford. 
Top 5 Rock n Roll Vocalists
in order...Roy Orbison & Elvis Presley have the greatest range Robert Plant ... comes closeJanis Joplin for sheer emotive content.Freddy Mercury... tone and excitementJim Morrison... darkly expressive and involving... and several of the Eagles... 
Is seller negative feedback a deal-breaker ?
My short answer is NO. Not merely one or two negatives, IF there is an overwhelming slew of positives surrounding them will usually prevent me from taking advantage of a good deal.ItÂ’s got to be all taken into context. When was the negative issue ... 
What floorstanding speakers should I buy?
Unsound...uh, it's a little late for that I think, isn't it? 
One or two JL subs?
Two 112's?Yaaaay you!For years now, everything Iv'e read online has pointed to the use of 2 subs being better than one in the majority of cases. THX says use 4!Each of those articles also says just how difficult it is to attain very good bass perf... 
Sound card suggestions
I've heard of those who have dropped some long green on such an effort, and gone to a Links card for just such purposesÂ… getting the digi info out to a DAC, Transporter, Duet, etc.I should also think there is some greater good to be had in the spe... 
Replacement EL34 Mullard valves for Leben CS300X
guitar amp threadhttp://www.eurotubes.com/euro-j.htmthe tube store (canada )http://thetubestore.com/el346ca7types.htmltube subing websitehttp://www.pacair.com/discus/messages/23/23.htmlvaccumm tube world ??http://www.vacuumtubes.com/6ca7.htmlI'm n... 
Bedroom system for my 10 year old son
Hmmm... system for a 10 yr. old.I've got a ten year old system in my bed room.Sony 444 es 5.1 receiver... should go for around your price point... will sure drive those NHTs... and more.Get an X box, or PS as a source.. so he can play whatever dis... 
Replacement EL34 Mullard valves for Leben CS300X
AES Antique Electronic supply, in Az. might help you, or point you in the right direction. Not sure.They do sell the original CED winged C EL34 from Russia... I run them in my mono blocks and enjoy them immensely. I doubt seriously though they pos... 
Review: Silverline Audio Sonata III Speaker
Update:Stumbling into NirvanaStumbling into Nirvana All of my statements regarding these Silverline speakers while in use with my 120 wpc tube mono blocks, were made with the Sonata IIIs being driven via the 4 ohm output taps. Naturally, the solid... 
8 ohm speaker hooked up to 4 ohm post ?
Atmasphere Many thanks for being so forth coming with both, the how and the why of your investigations/insights on the Sonatas. Were it only so that more high end audio makers were so involved, and responsive to the fold.Perhaps, my now quite exte...