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| How do I smooth out violins? Jult, Well said. However, we can't do anything about how a performance is miked and mixed. It is what it is by the time it gets to us. Redbook limitations may be partially addressed by upsampling and purchase of DSD/SACDs. The system limitations i... | |
| Amplifier recommendations for LSA-1 Signature Arafiq, I think eventually getting both of the pieces would be a good idea. Which ever one you do first, I would try to get the apple tv out of the music and use it for video only. An ethernet or WiFi transfer of your music files (hopefully wav, f... | |
| Amplifier recommendations for LSA-1 Signature Arafiq, I read the stereophile review on the HK990 suggested above. I have no familiarity with this piece, but it got a very nice review and was used with some pretty nice equipment. My guess is this is a pretty good recommendation.I also have no ... | |
| Moving from Dynaudio Confidence 3? Interesting, I had exactly the same reaction when I auditioned the C-2's. Very uninvolving, downright boring actually. If the C-3s are at all like the C-2s, they may not be the right speaker for you. However, I agree with most of the comments abov... | |
| Amplifier recommendations for LSA-1 Signature Arafiq, I really think you are going to get a nice improvement in sound with the Oppo. I use my older Oppo 93 in my HT and the audio is much better than with other players I have used. Its one of those nice pieces that you will be able to hand on ... | |
| How do I smooth out violins? Zd, I think we are on the same page. I really don't like the change this buy that approach to spending other people's money. Luck is a poor plan A for making improvements in one's system. In the case of the AQ 4, I had direct experience with the c... | |
| Amplifier recommendations for LSA-1 Signature Arrafiq, Your situation is a tough one, which is why I think you didn't get any responses initially. I would make a couple of comments here about how I generally approach situations like yours. We have all started someplace, and dealt with budgeta... | |
| How do I smooth out violins? Zd,I agree with your post but my comments about replacing the AQ4 speaker cables was based on having used them for several years. Have you used them in your system? They are extremely grainy, and really don't do strings any favors. Another person ... | |
| Amplifier recommendations for LSA-1 Signature Arafiq, the Oppo has built in wireless and ethernet connectivity. Also, the Oppo 105 has pretty nice digital in capability (asynchronous USB an coaxial S/PDIF) and a very good DAC by all accounts. You should have no problem running your lossless f... | |
| Amplifier recommendations for LSA-1 Signature By all accounts, the LSA-1 sigs are pretty nice monitors. I have not heard the speakers personally, but there have been enough threads regarding this speaker that I don't think the lack of response to your question means no one owns them. I think ... | |
| Cones for REL sub It does come with spiked feet. If you bought it new, you should talk to the dealer. | |
| What Instrument would you listen to? Almarg, they are out of print. Looks like they are going used for ~ $80-200.00. It also looks like some of his recordings are being reissued. I will keep an eye open for reissues. | |
| top Mahler on vinyl I really liked Abbado's cycle on vinyl. Especially the 1st and the 6th. Its been almost 30 years since I gave up my vinyl rig, but I still remember those records with fondness. | |
| What Instrument would you listen to? Theo, Beethoven's Waldstein sonata is my favorite of the 32 sonatas he wrote. Also, it is a great piece for equipment audition. Very dynamic and engaging. You can listen to it 1000 times and not tire of it, which can be helpful when you are auditi... | |
| How do I smooth out violins? Tarp, I agree with your comments re Praga and Audite, but I am surprised by your comments regarding Hahn's Sony recordings. My ModWright Sony 5400 captures quite well the sweetness of her live performances. Anyone who thinks digital is an unmitiga... |