buconero117
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| Amps for Klipschorn speakers Take a look at the Cayin/VAS line. I use there Citation I pre amp, which is a knock off of the original HK unit but updated to current parts. This unit is especially great with vinyl. I also have the VAS mono blocks, which are a knock off of the M... | |
| why performance increase after pause? It is obvious you have been infected by the audio affliction often referred to as 'imaginary' hearing. It come to all of us very early in our audio lives. Best to ignore it by selling off the offending piece of equipment. That way you can move on ... | |
| 67 yrs. old computer audio Forget it, spend the time listening to more music. I've been in audio for sixty years, computers fifty years. I have found that stand alone media players, including vinyl, tape and cd's provide a better listening experience. I do rip music to MP3 ... | |
| Home stereo equalizer Technics made a unit, SH-9010, that I think will be a good start. I used them in playing back R2R broadcast tapes and they do a great job. One major drawback of this unit is no remote. Also, look into the BSR 4000XR, it has remote and has a cool d... | |
| Oppo 95 vs Sony 5400/9000/777 who owned both? Yes, the Oppo95 is better then the 5400, and 777. I purchased the 95 and found it sounded better then the 5400, which I sold off. I kept the 777 as it sounded better then the 5400. Made a few bucks in doing so. If you have a 5400 it is easy to try... | |
| Anyone use Proac speaker cables ? I brought them to use with my various ProAc speakers and found them lacking. They did not improve the sound over the Home Depot 12 gauge speaker wire I was using. Sold them off, long ago. Your experience could be different so only buy them with a ... | |
| What is the best vintage TT for new audiophile? Denon 47F, with a 103 cartridge. No fuss, great sound, great value. | |
| Magnifyer with Light Suggestions? Plenty of computer input magnifiers available. Intel makes a good one. | |
| What is approx. percentage of your total I listen to about 100 on a regular basis. Total lp collection is 11,500 | |
| How to avoid being scammed? Just say no to any international transaction unless the person arranges for personal pickup with a dollar cash payment at that time. | |
| What do I need? To come to your senses. Forget the computer based server. Stay with the 'real thing'. | |
| The color of audio and ambassadorship Hey, we built it, but they will not come, get over it. | |
| Proac Response 2 Subwoofer Add two, as recommended by Jim Smith of 'Better Sound' fame. I use two NHT units with ProAc's (140 & 1SC's) have have been very pleased. It did take awhile to get the balance right but that is part of the 'tweak' life in audio. | |
| French Speakers? Why buy anything made in France. As you will find, quality is poor, value is non existent, and service will never happen. Sound? Best to characterized it as 'lazy listening. About two years ago I visited some audio shops in Paris and found French ... | |
| A dilemma: Modern sound, Musical Bliss or both? Doomed, you are. A terminal 'want better' has now befallen you and no speaker, at any price, will do. Sad. Enjoy the music. |