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Responses from cd318
| Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles? wolf_garcia,"Regarding the qualification to be an audiophile, it seems to me all you need is the love of actively listening to great music through speakers or good headphones in stereo (or mono if that’s called for). That and at least one expensiv... | |
| How Long Did It Take You To Build Your Dream Setup? noromance,"Save for longer and make substantial upgrades less frequently."That's been my strategy too. Back in the day it was like start with a Dual turntable, then upgrade to a Rega 3, and finish with a Linn LP12. With amps, the NAD 3020 was the ... | |
| Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles? Yes. It's the mindset that counts so any kindred soul with a smartphone and headphones is welcomed by me. MP3 or FLAC.Those days when it was mandatory for any audiophile to have a turntable may have gone, but even after 140 years of the gramophone... | |
| Who can edit? Yes, Shazam is a surprisingly effective free music app. Just turn it on and point your phone at the source and it will reveal it in no time.If you need to edit them, assuming they’re digital, Audacity is a wonderful free program. Overflowing with ... | |
| Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy? austinstereo,"As a result of being in sales and service of audio gear for a very long time, we have yet to encounter a solid state amp that can match a tube amp in terms of warmth and space. Just as true, we have yet to encounter a tube amp that ... | |
| What's your favorite lyric from a song? With all the crap going down in both the US and the the UK (mainly London thankfully) I can't help but be reminded of this Dylan lyric.Only a Pawn in their GameA bullet from the back of a bushTook Medgar Evers' bloodA finger fired the trigger to h... | |
| Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy? Great question.I've always been interested in this since hearing of the infamous 1985 Stereophile Bob Carver challenge.For those unfamiliar, I won't spoil it, but their honest conclusion speaks volumes.Hey, it was the days of J. Gordon Holt. Diffe... | |
| How Long Did It Take You To Build Your Dream Setup? veerossi,"Right on CD318! One of my favorite albums."I’ve always loved Get Happy!!, right from the 20 track 1980 UK vinyl to my favourite CD copy on Demon records. The rest of Costello’s catalogue is interesting but this is the one I’ll take with ... | |
| What are your notes and thoughts on The Beatles White Album Giles Martin remaster? markj941,If you insist, but thanks for the detailed explanation. Apologies also for thinking you might be asking for opinions or a reasoned debate. I didn't realise that you were stating a fact. Anyways, I still disagree, despite what you might ha... | |
| WHat did Audiophiles hear during Tape deck era? harrylavo,"R2R decks stayed in many audiophile decks right up into the mid-to-late '70's, when stereo cassette decks started to become good enough (with new tape formulations and eq's) to be "acceptable" on a high-fi rig."Yes, and I can't shake th... | |
| How Long Did It Take You To Build Your Dream Setup? jomafa,"It’s like the search of the Holy Grail....... never ends..!!"Yes, it certainly feels like it. It kind of gets in your blood and becomes an obsession. One day pleasure, the next day pain. One day cosmic thrills, the next a slight disturbanc... | |
| Mag Lev Turntable. Your Thoughts? The Mag-Lev ML1 has certainly ruffled a few audiophile feathers, but the feeling is they are definitely curious but not convinced.I wonder if it would be possible to float the arm in a similar fashion whilst increasing stability? Or is that just b... | |
| Unbelievable geoffkait.You would like an apology?OK, here's one Mr Magic Atoms.I'm really sorry for exposing you for the fraudulent and tireless shill merchant that you are. Good enough?Anyway, back to question at hand, does Yamaha's claim stand up? "Glossy bl... | |
| Unbelievable geoffkait, "cd318, as oft happens with you my post went over your head, which I’m beginning to suspect is a bit pointed. But don’t think I don’t appreciate the stalking. 🤗"In that case you won’t mind me wishing you the best of luck with your fishi... | |
| How Long Did It Take You To Build Your Dream Setup? As I'm blasting out Elvis Costello and the Attractions' brilliant Get Happy! CD there's a part of me thinking maybe the drum strikes just don't have enough impact and snap, maybe there should be a hint more clarity to the soundstage. Love the bass... |