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| Stampings on RCA Living Stereo and other LP's? I think a little of both. There may be some sonic deterioration on later pressings, but I think some of it IS collectibility.However, in digging through lots of flea markets and garage sales, I DID notice some differences on Mercury Living Presenc... | |
| Audioquest Cheetah- Anyone? I had mentioned "from what I've heard" - to clarify, it's what I've heard ABOUT them. From someone I know who tried them, and one other, who's comments I read online (I think on Audio Asylum, not sure though).So the info is not first hand, admitte... | |
| Full range or sub/sat ? Too many variables to judge; if you have the space, a floorstander could be better. I have seen/heard many (even with wide baffles) show great soundstage and imaging.I think the room plays the most important part in the decision, with personal (sp... | |
| Your thoughts on monitors Haven't heard them, but check out Ascend Acoustics and their very highly rated CBM-170. Lists for ~$330 a pair, well within the budget.www.ascendacoustics.comhttp://www.soundstage.com/revequip/ascendacoustics_cbm170.htm (Soundstage review)Lots of ... | |
| Audioquest Cheetah- Anyone? Haven't heard them directly, but from what I've heard, it echoes Jkphoto's comments.If you want to try a "charged dialectric" cable, I'd recommend Aural Thrills right here on Audiogon (userid billardhockey). His Force cable, available with Copper,... | |
| any fans of early industrial? Ahhh, Ralph Records !! Loved them and the mascot...and also their slogan ("Buy or Die"). Some neat stuff by the Residents, Snakefinger, Renaldo and the Loaf, etc etc.Thanks for reviving a few "memories" :-) | |
| Review: Tritium Triphazers Tweak L57, thanks for the followup. I sent you an email, but I forgot to mention that I used to own the Aranov LS960i. I didn't keep it too long, I tried it out with a bunch of integrateds in a "shoot-out" to replace some Pass separates. The Aranov is d... | |
| Review: Tritium Triphazers Tweak Hey, Listener57, thanks (again) for the kind words; are you following me ? :-)I was curious about the Dakiom's, they sound like they may yield yet similar effects, perhaps like the Bybees, though, not to the degree of the Triphazers.When you say y... | |
| Any Rogue Zeus Owners Out There? What Preamp? The Magnum version of the 99 should be noticably better than the "stock" version. I haven't heard them, but have read about them, and the Magnum versions (of the amp and preamp) are always liked much more.I think HiFi+, excellent British mag, did ... | |
| Nick Cave - Nocturama Hi, Anton,I think they are recorded OK, not superb. The newer pieces (the above songs are from 'Tabula Rasa') tend to sound better then the earlier.I'm jealous you got to see them. I was out of town when they came to my area - twice ! Arrrrrgh....... | |
| best 1-source pre-amp w/remote - $700-$2000 used? I owned the 3-input passive, ended up selling when I went to an integrated amp. Still regret it a bit....even though I'm not using a power amp !I've had Counterpoint, Krell, Pass, and (briefly) Audio Research preamps. This was the best for clarity... | |
| best 1-source pre-amp w/remote - $700-$2000 used? ' "Go for the Placette RVC. Simply amazing." I concur. 'I concur, three :-) | |
| Best compilation CD you have made. Actually, to perpetuate this one, I think Z. and H. both have their points. Z. and I share a liking of the band The Chameleons UK. They happen to make some of the best music in the world IMO, but their recordings absolutely STINK.As a result, I li... | |
| Best compilation CD you have made. Oh, yeah ! Single Malt is a VERY apt description :-)I did decide to choose a few favorites for my comp, though: Second Skin (yeah, I like it), Home Is Where The Heart Is, and the live (post-reunion) version of A Person isn't Safe. I have on my "me... | |
| Best compilation CD you have made. Alex, you are so cynical :-)My favorite compilation has 90+ songs on it ! I have an MP3-compatible player in my car, and I created 2 "volumes" of music: the mellower side, and the harder side.Sonics bedamned, they are both SUPERB fun to listen to ... |