cwlondon

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Ergonomics of Classic Recording Studio Gear
onhwy61Getting warmer - yes, the Studer stuff is what I had in mind - a variety of big buttons for the transport and other functions, with some of them back lit and labeled with tiny letters.I am not sure what you guys mean by "primitive", but the... 
Car Audio
EldaradoI have read many of your posts and think they are usually thoughtful and well informed, but in this case, you sound like you need a vacation.I am not defending the fidelity of car audio because it "floats my boat". As an aside, I dont even... 
Car Audio
EldaradoObviously conditions are not ideal in a car, compared to say, a recording studio. But to be honest, I never understood this reaction to car audio. Just because we may add road noise or face challenges with reflections or speaker placement,... 
Car Audio
In the 80's car audio was getting very, very good. I have mentioned in another thread that my biamped Nakamich and a/d/s system with mini monitors and well recorded cassette tapes sounded unbelievably good, and much more musical than a lot of "hig... 
Cars R OK, but what kind of motorcycle do you have
Froggerz40Yes, a matter of taste. You have had both versions!?That would make you a genuine Triumph biker.Whatever your preference, there are few engines like that triple, screaming under acceleration or popping and snarling on huge downshifts.I h... 
Cars R OK, but what kind of motorcycle do you have
Bigjoe, Marco, EdesilvaWow great to hear from you guys re bikes!The 675 Triple is a brand new bike. Their has been huge anticipation for it and the very first ones are just being delivered now.More specifically, the DAYTONA 675 Triple.According to... 
Cars R OK, but what kind of motorcycle do you have
Taking delivery any day now of the new:Triumph 675 Triple in "scorched yellow"carbon end cangel seatdouble bubble screenvalentine one radar detectorfor commuting in and out of NYC.90 miles per day of adventure, hot, cold rain or shine.Ride safely.... 
looking to build best vintage solid state system
So circa 1999 equipment?Is there a reason you chose 7+ instead of, say, 8+, or 6+?You could buy 10+ year old equipment from Bryston or Aragon and do quite well.For really bargain basement prices, you could buy 20+ year old equipment including:Apt ... 
A New Twist on the Usual DAC Question
thanks so farbut when searching the archives, I would have sworn I read a couple of threads talking about Sony SCD-1 out into another DAC...Maybe that was just for redbook? 
WAF Tricks to Display Exotic Audio
So I am not the only one, and this is harder than it might seem?!In the past, I have thought about having custom lengths made, using thin, discreet cables, using cable ties in matching color, and also using all the same cables and connectors for g... 
Is Apogee in a class by itself among planars?
Rgs92I have owned Magneplanars since about 1978 and I have Tympani IVa's in my latest system. Along the way, I have also tried a few sets of monitors, a pair of Martin Logan SL3s for few years, and I reluctantly admit (at least in this forum) that... 
Paintings, Artwork, Poster's let's hear it.
I also enjoy staring at nudes while listening to music. 
Paintings, Artwork, Poster's let's hear it.
I have thought about this before, and tried a few things including:signed limited edition Jimi Hendrix picture a modern painting of the interior of Royal Albert Hallposters of vintage covers from the "Absolute Sound"All of these ideas can be nice ... 
Other than the SOUND, what do you love the most?
Other than the SOUND, I also love power amps that dim the lights when switched on. 
Best DAC for 1,000?
How will you use your iPod with an external DAC?