drjoe
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| The best hifi magazine? I agree with many, HIFI+ is the best IMO. Question is, what happens nowthat Absolute Sound owns the magazine? Downhill or uphill?Joe | |
| Refrigerating Circuit Board Based Attenuator Do nothing except wait for the technicianJoe | |
| solder-Eutechnic,Wonder,WBT?? You might look at Johnson Manufacturing Co..They make a tin,silverand copper ternary eutectic solder called IA-423.They claim many audiophiles say it is the best solder they have ever heard.Joe | |
| Experts: Why is preamp important? This is where your signal starts. If your preamp is the weakest link, it doesn'tmatter how good everything down the chain is, you won't get the best sound.In all the systems I have had, I found the preamp was most important . Justmy opinion.Joe | |
| Premium guitar cables? Do they exist? Mit also makes them or at least they used to. Not megabucks. I believeunder a $100.Joe | |
| Why I sell My seeing eye dog needed laser eye surgery... This is the best. Letterman will have to create the over the top 10...Joe | |
| Need technical explanation I can answer your first question. All discrete, means no integratedcircuits in the design. At least in the signal path. Thus the design uses individual transistors,fet's, etc in the signal path.This is how the best is designed. Most audio designer... | |
| Spectral DMA 180 Questions Lawrence is right on the money .We have talked many times and he alsoknows Spectral very well. No... Lawrence and I are not Spectral shills. We just appreciate what Spectral does. If you don't do it right I can see why many don't like the sound. T... | |
| Spectral DMA 180 Questions If you can afford it, get the DMA 250 or a DMA 100 if you can get by with lesspower. Both are rear on the used market. Don't pay attention to theobvious Spectral haters. Remember to each hie own.Joe | |
| massive brass plate for isolation Keep in mind cymbals are made of brass. They ring. Size determinesat what frequency they resonate at, ask any drummer. Just a thought.Joe | |
| LP -12 Felt Plater Mat Try boston audio carbon mat Was designed on the LP12. I have one.Much better than the felt mat.Joe | |
| In the World moving to Digital Hi A'goners. I checked out the article from Jeffcott's post. Has anyone outthere have had old CD's (15-20yrs) go bad? Similar to laser rot thatdid occur. Joe | |
| Preferred Amps for Magico Mini II? Drubin, you are correct.Joe | |
| Preferred Amps for Magico Mini II? Drubin, your latest post doesn't surprise me. When I was at the demo last weekI couldn't help but wish I could hear the V3's on my Spectral system.Joe | |
| Preferred Amps for Magico Mini II? Drubin, I am not a member of BAAS but was invited to the demo by another member. I didn't even know BAAS existed. Audiogoners , feel free to email to chat anytime. I am looking into joining BAAS, looks fun and a way to meetaudio and music lovers.Joe |