drubin
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| Do HDCDs sound terrible on non HDCD players? HDCD does tend toward a particular sound, which some people might not like. I believe Art Dudley of Listener magazine once described the format as sounding "phasey." In any case, that quality would not (should not) be apparent on a non-HDCD player... | |
| Nitty Gritty or VPI, Which record cleaner ? ? ? ? I own a Nitty Gritty and recommend you go with the VPI. | |
| i finally hit the "G" spot on my T/T And as for turntables...well, I believe that hitting the G spot is more commonly a digital endeavor. | |
| SACD finally taking-off? non-classical listeners Was it a LOUD concert, Captain? Don't have your hearing back yet, eh? | |
| What is the best Beatle Song We Can Work it Out. | |
| Diana Krall - What is your favorite CD of hers? My favorite is the first one (why is that so often the case?), Only Trust Your Heart. It's been downhill from there, IMO. | |
| ayre cx-7cd player And the Gamut, which is another at the hot $3K price point. | |
| Dunlavy SC-IV vs. Aerial 10T characteristics Please pardon this diversion: I just visited the Dunlavy web site and it appears that they are no longer making the Cantata, and the Aletha is special-order only. Anyone have details on this? | |
| Personal speaker evolution Was Ultralinear the Pacific Stereo house brand? | |
| Neutral preamps I agree that First Sound preamps are wonderful. But if you truly want neutral, you must listen to a Placette (the active version is best). I own both of these products and can't choose between them. | |
| What amp. to use with Totem Forest? Actually, at the show the Forests were driven by a new integrated amp from Totem. Far-out looking. I have no idea when it will be available or at what price.The sound was great in the Totem room, but I suspect another reason it was always packed w... | |
| Dunlavy SC-IV vs. Aerial 10T characteristics Nice review, thanks piezo. | |
| Sensible Sound's annual speaker recommendations Well said, Zaikesman. | |
| Greatest American Rock and Role Bands of ALL Time Is it just me, or is anyone else bothered by the profusion of "list" topics on Audiogon lately? Have we run out of things to talk about save to assign everything to best or worst categories? Feels like sitting around the dorm room mentally jerking... | |
| Listening Through Walls at Show: Vodoo or Valid? I would add that Duke (Audiokinesis) is, to my mind, as credible and rational a voice as there is on Audiogon. |