dweller
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| New Format The "new format" is included in both HD specs for video.Both Blu Ray and HD-DVD include 24 bit, 192 sampling for uncompressed two and multi-channel audio.This is due to the efforts of Bob Stuart of Meridian Audio.As good as SACD is (it's all I'm b... | |
| Audio Research Cheap as Dirt? Cwlondon: It's in the league of extraordinary preamps! | |
| Audio Research Cheap as Dirt? LS-1 sounds very good but kind of in your face. Had to knock its gain down by melting a PC board solder trace (Leonard can tell you how).Also, needs a good quiet tube (had some that actually whistled -bummer!).LS-9 was an excellent pre-amp. I'd sa... | |
| HMDI Cabling HDMI is transitioning from version 1.1 to 1.3.1.3 allows all kinds of nifty advantages due to its higher bandwith (ability to move more bits per second).Assuming the "3" in "HDMI-3" refers to version 1.3, you are buying a more advanced cable which... | |
| missed buying opportunities I could have purchased a house and saved for retirement but bought audio equipment instead... Doh! | |
| Help me hunt for a SS integrated I've been using a BAT 300X-SE in a small room with Thiel 1.6s and have no complaints.The preamp section uses 2 6H30 tubes (10,000 hour lifspan) so it's not 100% solid state, however. | |
| Air tight ATM 211 and MAXX The only similar problem I've had was turning off my Almarro A203A (EL84 based integrated, 3 watts/ch) and turning it immediately back on. This blew a fuse for some reason.I was told to let the amp rest a few minutes befor turning back on. | |
| Keep SACD Petition link I agree SACD is very good.I'm waiting to see how the new 24-bit, 192K sampled HD multi-channel standards play out.Probably won't sound too bad... | |
| Is there a modern equivalent of Allison Ones? Wilson has some monitors designed for wall placement. | |
| Best "Rock/Pop" Debut Album? Jethro Tull - "This Was"Silver Apples - "Silver Apples"Dan Fogelberg - "Home Free" | |
| Thiel 3.6's vs. Vandersteen 3 sigs Thiels are as good as the music put into them. | |
| MoFi tinged with distortion Play the same recording on CD to see if the distortion is present. If noise is on CD then mastering at fault.Also, listen through headphones to eliminate your speakers (bad crossover component, etc.) as the culprit. | |
| Go DirecTV Been using Direct TV for years and I don't agree with your assessment.While the picture isn't that "bad", I do see a lot of false contouring and digital artifacts (resulting from the set-top converter box no doubt). Dish has been recently aligned ... | |
| Sexiest Pop Song Ever? "Poetry Man" - Phoebe SnowComfort food for your, uh, ears... | |
| Best SS amps with sound similar to tube amps BAT 300XSE. Said 'nuff. |