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| Still mystified by mega expensive power cords If you have a power amp that needs considerable current to do its job, the power cord should be of a decent quality to match- IMHO $500-$1K is enough money to do the job properly. As for source components, with the exception of tube preamps and/or... | |
| Maxell or TDK? One important issue is which manufacturer made the most consistently good HIGH BIAS tape vs METAL tape where the prices became a significant factor, but were still within reach of most consumers.But i wouldn't make an argument over "metal-master" ... | |
| Linda Ronstadt can't sing anymore. the Mexican song excerpt in the NPR interview was really great. I really appreciate you posting the link. i also see little point in comparing her to the many many great vocalists dating all the way back to the 1st microphones. but she was loved b... | |
| RIP Panny Plasmas they make highly rated plasma tv's for the money... what is the reason given for this change? CNET gives them good reviews. | |
| How does one "Get lost in the music"? MAYBE you could move your speakers opposite the commode in the bathroom.then you could concentrate properly... But seriously, i have recently chosen folk and popular music instead of Mozart and Coltrane just for a change. I admit to having a Faith... | |
| Windfall B&W Matrix 800 i got to hear a pair of 800's and i was extremely impressed with the sound.I also liked the design very much. I could picture these speakers in many modern-furnished rooms as well as dedicated audio rooms.they do require a very elaborate set of ca... | |
| Does anyone really need to spend 10k on power The premise of the posting is a relevant and valid one. $10K is a lot of money there is no question about it. and if we are talking about a single box with some outlets in it, that is certainly a questionable purchase. Unless of course in contains... | |
| Experiencing Rowland M925 4-chassis reference amps two things come to mind for me. #1- there are many less-expensive choices to be had that have rave reviews behind them- the Pass XA-100.5 monoblocks come to mind just one good example. #2- as for "reference grade" amps, or price-no-object, there i... | |
| Experiencing Rowland M925 4-chassis reference amps Hi Mr. G, the dealer never gave me any power cords with my amps (!) I know!anyway, i obtained the best PS Audio power cord they make, along with somevery well made but inexpensive cords and (of course!) a PS audio wall outlet(for good luck i guess... | |
| Experiencing Rowland M925 4-chassis reference amps Hi G., I just wanted to pipe in here with still another vote for my Mark Levinson #53 amplifiers which have not been well regarded due to certain factors that i won't expand upon here. this is simply to say that in reading through your increasing ... | |
| What is your DESERT ISLAND amp & speaker combo? no, brooke shields would be my 1st choice. she could give me swimming lessons when i'm not listening to the stereo... | |
| Coltrane "meditations" is a great album; takes a little more patience perhaps. but i wasable to get into it - really into it- right away for some reason. | |
| Coltrane a giant step as well for many rock and roll fans into jazz was J.Coltrane's wonderful spiritual style, which was (and remains) so fresh and truly "modern" as well ashistoric. And the next thing you know, you're listening to Monk, Miles, Parker, et... | |
| What audio components are heirloom quality? IMO a well preserved LP (ex. Blue Note, Columbia 6-eye, Mercury, etc.) of a great recording is a work of art- the cover design, the notes on the back, etc.it's so satisfying to look at and read the cover information while getting into tbetracks. A... | |
| myrtle blocks what are they supposed to do and why? |