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| Article: "Spin Me Round: Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital" I didn't read the article, so I can't comment on it. But once upon a time there was really only ONE format, and turntables and cartridges were easy enough to use, adjust, and replace as necessary. Records and record stores were everywhere. So you ... | |
| An audio rack that really does make a difference. I BOUGHT a pair of 4-shelf Michael Green Deluxe Justaracks in blackyears ago. Like Salamander racks of today, they are infinitely adjustableusing simple nuts and bolt design. The shelves are two inches thick, and come with spiked feet. Salamander ... | |
| How I'd spend money given no limits There's no system that's more outstanding than a great recording regardless of format. The most difficult problem is finding great performances that are recorded that well. That can really wake up almost any system I can think of. But yes, as much... | |
| Thinking about the good old days... MY "SYSTEM" consisted of a Concord 220 reel to reel connected by alligator clips to the 4x6 speaker of my Dad's Blaupunkt tube radio. There was classical and jazz shows on public radio, phone-in request stations for pop-tunes, and late at night wh... | |
| Think fast: What would you take? Buy a radio and (generously) support Local Stations that offer good music programs. That's how it all began for me, and in those days there were numerous choices available from several non-commercial stations. I still look forward to tuning in, al... | |
| One of the Best Stereo System in the World! I didn't notice the stereo system as much as the pride he felt and the love for his beautiful family. I wish he could have shown us a little bit more footage of his elaborate workshop. I know he will face a daunting future with the disease he has ... | |
| D'agostino amplifiers: where's the beef? I HAVE followed the changes over the years at Krell and one simple fact remains like it or not: I have seen more cosmetic redesigns of their equipment than just about anyone else, sound quality aside. I even owned an FPB300 Amp and it threw a big... | |
| Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?) ONCE UPON A TIME I had a pair oof B&W-801 Matrix speakers (upgraded). I had always thought the tweeters sounded a little "hot" especially on CD's as they were 1st coming out in droves. I had an excellent Levinson amp (23.5's) and I was pretty ... | |
| Peter Green I can't judge musicians- just enjoy their playing/singing. If they found what they wanted to do and were really outstanding at it, that's more than a lot of people can say. I'm good at reading the news and then wishing I hadn't. | |
| Now I get it... CLASSICAl MUSIC WAS RECORDED with a bit more care than popular or rock albums. But they were meant to be played through the built-in phono stage inside most receivers. The speakers were often good at thumping out the bass lines and not so detailed... | |
| Why Don't More People Into Music Reproduction At Home Play Around With Musical Instruments Part-II- To clarify my last entry a bit more, by getting an inexpensive classical guitar ($250), you can get chord charts and music books for "beginners" that show you how to play many, many popular songs. Can you sing on key? Then you can play an... | |
| Why Don't More People Into Music Reproduction At Home Play Around With Musical Instruments There is another approach I don't think anyone mentioned-A friend some time ago brought over a Casio mini- keyboard with a bunch of different sounds you could choose to play. It was mainly a "one finger at a time" portable music machine for those ... | |
| What are the sexiest components ever made? Way too many components to mention, but for a different take on the question, instead of sexy let me say "attractive"-when I was in High School I had no money (except for an occasional album). But what I DID have was a Lafayette catalog. Allied ca... | |
| Magico M9 The new 'norm' in speakers I heard the Wilson WAMM's years ago. I never heard a degree of separation of orchestral instruments like I did that day on a DDD recording- nothing special. This was a $95,000 system (4 pieces).So it "gave me an idea" of what David Wilson was stri... | |
| Sexy singer(s) and/or song(s) PATTY SMYTH- GOODBYE TO YOU (GROUP CALLED SCANDAL)THE BANGLES....SHE DOESN'T SING, BUT SHE'S FEATURED ON THE MTV ROCK VIDEO-"SHE'S MY CHERRY PIE"- I HATE TO SAY IT, BUT GEE WHIZ!!UNFORGETTABLE. CHARMING. LOVELY. |