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| Best Inexpensive Tuner? .......was glad to see David99 mention the Adcom GFT-1A, I bought one for $140. here on A'Gon and it produces clean, clear, non-fatiguing music when connected to a good antenna. Cheers. Craig | |
| Sound quality vs. Mood Nice post Ohteeel. Several years ago I learned a relaxation technique via professional bio-feedback training. I agree, having some semblance of control over your mood(s) during or prior to listening sessions can have a powerful influence on listen... | |
| Why JVC XRCDs are so expensive? The best CD I have ever heard is the FIM XRCD2 by Jacintha "Autumn Leaves"-- the songs of Johnny Mercer. $30. from Music Direct. Is it worth it? Well, this one is but only because BOTH recording AND MUSIC are excellent. I don't have a standard CD ... | |
| Screen Size vs. Room Size/Viewing Distance I use a 46" Mitsubishi 16:9 at about 14 ft. and like the sharpness, brightess, and 16:9 ratio-- no grain with this size and distance. Cheers. Craig | |
| Sound quality vs. Mood Hi J; Good thread. I too think that prevailing mood is a powerful determinent as to how music sounds through a good system at any particulat time-- and for the reasons mentioned above.My experience has been like Gunbei's. But I am also convinced t... | |
| It's a Bad Movie, But It Was Fun to Watch Anyway '61; you're right re "Tremors". Michael Gross, who played the part of Bert Gummer (the survivalist) and Reba McIntyre (his wife) definitely deserve mention in this one. I had to look it up to get the name right. Thanks for a fun thread. Cheers. Craig | |
| Transports not important any longer? Transports not important? Well, something has to spin and read the disc, but any good CD player, ie ML39/390S have significant jitter control built into the player just as their 36 to 360S series of DACs does. As of now, I still prefer the flexibi... | |
| It's a Bad Movie, But It Was Fun to Watch Anyway '61; two popped into mind before I even finished your thread: 1. "Tremors" with Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward, set in the Nevada desert, it's got fast digging under ground monsters they named Graboids (I've worked in the Nevada desert), the interplay ... | |
| An unscientific poll: How often are you happy? Z; an interesting if esoteric question to an audiophile. But I think a big part of happiness vs unhappiness does not necessarily have to do with the stereo system per se, but rather with the individuals prevailing state of mind (mood) at the time ... | |
| Have you heard a great listening room? Bill; it looks to me that at 25 X 16 X 9+, you already have excellent dimensions and the rest is set-up, furnishing, treating etc. At 14 X 22, I consider my room quite good with the limiting factor being the low 7 1/2 ft. ceiling ht. think you alt... | |
| how many have a WAF? Tim, it sounds like you've had a "countdown" going on? And if you're both happy with your freedom(s), that's what is important.I'll have been married 37 years (in June)-- some of them good too! Regrets? sometimes-- you bet. But on balance, I like ... | |
| Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list Another.........Jacintha "Autumn Leaves" the songs of Johnny Mercer, an FIM XRCD2 is the best CD I have ever heard in my system. But a couple others I would add to the list are 1. Alison Krauss "Forget About It", amd 2. Allison Moorer "Alabama Son... | |
| Dedicated AC Line or Upgrade Equipment? Hi Avguy; I have 5 20 amp dedicated outlets and consider them the foundation of my system. Because of the number of outlets needed, and the distance, I did have to go with a sub-main panel (with space for 8 breakers) from my main breaker box. The ... | |
| Room Treatments to Minimize Interactions I also use ASC tube traps and panel diffusors with good results in my 14 X 22 ft. room. 33 X 21 Ft. is an impressive room size. You should have lots of options in that size room. Good Luck. Craig | |
| How many cd/dvd/sacd/cdr's players do you own? I now have a total of 5 digital players; including 2 ML 37 transports that I intend to periodically alternate in my big rig. A Sony ES carosel player in a 2nd system, a Marantz CD-Recorder/player, and a decent portable. Also 2 portable cassette pl... |