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| HELP: how to compensate too laid-back source My speakers were a tad laid back. I thought I needed to buy new speakers. Instead, I changed cables and the dynamic envelope was hugely improved. Definitely your I/C is your weakest link. Since you already have AZ Satori, why not go for AZ interco... | |
| CD Album Title Lists and/or Composer Works lists You can go to Gramophone Recommended Library for a start. Gramophone is a premier classical review magazine from UK. Many of its reviewers and writers have had an extensive career in music. Another good guide is the Penguin Guide to Compact Discs.... | |
| $9.99 for a new CD release, yes it has happened This is because Hi-Rez is flushing the market. I got some great deals on Hybrid SACDs at below $14. I tried to share the info here but it was censored. | |
| Cremona Auditor, Decappo Or Proac 1sc? Based on your musical taste, the recommendation is not difficult. It's a toss up between the Cremona Auditor and the DeCapo. Don't take me wrong. ProAc is also great. But your musical taste fits the strengths of the SF and DeCapo. Sounds like you'... | |
| Which is the best amplication? I'm not a fan of MF gear. I auditioned them several times and was not impressed. Additionally, the worksmanship is not up to standard for the price range (I won't go to details). Meridian is nice but rather pricey. Bel Canto was my second choice. ... | |
| Chesky Audio C-1 - Who has heard them? Lgraf, I agree with you. The C-1s are great with the majority of classical music and other music as well. They only fell short with Renaissance Baroque repertoire of which I listen to frequently. The treble energy in Renaissance music (hurdy-hurdy... | |
| Chesky Audio C-1 - Who has heard them? I heard them at HE2003 in SF, driven by Atmasphere monoblocks. Other associated gear was MSB Super DVD Audio Player with analog volume control and Silver Audio cables. I currently own Meadowlark Heron-i and was attracted to them due to their compa... | |
| Any Tube Int. Amps w/ a phono built in? Go to www.space-tech-lab.com/ for more options. | |
| Favorite Movie Soundtrack -Talk to Her (Habla con Ella, Film by Pedro Almodovar) with music by Alberto Iglesias. -Gods and Monsters [HDCD] (Film by Bill Condon) with music by Carter Burwell. Rather short for soundtrack though. - Hilary and Jackie, music by Barrington Phelo... | |
| Resolution Audio Opus 21 or Ayre CX-7? I vote for the Resolution Opus 21. CX-7 is slightly distant and too refine (polite) sounding. The Opus 21 gives sound that is a little bit more present (emotional) with lots of details that should mate well with the Totems. The Totems are very rev... | |
| Romantic Cello Recordings? Another vote for the Schubert Arpegionne Sonata. Another vote for the Glass Bead Game. Nathaniel Rosen's playing is lovely. Also check out Chopin and Rachmaninov Cello Sonatas. There are several versions available. Pieter Wispelwey, a regular cell... | |
| Romantic Cello Recordings? You may want to explore the cello voice in context with other stringed instruments, say a string quartet? I subscribed to the Gramophone magazine, a British classical review. They usually send a disc of samples with each issue. The latest one had ... | |
| Best Isolation Device for Speakers? You should also add Polycrystal to your list. I'm perfectly happy with mine although I did not A/B with the items on your list. www.polycrystal.com | |
| Operas... Any fans? I have about 1,000+ opera CD's ranging from popular fares to very obsure stuff; from Italian, French, German, Russian and the Vernacular. I found that Decca generally offers sound that is more present (about 15th row) while Philips adds a warmer g... | |
| Wilson Alexandria I will be at CES 2004 so probably will hear then. |