gregkohanmim
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| Balancing time for music: Discovery/acquisition vs. listening Bondman (and everyone else, I suppose): I recently discovered a new "secret" that resolves the discovery and acquisition problem.I've been buying used 7th generation iPod Classics (160gb) on eBay lately - Around $200 a pop if in good condition and... | |
| Is the Merill "Gem Dandy" turntable far superior in sound than the Project RPM-3 TT?? I realize that this is a ancient thread, but since Samurai bumped it I just want to share:NEVER buy a pro-ject table packaged with a Sumiko Blue Point 2 - You're paying a large premium for what is essentially one the crappiest cartridges for the m... | |
| Why does bi-amping speakers sound better? Viggen - I'm currently running a D-Sonic that is a 7channel setup w/ both front speakers bi-amped and couldn't be happier. As far as config, you can go with whatever you specify and remember, even in a 7 channel chassis, each amp is discrete as w... | |
| When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better? Quick note to dave_b (and no offense here) - If you can't understand dragging a rock across bumpy plastic then I would doubt you could appreciate a bow being dragged across the string of a cello.Seriously - that's what's one of the greatest things... | |
| When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better? Fully analog without any software between media and earsNot protected by any form of DRM, terms of use, etc.Actually owning something and that something is not an immediately depreciating assetOf course there are other reasons related to personal ... | |
| Cartridge for Rega Planar 3? To mtrot and to add to williewonka's comments, you definitely might want to consider an outboard phono pre. I recently pulled the trigger on the Mani and am quite delighted with it compared to other phono stages I've tried. I also spent similar ... | |
| turntable " thump " sound when not running obeerbongkenobi (clever screen name)One thing to check for sure is that your preamp (or any other audio gear) isn't on the same circuit as a high-load cycling appliance.A refrigerator or AC unit for example can draw huge amounts of power when star... | |
| Same song different artist. Which ones do you love? LP "Little Wing" - Stevie Ray Vaughan - One of my favorite coversAlso (and a little embarrassed to admit) I *really* like The Scorpion's rendition of "Can't Explain":) | |
| Review: Schiit Mani phono pre AND Swagman Labs Linear Power Supply (LPS) Ghosthouse - Thanks again for your thoughtful reply.Have been listening since my last post and...As a life-long engineer, I don't believe in burn-in BUT do believe that on other levels we do adapt to changes in sound - and as of right now, in a gr... | |
| Best female vocal recording on CD? Great suggestions here - I can't recall the album name(s) at the moment, but I would add Hallie Loren to the list. Have heard some really great recordings of hers. | |
| Review: Schiit Mani phono pre AND Swagman Labs Linear Power Supply (LPS) Ghosthouse - I forgot to mention - Yes, the cables in question consisted of braided OFC conductors w/ Silver plated termination. The MP cables on there now are actually shielded "video" cables, which BTW solved most of the Mani's noise issues eve... | |
| Review: Schiit Mani phono pre AND Swagman Labs Linear Power Supply (LPS) Ghosthouse - Thanks a lot for your comments.I seriously wasn't hoping to be overly critical - Seriously for the $$ what the Mani is able to deliver is nothing short of amazing - I sincerely just wanted to provide objective and balanced feedback. ... | |
| Dust Off compressed air to get dust off of vinyl records I'm with Whart - I also use the Rocket Blaster and love it.The dust off and similar products will work, but you have to be really careful to hold the can upright, particularly when full - If any of the liquid propellant gets discharged onto the re... | |
| CP-700/800 (or similar) w/ HT Bypass just for analog - Any point? Thanks for the feedback guys!Dragon-Vibe: Not sure that your suggestion is right for me but appreciate it - really trying to stay with all things solid state and definitely need dual balanced/ bi-amp capability.TLS- My next step up (big jump?) fr... | |
| Replacing Emotiva XPA-2 & XPA-5 power amps in HT system with class D I bet that would be plenty of power (and more than likely overkill for your ML center, which I also have). One thing you should obviously do if this is the setup you're after is simply get a 7X unit with the modules that you want versus one 4X an... |