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| Component dampening Try adhesive-back polymeric damping sheets. Used for vibration control, on pipes, cars (under the hood, for example).Available probably at local (large) h/ware store. I got mine from McMaster-Carr.Cheap and VERY effective in my system! Cut to size... | |
| SACD and DVD-A:why so negative, "guru"? Indeed, I have come to the conclusion that the survival of vinyl (see the TT mkt that refuses to die) is the result of consumers' quest for better sound -- and not the nostalgic reaction of old fogeys like myself.This said, I have found that both ... | |
| Will people buy Snake Oil? Rumour has it the Reference I version will be hitting the market -- can anyone confirm this? | |
| That's right, your government at work.... Protecting us while we sleep, you bet! I was told that CE regulations regarding protection vs. rfi & heat dissipation are mind-boggling. Maybe that explains in part the vertiginous prices of upmarket pre's & class A amps sold in Europe? | |
| Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect? Clueless, I'd go for "required reading". The post expresses straightforward opinion, on subject, and offers arguments in support. So, one can agree or disagree, and refute or uphold the arguments... or use different arguments and personal experien... | |
| best budget hi-fi speakers for my specific system I'm in line with Ezmeralda11. However, Triangle (Zephyr) is a brand you may want to consider... | |
| Tube preamp With 2 single ended outputs. CAT has two s-ended outputs -- but no ht bypass. It also sounds very good. Maybe CAT can wire in a by-pass. I'm sure there are many other offerings... Cheers! | |
| Anyone Switch from Electrostatic/Planar to Dynamic I had Quad 64 years ago with EAR 519 monos. I spent a lot of time servicing them and never got to pair them with a good sub and a good "super tweeter" (difficult in those times). Did get some arcici stands though. Changed to Apogee for some time, ... | |
| Replacing SP11 mK2 I second (third) the CAT Ultimate which should be cheaper than the Jadis -- but difficult to find used. Between the two, I think the Jadis has the edge but pls note that while I've lived with a CAT I've only auditioned the Jadis pre. | |
| Cough vigilante Detlof, seems you're on to something there. I had always attributed these noisy phenomena to nervousness or wondered why the world's representatives of the common cold invariably congregate around me, wherever I sit, in any venue, in any city! A n... | |
| Thiels and Tubes There must be many... I heard a pair of KR enterprise 6000 (I think) drive the 3,6 well -- but at a cost. Surely, big Jadis, Lamm & the like would do. Again, very expensive! I like tubes, but also find the 3,6 a difficult load at times (a good... | |
| Have you made any resolutions for the year 2002? * Every new day is a new beginning.* Worry less, work less, live more (I said that last year, too -- didn't get me far).* Spend more time with friends & family.* Music, system support & speaker placement prime over new equipment purchases.... | |
| Amazing Solo Piano Recordings Rach's Preludes & Moments musicaux, played by Nik. Luganski, Erato 8573-85769. Surprisingly good left hand, precise, crisp playing, yet filled with emotion. | |
| CD Player Recommendation? Hi Aca, What type of music &/or sound do you fancy? This may help to narrow down the (plethora of) choices. BTW, there have been recent detailed threads on cdp's that may help you (use the search function) -- also, you may wish to mail the thr... | |
| How does one get off the merry-go-round? I was kicked off the m-g-round. I had to sell the "dream system" before it was complete, and have remained calm since (only one power amp during the whole of 2001 -- but more than 500 pieces of music). On the other hand, I get to audition a pletho... |