hilde45

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What’s Voodoo power cords signature sounding?
With what kind of speakers in what kind of room setup? Please specify.  
Joni Mitchell remasters on the way
@wolf_garcia I couldn't agree with you more about Joni. One thing I definitely noticed -- as an example -- was that a piano which sounded like a fairly mediocre upright now sounds like a genuine grand piano. In another track, I heard percussion i... 
what cables are you using with your Quicksilver gear?
Analysis plus crystal oval 8 speaker cables, IC's, digital  
Joni Mitchell remasters on the way
@wolf_garcia I'd be curious if you stream music to hear what you think about these remasters. I think @orgillian197 is spot on with his account of the results of the remasterings in this group.  
Joni Mitchell remasters on the way
@dpop Thanks for your further elaborations, and indeed for contributing so much to this thread despite your complete disinterest in hearing let alone buying these releases from Joni. Very generous of you! Let me be clear — what I especially like... 
Joni Mitchell remasters on the way
@dpop Thanks for your reply.  In the meantime, I've just gone an compared about a dozen tracks with the Joni remaster. Instruments sound fuller and more natural, dynamic range sounds expanded, and soundstage is larger and more articulate. The liv... 
Install A Dedicated AC Line at home
OP,  you might reach out to the local audio club and ask them who has done work for them. They'll cut down the time you'll take random looking for an electrician who knows audio well. https://sanfranciscoaudiophilesociety.com/  
Joni Mitchell remasters on the way
I'm not one who believes that every -- or even most -- remasters make a difference. But some really do; and when you're talking about an artist like Joni, the chances are high this is being done with some care. @tomcy6 Gonna fire up my streamer r... 
Preamps can color sound considerably. Surprising?
The only "authentic" sound is what the guys in the studio heard. On particular headphones or monitor speakers, with their amplification, after the mics, mixing board adjustments and additions, and all the intentions for that mix to be played ov... 
This is purely subjective opinion. Aqua LaScala/ Atma-Sphere Class D
"This is purely subjective opinion." Aren't all opinions purely subjective?  
Best DACs under $7,000.00
I know someone who’s an official repairperson for Lamps. They come in for repair pretty regularly. What does he own? A Holo May and a Holo Spring. Super well made and I’ve heard them both. They sound incredible.  
Best DACs under $7,000.00
I've read many many threads on this question. You can obviously go find them, too. Here's what I will say, very briefly: First, the rate at which DAC's are evolving is not as fast as other components. This point was made over and over to me and ... 
Temporary Down Sizing - Integrated Amp Recommendations
I owned and enjoyed this. Moved to separates. Possibly of interest.     
What Gear is Universally Adored?
Audio Note  
When and where measurements matter
The most important measurements we can make as end users is our listening room. Holy hell yes.