hooper
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| Most achingly-beautiful music I'm not a classical type of guy (so, sue me!), but David Bowie's "Heroes" always brings tears to my eyes. One of the most hauntingly beautiful pop/rock songs I've ever heard. | |
| B.B. King The man is absolutely incredible. At his age, he should be on the front porch of his mansion sipping lemonade and smiling at sunsets. The fact that he's still on the road speaks to his passion and dedication. He certainly doesn't need the money. I... | |
| B.B. King The man is absolutely incredible. At his age, he should be on the front porch of his mansion sipping lemonade and smiling at sunsets. The fact that he's still on the road speaks to his passion and dedication. Her certainly doesn't need the money. ... | |
| "This Latest Digital Amp Is Great " I think there are some pretty nice digital amps out there. The ones I'm most familiar with are Spectron and Bel Canto. As technology evolves, I'm sure there will be many more. I have the JRDG Concerto integrated that Mimberman refers to, and I thi... | |
| The Mechanics of WAF I agree with Onhwy61. A lot of audiophiles I know don't even consult their spouses, and this often results in marital discord--both for aesthetic concerns and the money spent. But the guys I know are generally buying these monster speakers that to... | |
| Playing SACD on a Non-SACD Player Drubin is absolutely right. A redbook-only player won't play single-layer SACDs, only hybrid discs (which contain a CD layer). Fortunately for you, most SACDs currently being manufactured are of the hybrid variety, so you can use those on a redboo... | |
| whats the biggest mistake you made? Newbee:Too late! I've been married for two years, and the poor girl has had to put up with a lot--particularly my ridiculous spending habits on high end (though I doubt I'm alone there!). But we're soulmates, so I think the future looks pretty bri... | |
| whats the biggest mistake you made? Well, the list is too long to mention here, but one sticks out. In a manic-depressive rage years ago, I smashed my Krell KAV-300 integrated to bits and took a baseball bat to my MB Quart speakers. My landlord, who was a really sweet guy, helped me... | |
| The BEST system you've ever built !!!! My current rig is by far the best system I've ever assembled. I've had a few costly systems in the past, but this one simply obliterates all the others. It's taken quite a few stumbles and a small fortune to get here, unfortunately. But I guess th... | |
| CD player for my system? The original Rega Planet or newer Rega Planet 2000 (I forget the price of this one; it might be out of your price range). Both offer supreme musicality and PRAT. Neither is the last word in resolution or dynamics, but for sheer enjoyability and ea... | |
| Has digital come close to or beat up analog yet ? As I stated above, I think digital has evolved to a point where it's largely a matter of DIFFERENCES between the two formats. Sure, analog does some things better than digital, but digital also does some things better than analog. The best of the ... | |
| audiophiles or retrophiles Ah, the wonders of close-mindedness. You just can't get through to some people. Well, those of us who know how great digital can be will continue to revel in terrific sound. Analog can be an awesome format, but don't discount the many benefits of ... | |
| Has digital come close to or beat up analog yet ? I agree with all the above posters. I own the Meitner DCC2/CDSD, and have heard the Reimyo, Accustic Arts, and Zanden rigs, and IMO the best of digital today offers the same level (but VERY diferent presentation) of performance that the best analo... | |
| audiophiles or retrophiles Personally, I've been through it all--analog, digital, reel-to-reel, tubes, horns, solid-state, etc.--and after nearly bankrupting myself on this hobby, I've come to terms with one simple reality: if it sounds good to you, it IS good. Many audioph... | |
| What's your favorite Audiophile label, and why? What I sensed was not quiet confidence at all; it was arrogance. I know the difference. And many others who spoke with him sensed it too. He may be a perfectly nice guy, but the times I met him, his attitude left a sour taste in my mouth. May be t... |