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What in the world is going on.....
I can give a somewhat similar example, comparing cd and youtube.Yngwie Malmsteen with Japanese orchestra. Great music. First, I listened to it on youtube through Grado phones, no external dac, and it sounded acceptable. Then I got the cd and it so... 
What in the world is going on.....
I suppose, hew is correct about mass market production, but I don't think it fully explains the lousy sound from high end rig. There is something else to it. Bad pressing? Dirty record? High expectations? 
Analog playback on computer.
And what if there is interference? But you did comfort me a little. 
Analog playback on computer.
Orpheus10, I myself have no need for this, I use Nakamichi 682ZX cassette deck to make compilations from records and cds, I am just curious. Speaking of Star Trek, it's a fantasy, at least for now. One day they may be capable of doing energy/matte... 
Analog playback on computer.
orpheus10, how are you?I have never tried this kind of digital processing so it was interesting to read. The common opinion is that once it enters digital domain something is lost and can't be recovered. I would need top of the line equipment incl... 
Should I buy a Class A Amp.
Tim,As they say, just because I don't know how to cook doesn't mean that I don't know how to eat.If I hear the difference I hear it. Just because someone has ideas of what I should or should not hear doesn't change this.Ralph's tone is often egoce... 
Should I buy a Class A Amp.
Ideally there should be no difference for an amp to play any kind of music equally well. In reality, there is. You don't want Kondo to play jazz/rock fusion. Some amps manage to strike a good compromise. But it's not only amps, it's also speakers ... 
What piece(s) of equipment would you most like to try?
No-one mentioned Lamm Statement amps or whatever he calls them? Or Kharma Grand Enigma or again whatever it's called? Or reference Jadis system? Or Allnic top of the line electronics? Or Focal Grand Utopia speakers? Or what's the name of those sup... 
Best Small Floorstanding Speaker under $2K
Vienna sounds nice and warm. Also, there is Dynaudio Contour here on Audiogon. Yes, it is close to $3k and Dynaudio likes power. Vienna should be warmer and Dynaudio more balanced and dynamic but not cold. 
Loudspeakers have we really made that much progress since the 1930s?
So..it appears that John is right, there is no innovation in a true meaning of it, just some improvements in certain areas, maybe.Speaking of cars, not from 30s. The original BMW M3, small and light, was a true driver's car. The same with Porsche.... 
What piece(s) of equipment would you most like to try?
Agree with " world going freaking crazy ". Makes this hobby even more valuable. 
Help Picking a turntable
This common phrase - hard to beat - has no real meaning, it's BS and nothing else. 
New Room (from House to Apt) advice wanted on minimizing complaints
Subs and apartments don't get along very well. I don't envy both you and your neighbour. If I were your neighbour...never mind.I suggest you get rid of them. Yeah, you might have to replace your speakers too. Could be an opportunity for an upgrade. 
cleaning liquid for LPs
I use Audio Intelligent three step system with Archivist non-alcohol step two. Okki Nokki machine. It rotates both ways which matters. I use step three, pure water, twice. Disc Doctor brushes, three of them. Excellent results. About $90 AI kit wou... 
Gimme the funk.
I wouldn't exactly call it funk but perhaps some will find it interesting.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBGI22_lp6U