jax2
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| Blu-Spec CDs From this Wiki:Blu-spec CD is a specification for an improved version of a conventional Audio CD, introduced by Sony Music Entertainment. Instead of a traditional infra-red laser, a blue laser is used for recording the pits on the CD master that i... | |
| High efficient speakers I'm a big fan of the vintage Klipsch (Khorns and LaScalas - have owned 2 pairs of LaScalas both of which I modified). They are hard to beat as a pairing with low-powered SET amps, but definitely can be improved upon in many ways, especially the tw... | |
| How to reproduce sound of piano Whoops, I noticed a confusing typo in my last post. I meant "JL" subs, and not JBL! The sub my friend has is a JL Phathom f113. Great sub! Also, my own low-level readings are from a RS SPL meter and are not adjusted (it is quite inaccurate in thos... | |
| moving i tune from one computer to another Nope... that award went out to Bill Gates' "oh so marvelous and intuitive, crash resistant, and security ladden" Operating Systems the world has come to admire and covet so overwhelmingly. ;-)Touche! | |
| How to reproduce sound of piano I'm no sub expert, and don't speak tech with great authority. But I can respond from gut experience (pun intended). A sub will add the kind of bass you 'feel' as opposed to that kind of bass with detail and nuance that you 'hear'. I wonder what pa... | |
| moving i tune from one computer to another on a PC the info window which appears following the change of music folders says, "would you like iTunes to move and rename the files in this new folder to keep it inline with your preferences of Keep itunes organized." . or words to that effect.H... | |
| moving i tune from one computer to another OK, since noone has bothered to give you a simple step-by-step and I'm snowed in here in Seattle, I'll walk you through it. This is a safe method and will leave your original files in tact and on your laptop just in case something happens. Once yo... | |
| How to reproduce sound of piano I agree with Jax2 and Tobias. Vinyl played through horn speakers with tube amplification are the way to go for things that cover the full frequency range all the time, like solo piano music, or large orchestral or opera. Er, ah, I didn't say that.... | |
| How to reproduce sound of piano It probably goes without saying, but since no one has touched on it yet; not only is the Piano one of the most difficult to reproduce, it also seems to be one of the most difficult to record judging by the wide range of results I've heard on my ow... | |
| Tweaks when building a listening room? Double-rock the drywall and use the very best sound insulation you can afford between the studs. There's a very dense specialized batting for sound, or blown-in is excellent as well. If you plan on running any systems in other rooms you may consid... | |
| can a tube-o-phile be happy with ss? You will miss all of the tweaking, tube rolling and all of the other BS that goes with tubes. I just miss the sound qualities. I have never had any attachment to tube rolling or tweaking, though I've certainly participated. I prefer to set it and... | |
| can a tube-o-phile be happy with ss? I'm bi and proud. Could swing both ways, but usually come back to tubes when all is said and done. Still, I've enjoyed several good SS amplifiers in the past. I have similar tastes in that I prefer SET, but that hasn't stopped me from trying and e... | |
| Music I've discovered. If you like the Weepies, check out the solo efforts of Deb Talan (half of The Weepies). She has a few CD's out on her own that are quite good - the two I have and enjoy are "Sincerely" and "Something Burning". | |
| Music Server Setup: Airport Express or Extreme? Yep, I guess I misunderstood you. We agree on a wireless device outside of the tower. In over 25 years in this hobby, and now more than ever, I'd opine that a price-point does NOT necessarily determine how good a component will sound. I don't use ... | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Correction, Albert - 707! I prefer to spend my time reading more earthshattering threads here, like "which is the best speaker?". There's so much to learn on the Internet!:-P |