jaybo
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| Where to next? From LP12 to what 3-4000 TT? new, a thorens 160 HD..with the rega arm, is locked and loaded for less than 3k...used, an oracle delphi, and once again get change back. | |
| the SHM CD Experience not for long. runs are limited to 2 to 3k, and most are sold out upon release. | |
| Vandersteen 2/3 vs. 3A MM de Capo vs. GMA Europa he vandys(2 or 3) are the 'fullrange' alternative here, and probably the most for the money. You would have to move up the 3A or Green Mountain line (next model up) to get a comparable 'choice'. | |
| Opinions on Semi or Automatic Turntables a new dual 405 or 505 | |
| the SHM CD Experience they are from the major labels and yes the artists get paid. its only a manufacturring process which helps the laser to better read(fewer errors) the information. it is more expensive to manufacture, and (for now) limited 'runs' are in the 2 to 3k... | |
| the SHM CD Experience even universal players that cover everything including sacd are selling in such small numbers compared to the original cd boom(or todays i-pod boom) that music companies(big and small)are tightning there belts in regard to mastering and production... | |
| the SHM CD Experience I don't think anyone thought shm-cd's were remastered. since sacd is tanking(not because they're not good, but because the hardware isn't selling), the emphasis on manufacturing(which has been known to have an effect positive or negative on cd or ... | |
| the SHM CD Experience I don't think anyone thought shm-cd's were remastered. since sacd is tanking(not because they're not better, but because the hardware isn't selling), the emphasis on manufacturing(which has been known to have an effect positive or negative on cd o... | |
| Audiophiles get NO respect Even I'll admit, I've become the guy 'I used to make fun of'. | |
| how to use gain control on a preamp i had an early belles amp, with the same pre (bought from House Of Hi Fi in St Paul). had the gain set at 3'o'clock..not open. played incredibly on celestion , chapman and several others. the room interaction (which you've noted)will dictate your ... | |
| Swap my klipsch heresy's for Ohm walsh 2 do it if you have a somewhat powerful amp. | |
| Gallo 3.1 vs. B&W 804 vs. faber grand piano the sonus faber pianos do just keep getting better with time. | |
| Long John Baldry bwos gets the cigar...it was on warner too. an american band named 'crow' charted with a single of the same tune. | |
| Moving from Mark Levinson to Classe sometimes 'new' sounds better until its 'old' the moment your check clears. | |
| Authenticity of First Release Blue Note ..Pre 1960 good luck...collecting blue note is a 'life's work' for some. my friend mr blue note(who is digging into these questions), has every blue note mini-lp cd made with maybe a dozen missing. hundereds of lp's as well, but ironically nothing pre 1960. |