jdoris
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| Why are HD downloads so expensive? I agree that used CDs can be cheap locally, and the 'Zon often has good prices, as well as servicing good used vendors like goHastings. But 2 bucks used and 10 new is for the most part exceedingly optimistic, if you are looking for particular rele... | |
| Gallo 3.5 vs Merlin VSM-MXe I think the 3.5s will give a richer presentation than the Strada's, and will represent a nice upgrade.Now that I think about it, in hearing the descriptions here, both the Gallos have an "airy" (baffleless?) sound. I think they are lovely (esp. fo... | |
| High Speed USB DAC? Related question: anyone know how to change which device is on the high speed bus? Simply swapping sockets and restarting did not do it for me.Thx,John | |
| Integrateds with DAC? Thanks Michael. That's good to know. John | |
| Integrateds with DAC? Thanks everybody! Some suggestions I'd not thought of. I like the suggestion of powered monitors, but I have the speakers I'll likely use.Sadly, the Music Hall Mambo does not do USB, because one came up today at a nice price, and I'd have grabbed ... | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? Fritz lists the Carbons at a 87db sensitivity, and I'm pretty sure he runs them at shows with the Modwright KWA 150, a fairly beefy solid state design, so I'm thinking they want some power. Seems like your amp should serve.Looks like you've narrow... | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? As already mentioned, Fritz Carbon 7s definitely fit bill at your price range. Ditto the Selah Veritas monitor and the North Creek designs. All silk dome designs that are likely excellent choices for people bothered by edgy highs (as am I).John | |
| Magico Q3's at Goodwin's High End Big Joe Turner (6'2"/300 lbs.):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PLz_zOobMY&feature=relatedBig Mama Thornton (unknown, but considerable):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XUAg1_A7IE&feature=relatedDon't singers and guitars both have bodies?I h... | |
| Magico Q3's at Goodwin's High End I think Ronstadt does in fact have a small person's voice; I don't think the "size" of person's voice is only a matter of their capacity to project volume.I'm no expert, but I'd be quite surprised to learn, for example, that the tonal qualities of... | |
| Magico Q3's at Goodwin's High End Please explain how a vocalist's size/stature have anything to do with their voice.Interesting. Could a petite person have a petite voice, and as massive person have a massive voice? Are there many 92 pounders singing bass? Does a mandolin sound "s... | |
| Vincent vs. Odyssey vs.? Power amp advice If you go Odyssey, not a huge pressure to buy new: Klaus graciously supports his amps purchased used, and the reputed long break-in period means there might be initial advantage in SQ, going that way.John | |
| Vincent vs. Odyssey vs.? Power amp advice 1200 will by a nice version of the Stratos used (as will 800): Transferable 20 year warranty. Made in the USA. Owner available by phone. Lots of upgrade options. Sounds good.Don't know the Vincent. How does it fare on the above list?John | |
| What song/composition sounds like another artist? Sierra Hull/Allison Krauss | |
| Pink Floyd exhilirating or mind numbing...that's a matter of taste. But, there should be NO DENYING that those guys can play.This sems just right to me Marty, for the Dead or Floyd!John | |
| Pink Floyd Dead concerts were like a 3hr sound checkThis is a remarkable overstatement. I caught around 35 or so shows in the 80s-90s (not many, by the standards!): While there certainly was unevenness, shows ranged from well put together professional effort... |