jeffloistarca
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| Linn CLassik connections.... You can use any cables you'd like, but you do have to use their connectors. Strip off about 1/4" of insulator off the end of the cable, slide the bare wire up through one of the holes in the right-angled barrel connector, then tighten the set scre... | |
| Universal Remote: classy cheapy available? Ernie,I picked up a Proton remote and it works great. Touch screen, docking base to recharge the batteries, and really easy to program. Got it off Ebay, if memory serves it was $100 for the remote, charging stand, and serial cable. http://www.prot... | |
| He said, she said Guys,This was an actual conversation that took place yesterday! As for the headache, she's had one for six years so it doesn't much matter. Bigkidz, she has a twin hehehehe | |
| RIP Robert Palmer 54 years old, way too young. I wasn't necessarily a huge fan of his music but his videos were certainly enjoyable. Great eye-candy! RIP Robert | |
| goodbye to vinyl. . . . grr ------ longish rant Laz,I feel your pain, but... what to do with all those albums you've collected over the years? There are very very few classic rock records that have been re-released on CD that sound even close to acceptable. SACD's probably are good but having p... | |
| Concrete tubes: hemholtz resonators? tubes? The hollow concrete tubes go by the trade name Sonotube. I've used 'em, but to build a deck and fence (I know, I've failed as a 'phile so far). The exterior of the tubes are shiny and if I had to guess, reflect more than absorb but I really have n... | |
| Personal Preamp Evolution Main system:Quad preamp (#33?)Audio Reasearch SP9 MkIIAudio Research SP14Balanced Audio Technology VK30 (my current reference)Lehmann Black Cube (do phono preamps count?)Other preamps:Threshold FET Ten (lasted one afternoon)Lazurus Cascode (used a... | |
| Listen up I found the gear they used in the studio showed an appreciation rarely exhibited by musicians, and the lengths they went to trying to get a decent sound quite interesting. The show this past Sunday sounded great and they were definately on their g... | |
| Worst remote nomination... Mezmo, that is absolutely the funniest thing I've read in a while. I generally don't use remotes, I actually get up and adjust stuff (but that's just me). A few observations:I had a Marantz "Remote of the Gods" thing to use with my HT setup for a ... | |
| Where do tubes matter most??? The best place to use tubes is in the preamp and source, adding that wonderful distortion (gulp, I admit it) we tube-lovers thrive on. A "really good" solid state amplifier will add very little to the signal that it's been fed. Note the emphasis o... | |
| Underestimated, song, artist or group '' gems'' ? Interesting you mentioned Blue Rodeo, I'm a big fan of them (and they are excellent in concert too). I've extolled the virtues of Blue Rodeo (contry-rock stuff) and The Tragically Hip (intelligent and interesting rock) many times on this board but... | |
| Can I nominate Sean please ? Kudos for recognizing some of the folks that make this site a rewarding and interesting experience. I've learned more here in a few years than I ever thought possible, and equally importantly found out there's a bunch of 'philes out there worse th... | |
| Shanling CDT-100 Great or Bad ? What's not to like? Plays HDCD, upsamples, has tubes (allows you to roll to suit your tastes) and also offers a SS output if you're so inclined. Comes with standard footers and cones to tweak the set up. Pretty hefty power cord and an elegant/heft... | |
| Your ''best kept secret'' speaker choice ? I've owned a LOT of different speakers and through auditioning at stores, friends, and CES I've heard most speakers on the market (I doubt anyone has heard 'em all, there an incredible selection of speakers out there). I always end up gravitating ... | |
| Which basic amps can drive 1 ohm loads ? The Apogee Scintilla's (which I believe you're referring to) were most often mated with Classe Audio amps. Jason Bloom and David Reich had a close working relationship; I'd go so far as to say they voiced their stuff for the best synergy. The pure... |