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| It Can't Be Explained Better I enjoy steaming more and more. But, there is just something about vinyl. It is more engrossing and alive to me. Great post! | |
| High Praise from Michael Fremer on Dr. Dre - "The Chronic" DSS One-Step Vinyl I like Fremer. Would really like to hear The Chronic. The price is too steep for me, but it’d be fun to listen to it. Very curious/interested in what comes out next. Sure, why not some PE? Too many others to suggest. Thanks for posting. | |
| My Favorite Tweaks, What is yours? Vera-Fi Main Stream and SnubWay | |
| New house, wife reveals she hates my Maggies- looking for stand mount speaker suggestions So many great standmounts: already mentioned Alta, Joseph…and I’d add Borresen and Marten. But…if I were in your position I’d look at the new Virtual Hifi Viper or the upcoming Cobra. Super intriguing. You’d probably have to rethink your amp but... | |
| The Cable Company advice? @tcbrinkley I’ve had good luck with The Cable Co. I’d try them again and see if you get a different rep. My experience has been very positive. I explain what I’m after and what my budget is and the result is 3-5 products in the range I’ve asked ... | |
| Main Stream, from Vera-fi Audio I love these things. I have two sets of the Mainstream + Snubway combos and use them at each end of my system—one for my front end and one for my amps. Just like it’s advertised and you’ve read about. I was skeptical and tried one, then followed t... | |
| Qobuz vs Airplay @badger_erich +1 Overall, really appreciate this discussion. I tend to think that I’m a 2-channel analog guy. That’s where my time and investment have been. It’s been a great experience. I think I have a pretty good system, etc. But over the p... | |
| Encouraging people to consider a traditional 2 channel stereo system. @yakbob 100% | |
| How much do I need to spend to make vinyl sound better than digital? The issues you describe sound like it could be a less-than-optimized set-up. My guess is that if you haven’t spent the time to fine-tune your table set up, then that’s where I’d start. Now, perhaps your particular model doesn’t allow for much fin... | |
| Will AI. Minimize the Design differences of audio It may not minimize the difference in designs. Some people love SETs, some like ribbons, others only a uni-pivot will do. I think AI will allow for better, far more accurate analysis, and therefore a better output of a given design. Throw in impro... | |
| For Those Who Are Unaware of The Cable Company I’ve worked with Peter (now with Audio Group Denmark) and John at the Cable Co. I’ve always been treated like a partner and valued their recommendations. I think Peter was a bit biased towards Synergistic (I think he worked there). John was a litt... | |
| Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby? Yes but only because money’s too tight to mention. I feel fortunate, however, because my system has never, ever been better. So the break from contemplating “what’s next” has been an eye (ear?) opener. I’ve been forced to deeply consider what I’m ... | |
| Hana Umami Red review @oceanica Thanks for the detailed review and follow up. I have the Hana Umami Red as well. It’s a great cartridge. Punches above its weight. It’s a nice feeling when you get the value matches the price and exceeds expectations. I was a Lyra g... | |
| The best opening act you've ever seen & heard? Sonic Youth opening for REM in 1988. The crowd did not know what hit them. I was blown away. | |
| Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too? Fun post. For me it’s Pearl Jam and specifically Eddie Vedder. I tried. But I just can’t. |