jsalerno277
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| Does anyone listen to the radio anymore? I sold my tuner and have not listened to music radio for over 15 years but still I am an avid listener to news radio, especially Bloomberg Radio, when driving. Getting nostalgic as I always do, this post has brought back memories is the late 60’... | |
| Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”…..Part 1: I have a plan You have a great plan. I recently upgraded over a 2 year period planning for my retirement. Are you looking for a modern integrated amp with a DAC/streamer or a traditional integrated amp without those features? A combined integrated amp is c... | |
| My Analog Journey - Opinions Sought +1 for both posts from @ghdprentice . My experience is identical to his and I could not have articulated it better. I only use my vinyl rig when I have a recording not on Qobuz, which is not often, or if in a nostalgic mood to play a rare record... | |
| looking for bookshelves - Another usual boring speaker discussion Sorry I’m late. Consider the following that are my preferences, in order of SQ and price. Each are highly musical. Each sound different so you need to audition. The Vivid recommendation is rear ported so an open shelf, not a closed cabinet is... | |
| Another Flashback Friday - Benny Goodman I wanted to post photos but cannot figure out how. Here is a link to the album. https://www.discogs.com/release/8302694-Benny-Goodman-The-Golden-Age-Of-Swing?srsltid=AfmBOor3r_UyHK2ojs4lFmo8zxMCvzpBMWq1x-sSeMru_1oiB1m2jRCY | |
| Question about high current amps versus "not high current amps" You have brought me back 47 years to college physics with Herr Professor Doctor Weber at Fordham University. I want to thank all of the physicists in the thread for excellent, simplified explanations. Parallel to the OP’s question on current and... | |
| Ethernet See the hyperlink for choosing a specific cable category for your run, considering the minimum category recommended by your streamer manufacturer. https://ifeeltech.com/best-ethernet-cable-guide/amp/ I made a mistake spending hundreds on a Syne... | |
| ARE SUPER EXPENSIVE STREAMERS REALLY WORTH IT The simple answer is yes, expensive streamers are worth it. There were significant differences in SQ every time I moved up the Aurender line. More detail, blacker backgrounds, wider/deeper staging, denser imaging. These improvements are due in ... | |
| Who positions their speakers straight ahead (zero tow in) and why. Speaker toe-in is room and speaker dependent. Vivid recommends toe in with beams crossed just in front of your head in your seated listening position. I gradually toed out until I achieved the best balance between frequency response and staging/... | |
| Qualified service technicians disappearing! Recommendations wanted I have used theservicedepartment.com in Bridgeport CT for recapping Krell amps and preamps. Better quality parts than going to Krell directly. They list warranty service for Mac. | |
| Good outlet for amplifiers I confirmation of others before me, the Furutech GTX-D NCF(R) Ultimate Nano-Crystal Rhodium-Plated AC Duplex Receptacle produced an audible difference. In reviewing your system, I do not see power conditioning listed. I recognize your post focu... | |
| Needing DAC Advice With regard to your statement that there are “too many places for signal compromise in the streaming chain”, I have found the opposite to be true if using a current dedicated streamer/server. Current streamers have sophisticated clocks to assure ... | |
| Needing DAC Advice I will first attempt to define “soul” so we can calibrate expectations on SQ with each other. To me “soul” or the ability to reproduce the emotion of the performer(s) and the composition on recorded music has a number of factors I will attempt to... | |
| There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art Sorry. My aged not so nimble fingers anymore and spell check always get me into typo errors - ecstasy of art, no extract - I will strive not to strive. | |
| There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art It appears this community is divided into two camps with regard to preference for “the real thing” and the state of the art of music recording and reproduction. I will attempt to generalize some conclusions. One camp prefers live performances ... |