kahlenz
Responses from kahlenz
| DEDICATED CD PLAYER $1K AND UNDER, THOUGHTS? The Vault solution has a lot going for it. I assume you can RIP your CDs as you listen to them. If not there will be a few minutes to RIP, then you can RIP next one in and start listening. From my experience, the internal DAC works fine (use a bet... | |
| Art Dudley Calls B.S. but without naming names - PLEASE DO! The old Louis Armstrong hanky con. Back in the day he and Sammy Davis Jr. were the only negroes most white suburbans ever saw (on TV). Both great talents, but sadly played the "Step ’n Fetchit" role to pander to white audiences.I’m sure your stree... | |
| Apple Airport Express to DAC I use both an older AEX and an Apple TV. Both have optical outs. I'm currently sending the optical signal to either a Schiit Modi mutibit or an early model DACMagic. I use an iPad for control of Roon or TIDAL. Recent model Mac running Roon Cor... | |
| Art Dudley Calls B.S. but without naming names - PLEASE DO! A corollary to the OP's original call to action would be a discussion on which manufacturers and distributors offer what would be considered a low "BS" factor. But when I think about it, it's not really the BS that bothers me, it's the price! I ... | |
| Tidal does not post the cost to buy a song or an album on their site Signing up for TIDAL is easy. You go to the website, click on "Start Free Trial", arrange payment, create user name and password, and you are done. Pretty standard process. If you don't like it or find yourself not using it, then sign in to you... | |
| Tidal does not post the cost to buy a song or an album on their site One does not "buy" music, only the rights to listen to the music. You may own the piece of plastic (or vinyl) that is the media for the music, but the rights to the music do not transfer to the owner of the media.If you only rarely purchase music... | |
| "Bookshelf" speakers designed to be placed near the wall behind them? I have the Harbeth P3esr speakers, and they live about 1' from the wall on SoundAnchor stands. They sound great (but they do open up a bit when I move them into the room for critical listening). They are the only Harbeth speakers to use a "seale... | |
| Art Dudley Calls B.S. but without naming names - PLEASE DO! Those D'Agostino mono blocks (which I am quite sure are great amps and well worth the investment to those that want them and can afford them) have nothing on my Stuart Hughes Nintendo Wii SUPREME! | |
| Art Dudley Calls B.S. but without naming names - PLEASE DO! I wouldn't call out products that, in my opinion, are bad values. That is far too subjective, and would likely be unfair to the manufacturers and distributers, and hurtful to those that own the equipment. On the other hand, I fully endorse promo... | |
| Why Isnt Techincs 1200 Considered Audiophile? I'm listening to that Mofi Mastertracker on my 1200 GR right now. I bought the Mofi cartridge on the suggestion of my dealer without auditioning it first (not usual for me, but his advice has always been spot on). There was little on the 'net ab... | |
| Why Isnt Techincs 1200 Considered Audiophile? As a past and present 1200 owner, I find this thread revealing. There seems to be a definite bias against this turntable from a contingent of what I will call (for the convenience of this post) "true audiophiles."I became an audiophile the day I ... | |
| Why Isnt Techincs 1200 Considered Audiophile? The new Technics 1200 series tables are indeed "audiophile" quality. In their respective price brackets many will find they are quieter (less groove noise, tower ticks and pops) than the belt driven competition. My listening tests also demonstra... | |
| Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible??? Forget to mention that the Schiit Mani will work with your modified Denon 103 when you get it. You will be surprised. I ran a regular 103 through it and was impressed. I'll admit I have stepped up my MC game a bit, but I probably spend more tim... | |
| Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible??? While you are waiting around for the Zu modified 103 and stressing out over compliance issues and phono-preamp matching, get ye an Ortophon 2M Blue and a Schiit Mani and listen to some records. There are tons of really cool MM carts out there that... | |
| Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible??? I have to add...If your system budget is over $20,000, you could do far worse than checking out the Technics 1200G. These new Technics tables are a different animal than the old Technics 1200 series tables (although they look the same). As an ol... |