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| hi-end universal players? I just heard the McCormack UDP-1 universal player while auditioning loudspeakers. The sound was incredible on CD and SACD (I did not have any DVD-A disks with me at the time). It seemed almost liquid smooth, yet detailed through Audio Refinement a... | |
| Vienna acoustic vs Thiel vs ProAc vs Paradigm I am not quite as severe as Andy2 in my view of Paradigm, but I think the other speakers are a class above it in terms of sound quality. | |
| Mordaunt Short Performance Series I just listened to some Mordaunt Short speakers last weekend at an audio store. I don't think they were the performance series, but they not for rock in my opinion. I also like to listen to rock, and know several speakers that would work well. Wha... | |
| The effects of corporate music Being in education I observe and supervise young people as part of my job. Where before there was some concensus among young people about "good music" and "good bands," this does not exist today. When I mentioned the Doors to a group of students l... | |
| What music do you want to play really loud? "Panama" as sung by David Lee Roth with Van Halen. This should only be listened to at very loud volumes. The Sammy Haggar version is not quite the same. The Pat Boone version (yes, there is one) with the big band backup is humorous about once a ye... | |
| The effects of corporate music I agree with you Nrchy. Here are some of my thoughts:Trend #1: After MTV started making LOTS of money (early 80's), it was taken over by the marketing types. It stopped being about music and more about making money. This meant that talented musici... | |
| I need a new Web Browser....now A little info on ISP's.There are two services that you need to "connect to" the internet: Access and Content.For the AOL that you are using now, access is provided free through you local phone company. Content is provided through one of AOL's serv... | |
| Any worthwhile indoor FM antenna's? Anyone? You may want to try the Silver Ribbon Antenna from Magnum-Dynalab. They have a great website here: http://www.magnumdynalab.com/home.html | |
| I need a new Web Browser....now I have a Macintosh and have switch to Apple's Safari browser. Safari requires Mac OS 10.2 or higher to operate. This browser is a huge improvement over anything that has been previously available for the Mac. I also have a very fast cable connecti... | |
| Anyone noticed tiny cracks on the Pink Floyd SACD? My US pressed DSOTM SACD also has crack around the spindle. I bought the SACD at Best Buy for about $13.00. After examining the packaging, I noticed the following disclaimer:"This product is a Hybrid SACD designed to play in both CD and SACD playe... | |
| Terminology? There is some history behind the term Redbook. When Phillips and Sony developed the CD format, they published the technical requirements in a book so that other manufacturers could create hardware and software that were compatable with the standar... | |
| Suggestion for Audio Stores in Worcester & Boston I have not been to this particular store (I don't live in Massachusetts), but I would love to give it a try. They seem to carry a large number of well known and respected high end brands. Their website is here:Goodwin's High EndP.S. I love the fac... | |
| TV/AV stands I like some of the furniture from Sanus Systems. I personally have a Euro Foundations unit for my stereo/video and it is very sturdy and open. I like the open design to allow the components air to cool. This may not always be the most asthetically... | |
| Sonus Faber website completey useless Rel is on the right track. It seems that Sumiko now owns the distribution rights to Sonus Faber products (or owns the company outright). The main Sonus Faber Website is now at:http://www.sumikoaudio.net/sonus.htmThis is part of the overall Sumiko ... | |
| Do you lose enhancements if using TiVo? I believe that TiVo outputs an interlaced signal which should be then "line doubled" (that is converted to a progressive scan) by your HDTV. The picture quality, however, may not be the same as the original broadcast, even in highest quality recor... |