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| Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved The primary concern about CD logevity, so far, has not been realized. Before CD, there was actually the video laser disc. The disc is a sandwich of plastic with a metal layer in between. That layer of aluminum could corrode if exposed to air. With... | |
| Basis 2500, 2800 or Debut - which would you use? The Graham is great for getting the basic setup reasonably right, but, I still think it pays to use another protractor to check the setup. The jig used for overhang alignment is a bit less than precise. For one thing, unless the height of the cart... | |
| Best Acoustic Guitar Players Of All Time? Certainly John Williams deserves some consideration. I also agree with the poster who mentioned John Fahey. I recall someone calling Leo Kottke "the greatest acoustic guitar player not named John Fahey." That is a pretty fair assessment to me too. | |
| Need help with a Tube Preamp under $3000 If you go this approach, you MUST audition the specific combination. I have found the tube linestage feeding solid state to be more unpredictable in outcome than any other combination. You are more likely to end up with the worst of both worlds ra... | |
| Tannoy Westminster amp matching question. I've heard the Solista in a number of systems, including with Avantgarde Duos and a custom horn system (105 db/w efficient), and thought that it sounds pretty good. The Solista is not that far off from the sound of a 45 tube amp, so it should be t... | |
| Naim UnitiServe - is it as good as a good CDP?? In my system, and in my opinion, the top of the line Naim NDS server/Uniti ripper is NOT comparable to their top of the line CD555 cd player in sound quality (I own both).There is a slight bit more brittleness (artificial edge to the attack of not... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Charles1dad,Thanks. I know Dueland has been getting a lot of favorable write ups for their capacitors. I would expect that the same ears are used in designing other components, but, the science and art of making capacitors is quite different from ... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? A friend had a HP200/Radia combination. I liked the sound of that combination with his Sonus Faber Anniversario speakers. My primary gripe had nothing to do with sound--the steps on the attenuator are too course for finding the "right" volume.Whil... | |
| Regional Climate Effect On Speakers The humidity can have a very significant effect on the sound of speakers, particularly those that utilize cone material that can absorb moisture, such as uncoated or untreated paper cones. A friend of mine help set up a system for the CES show in ... | |
| Basis 2500, 2800 or Debut - which would you use? Interesting comments made above. I heard a 2500 that had both a Phanton and a Vector arm on it. I liked the sound of both arms, though the table's owner and another friend very much preferred the sound of the Vector arm when using either a Transfi... | |
| Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3? Within any particular "camp"-SET, OTL, pushpull pentode, solid state--there is at least the same amount of variability in sound as between the camps. I can think of quite a few tube amps that sound leaner, and more brittle than the vast majority o... | |
| Best Audio Store in Washington D C ? At both Gifted Listener and Deja Vu one will get a great experience--interesting demonstrations, no sales pressure or intimidation. I would add to that list Command AV. Even though visiting Command AV is by appointment only, it is a completely rel... | |
| Best Basis turntable I have a Debut with the vacuum clamp and a separate motor power supply/controller. This is a terrific sounding table. I cannot say how it compares with the other models in the lineup, having not made any direct comparison in my system. A friend ha... | |
| Lyra Delos vs Grado Statement Reference low output Whether the Delos is too bright or the Grado too bass heavy and dull is largely dependent on taste and system balancing. Because I listen a lot to digital sources, as well as vinyl, I require a cartridge/phonostage combination that is most nearly ... | |
| Best Audio Store in Washington D C ? The proprietor of Command AV is one of the friendliest and most easy going person you will ever meet in this line of work. However, because he sells out of his home, visits are by appointment only. He is a computer guy, so he specializes in buildi... |