layton64
Responses from layton64
| Music first or sound first? I spent a period choosing "audiophile Quality recordings without regard to the music genre. Doing this I discovered and enjoyed music that I would never considered listening to. Great way to expand music appreciation. | |
| Turntable prices. Is my mind going? I have a Regal RP 6 fitted with a stock Denon DL103 I have a Rega P10 fitted with an Aphelion 2. Playing both through an Aesthetic Rhea phon stage. I enjoy the TT with the Denon DL103. Not judging the sound but it just is more enjoyable to liste... | |
| Ripping CDs I have a PC, NAS drive, Dac connected via Balanced cable to a great stereo system. I ripped all my CD's and play the ripped files using JRiver. I have tried FLAC and WAV formats; both sound great. I have learned how to tag and manage the data for ... | |
| Your Not-So-Obvious Best Fidelity LPs Any Command Classics recordings produce by Enoch Light from 1959 through 1965. Some of the music is a little hokey but the recordings feature great clarity and accurate instrument tonality. The stereo effects are entertaining and sometimes over pr... | |
| Ripping CD's to hard drive I used JRiver on my Windows 10 PC, ripped entire collection to a NAS drive. I play my collection using JRiver software through a Parasound Zdac connected to Krell Preamp and Krell Amp, and Harbeth 40.2 speakers. Inexpensive, sounds great but slow ... | |
| Soundstage drastically worsened when I replaced a solid state AV amp with tubes. Soundstage is overrated. I attend many live music performances. Solo acoustic and electric, medi and large ensembles, a variety of acoustic spaces mostly I hear the sound a a giant quilt devoid of any pin point location. Soundstaging in sound repr... | |
| What selections do you play when showing off your system to others? Enoch Light, Bongos Flutes and Guitars or any of his Command Performance Label recordings on vinyl | |
| Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings? The best way to respond to any offer, including a low ball is to send a counter offer. Being offended makes no sense. If you offer me 1000 on a 10000 lusting I will counter at 9,900. Show you are a serious seller and respond to all offers. | |
| why do so many discussions turn contentious? Audiogon is hurting their brand. Either the ought to moderate the discussions, remove them entirely or set it up so if a member asks a question all responses go directly to that member. No more public discussion. The anonymity afforded by these in... | |
| Class A amplifiers Last week, I shipped my Krell Evo 402e for a factory refurbishment. It is played six to eight hours daily for 10 years and well ventilated. I plan to keep it forever and feel it a good investment to refresh the unit. | |
| Worst Concerts You Have Attended ?? Led Zeppelin 1973, Sydney Australia, 100,000 people, band totally wasted, stumbling around, sound awful. Jimmie Page excellent in studio but live a disaster.Best concert, Frank Zappa, Mothers of Invention, Sydney Australia 1970 something, 40 minut... | |
| Harbeth 40.3 XD versus Harbeth 40.2 Very helpful. Thank you. Makes no financial sense to "upgrade". My 40.2's are awesome. | |
| A move from Harbeth to... Wilson? My Harbeth 40.2 are now 5 years old. These speakers are a joy to listen to. Something intangible that is beyond description. I have no thoughts about changing or "upgrading". I can relax and enjoy my music collection. | |
| What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it? Harbeth 40.2. These I will never sell | |
| Why are there so many wooden speakers? My Harbeth 40.2 Monitors are real wood veneer cabinets. I love these speakers. What's my problem? Should I be unhappy? |