layton64
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| 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? | |
| Upgrading to Duo 300 XD Stereo Amplifier and Illusion Preamplifier from Krell Evo I am interested what other gear you are using with the new 375 XD amp? | |
| Upgrading to Duo 300 XD Stereo Amplifier and Illusion Preamplifier from Krell Evo Speakers are Harbeth 40.2 and the combo with Krell is superb. After 30 years of this hobby, I am enjoying the Harbeths more than any speakers I've owned in the past. I have had them for four years and have no desire to change. | |
| MQA is Legit! After 50 years of listening and owning many different systems IMO the most important variable is the quality of the recording. For the past ten years I have focussed on music that is well recorded and in the process have significantly expanded my ... | |
| Need Suggestions for speakers up to $15K new/used Harbeth Monitor 40.2. Just bought a pair new under $15,000. I have purchased lots of new gear over the years and this is the best and most easily noticeable upgrade I have ever acquired. They are not sexy looking like some of the trendy stuff...th... |