lowrider57

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Why Do Musicians Still Need Record Companies?
Well done, Onhwy61. Which one of your band-mates is going to do all the legwork and put up the money for a tour? Answer...the record label.And after they are reimbursed and take their cut, your band will get a little spending money. 
Audible Illusions Modulus 3 Audio Research SP-11
On the AI website they list which tubes will perform with their preamp. They state that most NOS tubes are not a good match. 
help with my sub and settings
Before making any changes to your system, let the new sub burnin. Even if it's not fhe right sub for you there will be a noticeable difference in sound after break in. And get the sub off the carpet. Zd is right. The sub will supplement the low en... 
Crazy Cardas?
Another vote for the Sumiko Master Setup.Here are some easy to follow instructions (and you really don't need two people).http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?5894-The-Sumiko-setup 
how much did you ever spend on a cable?
$2000 for Purist Audio Aqueous spkr cable (4m); after using the Cable Company lending library.Audience Powerchords (2 used), approx. $250 each. 
blue jeans cable?
I know there have been countless threads regarding whether or not there is a difference in sound between cables, I maintain you can hear a difference if you are using high quality electronics. I'm only offering a difference in opinion to the OP th... 
Sony HAPZ1 For prospective buyers and owners
Sony HAPZ1 owners, help this guy out...http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1410889006&read&3&zzlJcaudio&& 
Voice and instrument image bunched in the middle??
Once you have tried all the above suggestions to no avail, take into account the effect your room has on sound. Room treatments such as absorption and /or diffusion may help.Using center panels on the wall behind your system often can improve focu... 
Sony HAPZ1 For prospective buyers and owners
Mapman, we call working with Sony gear "Sony-Speak." They often use their own terminology unrelated to industry standards. 
did chesky ever release Beethoven cycle on vinyl?
Rene Leibowitz / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra full cycle on CD . 
Led Zepplin Mothership vs. hi-res vs. newest
From what I've read on ofher forums, Mothership was remastered from existing files that were already compressed, thus the poor dynamic range that's very noticeable in the lack of bass slam. LZ was a band well known for their heavy rhythm section w... 
Led Zepplin Mothership vs. hi-res vs. newest
Geoffkait, point well taken. But what I find unacceptable is the remastering of CDs that have already been compressed. Unless it is indicated that the original sources are being used, either analogue or digital, record labels are remastering on th... 
Have you heard pro studio monitors ?
Can you list some models you have listened to? 
Assistance Needed - Water Damage to Vinyl
Discogs.com, Amazon, Ebay, Loran records, Audiophile USA.Prices vary greatly on used records due to different rating systems.My favorite is Academy Records in NYC... http://www.academy-records.com/online_stores.html Then click on Ebay Store, then ... 
Best CD transport?
If I understand the OP correctly, he wants to play CDs (using a transport) and continue to play files from his Mac Mini thru the same DAC.A Modwright Oppo would be a less expensive option. But if budget permits, then the Sony would be a great way ...