lowrider57
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| Sound Absorption Behind and Between the Speakers? three_easy_paymentsSame results for me. Absorbion between the speakers provided a focused image but a loss of 3D soundstage, diffusion is more effective. YMMV.Using foam bass traps helps shape the soundstage and provide depth.OP, the glass behind ... | |
| Seeking advise/your experience with wanting a to handle CDs/records without damaging them? Food residue... you can clean the disc with soap and water. Lay the CD on a table with a towel underneath it. Use a soft cloth or sponge, although a sponge might not remove dried food.If that works, then apply a cleaner/preservative for CD's. | |
| Serious Problems with Qobuz I don't like when Qobuz removes an original mastered album and replaces it with a LOUD remaster. | |
| Serious Problems with Qobuz Are members here emailing Qobuz with music requests? | |
| SPDIF cable same as coaxial cable? The above is a very thoughtful and informative answer.Is a coaxial cable same as a SPDIF cable? Seems they are one in the same.The simple answer in home audio applications is yes. Coax with a BNC termination will conform to the 75ohm S/PDIF stand... | |
| Matching tube preamp to ss amp +1 @mesch .For a modern preamp 2800 ohms is high. | |
| Any recommendations for aftermarket C-7 power cord for Bluesound Node 2i @buschmann, the reclocking by the iFi sure helps reduce jitter, but not all SPDIF cables are created equal. The design, construction, length all contribute to sonic differences in cables; eg, soundstaging, dynamics, fast attack, etc. I've tried se... | |
| Any recommendations for aftermarket C-7 power cord for Bluesound Node 2i I’m using the iFi SPDIF iPurifier as well between Node2i and dac. I have an upgraded Swagman Labs LPS and the sound from the streamer is so much better than a stock Node. Spacious soundstage, black background, more detail with smoothness in the hi... | |
| Matching tube preamp to ss amp I agree with George, it’s borderline. Under normal conditions it shouldn’t be a problem, but during peaks and transients, there might be noticeably weak bass.Don't play the 1812 Overture. | |
| MusicDirect Your area, meaning the local city or state tax rate. | |
| MusicDirect because the have “a physical nexus to Chicago”.If the vendor is in Chicago and has a related business or distribution center in your area, they can charge the tax rate of their main location. | |
| How do you know when an LP is a first or early pressing? OP, I can give you some examples what the numbers etched into the dead wax mean. Each record label has their own system.Here’s an early 1st pressing of a Kate Bush album, the matrix number is:YAX 5389-1YAX 5390-1The catalogue number and county of ... | |
| Cheap/Fun experiment - Record your listening A friend and I have done this a few times and emailed the files. I listened to his excellent system on iMac speakers so I didn't really hear the room. Headphones would be the way to go.Uploading to a file share can be done instead of YouTube. | |
| Member Almarg passed away last night My condolences to Margaret and family. I've had a heavy heart since hearing the news of Al's illness. As I logged onto the forum each day, there was a noticeable absence, I'm sure other members felt it as well. Al was the elder statesmen of Audiog... | |
| According to the RIAA, It doesn't look good for physical media CDs still ship more units (10.6 million to 8.8 million), but LPs have surpassed them in $ amount shipped (CD - $130 million to LP - $232 million)This statement is misleading.The statistic of dollar amount of LP’s exceeding CD can be explained by h... |