ltmandella
Responses from ltmandella
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? KORG DSD 10R for FINALLY completing my LP, Cassette, and Reel to Reel archiving project... (I hope) | |
| Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with? For me, it was my Musical Fidelity A1-2008 class A SS integrated (in HT mode) comparing with my Transcendent Sound T8-LN 25 wpc OTL amp. The OTL wins in some ways, the Class A wins in other ways I was pleasantly surprised (amazed?) at how great ... | |
| Some thoughts on dust covers Regarding ambient sound feedback: I did an experiment one time in my listening room, with my RT-909 tape recorder and my Music Hall MMF-7 TT (project OEM tonearm). The cartridge was a higher end GRADO. I started the record playing, recording in... | |
| A list of efficient speakers at ~$5K a pair. Reference3A. Makers of two way systems where the mid-woofer rolls off naturally, no crossover needed. My DeCapoI speakers are rated at 90db and have a reputation for benign impedance characteristic. Not to mention they should glorious! I drive... | |
| Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative” Class A solid state (my Musical Fidelity Class A is _very_ close in sound to my OTL tube amp) OR one of the well reviewed newer Class D amps where the filtering occurs after the feedback loop. | |
| Starting my showroom again Seems like it would be extremely difficult to compete with online sales. Free shipping, free returns, often overnight delivery. Relax in your home and voila' the units arrive at your doorstep the next day. Somehow you would have to offer more. ... | |
| what dacs are fast, lively, energetic? Benchmark | |
| Is JRiver still the best software? Feature wise it might be. Sonically I am not convinced it is any better than many nowadays that support ASIO or can otherwise bypass the windoz mixer... | |
| "Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better! Ultrasound bath is the way to go. And perhaps a rinse and vacuum after. But ultrasound is a total game changer for cleaning LPs. A revolution. A breakthrough. A paradigm shift. I could go on but you get the idea... | |
| Ugliest Component of the Year 2024! Beat this for ugly. I dare you! https://chordelectronics.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Ultima-Pre-Front-900x675.jpg | |
| How does 10+ year old technology compare to modern: Musical Fidelity M1 DAC My M1-CLIC is still operating perfectly within it's feature limitations (for example internet radio is limited). Sound quality is fine: smooth, no digital harshness, applause sounds real, cymbals have tone not just hiss, vocals are sweet and ful... | |
| Any regrets in selling gear? REGRETS: Pioneer RT-909. During recordings, if I switched the output back and forth between source and tape monitor, could never hear a difference. Proac D-15. Luscious sound, could listen for days straight with no fatigue. But my OTL tube... | |
| Drinking Songs playlest... What am I missing? Gil Scott-Heron: In the Bottle | |
| Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital | |
| Physically Comfortable Headphones Grados. Super light, open back so no pressure on ear needed to make acoustic seal. and 3rd party extra soft head cushions are available. |