mapman
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| Jitter reduction, best device? Shadorne,The description of beat frequencies fits what I heard.It was very consistent though with many CDs I played even listening in different rooms on different speaks to the same source.I never heard it in several high end reference systems I l... | |
| Jitter reduction, best device? Asi_tek,That may not be effective in all cases, as I understand it.For example, in my system, a Roku Soundbridge feeds my DAC via TOSLink. Data is sent to the Roku via wireless connection from my Vista laptop functioning as a music server, where f... | |
| Rock: well recorded bass...60s/70s Not quite rock, but I'm listening to "Mix Up" by Patriok O'Hearn.Whenever I do, it seems to always re-establish itself as a benchmark recording in my collection not only for bass, but mind blowing sound overall.Oh and its from the 90's, but its ju... | |
| Anybody listen to Ohm Walsh speaker w/digital amp? The Pathos is one hot looking little number (that is as integrated amps go). | |
| Quality Budget RCA Interconnects I've used the G-snake. Its a very solid option.Older MIT terminator 2 or 4 used are other very good options to try overall.DNM Reson is another I like with a different, somewhat warmer and more "British" sound, much like B&Ws, that can work ni... | |
| Pet Sounds: Most Overrated Album of All Time? A lot of the popular stuff from that era that many pick on is actually quite good nowadays on original vinyl or re-mastered to CD on a good system. Its not high-brow stuff but listen to a lot of it today on a good system that is leaps and bounds b... | |
| Jitter reduction, best device? Yes, I'm becoming increasingly aware that jitter is indeed a real threat to digital sound quality.If you have good ears and a decent DAC and your digital sources sound good compared to other sources, then you're rig probably has a handle on the ji... | |
| Geffen Records lp's Ponnie, I agree with you.The golden age of vinyl preceded the 80's. More and more (not all) vinyl products were suffering deeply by the time CDs came into vogue.GEffen cam into existence late in the game during the vinyl era, so perhaps that and o... | |
| The Most Beautiful Song of The RnR era? Lots of good calls on this thread.Sandy by Springsteen...love that song, and I am not a Springsteen mark.This one is virtually unknown and way out there perhaps and way too late for this thread, but, if you ever do it again, also consider "Never B... | |
| Avantgarde Duos - right for me? I've never heard the Cain and Cains but I think they are just gorgeous regardless. If I had the time, space and funds to spend on another pair of speakers, I would want to own them just for that. Plus I suspect they sound quite distinctive and pre... | |
| Anybody listen to Ohm Walsh speaker w/digital amp? Marty,Take consolation in the fact that many of us on this sight share in your mindset and I personally would love to be able to play with all those nice toys!In defense of your sanity though, better to try lots of different things at reasonable p... | |
| Anybody listen to Ohm Walsh speaker w/digital amp? Martykl,You have some nice stuff to experiment with.How many different amps + stuff do you own?I agree with the "Quads with more bass" analogy for the newer OHM Walshes. "Quads with more meat on the bones for less" is specifically what I was shoot... | |
| Anybody listen to Ohm Walsh speaker w/digital amp? MBL lovers (Pedrillo, this means you!) take note!Marty, thanks for sharing your findings."There are tracks on Lindsey Buckingham's "Under The Skin" on which this combo "lights up" the front of the room in a way I've never before experienced in my ... | |
| Steve Winwood Nine Lives lp I'm going to see him live next week at the Myerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.Has anyone caught him live yet on his current tour?I haven't been this pumped for a concert in a while. A legendary artist with a huge body of essential work and a fine... | |
| Anybody listen to Ohm Walsh speaker w/digital amp? Marty,Are you saying you preferred the 100s with Bel Canto Class D to 100s with tube amp, but not to 100s + tube amp + sub?That sounds reasonable to me. ANy findings though with 100s with Bel CAnto Class D versus other non tube/SS amps? Have you h... |