mapman
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| help a rookie; 8-year-old laptop music server died " From what you say I do understand why you would want to go down that path."Meant to say I do not understand why.... | |
| Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp? Yes, getting an integrated means an expert matches amp and pre-amp for you. Assuming suitable speakers, nothing too challenging or esoteric, and not an unusually large room, you are probably good to go sooner and for less money than otherwise. | |
| Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp? I missed what speakers you have?I'm not sure HE speakers makes choosing amps any easier. HE speakers tend to be sensitive to everything, including noise. It can be like listening under a microscope where any difference good or bad is apparent. It ... | |
| help a rookie; 8-year-old laptop music server died I'm a computer systems engineer with 30 years experience and also a music lover and "audiophile".I'd agree if you are computer adverse, I'd stay away from fidgeting with a computer as the streaming source and perhaps from using it as a server as w... | |
| Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp? What Almarg said. Labels on components alone like "good" or "great" mean nothing. its only as good as the weakest link in the chain and each chain is different. Lots of ways to make really good chains. Start with getting a handle on teh speaker/ro... | |
| Classic rock: best remasters Recent masters of The Doors catalog. | |
| Describe ube sound vs solid state When tubes make things sound unreal it may sound pleasant. With ss you recognize the unreal immediately as distortion. | |
| What speakers for 10k? JUg, I have never heard either VApor or Wavetouch and have no experience with either's customer service so both are unknowns to me.Obviously most vendors will say their stuff is best. They might even believe it. Its what you think and their willin... | |
| Zany measurements and theories Records have been around for an amazingly long time and continue to sound good so I wouldn't lose any sleep over them not being indestructible.If you wear one out and still must listen, time for a new copy. Nothing lasts forever. | |
| What's the greatest bargain in DAC's these days? The Arcam player that used to license the DCS ring DAC technology was definitely a bargain at the time but my understanding was that arrangement ended a few years back? | |
| Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp... ++Grannyring. You don't want to take a risk of damaging anything expensive until you are confident all is and will likely remain as it should be. | |
| Audiophile Fakery ..except if you are Bill Belichick of course.Sorry couldn't resist that one.... | |
| Audiophile Fakery "The thing to be careful of is that if you plan on having your company continue to exist for a long time, don't be caught doing cheap and sleazy things for short term gains."Amen brother. | |
| What speakers for 10k? In home trial is what you want. You might have to pay return shipping but that should be the only real risk if legit.OR buy used and do not overpay and then resell and move on as needed for another way to try in home with less risk. For large expe... | |
| Please help a rookie; 8-year-old laptop music serv I think its time to upgrade. It might be a hassle at first but I think you'll be better off in all regards in the endI'd look for a newer 64bit PC or Laptop with 4gb memory or more. Are your music files on teh solid state drive? If so, you'll need... |