mapman
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| Interesting analog experience It is interesting that it seems many who think digital can sound good generally will recognize that vinyl sounds good as well, but the reverse seems less common, at least in audiophile circles.I think a lot has to do with initial frame of referenc... | |
| "Slam"--what is it, is it really accurate? "Slam" sells , meaning people tend to like it, and is a big part of many modern recordings these days, especially in pop and music realms involving synthesizers, etc.It can occur naturally as anyone who has sat close and listened to a drum or any ... | |
| Front Ported v. Rear Ported Speakers I love the way Duke thinks.Damn, I would love to hear a pair of his speakers someday! | |
| New level of ridiculousness "I don't know whether your supposition about vision being more sensitive than hearing is true"Not necessarily more sensitive,just easier to assess differences with video versus audio I think. | |
| First Stereo System Help Pioneer SP-BS22-LR speakers cost a pittance, are well received, and would leave a fair amount to pick up a nice integrated amp with phono input. That's what I'd consider.Jolida fx10 tube integrated + outboard Bellari phono pre-amp would be another... | |
| Interesting analog experience Its a well kept secret (from audiophiles) but the rest of the world really thinks they are listening to records too when they play their digital. Some even think they hear tubes!! | |
| Interesting analog experience My Jack Russell Terrier shows no preference for record vs CD. Listens intently to both. Animal sounds are his favorite genre. | |
| Best sounding integrated between $1500-$3000 I've heard Rogue Cronus Magnum run Magnepan MMGs (with and without a sub)and results were quite good accordingly. I've also heard Rogue tube amps run larger Maggies solo, but not the Cronus Magnum.Have not heard Rogue sphinx yet but can vouch that... | |
| What to upgrade/do next? NAD sells a range of phono pre-amps that are generally well received. I'd look there first. | |
| Best sounding integrated between $1500-$3000 THose two Krell are always near the top of my list when I look at SS integrateds. Have heard them....very nice! I do worry sometimes about functional reliability of newer Krell, in that they have more often than most proven to be quirky in dealer ... | |
| Harbeth sound with high wife acceptance factor? We are fortunate enough that our house is large enough for all 4 of us (me, wife two kids) and even the dog to have their own private turf in addition to common areas.My wife has no input into what I buy or put in my turf.I have speakers in her tu... | |
| Jazz for aficionados A conductor resembles a football head coach in many ways in terms of how they determine the degree of success of the team they lead. Or most any "manager" in a similar situation for that matter. Managers and star players are two different things t... | |
| CAL ICON MKII CD player replacement Age can be a performance inhibiting factor in any device, including CDs.Personally all other things aside, with CD players and digital in general, I would tend to go with more recent products (3-5 years old max) that many have been proven to enjoy... | |
| Can my MC275 power speakers with 91db sensitivity I'm on board with Al/Atmasphere/Bifwynne and others regarding how impedance and phase angle are key factors to consider when choosing an amp to get best performance out of speakers.Also that there are many shades of grey in between the extremes in... | |
| Where do audiophiles retire? "Yes, because soundstage won't matter on headphones when you're "soaking in the view!"Yes, and people downsize most everything else when they retire so why not the stereo system?I suppose not doing so will be the ultimate test of just how hard cor... |