mapman
Responses from mapman
| Are audiophile products designed to initially impress then fatigue to make you upgrade? Nothing ever stays constant forever except change. | |
| WHY DO PEOPLE FEEL THE NEED TO COMMENT ON CABLES AND EQUIPMENT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD? Maybe a reason: https://news.google.com/articles/CBMiTGh0dHBzOi8vZmluYW5jZS55YWhvby5jb20vbmV3cy83LWV4cGVuc2l2ZS1pdGVtcy13YXN0ZXMtbW9uZXktMTkwMDA1MzYxLmh0bWzSAVRodHRwczovL2ZpbmFuY2UueWFob28uY29tL2FtcGh0bWwvbmV3cy83LWV4cGVuc2l2ZS1pdGVtcy13YXN0ZXMtb... | |
| Wharfedale Lintons ... Any great amp pairings? A Cambridge evo has the detail dynamics and drive to do those justice I would bet. | |
| If I rip all my CD's to flac files do I still need a CD transport? What happens when your hard drive chashes? That's what backups and restores are for. ITs' important to not overlook that because eventually every hard drive will fail. Keeping the CDs is another safeguard but ripping thousands a second time ... | |
| Did a satisfaction threshold exist under 1000 bucks ? I never try to downgrade my system, but I am continuously looking for ways to improve it mainly by taking advantage of real technological advancements that always happen over time and that can deliver more for less. | |
| If I rip all my CD's to flac files do I still need a CD transport? I have also ripped over one thousand CDs. I have not gotten rid of any of the CDs, I just never play them anymore. They line my walls and help with acoustic dispersion. Also still serve as backups in case ever needed (footnote: be sure to always k... | |
| Did a satisfaction threshold exist under 1000 bucks ? Would love to try the new Fosi V3 with a pair of large high quality high efficiency speakers that I do not own currently. I would go in with very high expectations. If anyone with large good quality high efficiency speakers would like to try ... | |
| New Generation Class D - AGD Audion Mkiii upgrade Myself, I grew up in the 60’s and helped customers with tube replacement working in various electronics stores back in the olden days when tube testers were still a common sight even in some drug stores. So I have a nostalgic soft spot for tubes.... | |
| Did a satisfaction threshold exist under 1000 bucks ? Confession: I recently bought a $150 amp (with beefed up power supply, less otherwise) and am using in a desktop system while working from home. This is my second Fosi amp. It is very well reviewed and is documented independently as measuring very... | |
| Did a satisfaction threshold exist under 1000 bucks ? IT's only getting harder these days for most folks in the USA to merely make ends meet. That bodes even less well for the future of high end audio as we know it in these parts. PEople are going to have to suck it up and make a lot of adjustments... | |
| Did a satisfaction threshold exist under 1000 bucks ? Good news: Its very doable without a doubt these days for most people to be more than satisfied with the sound in their home using many different approaches for less than $1000. The only drawback is membership in the prestigious high end audio cl... | |
| New Generation Class D - AGD Audion Mkiii upgrade There are many way less costly options and are too expensive for people not into high end audio (99%?) , but having heard them they sound very good and are likely to retain a niche in teh high end world for the foreseeable future. Plus the modular... | |
| If I rip all my CD's to flac files do I still need a CD transport? If ripping and streaming is done right, CD player no longer needed. EAC should be fine (I tried it early on years ago) but I ended up with dbpoweramp and can only recommend that one accordingly. It's a waste of time IMHO to spend the time ripp... | |
| Moving Soon - Should I Pack Up Everything Now?? It’s a value judgement that only you can make but the smart thing financially would be to optimize the room presentation for best sale value. Maybe a good time to leverage smaller backup gear if possible or even headphones. | |
| WiFi Streaming Versus An Ethernet Cable Connection WiFi works fine you just have to make sure you have strong connections |