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| Vandy or Maggy? Teh determining factor might be how optimally you might be able to set up one versus the other in your room.I suspect Vandies in general can work better closer to front wall than Maggies.Maggies tend to work best well out into the room.Vandies wil... | |
| Is computer audio pushing up the price of CDPs? "CDP's and CD hardware are a billion dollar a year industry that provides a fair amount of jobs even despite the cost effective automation of production. "More people probably listen to more music and other forms of entertainment than ever before,... | |
| "Slam"--what is it, is it really accurate? For an easy and decent "quality bass/slam" demo, head down to BEst Buy or equivalent with your Iphone or equivalent and give the fairly new Sennheiser Momentum circumaural headphones ($300) a listen. These deliver a decent example of what good det... | |
| The Death of Tubes? I doubt it.Not a good sign in general if true.Don't know one way or the other, but I doubt it. | |
| "Slam"--what is it, is it really accurate? I've been comparing headphones lately. Good headphones, like many popular Sennheiser and Audio Technica models, deliver the slam well along with all the rest.THose along the "Beats" track may deliver slam but not good sound all around.Others, even... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? I once redid the fabric on the grilles on my original Walsh 2s myself for better WAF years ago.I bought some loose woven (sound transparent)beige colored wool fabric at a local fabric store to better match the room decor at the time.You could also... | |
| The Tannoy Speaker Line - worth a serious look ? TAnnoy is a unique breed. Definitely worth a serious look. | |
| Is computer audio pushing up the price of CDPs? Probably.Many newer digital technologies/products are increasingly supplanting a dedicated CD only player for home audio use only. Its already become a small niche product on map overall.Multi format music/video disk format players seem way more c... | |
| 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. |