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How do I smooth out violins?
Second what Al said again. Jitter can be introduced during the recording process and cannot be removed if in teh recording. Other things can factor in as well of course as has been outlined. A good reference recording is definitely step 1! 
D-SONIC SOA Class-D Core Amps. The best Class-D ?
The thing with D-sonic is they are merely packaging stock Class D component amps, both Icepower and now abletec. They appear to have upgraded the components they use to do so these days compared to prior when IcePower only, at least as described f... 
How did "Oh Mercy" end up sounding so great?
Just a guess but the producer Daniel Lanois has a nice resume of good sounding recordings since the 1980's.That era was pre loudness wars, and not necessarily so bad IMHO in that I have heard many good recordings from the 1990s once CD recordings ... 
How do I smooth out violins?
Jult,Great minds think alike! :-)Looking forward to hearing your results. 
KEF LS50
I have not heard KEFs since the 90's probably. I owned a pair of small KEF monitors once that were completely uninvolving and were returned in short time. I read these newer KEFs are a return to good form though. ANy thoughts from longtime KEF own... 
KEF LS50
No-regrets,Have not heard teh KEFs but check the internet. I have read some things that indicate the KEFs are quite competitive in the areas you are interested in, ie favorable comparison to Harbeth and delivering some meat on the bones beyond wha... 
How do I smooth out violins?
THis would be an interesting trial application for Steve at Empirical Audio's affordable reclocker gadget. That should help assure being in a good place from a jitter perspective I would expect. HE offers a free trial period. I would be interested... 
D-SONIC SOA Class-D Core Amps. The best Class-D ?
WHoops, ignore above post to wrong thread regarding synchro mesh. 
D-SONIC SOA Class-D Core Amps. The best Class-D ?
THis would be an interesting trial application for Steve at Empirical Audio's affordable reclocker gadget. That should help assure being in a good place from a jitter perspective I would expect. HE offers a free trial period. I would be interested... 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
"For every CD that goes "out of print", two more spring up."Good point! 
D-SONIC SOA Class-D Core Amps. The best Class-D ?
"there are inherent proplems wirh pulse modulation type Class D amps regarding linearity and feed back in the upper bands that compromise music quality"Maybe. I am not expert enough to say. I believe Class D amps can get even better than current c... 
D-SONIC SOA Class-D Core Amps. The best Class-D ?
Well, i suppose everyone will say their product is better than the competition. Whether in fact better or just different, a nice product on paper. 
D-SONIC SOA Class-D Core Amps. The best Class-D ?
Ok, I see now the name is abletec not albetec. That seems to show more.Abletec 
D-SONIC SOA Class-D Core Amps. The best Class-D ?
"They are often compared to Hypex."Compared where? A Google search on Albetec amplifiers turns up nothing I can see. Would like to read more. 
KEF LS50
"Really nice with well miked Sax for example to have both the bite and the body, all originating from essentially a point source which adds its own distinctive realism if that makes sense."Makes perfect sense!