mapman

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Why do I like the Denon 103r so much?
Assuming one already has the suitable phono section for a low output MC cart like the 103R, my 80's vintage Linn Axis table with stock Linn Basik tonearm does amazingly well with the 103R. 103R + used Linn Axis in good condition if you can find on... 
What Does Holographic Sound Like?
Sabai,THe only thing more I can offer regarding holographic sound at this point is an outstanding offer to come hear mine someday if you are ever in the area. Cheers! 
Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
Did Sophia Loren ever sing?If so, case closed..... 
Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
Katherines Jenkins or McPhee are both quite lovely.No Beyonce (standard answer these days) or J'lo fans out there? 
Solid State for Rock and Tubes for Jazz, Yes or No
Not to say it cannot be done, but I have yet to hear a SET amp do rock/pop well, at least on the usual terms of rock/pop music which is different than much classical, jazz.At shows, when SETs and high efficiency horns have been featured, the demos... 
Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
Anna netrebko? 
Solid State for Rock and Tubes for Jazz, Yes or No
Walsh type speaker drivers might be unique in terms of how high damping affects the sound. If you read up on lincoln walsh's design, you find walsh drivers operate as a transmission line based on walsh's experience withradar systems in ww2. Also, ... 
Paying it Forward ...
Seventh sojourn-moody bluesStationary traveller - camelIn the court of the crimson king - king crimsonAstral weeks - van morrisonFoxtrot -genesis 
What Does Holographic Sound Like?
Geof can taunt all he wants. I still say meh. 
Classic rock vocal-only remakes
Not pure vocal only but...Listen to George's acoustic rendition of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" from the BEatles Anthology CD. Awesome!"Double Fantasy Stripped Down" is also a nice simpler take on that Lennon solo material. 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Yes, John, pics please !!!! Not that I would need these monsters, but I wanna see anyhow! 
What Does Holographic Sound Like?
TO all the high end audio vendors out there that sell expensive (or modestly priced even) stuff and leave it up to the listener's ears to decide if the product works or not, as opposed to explaining how it works to those interested like most norma... 
30 Years of Perfect Sound?
"Nothing is lacking unless you are addicted to noise and pleasant distortion?"I am currently in a state of remission....... 
What Does Holographic Sound Like?
I wish Bybee would explain how their gadgets work more than is the case. If what I think they might do is in fact what they do, I would at least be interested to hear. Otherwise, meh. I do not like to guess how something works. I'd rather know. Th... 
Solid State for Rock and Tubes for Jazz, Yes or No
Chad, I'll agree it is a very system dependent thing.As I outlined above, I can clearly hear the difference as others have described between the more highly damped bass (and sound overall) and less damped bass by switching between my BC ref1000m a...