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| Is a hearing aid the best possible tweak for 50+ Glad to find this thread. I'm in my mid-40s and just learned (through a non-professional iPhone app of all things) that my hearing above 13kHz is terrible to nonexistent. I think I'll try getting my doctor to clean the wax first. I've never had th... | |
| 2 channel priority in HT Processor...who's is best Dbphd - the dealer on Topanga is Shelley's Stereo. They carry Anthem, McIntosh, Arcam, Linn and others. Loren - if you're still looking for a 1-box solution under $8k, there aren't tons of options. Most obvious ones I can think of areCary Cinema 1... | |
| Highest rez audio service As a matter of convenience, we listen to Pandora One (the subscription version) a fair amount (my wife loves it, and I like hearing new suggested tracks that I didn't know about or forgot about). Pandora One streams at 192kbs. It clearly does not ... | |
| Pure Music Functionality Question The only issues I have with PM are:1. can't skip around within a track (scrubbing), and iTunes controller doesn't display where you are within the track while listening2. often need to reset the HDMI handshake if it's been idle for a while3. can't... | |
| Anthem AVM50v with ARC $1800 Great deal. I just paid about $3200 for a used AVM50V less than a year ago and am quite happy with it. | |
| LINN Akurate DS vs. ANY CD PLAYER I'm still not totally clear on the DS pieces (and I'm a Linn guy). What makes them different than having a computer-based system playing through a high quality DAC? I casually demoed a DS at the local Linn dealer when I was there for something els... | |
| Flat Screen Recommendations: 50 to 60 inch I have a 5 year old Pioneer 43" plasma and a brand new 37" LG LED-lit LCD screen. Even though my Pio is only 780p, it still has a better picture than almost any other 1080p screen I've seen (other than the later Pioneer Kuros). I haven't seen the ... | |
| Macbook to USB to which one? After 2 months of listening, I have to say that the Centrance DACport is one of the most satisfying bargains I've ever purchased in audio. I keep it in my headphone case when I travel or work at the coffee shop, and hook it up to the office system... | |
| BDP 93 or BDP 95? More slam dunks from OPpo? This doesn't answer your question, but I have a BDP-93. When my kids ordered a movie from Blockbuster on Demand, the e-mail receipt indicated that the movie was purchased from either an Oppo BDP-93, BDP-95 or BDP-97. This was the first time I'd se... | |
| What's the latest word on the Emotiva UMC-1? I agree with Chadnliz. As a result of the extreme positions, after two pages of responses, I still don't have a good feel for the two most important questions: (1) is the current product bug-free enough to be worth considering; and (2) how good is... | |
| Best surprisingly good value component I'll second the Meadowlark Kestrels. I've had a pair of Hot Rods since they were new. Used to be in my living room and now in my office. They have such a beautiful, smooth, open sound with precise imaging. I've listened to many more expensive spea... | |
| Best Rock Drummers I'm a big Stewart Copeland fan. His little "fills" are always creative, and his tempo changes and slightly off-beat hits are terrific. Also, I love the tight "attack" sound he gets -- he hits pretty hard and clean for an underhand drummer. Sting m... | |
| travelling speakers I've never heard them personally, but maybe something like the Anthony Gallo Nucleus Micro speakers. I doubt you get much bass, but they probably sound good and look tiny and easy to pack. Orb makes a similar pair. Never heard those either.Another... | |
| Using headphone output from an intergrated amp I agree about SS integrateds. However, most integrated amps have poor to mediocre headphone amp sections. Some of them are ok. If you are really into headphones, I strongly suggest picking up even a cheap used dedicated headphone amp. Of course, d... | |
| What's the latest word on the Emotiva UMC-1? Horse - dead. beaten. |