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Di I really need to clean my LP's?
I just checked my similar query on another forum, where one member suggested the following publication, which I shall review this evening: https://thevinylpress.com/app/uploads/2022/01/PACVR_3rd-Ed_2022-01-17_Master.pdf  
Di I really need to clean my LP's?
In my research before posting this question, results (many from record cleaner manufacturers) contain many assertions without any real facts.  ilikemiles: How do you know that the mold release compound residue leads to contamination?  pryso: How... 
48kHz vs 96kHz: audible?
For those who are interested, here is my update, mostly empirical: After researching the sample rate conversion capability of jRiver Media Center (MC) via query on the jRiver forum and researching related discussions there, I have arrived at a li... 
48kHz vs 96kHz: audible?
There have been multiple suggestions here that Media Center may not be performing the conversion well. That certainly seems a plausible explanation, but my perception of jRiver is that they know what they are doing. However, I'll raise this issue ... 
How long does Class A have?
I accept that audio-related forums can be contentious at times, but the personal innuendo in the original post regarding the public figure is perhaps the most ugly thing that I recall coming across here. 
need new classical vinyl/LP
Thanks all for the excellent suggestions. I shall explore them and make a selection. 
DSD/DOP & Hegel H390
Participants on the JRiver forum have provided testimonials that Media Center has executed DoP successfully for them, although not with an Hegel DAC. I have queried Hegel about verifying interoperability with Media Center's DoP implementation, but... 
DSD/DOP & Hegel H390
tom6897:I do not understand your question. Can you explain it more?DoP is DSD encapsulated in a PCM protocol. The DSD payload for either protocol (native DSD or DSD transporteded by DoP) is identical, so in theory, whether one protocol or the othe... 
phono preamp < $500
Thanks all who made suggestions.wolverine:I don’t care! I fully realize that my strategy may not be logical; it is more a Jungian thing than a cognitive behavioral thing. Kind of like vinyl itself. Besides, I don't want to have to fiddle with a tu... 
Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ?
cakyol:I am not seriously looking for a new amplifier. I have had our ML-333 since it was new in 1995 and have no plans to replace it.  However, just for fun as a background task, I try to keep up on recent developments so that I have a plan in ca... 
Mark Levinson model differences : 333 vs 432 vs 532 / H
I have had an 333 since we purchased it new in 1995. About three years ago, it failed, and I had it repaired at an authorized facility for about $2500. I continue using it and have no plans or desire to replace it. It is very difficult today to fi... 
Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ?
From one point of view, they may be the best, but I would not use them because they would break my home power budget.The specifications for our speakers recommend an amplifier in the range of 125-250 watts, although more or less can suffice. (I c... 
purchasing US made speakers
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