melm
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| Listening to digital and analog There’s a similar thread over at Music and I contributed a note on this theme. A major reason that some digital listening disappoints those familiar with analog is the very poor analog section even in some of the most expensive DACs. They often co... | |
| Classical music listening... what is a better source High Rez or Vinyl? A major reason that some digital listening disappoints those familiar with analog is the very poor analog section even in some of the most expensive DACs. They often compare VERY unfavorably with the "analog section" of a phono pre, which is to s... | |
| Lack of popularity of Chord??? At least on this board people (primarily from the US with a universe of choices) are looking for more value in their purchases. IMO Chord doesn't really provide that. Their products seem way overpriced given their insides, and better SQ can be h... | |
| Listening to digital and analog @rvpiano,It seems to me there are two issues here. Can I enjoy recorded music AS recorded music? Can I enjoy "Hamlet" the movie knowing it’s not the live stage performance? I think most of us here can. Some may like the analog experience more and ... | |
| Listening to digital and analog "On the contrary, I must adapt a different way of listening that doesn’t actively compare the two. If one keeps the analog ideal always in mind, it makes it difficult to appreciate digital music."It's hard to make out your premise and your argume... | |
| Sota Total Eclipse package for VPI tables first impression First, congratulations on getting the Eclipse package. I use the Eagle-RR combo on a VPI and couldn't be more satisfied. And you have a better motor now.FWIW I have never found that quick switching from one alternative to another to be a useful ... | |
| Turntable recommendation Before the direct drive vs. belt drive battle heats up, let me suggest at that price a used belt drive will provide the best sound. But it could be a bit more of a hassle to get it set up right. | |
| What are some good sources for buying new LPs and CDs I never buy new CDs if I can avoid them.. What's the difference; it's not like old lps. I rip them all anyway for better convenience and better SQ.Ebay is usually best with the absolutely easiest no-cost return if there's a problem. For hard to ... | |
| Oppomod femto clock upgrade Oppo 205 I think that modifying an Oppo is not a good use of resources. For better SQ, better to buy a good DAC, and they are getting better. A good DAC will hopefully have a better power supply, a good femtoclock(s) and a discrete analog section. The O... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados "Apparently I typed Horowitz, but was thinking Rubinstein."Almost as wrong for Rubinstein. | |
| How to isolate turntable from footstep shake or vibration FWIW I have a VPI TNT sitting on 4 hand balls, per the last of the VPI TNT suspension designs. It sits in a sandbox on a table, itself on a suspended floor. When I start hearing sound of walking on the floor, I know it’s time to change the handbal... | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados "and and of course a few by Horowitz. I think Chopin was all he played." Really? What planet do you live on? | |
| Mahler vs. Strauss To put it very briefly, their orchestrations deriving from their manner of thematic composition are very different. Strauss, more of a Wagnerian with (relatively) simple broad themes. Mahler is often though of as composing chamber music for his ... | |
| Sudden development of more pops than usual. VPI TNT turntable. All good suggestions. I use an Audioquest anti-static brush on each disk. Seems to work for me. | |
| Sota Eclipse packages for VPI tables. The Walker is ridiculously expensive for what it is.The Eclipse package, which includes a better than VPI motor will perform even better than the Eagle with the VPI motor. You can begin with just the motor and control. But for the full effect yo... |