metralla
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| What do you NEVER want to hear again??? When it comes to HiFi Shows, it doesn't bother me. I can listen to those show standards, and I can enjoy them immensely. Because they are so familiar, one can make some rough conclusions about the efficacy of the playback system. I just try to lis... | |
| Recording Limited? I have an analogue system in storage back in Australia, but I'm just digital (CD and 2-channel SACD) here in the USA. There's "gold" in those Redbooks too. If you are really interested in a particular album that's been released a few times on CD, ... | |
| Linn sondek, LP12? Tempted to use a Linn Arkiv? Pretty nice review in HiFi+ a while back. Regards, | |
| Fidelity Research FR-1 MK3F I own a number of Garrott items. A tragedy to lose those two.As you probably know, the "name" is back in action and there is a range of mm cartridges that have a pretty good reputation. I think they are assembled in Melbourne. Maybe contactable th... | |
| Besides Audio, what other ''passion'' do you have? Gambling, recreational pharmaceuticals, bad girls, good spankings.(Just kidding. I've reformed.)Regards, | |
| Beatles "Butcher Cover" on Antiques Road Show I was watching that tonight - from Chicago. Was that the one? I missed seeing the "Butchers", but someone brought in a portrait of one of the early Deans of Havard and a chair. The painting was a signed original, probably done with the subject pre... | |
| Preamp for tube amp and for VTL Deluxe 120 Mono That should work OK. 1. Disconnect the speakers from your power amps and connect them to the NAD and put the jumpers back. Are you getting good volume? 2. Connect the speakers back up to your power amps, put in something very soft that builds in v... | |
| Non-audio related question about forum linguo It's a combination of a Woo! with a Hoot. Your eyes are as big as dinner plates - too many psychedelics. Maybe it's visual - those two zeros look like two big ... nah.Regards, | |
| Monoblock Suggestion? I want to keep searching/learning what amp will be best for the Dalis.I want by the time the huricane is gone, had found my ampAll you will have will be a number of suggestions. But since you seem happy with this approach to buying hifi, I'll reco... | |
| Amplification Suggestions for Legacy Whispers??? Seems to me that a pair of Parasound JC-1s would be worth auditioning with your Whispers.Regards, | |
| balanced is inherently flawed Thank you Herman for raising the issues that you felt were important, for in doing so, you managed to inspire Ralph to write some of the most informative posts I've read on this noteworthy and often misinterpreted subject. I've concluded that you ... | |
| Have you cryogenically treated your....? No 's' at the end of the link. Click here.http://www.cryogenicsinternational.com/audio.htm(PS. check out the helpful "markup tags" page)Regards, | |
| Portable Audiophile Mine's not high-end - it's designed for air travel. Three-year old metal-bodied Panasonic with line out (anti-shock turned off, bass boost turned off), Total AirHead amp, Bose noise cancelling 'phones (series II), Duracell Ultra batteries, soft ca... | |
| AC/DC remasters.... The original Aussie CDs are excellent. Not as bright as the remasters, of which I have a few. "Powerage" is quite flat and lacks dynamics. Regards, | |
| Best transport for Zanden 5000 dac If you can afford the $25k (approx) Zanden transport, that would have to be a very strong contender for the best match. I heard this combination at CES 2004 and it's sweet system.Regards, |