mglik
Responses from mglik
| CD or Streaming... am I missing out? Not bandwidth-analog has an infinite sample and bit rate. | |
| CD or Streaming... am I missing out? Streaming is for babies!!! Real men spin vinyl. Put a turntable in your office. Whatever the sample and bit rate, analog is infinite.My main listening is done through a TT rig.The one CD a day in my office system-“wow, that’s interesting”.The seve... | |
| to buy or not to buy (ultrasonic record cleaner) "doesn't clean down to the 2-5 microns in the bottom of the groves"An elliptical stylus is 0.2mm to 0.7mm. 2-5 microns is 0.002-0.005mm.The stylus does not go anywhere near this. https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/gallery/image/22429And, ... | |
| Are you troubled by the imaging of a symphony orchestra? In recent years, I have loved to hear the Oregon Symphony. A truly world class organization. Ihave preferred to sit in the first 3-4 rows on the far left. There is the best way to watch the conductor, Carlos Kamar. And the soloists. And feel the v... | |
| CD or Streaming... am I missing out? It seems there is a partial consensus toward CD. And aside music selection and convenience, I am happy to see SQ going to CD.When mentioned “advantages of streaming” it is clear that having access to virtually unlimited music and discovering new i... | |
| Can upgrading your front end make your bad records sound good? Thanks Dover,Actually I should have the preamp in a week or 2. The cartridge will take many more weeks to arrive. There is a major backlog of orders for all Lyra carts. | |
| Can upgrading your front end make your bad records sound good? When SQ increases performances can be more appreciated.Now listening to a very old sounding Billie Holiday. Clearly hearing the phrasing and emotion is thrilling. Big orchestral pieces are still a challenge. But hearing them less congested is cool... | |
| push pull or single ended An OTL amp was mentioned. After decades as a die hard SET guy, I am now a dedicated Atma-Sphere guy. The Atmas give the detail of a fine SS amp with the musicality of a great SET. The entry level S-30 would be the amp for you. All Atma amps are eq... | |
| to buy or not to buy (ultrasonic record cleaner) Before buying a Degritter, I researched what the Library of Congress, Better-Records and many, many dealers use: The Keith Monks RCM. You apply their special fluid to the record which spins on a TT-like plater with a brush and then a TT-like arm w... | |
| Cheap hearing aids? I tried a cheap pair and sent them back right away.I was hoping that my listening to my stereo would be better. The electronic sound of the sods is a complete turn off. And the batteries drain in a few hours If I try others it will be through a pr... | |
| Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told! I recently added a Triplanar arm to my Woodsong Garrard 301. Since, the SQ has jumped to an unheard level. Albums which were previously unlistenable are now interesting and enjoyable.Now it is rare that a LP sounds bad.I do look forward to a recen... | |
| Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change? Not to be needlessly redundant, I can’t recommend SRA VR platforms enough. Their improvements when placed under my components is major- night and day. | |
| Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told! Just bought an Almost White Hot Stamper of Peter, Paul and Mary.It was only $99. I should like the content and mostly voices should be easy to be good being in the mid frequencies.Interesting to mention, Doug Sax’s mastering chain front end was al... | |
| Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told! Doug Sax was one of the greatest mastering engineers in history.In the mid ‘90s I almost bought Sheffield Labs and had the pleasure of being close to Doug and Lincoln. Speaking of Doug’s gear at The Mastering Lab in Hollywood, one day he opened up... | |
| Do you ever miss vintage gear you no longer have? Quad 57 ESLs!There is a drive and impact with dynamic speakers but I will never forget the 57’s sound! |