mikelavigne

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Does ceiling height make much difference?
the closer the ceiling the bigger the first reflection problem since the time difference to your ears is so close to the direct sound. the taller the ceiling the less pronounced that problem is.the second problem is that ceilings reflect bass; and... 
Ripping SACD's - when, if ever?
it is a violation of the 'Scarlet Book' to output unencripted DSD off an SACD. only proprietary interfaces are used between sacd transports and dac's.i suppose that someone with pro mastering software and the proper level of knowledge could do it ... 
Is analog & vinyl anoying? Is it worht it.
RW, comparing the new deal.....downloads....i assume you mean to the little shiney discs.you need to define the goals. easiest? cheapest? most convienient? collectability? pride of ownership? best performance?my system is 'download' free for now. ... 
Is analog & vinyl anoying? Is it worht it.
Chadnilz, my darTZeel NHB-18NS preamp, which includes a phono stage (you can have up to 4 separate phono stages installed) is battery powered.darTZeel preampalthough it is the best phono stage i have heard; there are many great phono stage's i hav... 
Is analog & vinyl anoying? Is it worht it.
Undertow, the 200 gram Classic Records reissues are very good.....i bought them 4 or 5 years ago when they came out. it was the best i had ever heard LZ.then came the Box Set with the first 4 LZ albums boxed together with a 45rpm test pressing of ... 
Is analog & vinyl anoying? Is it worht it.
i swore off digital verses analog threads a year ago.....but i guess i can't help myself.yes; vinyl has extended frequency response; likely similar to high rez digital. but the measured extention is not the issue; it's that vinyl does not use filt... 
Best Isolation Platform with Audio Aero Prestige
Brent,first; i was not in any way suggesting that you intended to mislead; i know you are not that way. your credibility with me is beyond reproach.i was simply pointing out that Will never says specifically that the Critical Mass bettered the Hal... 
Best Isolation Platform with Audio Aero Prestige
Brent, i know that the Critical Mass website claims that Will Wright preferred the Critical Mass platform under his tt.....but that is not what Will said in his review. he said;***************"......I decided it was time to try out the Grand Maste... 
TOP Format
Gregm, 'great minds think alike'.;>)the magic of the live broadcast of FM radio is in the fact that the source is a live mic feed and not recorded music. even though it is bandwidth limited a live mic feed is obviously the ultimate electronic m... 
TOP Format
Tvad, your comments....****"Interesting to me how some have DVD-A so low on their lists. No confrontation intended here...I just find it interesting. Tom has DVD-A below CD. Mike has it equal to CD. Fascinating. I find DVD-A so superior to CD in m... 
TOP Format
1. master tape (15 ips) under close to ideal conditions.2. 45 rpm or DTD vinyl3. other vinyl4. other high quality analog tape5. ideal FM radio live broadcasts under optimum conditions6. SACD7. hard drive PCM digital masters8. DVD-A/redbook9. uncom... 
Opinions on SS amps
Metralla; Herve's next product will likely be an integrated amp; which would likely be something like what you suggest. i don't know any details; but i hope he can find a way to include battery power on the pre circut and use the same volume contr... 
Blue ray player freezes with DVD ?
hi Mike; here is the place to get that info;Blue Ray Player Forumi have the Sony Blue Ray player and have not had that issue. i trust all is well with you. 
Ampli choice : tenor dartzeel etc need your exper
hi Samuel, welcome to AudiogoN.you really cannot go wrong with any of those choices.....great list.it might be helpful to know the size of your room and the preamp you plan on using as at the level of your speakers and amps synergy will play a lar... 
Review: Von Schweikert Audio VR-5 HSE Speaker
i have not heard the VR5 mkII speakers, or the original VR5 HSE speaker either. from my experience with other Von Schweikert speakers i expect that they are excellent as you relate.i do have lots of experience with the new line of 'SE' Von Schweik...