mikelavigne
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| Which preamp helps lower listening sessions? i can think of a few diferent ways a system can sound better at low levels.in your case, going from the Simaudio ss to the tube preamp, the tubes likely have a warmer, more full character which can satisfy at lower levels, whereas the ss preamp ne... | |
| UHA Reel to Reel/Tape Project opinions Yes, I am pushing Blu-Ray as I believe it is a way of getting the best performance from the tape masters, especially masters that were done three channel.do you truely think that Blue Ray or any PCM can match Tape or Lp when analog master tapes ar... | |
| UHA Reel to Reel/Tape Project opinions Powerdoctor, you are really asking two questions.....one of which can be answered pretty objectively, the other becomes a question of priorities.does a high quality RTR deck (of which the UHA Phase 4 deck is one (possible) example) playing Tape Pr... | |
| Somethin Else Classic records vs Analogue Producti i have all the reissues.Classic 33rpmClassic single disc 45rpm with 'Autumn Leaves".(with a few extra copies).The AP 45rpm.The Classic 'red box' stereo 45rpm....and the Classic 'red box' 45rpm Mono.every one is a winner.....but i would rank them a... | |
| Walker listening experience wanted Dan, i think you struck gold with those 2 guys. please let us all know how it goes.enjoy, | |
| Tape Project-Any reason so many tapes are showing Ed,i think you are not alone in your perspective on Jazz titles. there are 'rock' guys who want more classic Rock, Jazz guys like you, and hard core Classical guys......personally i like e'm all and actually look forward to expanding my musical ho... | |
| Tape Project-Any reason so many tapes are showing A transfer of Miles/Blue in Blu-Ray is in progress. It will blow away the mix tape.you are kidding, right?there are many dozens of analog-digital threads (many of which i've been involved with) and the world does not need another one. OTOH when yo... | |
| which Brand of Reciever produces the Best Audio? i have a 4 year old Rotel RSX-1056 Reciever in my family room used as sound for my 50" Fujitsu Plasma; it's powering a pair of Dynaudio Audience 52SE speakers. you can see what my reference for sound quality is by clicking on my 'system'. i have a... | |
| EMMS Labs CDSA vs. AA Capitole Reference SE Zenieth,i owned EMM Labs for years (have had the CDSA in my system) and did own an AA Capitol Mk2 back 'in the day'. the EMM Labs is going to be higher performance and if your system has a natural balance i would recommend the CDSA. it is less for... | |
| Goldmund Reference versus Walker i agree generally with the comments above. i would add that the Walker is still supported as a current product which has it's advantages. Lloyd continues to work at improving the design and there are various versions with particular upgrades. OTOH... | |
| Cartridges better than Colibri XGP? i've owned 7 Colibri's over the last 9 years, and typically 3 at a time. there are a few different Colibri's, but i'm not exactly sure what an XGP is. i've had XGW's (wood body, gold windings), a couple of XCP's (copper windings, polycarbinite bod... | |
| How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks? Ray,trust me; i know that tapes made off tt's can sound very very good. i'm not being critical of them. but 'very, very good' is different than 'as good as the source' when that source is a top level tt.as tt performance improves; making a tape th... | |
| How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks? hi Ray,i think you and i agree on most things; particularly on our shared enjoyment of tape. i do have a different viewpoint on 2 things though.I dont buy the overpriced Tapetrail tapesi assume by 'Tapetrail' you mean The Tape Projectif you want '... | |
| How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks? Tbg,good to see you at RMAF, sorry we did not have time for much discussion.for a guy who pursues the ultimate music reproduction performance without compromise; you have twice in this thread mentioned that RTR is the best sound but also a pain-in... | |
| Anyone Heard the New Soundsmith Sussurro Cartridge i heard the Sussurro on three different tt's at RMAF.i was in the Soundsmith room three different times. i heard the Sussurro both on the TNT HRX/JPW arm and the Teres Centrus/Illios arm. it was just another cartridge on the HRX; it was something ... |