minorl
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| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp Sometimes people step into a listening session with preconceived notions. A certain project is definitely better than another, etc. Which impacts their "subjective" listening perception.In this case, this is a simple listening session of two pro... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp Welcome to the world of high end audio. High end cars, high end watches, etc. 1) when spending money, it is the responsibility of the buyer to do their homework and know that you get what you pay for and the more research and testing you do the ... | |
| Why do McIntosh come with cheap plastic remotes? I really don't agree with the argument that the remote must be expensive or heavy, etc. As long as it works and doesn't fall apart is all I care about for the remote.I feel that the actual audio equipment such as the amp, CD Player/Transport, Pre... | |
| Fastest way to correct hifi system? I don't agree with the advice to buy all from one brand. In my opinion, to know what you must spend you must first know what you like as far as music is concerned. Are you listening to music ( by that I mean sitting and actually listening for ho... | |
| Looking for vintage system suggestions (maranta, klipsch, etc...) I have restored vintage Sansui, Marantz, Pioneer and other equipment for quite some time. I'm in my office right now listening to music (and working if my boss is on line) though a vintage Sansui QRX 5500 receiver and some B&W speakers via my... | |
| What are monoblock amps? As stated earlier:Stereophonic consist of two separate channels. A right channel and a left channel to mimic what your two ears perceive.A mono-Amplifier is an amplifier that amplifies one signal only. more of this latter.The purpose of a mono a... | |
| Who is the WORST Audio Shop? My philosophy is simple. I refuse to pay for bad service.I'll simply walk away. People of color have experienced this for generations. people "size you up" the minute you walk in the door, anywhere.However, in this day of mega rich people, ente... | |
| Doh, left system off all night This issue has been discussed many time, but, it never hurts to revisit it.I had an experience a few years ago. In my system, I have Martin Logan Monolith III speakers. I also use a Krell KBX electronic crossover that is configured with wave sha... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Coltrane is great to me. However, there are times where (in my opinion) he simply starts to lose his mind (and me for that matter) and goes all over the place and I can't follow him.it's these types of correspondence that really turns me on to mu... | |
| Jazz for aficionados I have to say, I have been reading this for some time and I quite enjoy the discussions. Jazz is my favorite music format, however, even after all these years (mine) of playing music (classical, Jazz, etc.) I have a really hard time classifying w... | |
| CDP Repair or Replace? Seeking advice Please I agree with George. buy a working new or used Sanyo mechanism and replace it. It is not difficult at all to replace the drive mechanism, and that definitely appears to be the problem.I don't understand the logic of buying a new unit when you ar... | |
| Non-transferable warranties? Yeah, this makes no sense to me.It saves the manufacturer money on warranty repairs, but look at the logic.A piece comes with a four year warrant, from the time of the original purchase. Why should the manufacturer care one lick if a second owner... | |
| 500mV (0dB) on the voltmeter? I love this.I tell my track and field athletes "Math is hard, so is track, deal with it" | |
| This is pretty funny and probably true for most of us Okay, this was funny. | |
| ARC Ref 5se inferior to LS28? I agree with jmcgrogan2.However, I will say that that the Anniversary and REF 10 are in a completely different world, cost wise and sound wise, than the REF3/5 and 5SE.I would love to hear a REF 6 and REF 10 side by side. That would be interestin... |