minorl
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| High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground? Mapman; I knew what point you were trying to make. I agree with you, however I was simply stating that what i remember 40 years ago was the music, not the sound quality or equipment and the younger people today (most) really are the same as we wer... | |
| High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground? "40 years ago, most people listened to the radio and records on a cheap Soundesign or similar integrated stereo made in Japan that cost maybe a couple hundred dollars max. It sounded like crap!"Mapman; I have to disagree with you here. 40 years ag... | |
| Ayon Audio S5 vs Audio Research Reference DAC I haven't heard the Ayon Audio S5 unit, but I have heard the AR REF DAC many times and I can tell you that if there is a better unit out there, I haven't heard it yet. For the prices of these units, they definitely warrant an in-home audition befo... | |
| Cheapest good sounding dvd player? Pioneer Elite DV97Avi; Very nice as a cd player and since most people are going Blue Ray, you can find this for about $200. haven't heard many under $1500 that can beat it now. Also, the Pioneer Elite DV09 is built like a tank and is also very nic... | |
| Which high power SET This is an amazingly interesting subject. I really appreciate the responses, technical explainations and detail. Very interesting indeedThanks all | |
| High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground? "Minorl, sugar is sweet to an infant as to an adult. Bitterness requires a learning curve."Okayyy, I absolutely have no idea what this means or what it has to do with the subject. But, maybe I missed something. was/is someone bitter?enjoy | |
| High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground? There is and always will be a level of snobbery in the high end for any industry or product. But, I believe that real appreciation outweighs the snobbery. My original post discussed Toyota vs Mercedes. That was not to snub Toyota or to uplift Merc... | |
| Father's Day For An Audiophile Obviously no one here has ever watched the original Cosby Show. He always made a point that his kids always bought him very disapointing presents for his birthday, Christmas or father's day. Very funny. Most people I find, buy gifts that they like... | |
| High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground? Hi end audio will always be around. How many times have you all heard it was going to go the way of the large reptiles of eons past? and yet it is still here. The same is said about high end cars, art work, furniture, etc. Just because a few kids ... | |
| Audio Research Corporation ARC Reference 600 Very nice amps. even compared to today's newer amps. You will love them. However, I believe you may have misread some of the responses. They are simply warning you of the expense of replacing the tubes. That is all. If that isn't an issue or if th... | |
| Do you put as much effort into your Car Audio? Good music and sound is important to me in my car as it is at home. It has to be pretty good in the car. Therefore, it is necessary sometimes to upgrade the equipment in the car. A good low noise head unit, crossovers, amplification and speakers, ... | |
| New Tonearm for Sota: Origin encounter or graham SME IV is still a wonderful tonearm with the SOTA and the V will be just as good or better. | |
| McIntosh MS300 Start up Problem I had the same problem and had to send my unit to New jersey for repairs. the only authorized service company for the McIntosh units. The repaired the unit just fine. The name of the company is Panurgy OEM, 973-625-4056. They also upgraded my MS 3... | |
| Buy Montis or Keep ML reQuests & Buy Meitner MA-1? Keep the ReQuest Speakers. They are really nice. If you need new panels, get them. Stick with your original premis. Get computer digital audio and a decent DAC. Establish a price range and potential system for the digital audio system and DAC and ... | |
| Not impressed Really good posts and quite funny also. In my opinion, I feel that anyone that believes they are on the merry-go-round is there because they chose to be on it. Yes, it may take some time and effort to find that just right system and sound, but, on... |