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| Cable Enthusiasts. When it comes to cables it’s about quality and matching. THOUGHTS? @calvinj Thank you for your detailed and nuanced response. I am a big believer in the concept of thinking "outside the box" can and often does eventually lead to something better. As others have noted in their comments, there will always be a sign... | |
| Cable Enthusiasts. When it comes to cables it’s about quality and matching. THOUGHTS? @kennymacc +1 While a full loom of cables seems logical, I find it hard to believe that any cable company can make equally good interconnects - power cables - speaker cables or digital/HDMI cables. My personal experience backs this up; so, I won'... | |
| Remastered CDs, HDCDs, SACDs Agreed that the Steven Wilson remixes are a mixed bag. I thought he did a much better job on "Fragile" (YES) than "Close To the Edge." I feel the same way about "Aqualung" (JETHRO TULL) versus "Benefit." The biggest surprise (most pleasant) was t... | |
| CODA 8 V1 @robshaw I can verify the good synergy between a Coda amp (the S12.5 in my case) and a tube preamp (Herron Audio VTSP - 3A). I knew that I had a good amp; but, I didn't realize just how good it was until I swapped in a different power cable (Zavf... | |
| I2S Recommendation 1) If the equipment manufacturer recommends an I2S cable, then you should probably follow their advice. PS Audio is another brand that recommends using an I2S cable for their DAC's. There is a lot of positive comments regarding this subject on the... | |
| Looking to Develop A Short List of Amplifier Candidates For A Pair Of JBL 4367 Speakers +1 for CODA (oops) | |
| Looking to Develop A Short List of Amplifier Candidates For A Pair Of JBL 4367 Speakers +1 on COD; but, their S5.5 model is probably a better match for your JBL speakers. There are 2 used ones currently listed on USAM, ranging from $4200 - $4,800. There is also one listed at The Music Room for $5,199* (retail is $6400). *FYI - The... | |
| Experience with stacked subwoofers? I've seen a Youtube video on this very subject. I found it when I was researching Rythmik Audio subwoofers. | |
| Mono blocks for Revel Salon 1’s recommendation? A pair of Modwright KWA 99's just popped up today at The Music Room (tmraudio.com) for $7749. | |
| Tube Pre-amp Suggestions. @kds I am very happy with my Coda ss amp & Herron Audio tube preamp combo. There is currently only one listing for a used Herron Audio preamp. It is the VTPS - 360 model, and it is listed on that "other site" (USAM) for $3500, which is a litt... | |
| Keep Acoustic Zen or move on? My experience with owning a full loom of cables (interconnect - power & speaker cables) is that 1 of those 3 types will be exceptional, while the other 2 are just average to above average. In the case of Acoustic Zen, I've found their speaker ... | |
| Band/artist documentaries. Lots of good picks so far. If I had to only recommend one music related documentary, it would probably be "Muscle Shoals." Here's a few that have not been mentioned yet: BADFINGER - Director's Cut BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN - If you can see (and he... | |
| Favorite Tribute Albums? 1) ALL MY FRIENDS - Celebrating the Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman worth it for the Gregg and Jackson Browne duet of "These Days." 2) BLEEKER STREET - Greenwich Village in the 60's 3) LOOKING INTO TO YOU - A Tribute to Jackson Browne 4) LOVE ... | |
| Favorite Song Lyrics of All Time. What Say You? "I have all the self-loathing of a wolf in sheep's clothing." - Billy Bragg: "Accident Waiting to Happen" "She's got cheekbones like geometry and eyes like sin and she's been sexually enlightened by Cosmopolitan." Lloyd Cole: "Perfect Skin" "I w... | |
| Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too? @blackbag20 +1 on "muted trumpet." A musical quirk of mine is that I hate muted trumpet because it is so rarely done well. Usually, it is derivative and/or cheesy. I submit these as two examples of doing it right: MARK EITZEL - "Mission Rock ... |