moonwatcher
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| Ripping CD's to hard drive +1 for Exact Audio Copy, +1 for dbpoweramp (which can do more if you want). These two are really all you need. Almost any computer grade drive can work. This is OLD technology now. Even a $30 computer optical drive is up to the task on clean, rela... | |
| Incredible improvement in sound quality I've got 8000Hz tinnitus. It may not be an "ear problem" but who do you go to for the limited treatment options? An ear doctor. So duh. There's other types, such as manifesting itself as static, crackling, etc. I just constantly hear an 8000Hz ton... | |
| Educate me about DSD David Chesky is offering a FREE album, HiFi Collective, at his Audiophile Society page via Steve Guttenberg. It has mixes that are specifically done for headphones or speakers in 24-bit/192KHz PCM in ALAC, and the one for speakers also in DSF (DSD... | |
| DAC failure? How old is this DAC? Isn't it fairly new? Did you buy it through Amazon such that you could send it back? Warranty? My hesitation on buying SMSL (and Topping) DACs and even Denafrips or Shuman Ladder is warranty service. I know some say Denafrips... | |
| "Audiophile" Power Cables: The Greatest Audio Conspiracy Theory of All Time? I’m using a $124 4' 10AWG 3-conductor "MagicPower" cable from Signal Cable made in the USA. Overkill? Maybe. Underkill? Some might think so. I’m happy knowing I have a UL rated quality cable and can be "done with it" feeding my amp. Later on, I m... | |
| Educate me about DSD Blue Coast has FREE DSD samples (at various rates) and even PCM that you can compare in your own system to see what you think. I like the idea of DSD becoming more prevalent in a few years, but right now, mixing it is a bear and most labels aren’t... | |
| What is your experience with the Spin Clean? @jjbeason14 if new and lightly used, the Humminguru might do just fine along with using an anti-static brush. Good luck with it. And yes, even new records do have a mold release agent on them that should be cleaned before playing. Replacing any p... | |
| What is your experience with the Spin Clean? Not wanting to be a fly in the ointment but I do want to mention that on at least some forums, and on some reviews, the Humminguru at $500 or so wasn’t seen as being "all that". For those of you with one and are happy with it, that’s great. I did... | |
| How do you stop house guest from damaging your speakers? Many of us don't have dedicated listening rooms. We have living rooms or large dens that have to serve the purpose. These rooms are where guests (and their kids) will be when they visit. I'd advise to leave speaker grilles on at all times when y... | |
| Opinion: Modern country is the worst musical genre of all time @dayglow I'm sure it can be good. I have a friend from Argentina whose son is on his way to being an opera singer and I wish him the best. I may give it (opera) another chance one day. Having liner notes would definitely be helpful. Is there a "m... | |
| Opinion: Modern country is the worst musical genre of all time Americana is great. Bluegrass can be great if you understand it. Modern country is what it is. I don't like it, preferring to get my country "fix" on classic country radio stations when I'm in the mood for it. But by the same token, even though I... | |
| How much does a DAC do the more expensive it is? An obvious observation but I'll make it anyway: In general, a more expensive DAC should be constructed better, inside and out, and in theory should last longer than less expensive ones. Say compare the internal parts quality of one of the numero... | |
| How much does a DAC do the more expensive it is? @thyname wrote, "The specs on the op-amps are fabulous and digital engineers are inherently seduced by the beauty of the math story. There are minor differences in the sound quality between various op-amps, but it's kind of like the difference bet... | |
| Is R.E.M. underrated by new music nerds? A shout out to Don Dixon's wife, Marti Jones, who should have been bigger. I read that the record label only had the money to push one artist and chose Tracy Chapman instead. Nothing wrong with Tracy at all, but it shows how which artists become ... | |
| Is R.E.M. underrated by new music nerds? I liked them from Murmur till Monster then sort of lost interest. If any of you haven't, check out Dead Letter Office. That's a really good album with some great covers that rise up to perhaps best the originals. As an aside, I agree with Michael... |