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| Reliability - what’s your experience been? My worst experience was a Denon DN 720P music streamer. I believe it was their first around 2012. After 5 years, they would not provide firmware updates for installed music platforms or the internet radio. On the other hand, I have a Velodyne SPL ... | |
| The Allure of Vintage Audio Gear I've been in the audio sphere for over 50 years. I have equipment that is vintage, used and modern. The only vintage equipment that engages me are turntables. What I like about many, slightly elevated quality, vintage TT's is that they are freque... | |
| Using a power strip in an old home that was build back in 1955 I also live in a 1955 era house. Same lack of grounding. My grounding issue was so bad, you could feel low current levels on the metal faceplates of components. My attempt at a solution was successful. I bought a $200 or so Panamax surge protect... | |
| YouTube Indicates What the Future is For Audiophiles - Interesting Demographics. I'm guessing the demographics of audiophiles can be further filtered down to affluent old white dudes. | |
| The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD The discussion of physical media in a world of streaming is not new. While I stream music, most of the time, my favorite streaming service is broadcast FM Stereo, played through a decent analog tuner with a good antenna. | |
| Are all streamers the same? I was one of those people who pre-ordered a Wiim Ultra streamer. When it arrived, I did an A/B against my ancient PC hooked to the USB of the amp's onboard DAC (I do have a USB jitter filter). I couldn't hear the difference because I was so pissed... | |
| SOS! Suddenly have a high-end turntable, need to upgrade Amp + Speakers Since you don't need a phono stage, a used Cambridge Audio CXA 61 or CXA 81 amp. For speakers, a used set of Monitor Audio Silver 50's or 100's. The MA Silver 100's have 8" bass drivers and may negate the need for a sub, in a small listening space... | |
| Very faint hiss from tweeter Due to having ancient, ungrounded circuitry, I found it necessary to go against protocol and plug my integrated amp into a line conditioner. When I turn the volume knob on my entry level amp (Cambridge Audio CXA-81) through my equally entry level... | |
| Tracks that bring out the best of YOUR digital system Apologies - yes, Dianna Krall. The snarky whale song post was funny. I do have thick skin to go along with my thick brain. | |
| Tracks that bring out the best of YOUR digital system Now that we Found.Love - Third World (original version) Down to the Waterline - Dire Straits Temptation - Dianna Krull Uneventful Days - Beck Owner of a Lonely Heart - Yes I’ve got You - Split Enz | |
| When Was The Audio Golden Age? I think the late 1960's through the early 1980"s are often referred to as the "Golden Age of HiFi". General consumer interest was at it's peak, a multitude of retailers were selling stereo equipment, returning GI's from 'Nam were bringing home hug... | |
| How often, and how, do you clean your stylus? I tend to clean my stylus when I start hearing sibilance or distortion. It usually means the stylus picked up a wad of crud. I use an old Discwasher stylus brush with a drop of Record Doctor LP cleaner. I don’t do detailed inspections as my LP lis... | |
| Those rare albums that are great on first listen. Herbie Hancock - Headhunters Diana Krull - The Girl in the Other Room Dire Straits - Dire Straits Third World - Journey to Addis Barenboim, Perlman and Zuckerman - Beethoven Double Concerto in D Minor | |
| Worst Speakers Ever?? I worked for a large, but now defunct regional appliance retailer back in the mid to late 1970's. They carried the usual lines of consumer level audio products (Pioneer, Sansui, JBL and etc.) as well as some high-ish end stuff from SAE, Philips an... | |
| Audiophilism is a hobby Sometimes, I'm just happy hearing music coming from an Echo in my bedroom. Sometimes, hearing poorly recorded or reproduced music distracts me from the content. Sometimes, I will only listen to well recorded and produced music on my main system. S... |