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| Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis Chet Baker, to me, was a pleasant crooner a good trumpet player. On the other hand, I believe Miles Davis was a musical pioneer who evolved with and at times defined what jazz was to become. | |
| Integrated Amplifier Recommendations Needed If you want great synergy, also consider an Arcam SA 20 or the newer A 25. Arcams tend to be slightly laid back which works well with the more forward sounding JBL's. There's also a lot of digital inputs and a MM phono stage. | |
| Any regrets in selling gear? I bought a Sony TA-4650 V FET Amp for $27 and sold it for $150. I needed the money at the time, but what an amazing sounding amp. | |
| 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... |