mrtennis
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| line conditioner for amplifiers hi 9rw, you are correct, i8 offer no proof other than an opinion. thank you for your astute observation.there is no proof as to perception of sound. its called perception because its not logic.my purpose is to find out if anyone has perceived a ch... | |
| film or music the visual medium is more intense than that of sound.music is more abstract than watching human beings relate to each other.it is easier to identify and empathize with another human being than it it is to experience emotion when listening to music... | |
| Starting a high-end audio shop... Am I crazy? given the sales of used equipment on the internet, transhipping and the consumer's goal of getting a discount when purchasing components, you are taking a big risk in retail.in addition, there are many manufacturers who are selling direct. they ar... | |
| I've come to the realization... i owned the quad esl--2 pairs for 7 years. i'm surprised you gave them up for anything else.i have never heard timbral accuracy like the quads from any other speaker.alas, you may need an equalizer, with that speaker, or a resistor accross the spe... | |
| 12AT7 tubes i am using rca black plate 12at7 with my vtl deluxe 120 amps.another suggestion is to use tube dampers on the 12at7. i use EAT tube dampers. | |
| what is good sound ? 9rw, how does your wife put up with you ?you have such a pleasant temperament.nothing seems to bother you. you are always so kind and gracious--and full of complements.by the way, do you have a life, outside of audio ? | |
| what is good sound ? 9rw, i'm glad you are being entertained. i should charge you a consulting fee for my services.also, you may not have to see your shrink this week. | |
| what is good sound ? 9rw, chill out and take an anger management course.i appreciate your kind remarks and concerns about my listening skills and qualifications for the presidency of the pseudo-intellectual babble club.however arbitrary statements like yours are just ... | |
| Amp vs. preamp there is no definitive answer. however, the preamp is closer to the source, so in that sense,getting a "good" signal to the amp is very important. | |
| what is good sound ? i'll try one last time.there are two ways to approach the question "what is good sound ?"the first is based upon the intrinsic qualities of the sound of instruments produced by the stereo systemthe second, is based upon extrinsic criteria, having ... | |
| what is good sound ? hi lenny. you are discussing another topic.let me restate my position.there are two ways to evaluate a stereo system.first there is the performance of the stereo system itself, whether through use of measurements, or by listening.the issue here is... | |
| what is good sound ? the dichotomy is not illusory. there are two ways to judge the merits of a stereo system, namely, equipment-based and listener-based.a stereo system has an affect upon the listener. the stereo system can also be evaluated as to the usual criteria ... | |
| what is good sound ? there were two parts to this thread. the first part has been answered. the second part has not.no one has attempted to provide a rationale, justification or reason for a position.i have been battling with certain individuals about this for the las... | |
| Banana to spade adapters the least expensive of these adapters can be purchased from radio shack. | |
| Awesome new "Kind Of Blue" Redbook CD reissue i have the gold version. its catalog number is ck 52861.i have no indication as to date. the notes inside the box are dated 1992.i have heard several redbook versions of "kind of blue", namely the original and 20 bit remastered (legacy) versions, ... |