mrtennis
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| Are you too old to be an audiophile? if there are better systems in an absolute sense, there exists a best system. if there exists a best system , it must satisfy certain criteria.the criteria established are arbitrary , because they cannot be proven true or false.rather , by definit... | |
| are audiophiles different than non audiophiles ? i don't think that perfectionism has anything to do with being an audiophile.all systems are inaccurate and audiophiles recognize that.rather, an audiophile will try to create a balance between sound quality and the facility to enjoy the music. | |
| small companies making today's best products let me add another issue here. the advantage of a company, usually small, that does not depend upon the income generated from the sale of his products as the sole source of his income to pay his bills, is that he can take his time, search for the ... | |
| Sony XA-5400es VS Oppo 83SE hi podeschi:i assume you prefer the modded 5400 to the unmodded xa777.which player do you find more forgiving of poor recordings?which player do you perceive as having more resolution and which player do you perceive as having more emphasis upon t... | |
| Sony XA-5400es VS Oppo 83SE recently i spoke to dan modwright about the two modified players. he said that the oppo 83se with tube rectifier and 6sn7 tube output stage was somewhat warmer sounding than the 5400 with tube output stage.he thought, given my taste that i would p... | |
| small companies making today's best products consider competition.a small company, initially has the onus of convincing its patrons that it will be around and provide service.if the small company can provide a superior product at an inexpensive price point, it might convince consumers to tak... | |
| are audiophiles different than non audiophiles ? I think that personality traits may explain some of the differences between audiophiles and non audiophiles.the problem is what are they and how to measure them.since listening to music alone is a solitary pursuit, most of the time, being introver... | |
| "Best" DAC for a grand or less how about refining the question to include only tubed dacs under $1000. The minimax is one. i own it.the paradisea is another. any others ? | |
| Are you too old to be an audiophile? could some one define audiophile ?does it mean equipment obsession, sound quality obsession, or a love of music ?if any of the above connotes being an audiophile, such a state is independent of age.it's all a matter of interests.being old does not... | |
| Disappointing Evening i don't have the need to impress. i am more concerned about mywn thoughts about something than other people's opinion of my posessions, appearance, or ideas.i am not easily influenced by others unless they can argue logically and offer a basis for... | |
| Disappointing Evening my intent was neither sarcastic nor to be funny.what i am saying is obvious. it's unfortunate that someone feels the need to impress someone.i don't have such a need.i am more inner directed and less other directed.the superficial is most unimport... | |
| Why Not More Conversation about VAC? pwehaps a limited product line, lacking entry level components that people can afford.for that matter, it seems that most of the conversation is diverse, in that many brands are mentioned designed by owners of small companies.is there a lot of tal... | |
| How does one get off the merry-go-round? own components that let you enjoy the music and ignore the gear. once you have achieved a sound that puts a smile on your face, you can cease buying and selling components. | |
| How do you judge your system's neutrality? i admit that you can measure frequency response of a stereo system, which while an incomplete measurement of accuracy, may be sufficient for most purposes.if each component in a stereo system were accurate, there could still be impedance mismatche... | |
| How do you judge your system's neutrality? ok bryon, i see your point.however, measuring the accuracy of individual components is probably near impossible, because accuracy is a multi-dimensional concept. how can you be sure you have measured every relevant variable.also, if each component... |