nonoise
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| XLR cables that sound bold, natural, real..silver? If the Darwin Silver XLRs are anything like their RCAs, then give them some consideration. I have two pair of their RCAs (had to get the other one once I heard the first) and they bring an ability to unravel the music like nothing I've heard.There... | |
| Anthonyn Cordesman on Edward Snowden There's an awful saying that Germans make great wars and great bear, only to lose wars and have beer bellies. As for their music, one only has to look at Quadro Nuevo to know that classically trained musicians make the best musicians.All the best,... | |
| Reviewing the Reviewers - and the decline of HiFi Interesting analysis, Lohanimal. If, as you say, high end audio is becoming a cottage industry, would it be safe to say that it can be rescued and maintained by the remaining major brands that still hold audio to a higher standard? I'm referring t... | |
| New tv? I've gotten over my lust for the Sony 4K after talking to a B&W rep about the capabilities and use with an OPPO Blu-Ray player. Bo is right about the Samsung 8500 plasma series. Here is another review:http://www.televisioninfo.com/content/sams... | |
| Anthonyn Cordesman on Edward Snowden I've heard/seen Cordesman speak but never made the connection. Looks like audiophiles come from all walks of life (and why not!).I think he may be right as this all seems to turn around the issue of Snowden and not the fact that all of this is out... | |
| Power cords From what I've read of Cullen Cables, I'd keep them in consideration. I, too, am curious if anyone has tried the Perfect Plug or can glean anything of worth by its physical description.All the best,Nonoise | |
| Rack for System and CD player recommendations If your budget is around $1600, I'd give Music Direct a call and grab a Marantz SA-15S2b SACD player. Even though it's a SACD player, it will do wonders with your CDs. Even if you don't primarily listen to SACDs (like me), consider it. It is a won... | |
| Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved PettyOfficer, it was your well being I was concerned about. You're much too worked up over this. The map in your head isn't corresponding to the actual territory you live in, hence, this thread.All the best,Nonoise | |
| The Marantz Pipeline No problemo. My good old Tonian Labs TL-D1s. Breaking in both the Marantz and the Darwin Silver ICs not long after gave me some pause as it was very detailed yet favored the upper end over a balanced presentation. It turned out I was simply impati... | |
| Jean-Luc Ponty I had a few of his albums and saw him twice in concert but my recollections are fuzzy as to where and what. Masterful musician and talented performer. It's nice to know that others here can refresh my memory through their recollections.All the bes... | |
| Who and what is this BOO Audio? They can be contacted by ouija board, day or night.Preferably night. | |
| The Marantz Pipeline I wouldn't call myself an expert but I have the Marantz PM-15S2b and love it. Check the threads and you'll see my mini review. It's an absolutely wonderful integrated that Ken Ishiwata tweeked with some upscale parts and some minor circuit revisio... | |
| Reviewing the Reviewers - and the decline of HiFi Thanks Tubegroover.I had what alcoholics call a moment of clarity.:-) | |
| Reviewing the Reviewers - and the decline of HiFi I agree there is a lot to be desired with the quality of reporting nowadays but the biggest threat is what passes for journalism and is simply propaganda. If you were to check the W-2s of most of the loud mouths out there you'd find "entertainer" ... | |
| Mel Torme I saw the Velvet Fog at Pink's Hot Dogs many years ago enjoying a couple of dogs. He just smiled. Nothing needed to be said. Nice guy.All the best,Nonoise |