nonoise
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| Laying it on the line What Trelja said +2.Don't take this wrong but your friendly rant (and I mean it in the best way) leaves me to doubt that you're satisfied (or can be), and that you've heard something good enough to call it quits for awhile. You've heard great gear... | |
| Melody Gardot coming to Philly I am so jealous. The last time I checked, she was only touring in Europe. I'll have to see if she makes it to L.A. as I think she's one of the greatest out there in the here and now.All the best,Nonoise | |
| Blackness - how quiet does it need to be? If I got this right, the equipment is the conduit and the music is the signal. That signal can sound cleaner depending on the equipment. One familiar enough with a recording can discern a lower noise floor using the same signal (music) while compa... | |
| Do you believe in Magic? Whart, that makes a lot of sense and explains why I liked my old Hornshoppe Horns knowing that the highs weren't as extended as they could be and the lows weren't as authoritative at they could be. My mind filled in the rest since the greater aspe... | |
| Do you believe in Magic? One school of thought uses gestalt in visual perception. We see the whole and later discern the parts. Can it be that gestalt is also used aurally? In fact, since the limits of hearing are absolute (limited to that tiny opening and yes, bones and ... | |
| Budget Chinese Tube amps - any good? Ghosthouse,Point taken. Unfallen angel it is. :-)All the best,Nonoise | |
| Budget Chinese Tube amps - any good? Trelja & Ghosthouse,Nothing like testimonial from credible and sound sources such as yourselves. That Forbes article on the trials and tribulations of Michael Allen made me wince. Lesser men would have folded. He saw something in that product ... | |
| Local dealer has ESP Trust me, like all seers, he has your best interests at heart. It's just that he's so busy saving everyone else all he has time to do is get to the point of what he has to say and move on to the next. Soon, for him, he's going to be like that kid ... | |
| Budget Chinese Tube amps - any good? Treja,That gives me pause, as far as turntables are concerned. But there does seem to be enough outlets stateside that sell Jolida, among them VTV, Quest For Sound, NewTube, USATubeAudio, SpearitSound, and others. I believe one offers cap upgrades... | |
| Budget Chinese Tube amps - any good? My old Cayin TA-30 from Paul at BizzyBee was my first and only tube amp. Great sound and a kissin' cousin (if not outright fraternal twin) to the Prima Luna which came out around the same time. Paul, sadly, is gone and so are his products but the ... | |
| Faceplates Silver or Black??????? I can go with either color as long as it has a matte finish. I never liked the shiny stuff, except for knobs and buttons for that added contrast.What would be better is a matte finish contrasted with a satin finish for the controls. I prefer subtl... | |
| Cables ... what's up with them? With Yanni on repeat for a couple of weeks I'd imagine you'd have the calmest home environment for some time.Me, on the other hand.......All the best,Nonoise | |
| Do We need a dedicated server on PC format Good luck on this. I feel this is an overlooked aspect. Laymen like me need familiarity and a laptop that is nothing more than a dedicated music server sounds like the way to go. Convenience rules in this market. Everyone knows their way around a ... | |
| Do We need a dedicated server on PC format An audiophile 'songbook' that does what a music server does in a laptop, makes a lot of sense. If it can be done on the sonic level of let's say, a CAPS 2.0, then you'd have a winner on your hands.Even if you'd have to go back to a thicker design,... | |
| Cables ... what's up with them? The Cable Company is a good choice. I believe Clear Day Cables still offer a demo pair or two that are already broken in. If you like them, buy a new pair while you send back the demo pair. There should be enough samples out there to give you a go... |