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| The return of the DIYer That said, there are a healthy number of us here who espouse tweaking as second nature. A well- tweaked system can easily surpass a much more expensive virgin one. | |
| The return of the DIYer This is the preeminent question of our audiophile future. And while I completely agree that DIY done well brings the most reward, both in satisfaction and in sound quality per dollar, not everyone has the wherewithal to achieve that lofty goal. Pe... | |
| Phono stages Whest Two.2 vs. Primare R35 If you get the Primare, come back and tell us what you think of it. That way, you add to the body of knowledge. | |
| How do you listen? Is there a trick to achieving the serene stillness that I think many of you were divinely gifted?There is no trick. Simply ensure that your choice of music and the quality of your system are excellent. Both of these attributes will compel you to c... | |
| How do you listen? I thought everyone here sat to attention in the sweet spot—the only exercise all evening getting up to change the record. | |
| How do you listen? after 11, house all mine, plus, stereos sound better after hours, 12-4 am, the sound is amazing!Truth. | |
| What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey? Radio Luxembourg (208?) on an old transistor radio pressed against my ear in bed when I was a kid. Loved it as it opened up a whole world out there. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Catatonia – Paper Scissors Stone (Blanco Y Negro 2001) | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? The Golden Earring – Eight Miles High (Major Minor 1970)Hawkwind – Doremi Fasol Latido (United Artists 1972) | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Pink Fairies – What A Bunch Of Sweeties (Polydor 1972) | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Robert Calvert – Lucky Leif And The Longships (United Artists 1975) | |
| Isolation Feet Recommendation for Equipment Rack One thing you could try is to increase the mass of your rack by adding concrete (paving) slabs under each component. Lay the slab on a sheet of cork or rubber to damp the concrete and protect surface. I tried granite and it did not sound good at a... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? @bikerbw There's got to be a Frampton Comes Alive in there somewhere! | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Led Zeppelin – Physical Graffiti (Swan Song 1975)Sounds so much better than I remember it last time it was on a platter. NM and awesome. Who knew old 57s could go so loud? | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? The David Bromberg Band – Reckless Abandon (Fantasy 1977)Much more Dixieland and bluegrass than his earlier albums. This is a fine recording and great music. Minty condition. |