onhwy61
Responses from onhwy61
| Which component is most responsible? It's how it was recorded. Either the recording has or it doesn't. If it does, even a moderate quality system (with attention paid to setup) will reveal this effect. | |
| Stylus force digital scales I used the Shure for decades, but earlier this year purchased the Ortofon. Seemingly good build quality and very easy to use. My only criticism is that the platform doesn't have any markings to indicate the center point.The Ortofon confirmed that ... | |
| How do I convert AIFF to WAV files on all my ..... I know that some people claim a CD ripped to a WAV files sounds better than an equivalent AIFF, but are they also claiming that a CD ripped to AIFF and then converted to WAV format will sound better than the original AIFF file? | |
| How does excessive sibilance measure? The most common cause of sibilance is that it's embedded in the recording due to vocalist technique, non-optimal microphone choice or positioning. Sibilant sounds are a normal part of speech and are characterized by louder than average sound cente... | |
| Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110? Does using an ARC power amp with another brand preamp void the warranty? | |
| Wrong speakers Acidfolk, why did you buy the Thiels? In another thread you started it was clearly stated that they need at least 200 wpc to sound their best. | |
| Tone Controls can be so nice. Tone controls are not designed for room correction, but are intended to offer 1)correction of problems with source material and 2)mild accommodation for listener preferences. If for some reason a recordings has excess high frequency info a tone co... | |
| XLR to RCA Adapter Dilemma XLR adapters will work and in most cases should work quite well, but you might want to experiment with Jensen transformers for a true balanced to single ended conversion. Their downside is that you will need two pairs of interconnects to go betwee... | |
| Cable suggestion Since you are using your computer as the music source, why need get a software audio player that allows for a parametric EQ plugin? This will allow you to experiment with altering your system's high frequency reponse. It's more cost effective than... | |
| The "Eagles" - Best Albums And The Dude abides. | |
| AR 3 Speakers Dbphd, your earlier statement was that the speakers the ARs would replace are more efficient than the ARs. That fact has nothing to do with the maximum power handling of either speaker. The AR is spec'd at 100 watts max. Using them with an amplifi... | |
| AR 3 Speakers What's the relationship between speaker efficiency (sensitivity?) and power handling? Wait, there isn't one. How silly! | |
| AR 3 Speakers The AR3a is only rated for 100 watts. | |
| Burn-in and Equipmemt Value A cable can have oxidation/tarnishing issues and mechanical joints can weaken from repeated handling, but what exactly in a cable can wear out? | |
| Does anyone use a RUMBLE filter? Rauliruegas, please explain your comment that the RIAA filter is no good and damages the signal. Are you referring to the IEC update to the standard RIAA playback curve? |