onhwy61
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| Equipment does not match It could be equipment, but it's probably not. Could you please describe your room (dimensions, type of surfaces, rugs, etc.) and how you've positioned your loudspeakers and listening area. | |
| Aesthetix Rhea & Calypso Tube Upgrade Good quality 12ax7 or 6922 tubes cost from a reputable dealer will run you $30/ea., so you're talking about $420 minimum for a complete retube. What does the factory charge for a complete set? You might want to talk to the factory about whether th... | |
| Does it bother you? I think you're underestimating audiophiles. The more resolving your playback system the more you'll hear tape edits, mismatched overdubs, vocal soundbooths with added reverb, gates opening/closing, HVAC noise, etc. One of the landmark pieces of au... | |
| Does it bother you? Excellent question. One that should be taken seriously.In direct answer to your question I say Yes! It does bother me in that studio wiring and connectors can be easily improved at fairly minimal cost. So much of the wiring in a studio is done for... | |
| Brian Wilson/Jeff Beck Brian Wilson is not the Beach Boys. I also imagine that Jeff Beck is a real big Brian Wilson fan. | |
| Computer audio, I am not convinced yet ...... There is no rational set of arguments, facts or opinions that will convince you. | |
| Do Active Speakers Belong In A High End System? An active system should out perform an equivalent passive system. The elimination of the passive crossover is the key. Also since the designer knows the characteristics of the drivers the amps do not have to be over built. Active loudspeaker syste... | |
| Is The Overall Weight Of A Speaker Important? The overall poundage of a product is a design issue by the manufacturer. For loudspeakers it's usually related to cabinet construction. Large multi-way box speakers require large cabinets which dictates large weight.As a consumer I am wary of and ... | |
| How do you organize your LPs? Whatever works for you is good, but a sign of a rational filing system is whether a third party can find a record and/or put away a record without opening the field manual.I once saw a film documentary about youth car culture. Young guys, and they... | |
| What should I do What sort of late night hours and dB levels are you talking about. Are there neighbors above, below and/or next to your listening room? Talk to your neighbors about what you're doing, even invite them over for a listen. It actually might be better... | |
| Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-74 box set Interesting reading from the SH site. | |
| Need advice on how to dip a toe into digital Dipping your toe won't get comparable sound quality to your current CD player or vinyl playback system.Get the newer ARC CD9 with the built in digital inputs and match it to an Apple Mini or laptop using Pure Music or equivalent software. The down... | |
| How do you organize your LPs? Sort by artist name. Separate out any classical and multiple artist compilations. Classicals can be sorting by composer, performer, period etc. | |
| Need advice on how to dip a toe into digital I assume you are talking about setting up a computer based music server. What type of music do you listen to and how many CDs do you have? The reason I ask is that depending upon your answers it may not be worth the time and effort unless you're g... | |
| Am I totally nuts or just a bit off? The very best stereo classical recordings are almost invariably those which have been recorded using a minimal number of microphones, perhaps just two or three, well placed in a good hall. And with minimal or no subsequent mixing, equalization, li... |