onhwy61
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| Modern Linestages Simplicity doesn't mean inexpensive, but again we're talking about linestages! A linestage only controls the volume and source, so why shouldn't they be somewhat simple? For the following example I'm going to use product weight as a proxy for comp... | |
| Modern Linestages Mikelavigne, thanks for your response. It's good to hear the opinion of someone who has extensive experience with such high quality products.My question isn't really about value or sound quality. It's more about why are these products so complex. ... | |
| Any copyright lawyers lurking? Even if your friend owns a legal copy of the work, giving him a non-legally purchased copy is an infringement of the copyright holder's interest. When you purchased the record you did not buy a license to distribute the music on the record in alte... | |
| How far off are wireless audiophile speakers? I would think it has the potential to exceed the performance level of even the best cables. The only real downside is that it has no audiophile appeal. If as a group audiophiles reject the advantages of active speakers, then active speakers with b... | |
| Mastering Yes. Basically, it's easier to master for CD than vinyl format. Song sequencing, the length of each side, mono compatibility (stereo spread), deep bass levels and absolute volume are all should be treated differently when mastering for vinyl. Noti... | |
| Rowlands I once switched from Rowland components to Pass components and thought it was a nice upgrade. I later switched from the Pass to a Rowland integrated and while the presentation was different, it wasn't a downgrade. From this I conclude that Rowland... | |
| Newbie needs help building a tube system for $6-8K If you put together a system that tells you the wood of Zappa's guitar, assuming that's even possible, it will sound terrible on nearly all classic rock or funk recordings. Way too bright and gritty sounding. I notice that you use a lot of words t... | |
| Should the best systems sound almost identical? Imagine going into a hospital to get a CAT scan or MRI and the tech says that the machine isn't designed to give accurate image, but one that makes everything look kind of good. When compared to pro audio, high end equipment manufacturers go for t... | |
| Terrible/Inappopriate songs ... One of the nice things about vinyl playback is that you effectively had to listen to songs you liked less than others on an album. Over time I noticed that my opinion changed about many of those songs. The two Tony Williams vocals on "Turn It Over... | |
| Should the best systems sound almost identical? If the goal of the system is to reproduce the input signal with minimal coloration, then the answer is systems should trend toward sounding alike. To make the issue clearer I would reduce it to "should power amplifiers sound alike?" Power amplifie... | |
| Amy Winehouse.RIP Her music express more sensitivity and humanity than many of the above comments.It is sad news, but not completely unexpected. At one point bookies were taking bets on who would self destruct first -- Winehouse, Lohan or Spears. It is not enough t... | |
| Is preamp remote volume a deal breaker for you? If best audio quality is the goal, then a remote is very helpful. The remote should be capable of making very small adjustments in left/right channel balance. These small adjustments can snap the soundstage into better focus and can only be judged... | |
| Why no reviews of the Magnepan 3.7 in Stereophile No, you just have an opinion, IMO. | |
| Soundstage depth and width Sound depth and width are important, but somewhat over emphasized by most audiophiles. Tonal accuracy and rhythmic command are far more important. Mono source material can be audiophile quality. Additionally, if depth and width were of paramount i... | |
| Why are HD downloads so expensive? Actually, "if you can do it better" is an excellent response. You assert that the current price is a huge ripoff, which if true, means there is a large amount of money to be made by competing with HDtracks on a price basis. The fact that there has... |