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| Schroeder Model 2 Thanks for the info. Here's a website with pictures. They state that the model 2 is the entry level tonearm with two arms higher up. They all sound (and look) very interesting. | |
| Essay bashing Primedia, Stereophile - and Audiogon Krelldog says "It's all about US". Consumers love low prices, but having Audiogon, an efficient on-line marketplace, functioning today may have a detrimental long-term impact. Don't be surprised if you see alot less bricks and mortar stores and a ... | |
| Phono preamplifier onboard or dedicated ? If you're happy with your present system and only want to add a phono preamp, then it's a no-brainer. Exchange the YBA for a YBA w/ phono. It only gets complicated if you're unhappy with your present system. | |
| What is the best tweak? Careful speaker/listener positioning and similar setup issues are critical. They also cost next to nothing. | |
| A CD recorder for archiving LP's? I actually agree with one of Elizabeth's comments. CD-Rs can become unplayable after a few years. Also transferring 1000s of records is a very time consuming process. You'll have to record, edit (add stop/start index points), burn and then produce... | |
| True Fully Balanced Amplifiers Zaikesman, the Pass Aleph 5 is a balanced designs employing employing 2 gain stages. | |
| How good is Monster 2.4 bi-wire? Tommy, you have a very nice system. The Monster is a very good cable and you won't really do better at the price you got them. Don't see any obvious weaknesses, but you can always upgrade your source components to good ends. Large gains in sound q... | |
| Is solid state on the brink of extinction? As I see it, Muralman has maintained a long-term relaionship with his Apogees. He now seems to have found an amp that mates perfectly with his long term partner and his enthusiasm knows no bounds. As fellow audiophiles we should be happy for Mural... | |
| True Fully Balanced Amplifiers Used Rowland Model 1s appear regularly on Audiogon for no more than $1,200. Pass Aleph 5s go for less than $1,500. | |
| MP3? MD? I'm Clueless If you get an iPod and are going to do some serious traveling, then you need to consider the following accessories - a battery pack and a protective case. | |
| MP3? MD? I'm Clueless You can rip your own CDs via a computer (Apple or Windows) into an iPod. | |
| MP3? MD? I'm Clueless You can't go wrong with an iPod. MP3 refers to various data compression formats used to reduce the size of music files. Typically people would convert a 16 bit/44.1kHz CD into an MP3 file in order to quickly transmit music over the internet, burn ... | |
| What bugs you most about sound quality? Eldartford, Dolby, DBX and the RIAA equalization curve all work because they have set standards for threshold levels and compression/expansion rates. Sns and I are talking about something completely different. In modern pop/rock productions there ... | |
| What bugs you most about sound quality? Eldartford, it's not the use of compression that's hated, but the current use of EXTREME LIMITING/COMPRESSION in current pop/rock releases that is a big, big problem. Records are being released with 4 to 6 dB of dynamic range. Here's a link to a t... | |
| Best $8000 stereo system- used Great integrated amps are available on the used market for under $2,000. Various models from Musical Fidelity, Plinius, YBA, Classe, Conrad Johnson and Manley are all readily available. If you stretch your budget to $2,500 you might be able to fin... |