orpheus10
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| Von Schweikert VR-4SR or Revel Ultima Studio 1 Von Schweikert VR-4SR will be my next speaker. "Euphonic", in a good way is how I would discribe them. They brought out the music in the music, is that anything like more "musical". My audio friend has a pair and I spend a lot of time at his place. | |
| Is there any bad sounding high-end gear--? On the positive side of your question, try to find a CJ PV 12. My point is, the high value good stuff is well known. How long an item can last "for sale" on Audiogon speaks volumes in regard to your question. | |
| Is there any bad sounding high-end gear--? Bottom of the line solid state ARC preamp. The same went for CJ with their solid state pre's. They sounded hard and sterile, while the more expensive tube gear was still top notch. | |
| Tube Basics 101: What is a rectifier tube for? In response to the preamp question, I have had great success in swapping out the 12au7, for NOS RCA cleartop 12au7's. | |
| Your feelings on vintage audio. Never buy it if you can't get parts and repair it. You should at the very least be able to replace the capacitors. | |
| worlds best headphones Sennheiser Orpheus ? With a name like "Orpheus", they gotta be good. | |
| Middle Eastern, North African music these days? Inna, the library is the best source for sampling. Get the CD's and download them to your playlist. Use your PC until you get your player back up. | |
| Middle Eastern, North African music these days? Dan_ed, your geography is on topic, Hugh Mesekela is from South Africa; but his music is jazz with an African tilt.Inna, Rabbi Abbou Kahlil is another Middle Eastern artist you might like. There are really a lot of very different flavors from that... | |
| MF V-DAC and power supply While I can't help you on your question, I want to let you know that your TT rig is killer, it's comparable to much more expensive rigs. | |
| Good Bye George Shearing I feel like I was born listening to George Shearing. | |
| Is it wrong? I like "The Ringmasters Dream" | |
| Danny Boy - Recommendations Jackie Wilson is the best. | |
| Favourite ECM Titles Have I got a report for didgeridoo lovers! I went to the library and got the "real deal". You know it the instant you hear it. The sound is like a huge deep drone coming from who knows what, it's "otherwordly". This deep modulated "drone" and stic... | |
| Favourite ECM Titles Karelfd, I just discovered "Australian Didgeridoo Music Shop" online. Check it out and give me your opinion. You now have the title of "Didgeridoo expert". | |
| Favourite ECM Titles Karelfd, since I know what a carroboree is, it can't get too "outback" for my ears. |