paul_graham

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Am I in the minority?
My A.D.D. lets me surf through my music library much easier with a computer and DAC.CD players are so yesterday. 
Why are HD downloads so expensive?
MauidjConsider this a very non hostile post....I was paying about $15 a month for Rhapsody, and buying quite a bit of music from them. The quality of the download doesn't match the quality of my system. Cancelled Rhapsody.Over the past two years, ... 
J Mitchell Blue Hoffman Reissue fantastic
thank you... 
J Mitchell Blue Hoffman Reissue fantastic
I assume this is vinyl you folks are discussing.....where is it available? Can I get a digital remastering? 
Why are HD downloads so expensive?
MauidjWilling buyer, willing seller. God Bless America. 
What Song Reminds You of Your First Love?
I was 12, so was Gina. She was playing the guitar and singing at the campfire late at night, just the two of us.I've heard the song 12 million times since then, and have thought of the late night campfire with Gina every single time. And yes, I wo... 
Why are HD downloads so expensive?
I respectfully disagree..I'm selective on the HD Tracks I purchase, and these albums are so special to me that I'd spend more money if I had to in order to get the higher quality.Look at it this way, a Burger King dinner and a bottle of undrinkabl... 
Best Rock Album in 2011
The Cars have a new album out, also available on HD Tracks. Great rock n roll. 
Hrmm..24/96 Deluxe Ed of Damn the Torpedos
I am a huge fan of HD Tracks, I really love what they do and how they do it.This particular download purchase was not a good value in my opinion. 
Cassette Deck??
MartinmobileI got your "Amen" right here...great post! 
Cassette Deck??
Between 1978-1980 I recorded a lot of FM radio on cassette. The quality of the music playback is beyond lousy, but my Nak 505 cleans them up very, very well all thing considered. The auto-reverse flip around is just a neat bonus. 
Where R U?????
Lake Tahoe CaliforniaNorth Shore 
Best Amp for Magnepan 1.7?
I have a pair of 1.7's....for what it's worth I have used a Mac 2105 and a super tricked out Musical Concepts Hafler dh-500.Both sound excellent, the Hafler is more neutral. Neither can handle more than 30 minutes of high volume listening before s... 
Advice for first pair of Maggies
PhasecorrectExcellent point...I've got the 1.7's and Diana Krall sounds like she's naked and on top of me. Led Zepp makes me want get a sub woofer.I would sat Maggies are best for vocal jazz...pretty average for rock and modern country. 
What software for 24/192 playback on PC?
J River. Period.