pbowne
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| Will hybrid SACDs play in a DVD-A player?? Aren't different lasers used for DVD vs. CD/SACD? I think the CD & SACD are distinguished with the same laser by focusing on the different layers and the SACD needs the special Sony chip, but DVD uses a laser with a shorter wavelength. Is this... | |
| Grading records. But if you break the seal, then you cannot any longer call it mint. I thought the "Goldmine" definition of mint is unplayed/unopened. It then becomes excellent, or for some people mint-. | |
| What was your greatest epiphany? I do remember a Mahavishnu Orchestra concert ath the Auditorium in Chicago back around 1971(?) when I really thought I had reached heaven/nirvana. | |
| Problems with ABKCO Rolling Stones Hybrid SACD's? I have bought about 4 of the new SACD's of the Rolling Stones and those have been not only fine but really great sounding. Perhaps there was a bad lot. I would return and try to get a copy somewhere else if I had the problem twice.Good luck! | |
| Dark Side of the Moon 30th Anniv Album Interesting information. I am quite sure that the stereo mix on the new LP is NOT the original stereo tape. It sounds too dramatically different. | |
| Dark Side of the Moon 30th Anniv Album I've listened to the album with friends and immediately noticed major differences. While every single instrument seems to be clearer, resolved in space better, the overall effect is another matter. This recording has always had a "dreamy" quality ... | |
| Review: Meadowlark Audio Kestrel Speaker I do not own a pair of the Kestrels, but a few years ago I attended the CES in Chicago and listened to about 40-50 different speakers in the high-end show, many costing upwards of $10,000.00 a pair. The only speakers I was impressed with were the ... | |
| ++++StereoPhile Class A components+++++ Regardless of a component being on a "Recommended" list or given a "Class A" or "Class B" rating, does it work in your room? Does it match your system? Most of the problems I see with friends and other audiophiles is that they are trying so hard t... | |
| Purchasing used lps on Audiogon Here's a great explanation and standard for grading vinyl:http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Venue/6784/gradings.htmlI buy a lot of vinyl on Ebay, and get pretty good results. It seems like you have to read between the lines sometimes and guess ... | |
| 1 million dollar speaker made by Kharma Now really! What use would a million dollar speaker system be without a 200,000.00 cartridge or a 500,000.00 turntable? | |
| Question for LP-12 owners I found the answer on another thread...thanks anyway. PRAT =PaceRhythmAndTimingfor any other newbies... | |
| Question for LP-12 owners I feel like I'm butting in here...but what is 'PRAT'? Since I have an LP-12, I thought I should know what I'm getting. | |
| Best Tonearm Upgrades for Linn LP12 Which Well Tempered Arm did you use? Classic? Reference? | |
| Do the Audio gods shine upon you? I, too have had the audio gods visit...however, they seem to come when I am feeling particularly good. I can't tell you how often a great bottle of wine appears to precede their entrance. It never seems to happen when I come home from work, frazzl... | |
| 10 sonically best rock recordings ? Hey...this is fun!Looking back at the original question, I didn't see whether vinyl or cd was specific in the recommendations, but here's my 2 cents. Sometimes I find I get really excited when I hear a pressing or version of a classic recording I ... |