perkri

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Why Does All Music Sound the Same; An Explanation
Interesting subject.As someone who has moved from an analogue realm to a digital one in my work, I can see how the "highly measurable" numbers game has become of "importance".  Remember the show "Max Headroom"?When I had to make the switch from fi... 
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES THINK YOU ARE BRAGGING WHEN YOU ARE SHARING?
Honestly, I wasn't bragging when I was trying to explain how amazing my Conrad Johnson is to my late might visitor :) 
Coupling & De-coupling audio gear...
@noromance No, I'm not kidding. By bolting the sandbox to the TT - a Clearaudio Concept - I am increasing the effective mass by 40lbs. I have built in copper tubes in the box to allow for 6" 6mm threads to pass through the box in order to anchor i... 
Outer ring - who uses and what are your findings
Thanks for all your input!Heres the thing, there are some albums that are worth keeping and not dismissing to the circular filing cabinet.As I have a modest TT, Clearaudio Concept, I realize that any sonic improvement may be subject to the limitat... 
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
@nycjlee @mr_m+1 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
War - "The World Is a Ghetto" 
Low Watt Solid State Amp
HiVery curious about DIY First Watt F6. Also, this was released, but is sadly sold out already.https://diyaudiostore.com/products/amp-camp-amp-kit?variant=7072933085218The F6, from all accounts, is amazing. And, you can go as crazy as you want wit... 
SACD
Was just researching the same...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Audio_CD 
Why Oh Why Isn't Anyone Building A Decent 2 Way Stand Mount Using
HiQuick question. Are you talking about the Decware 945DM?If so, I’m using a set which are currently being driven by a Cary SLI-50. The speakers I’m using have the midrange option. Quite fond of these speakers. P 
Whats playing on your system today?
Keith Jarret TrioStill LiveWow. Have to say, aside from a few "life" moments in the performance (which just adds to its poetic and "real" beauty) this is one of the BEST presentations of recorded music I have ever heard.P 
SAEC Making Tonearms Again!
Dear rudeliruegas @rauliruegas Wow, you have apparently no shame when insulting anyone who questions, or has an alternate viewpoint to your own.It would seem that you are once again regressing to a position of "absolute" knowledge when it comes to... 
Well now... 400$ Mark Levinson amp new...
Sooooo, heres the "elephant" in the room...Do Intellectual Property Rights, Copy Rights, Trademarks and Patents mean nothing?I gather none of you would have a problem with a Rolex clone? Or possibly a Heart Valve clone? Or, even a Hydraulic Pump c... 
Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible???
Clearaudio Concept Wood w Concept MC cart.https://www.ebay.com/itm/CLEARAUDIO-CONCEPT-TURNTABLE-MC-WOOD-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-WARRANTY-SPECIAL-SA...Well worth it!!! 
Whats playing on your system today?
Chet Baker Sextet"Chet Is Back"U2"War" 
Inexpensive Tube Amps
Hi Will,My friend ordered one of these:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Handmade-gall-rectified-EL34-tube-amp-amplifier-hifi-5Z3P-6N9P-EL34B...He used it to drive my old speakers which were not particularly efficient.I was AMAZED at how good it sou...