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| Best way to copy LPs to CD's using a Computer Interesting comments. Herman, I've used Tracer Technology's software (DC5) and setting levels wasn't too much of a hassle. Just like making a tape. Find the loudest passage (look at the grooves) and dial them in. DC5 lets you make an intermediate ... | |
| Best way to copy LPs to CD's using a Computer For PC based, you might want go look at DC6 by Tracer Technologies. Google on their website. | |
| Newbie needs to make a decision, Rogue? Manley? It's always been my impression that Rogue has a somewhat aggressive midrange "house sound". Am I wrong about this? I'm sure someone will tell me that is the case. I wonder if that's the difference you hear between the Manley and Rogue? | |
| Best way to copy LPs to CD's using a Computer Beyond the software, the question is: what level of fidelity are you trying to acheive? If you are after really high fidelity, I would recommend getting an extenal analog to digital converter like Apogee. Alot depends on how you convert the signal... | |
| VTL MB-450 "Generations" I recently spoke with Bea, as I am about to purchase a pair of 1997 MB-450's that have been upgraded with infinicaps, the tube saver circuit, and balanced inputs (in addition to the RCA's). The tube saver circuit is not the soft start, but a curre... | |
| Jethro Tull Can anyone speak to the best quality recordings: both CD and LP? I have a greatest hits CD and it sounds absolutely aweful. I'd like to get some recordings that capture the magic.Thanks, Peter | |
| Building a System around old McIntosh Components Thanks Arthur. How does the rebuild requirement from a SS amp like the 2100 differ from a tube one like the 240? Given the shipping costs, is it easier to just have it done here in Seattle than shipping it halfway across the country?Is the tuner r... | |
| Building a System around old McIntosh Components Another preamp I'm thinking about is the VTL 2.5. I really like the McIntosh 2200, I've heard it before, but I think it's too pricey. | |
| Stylus Force Guages - why extreme accuracy? Anyone remember their college physics? How much of an error will be caused by having the stylus 1/2 inch higher or lower than the record surface? I doubt it is much, but haven't cracked my textbooks to do the calculation. Anybody? | |
| Trying out a tube preamp Swampwalker's response says it all: YMMV. I have a CAT right now (Ultimate), and I love it. It's a great preamp, very engaging, but a bit low gain. I have the gain up pretty high. It's both natural sounding and toe tapping sounding. It really exce... | |
| Where to buy MDF board? I would guess that if you can buy threaded nuts that flange out to a large diameter, you would not have problems with stability. Using large fender washers might also provide some advantage, but not as much advantage as flanged nuts. | |
| setting the azimuth If your tonearm doesn't have a means to adjust the azimuth (e.g. Origin Live), how do you do it? Add shims? That sounds quite intensive and difficult. | |
| Where to buy MDF board? Sorry George - I can't agree with you at all. If you can get Home Depot to cut the MDF to your desired size, the rest is just drilling holes, painting - not all too hard. I say "go for it" and be proud of what you make. | |
| A Very Narrow Listening Room Just a thought... I wonder if electrostatics might work well (e.g. Quads) as they have nearly no side wall issues and you could put them close to the walls. Since you have plenty of length, you could move them well out into the room. If modes are ... | |
| Rega Planet - Transport Problems? Thanks E. I figured it out. The magnetic portion of the puck seems to be just pressed down onto the slightly tapered bottom portion of the shaft. It had come out of being pressed on snug. I just snugged it up and the puck then came into the right ... |