phd
Responses from phd
| Does your system always sound good? I don't think there is a system that most audiophiles don't eventually start analyzing for the exception of Bryanhod's system. If we can get past that, the music becomes more enjoyable. If your looking for shortfalls, it won't be hard to find them... | |
| What price do you put on your gear? Newbee you are correct. It would be hard to be passionate about anything without the support of family & friends, how true!Elizabeth good job! It's refreshing to see an audiophile staying with one thing, at least till you can maximize its usef... | |
| does a stereo system sound like live music ? I remember one reviewer wrote, what digital sources like CD have done to music is borderline criminal and that these sources have failed to reproduce the original recording faithfully, rearranging the music in an artificial way. Furthermore any ge... | |
| does a stereo system sound like live music ? I agree with Bigjoe, live events are to be enjoyed & have little to do with critical listening unless you have been an active Audiogon member for many years & you find yourself evaluating every source of music. I caught myself one time eva... | |
| Cost of Counterpoint 5.1 Jeffnc, I think your on the right track! I never heard a Counterpoint preamp I didn't like. | |
| Is Direct Drive Really Better? Rwwear, I have not read that thread. Can you tell me what a SP-10MKIII is? | |
| Is Direct Drive Really Better? Another thing, one only has to look at the specs between a belt drive & direct drive to see a clear improvement in wow & flutter specs. I would think that when the platter is part of the motor which is the case in direct drive, this would ... | |
| Is Direct Drive Really Better? Ok I'll rewind. A few years ago I owned a direct drive turntable, couldn't get much volume due to rumble, I thought the speakers were going to come unglued. Switched to a belt drive turntable & life was much better. Maybe more current direct d... | |
| Is Direct Drive Really Better? Direct drive is better if your a DJ/rapper. Direct drive transmits more vibration to the platter where as in a belt driven turntable this vibration is isolated by the rubber belt itself. | |
| what is the purpose of a stereo system ? Gunbei, your right, slippers! I was up later than usual last night agonizing over why my system sounded different than it did the day before when no changes were made, probably should write it off as a mood change. I don't think any of Mrtennis's ... | |
| what is the purpose of a stereo system ? OOPs, I forgot to take the quiz. Lets see, we have six categories to pick from, hmmm. You know, I wish there was a seventh category that is designated all of the above. I will pick all six categories, I think they all accurately describe my purpos... | |
| what is the purpose of a stereo system ? Onhwy61, good answer! I'm only serious half the time. Hugh Hefner has the worlds best job, how many guys would like to be in his shoes?I could easily see how hifi use to be sexy. At that point in time bigger was really better. | |
| what is the purpose of a stereo system ? Onhwy61, are you serious or being sarcastic? I don't think your system is catching the chicks, it has to be your magnetism & good looks. | |
| what is the purpose of a stereo system ? It's both, the gear and the music, you can't have one without the other. Although this website is strictly a means of buying, selling gear, & other associated items, the underlying common denominator is the love of music. Having a quality ster... | |
| cable burn in process I don't know how one can prove that cables do require a break-in period since cables cannot be removed from their connections to test separately. It leaves the question as to what truely is breaking in, the components/tubes, cables or all since a ... |