photon46
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| Which Webern box set do 20th century fans like? Hey Chashmal, great to hear from another Webern fan. We're exactly members of a large group. I've got quite a few Webern discs, but multi disc sets devoted to Webern are few in number. Your Boulez "Complete 1-31" on Sony is my first choice. The DG... | |
| Maybe too detailed I've never heard anyone complain that CEC was bright or detailed to the point of harshness, so I'd suspect that "awful room" or your speakers. Maybe a little more info about what problems your room has would help elicit informed opinions. | |
| Help with recording image of record groove needed I should also add that in anticipation of frequency specific problems, we planned to use some of the test lps one can find with with silent grooves, low frequency tones, etc. | |
| Help with recording image of record groove needed The artist isn't imposing a preconceived idea of how the video should look. I understand what limitations frame speed vs. stylus modulation impose. I rather suspect the effect, if possible to capture at all, would be like sequenced stop motion pho... | |
| Help with recording image of record groove needed The video image is the only thing we need to worry about now. Audio will be edited into the video separately. We're not even sure if the artist will want synchronicity between the visual imagery and the audio track. | |
| seek advice on hum problem from phono preamp You haven't mentioned if this is a recent problem or one that's existed since you installed your phono pre. I was recently befuddled by a phono hum problem, couldn't figure out why it was happening. Then in a moment of Homer Simpson "Duuuhh" clari... | |
| i am looking for good small rack The good folks at Billy Bags will make any rack configuration/size you'd like. They could downsize any of their rack designs to a narrower width for you. | |
| where to find 3M Damping sheets? You can buy an excellent assortment of noise and vibration damping sheets from smallparts.com. Just type "damping sheet" into the search parameter. I've had good results with their products. | |
| Phono cartridge headshell stand? I've never seen such an item for sale, but it would not be hard to get something like this made. Any competent woodworker could make the base. If the base were made with a recessed 1/4" or 1/8" (depending on the size of your case) deep rabbet on t... | |
| OK, record is now clean, how about the Stylus? I observe the same ritual as the original poster. Before each side, I give a quick clean with Magic Eraser and then a swab with Stylast. I do have a good lab grade microscope and use a record cleaning machine. There is some loose debris on the sty... | |
| Has anyone compared the Nola Viper IIa's.. You're right, I wouldn't say that the Nola Vipers were a high value product. I've heard any number of speakers at or below their price point that sounded better to my ears. A good pair of References at used prices, that's a different story. | |
| Has anyone compared the Nola Viper IIa's.. I've heard them on the same day in a dealers rooms. I found the Viper IIa's to be competent but not spectacular. They were in the "ok, that's nice but lets move on" category. I agree with you about the Reference, they were wonderful to my ears, ev... | |
| Robert & Alison-Raising Sand Berkbob, if you're referring to "Crossroads," I caught that on our Music HiDef channel. I agree, it was very fine. I was quite impressed at how well all involved managed to recreate the acoustic ambience of the recording live on stage. I quite enj... | |
| Care and Treatment of Wood Speaker Cabinets This has been discussed at length several times, a check of the archives for "veneer," "wood care," "lemon oil," etc. will bring up numerous relevant threads. I firmly believe that any modern wood finish sufficient to impart a protective finish, b... | |
| A 9 watts SET for the Maggies, Heavenly marriage I've wanted to hear a pair of Maggies driven by one of DeHavillands 845 output tube SET amps. That seems like an combo that might have some potential charms if one isn't going to drive them to headbangers ball levels. In particular, the new DeHavi... |