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| What CDs do you use to evaluate gear, systems, etc There are many threads on the Audiogon which will answer you question.In my opinion one of the best way to evaluate a system/component is to use music which has plenty of acoustic instruments. I use it regularly and I am more than stisfied with wh... | |
| Deepest Bass in the Known Universe... Did you hear the latest news about Dr Amar Bose applying for the patent for "Balckhole Bass(TM)"? | |
| component video question? Component Video is the way to go for larger screens. Small screens will rarely show you the difference between video cables. Experiment and see for yourself. | |
| Thoughts on Paradigm Studio 60's? The 40's do need time to bread in, mine opened up after good 3-4 weeks of listening. I have no hesitation in saying the same would apply for the 60 as they both have identical drivers albeit 60 have a larger cabinet and is a floor stander. One day... | |
| Best sounding cd's To my ears......Keb' Mo' - Slow DownJennifer Warnes - Famous Blue RaincoatDiana Krall - Live in ParisPatricia Barber - Cafe BluePatricia Barber - CompanionParticia Barber - VerseSting - All This TimeSting - Soul CagesBranford Marsalis - Trio Jeepy... | |
| recommendation of a sound level meter When I was in the market for a sound level meter I did some research on same and finally ended up getting the RS one. Not because with was the best but I had very little choice. Yes the next upgrade from RS is way too expensive to justify the cost... | |
| Fav Consecutive Albums by An Artist Patricia Barber:The albums that I own are superb but I am missing a few in between so cannot say for sure.Cafe Blue(two albums missing)Mordern Cool and SplitNight ClubCompanionVerseHere at agon most folks think all Patricia Barber's albums are gre... | |
| How international is your system? cdp - Netherlands/Japan, UKamplifier - UK and New ZealandTurntable - UKCartridge - Denmark and UKSpeakers - Canadian and UKCables - US, UK, GermanyDVD - NetherlandsTV - NetherlandsPreamp - UKHeadphones - Germany and NetherlandsTape Deck - Japan | |
| 1s are 1s, 0s are 0s, right? During last decade or two there were those who worried about 1's and o's while some of us were happily listening to vinyl, it does not even have the error correction system (adding 1's and 0's on its own)Someone said "There are 10 kinds of people ... | |
| Good DVD Concert? Fleetwood Mac - The DanceJames Taylor - Live at the Beacon TheatreEric Clapton - 24 NightsBarbra Streisand - Timeless (Live in Concert)Eagles - Hell Freezes OverDiana Krall - Live in ParisLee Ritenour and Friends - Live at the Coconut Groove Vol 1... | |
| Best DVD Burner for Computer? Vader,I am sorry, I am just mentioning the facts. I am also in the same boat like you are most of the time. The damn computer age is really a pain in the butt when it comes to formats. While you are negotiating the deal at the counter the product ... | |
| Best DVD Burner for Computer? So does the new Plextor I mentioned! It also does both formats +RW and -RW, and is twice as fast as Sony. It is the fastest, and best dual format burner on the market (period). | |
| Best DVD Burner for Computer? Plextor PX-708A (internal) or PX-708TU (external), you cannot ask for more. Plextor respected by professionals for speed and reliability and not forgetting it is THE choice of audiophiles as well. I use only Plextor when it comes to burners.Check ... | |
| AB1 or REL Subwoofer for Ls3/5a? Thanks for the tip will check it out. Meanwhile will also wait for anyone else having any opinion on Rel subwoofer paired with LS3/5a's.Thanks again, appreciate your input. | |
| 3.6 Maggie owners input needed on amps........... I have owned Maggies for 6 years and have tried Adcoms with it but never liked the sound, to me Adcoms always sounded harsh and unmusical. Surprisingly even a Quad 606 did pretty well driving a smaller as well as a mid size maggie. I have heard th... |