randy-11
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| SACD vs. Blu-Ray for audio quality/sonics It is not clear that SACD sounds better than Redbook CD using identical masterings/recordings. There was a meta-analysis of available studies done a few years ago, and the statistics done were weakly significant.So, if your question is about the ... | |
| For a second system I have been thinking of the Marantz Arch. it's groovey lookin'how much could you sell one for if you bought it and didn't like it?well worth $50 no matter what | |
| Is it worth adding a Schiit Audio Eitr? IIRC, Schitt has a stmt on their web site the newer upgraded DACs do not need the Eitrr - why not ask them?but you can try it and return it for a tiny fee | |
| New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions or maybe the Oppo is really, really good- could you list a couple of the best recorded/mastered source recordings you used in the test? | |
| How important is the rack you use for your components a lot of crap is sold for racks at high prices by people who don't understand how to engineer vibration controlso be careful | |
| Searching for the most "accurate" speaker (below 15K) Quad ESL - fast, natural, accurateand you can also use them to electrocute flying insects! | |
| Most overrated bands I suppose you all know the famous quote about the Velvets... | |
| I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative? 3D print a metal box for your chosen amp or use woodI find the Primalunas to look like they are trying hard to impress ( a negative) and I find equipment that is limited to SE with no balanced in/out to be not serious. But I've heard they do soun... | |
| Advantages of beryllium? shadorne, I dunno if what they say is accurate but it does seem to be a pretty good summary - I'm not a dome kinda guy (Maggies) - tho if someone offered me a free pair of Sonus Faber Aida's I could be persuaded to switch. | |
| Where To Buy Cable Elevators/Risers? Lego blocks! | |
| Advantages of beryllium? http://www.vueaudio.com/beryllium/the-use-of-beryllium-in-transducers/ | |
| Help/advice with next upgrade don’t worry about the cables or their lengthbesides room tmts. (using REW software and a mic) or better Vandies you might see if the Schiit Eitr isolation box improves thingsupgrading the source material is another biggie - SACDs are often better... | |
| Advantages of beryllium? beryllium is 1/3 lighter than aluminum yet 6x the specific stiffness of steelIIRC, it outclasses Ti in that way - dunno re stress cracking but the newest Ti alloys are better than their reputationthe dust is highly toxic - ask Porsche who used the... | |
| Are future improvements in Amp/PreAmps slowing to a crawl? bad tracking with channel to channel variation would harm spatial cues | |
| A better lamp cord for my stereo equipment? Correct. The owner/user of a piece of audio equipment can do about anything he wants to a cord and plug connected piece of equipment.Anyone claiming otherwise can cite to the relevant law, statute, or regulation.That doesn't mean that a repair fa... |