raymonda

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Which band IS really America's Greatest (rock & roll band)?
The Grateful Dead. Anyone else is a distant second. 
Does this image give you claustrophobia?
At least the owner isn’t worried about trying and swapping out cables.  
Nakamichi Cassette Decks
I’ve own lots of decks and recorded a number of live bands to two track cassette. I’ve owned Tandberg, Nak (4 different ones), Denon, Sony, Kyocera, Fisher, and others. Naks are good but if you want as good or better sound the sleeper is a Sony TC... 
Difference in sound using different carts when digitizing vinyl record?
To answer your question, "yes"! 
Is a jelco sa750e low mass or high mass ?
At 13.25 grams it would be considered medium mass. It should therefore work with a wide variety of cartridges. I’ve used it with a Denon 103 and it sang nicely. 
SAT Comparison
I posted my thoughts a few days ago but somehow it was weeded out. I’ll summarize it here.1 through 3 have very small difference. I prefer 1 but frankly I could change the loading of the cartridge and that could change. I would have preferred a tr... 
Help me make a decision! Turntable overload
In my opinion the difference between 1 through 3 were minor at best but 4 stuck out like it hurt. That being said, I would have liked to hear what the various arms sound like on a popular piece that we all are familiar with. Although, 1 through 3 ... 
Another Speaker Recommendation Request
Now that you have the room for them get yourself some Maggies 3.7s.  
SAT 30K+$$ TONEARM: W O R T H T O H A V E I T ?
It is a better value than $47,000 Dreamplay CD player that is on the cover of this month’s Stereophile for a number of reason! However, I still would not purchase one even if I had Bezos’ money. 
Diana Krall - New Vinyl - Good sound - Poor Vinyl
It was her new album in 2007. 
Paul is Done
Paul is one of my favorites and he has contributed, in large part, to the sound track of my life. One Trick Pony and Songs of the Capeman are my favorites!!!!!! 
Opinion - Every audiophile should build at least 1 pair of speakers
I built my first and second pair while in high school in 1978 and 1980 respectively. Although I stopped shortly after that there has hardly been a speaker that I haven't modified. Yes, it is great fun. Further, over the past 7 years or so I went t... 
Best recording
The quality of the preamp, as well as the converter, is of more importance than whether it is DSD, 24/96 or tape. What you store the data on is secondary. I use a Grace Design, Oade modified, Lunatec V3 into a bit bucket run at 24/96. 
klipsch speakers,be honest
Put acoustic foam in the cabinet to increase bass response and stuff a small bit in the throats of the mid horn to tame minds. 
Speed accuracy- how accurate is accurate?
Your phone weighs much more than the vinyl and slows down your table. When you put the vinyl on it run too fast.