raymonda

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Dolby NR encoding - did it ever work
The issue with dolby when used for live dead recordings is that all Sony D 5's engaged a brick wall multiplex filter when dolby was engaged. This cut off all frequencies above 14,000 hz. It wasn't a problem with dolby but rather a problem with the... 
Starting from scratch ..need advice from you
If you can integrate two sets of speakers there is a plus side....music can come across much more dynamic with less strain at louder volumes. The issues is, "if you can integrate them"! Problems arise with phase cancelation, which causes coloratio... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
I roll my own. 
Tone of Muisc, SF - worst hifi experience. Yours?
I'm not taking sides and certainly they have lost your business. However, it states clearly on their web site the following:(To ensure that you receive the best service, I personally serve one client at a time. Please make an appointment for audit... 
Free $3K preamp to lucky listener who names it
Timbre....one of my all time favorite names and something I'm really keen on in regards to music playback. That would have been a great one.I do have to agree that I'm not to keen on Rhumba, for many of the reasons stated above. But, as I tell the... 
CD player problems
Every CD player I've ever own since 1986 has failed. It is an unfortunate fact of life, whether it is a drawer or laser failure, they all do.Also, unlike a turntable cartridge, when the transport fails many times it can't be replaced. I have found... 
Free $3K preamp to lucky listener who names it
Tempo......very good!!!! 
Thoughts on system change VTL to NuPrime ?
No, I went from A/AB to tubes. Classe' 150 and Five to Audible Illusion M3A and Rogue M120. I enjoyed the Classe units for many years but wanted something that would give me a bit more organic sound. The change delivered in spades.I do have 3 clas... 
Free $3K preamp to lucky listener who names it
I guess BLT is better that SPAM. 
Free $3K preamp to lucky listener who names it
Rhumba????? err, okay......I still think Rival was the winning name, as you even stated that you wanted this preamp to rival your SOTA preamp. Your ad copy would have been better with my idea. You could have advertised to products in one ad with a... 
Thoughts on system change VTL to NuPrime ?
Wow, I just went the opposite direction, sort of. 
Rega Rp1 tonearm upgrade
Drop in. 
Free $3K preamp to lucky listener who names it
I'm fine with you letting everyone know that I won. 
Benchmark DAC 2 in standby mode
DAC 1-PRE and HDR is exactly the same sound?Apparently not......the pot is different. 
Benchmark DAC 2 in standby mode
I really enjoy my hdr.....best dac I've own....albeit...I'm on a limited budget.