rcprince
Responses from rcprince
| Mercury Living Presence As Rushton noted, the originals are highly prized by collectors. A fine example of a very simple recording philosophy (3 mikes across the front of an orchestra) superbly executed by a producer with excellent musical taste. The recordings have a lo... | |
| What's the deal with the Machina Dynamica Clock? I certainly never will hear the effects, as I had gotten it on a lark for our audio society meeting both for the test and for a door prize, which no one took until the next year's holiday meeting. That person, incidentally, a profound skeptic, has... | |
| What's the deal with the Machina Dynamica Clock? Actually, considering that Geoff told me that the clock had to be outside the house for it no longer to be effective, I'd be curious to know how the sound would change with the clock in various places in the house. FWIW, I did not hear any effect ... | |
| Next on the list for Mahler.... Agree with Rushton, the Solti reissue is quite good quality, both recording and perormance. | |
| Aesthetix IO Sig V 2nd power supply & Lamm LP2 del Downunder, when I say "darker" I'm talking about a slight roll-off in the treble, which translates into the slight lack of air (especially compared to the IO) in the treble range that Jonathan is referring to and a tonal balance more tilited to th... | |
| Aesthetix IO Sig V 2nd power supply & Lamm LP2 del I own an LP2 Deluxe, and have heard the IO, though not recently. I think that if I has the space (imagine, a four box preamp and three-box phono stage--there'd be no room for any source components!) and was willing to put up with the potential of ... | |
| How Many Of Us Are Compensating I am fortunate in that, by and large, classical recordings, which constitute the bulk of my listening, are far better recorded than pop material. As a result, I have not had to make the compensation that you describe. However, I do agree with you ... | |
| A higher level than Mullard in tube quality? While I prefer Telefunken and Siemens CCas to Mullards in my Jadis equipment, that is my personal taste and has nothing to do with the quality of the brands. I think all you're doing is changing the sonic flavor; by using NOS tubes you're also get... | |
| Most achingly-beautiful music If it's Ashkenazy, it's likely the London/Decca label. You're right, that is a beautiful piece. | |
| What Are They Talking About? Kubla, you've got that right. I'm still trying to draft Onhwy51 a cogent answer for the one I've been following, but my soap opera script writer friend is off for the weekend so it will have to wait. The fact that the two seem to intersect at time... | |
| Ethics: To what degree? Looks like I misread your question, I thought you were asking what you should tell a potential buyer. I think it is appropriate to disclose the situation to the community in these forums, but I would ask that you be even-handed and as objective as... | |
| What Are They Talking About? I'm posting here so I can see the responses. This oughta be good. | |
| Ethics: To what degree? I have to assume that the unit you're going to be selling is either new (i.e., a replacement unit) or repaired. If it were the latter, I would disclose that fact, but if it were the former, I can see your quandry. I would definitely tell a buyer a... | |
| Preamps w/ best transparency/top end, no brightnes In my experience, Shindo, Jadis (at least the JP200 I own, though my older JP80 was not nearly as extended in the highs or transparent) and the best VAC preamps have these qualities. The Shindo preamps are the first I have heard that have made me ... | |
| Mapleshade brass tubedampers Well, I'm surprised to say this, but (1) I have been using the Mapleshade tube dampers for over 6 months now, (2) I still haven't broken any of my tubes and (3) on balance I actually like the effect they have, though I find the effect to be simila... |