roberjerman

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Music with differences between class A and class D amplifiers
+1 kw6 ! 
CD Player vs. music streaming
Bluesound Node 2i streamer with DAC is about $500. Excellent sound quality! No need to spend $thousands! And you can still buy a fine CD player for another $500 (Cambridge, Denon, NAD ...) to enjoy your CD collection! 
INNER GROOVE DISTORTION
Tilting the arm or table is also bad and stupid! 
INNER GROOVE DISTORTION
"Just twisting the cable ..." A Mickey Mouse attempt at anti-skate! This will not do! Replace that VPI arm with one with proper gimbal bearings and an anti-skate mechanism. Jelco arms are excellent and affordable! 
Looking for the Best Digital Power Cord
How about the new Synergistic SRX power cord? A bargain at $10K! And free shipping, too! 
New to audio. Is there a good DAC that can produce layers of sound?
Yes, even the soundstage and imaging! These are ALL subject to the whims of the recording/mixdown engineer! 
New to audio. Is there a good DAC that can produce layers of sound?
Topping D50 + P50 linear power supply. $200 + $120 = $320. Why spend way more?  
New to audio. Is there a good DAC that can produce layers of sound?
It's ALL in the recording! You can't make a silk purse out of a ... 
What is the best sounding Mahler symphony cycle?
Valery Gergiev's Mahler cycle with the London Symphony is available in a 10 SACD box. LSO - 0730. Live performances! I have it! 
Bang for the Buck
The PLX1000's build quality is as good as the several-times more-costly Technics. And it comes with an audiophile-quality IC!  
Bang for the Buck
When I wanted to add a NEW TT to my collection of vintage TTs I chose the Pioneer PLX1000 ($700) along with the Denon 103R mc cartridge ($300). Listening has verified that this is an excellent combination! I'm using a Denon step up transformer int... 
Vintage speaker suggestions for Nakamichi stasis system
DCM Time Windows 1A! I paid $219 + shipping for mine! Still a killer speaker! 
At what price point do I run into diminishing returns on an MC Cartridge?
Get a Miyajima mc for around $3K and stop worrying! Spending more is just burning cash!  
Best headphone under 10k$
Looking forward to your review of the RAAL phones! 
What is they best album out there for showing off the sound quality of your system.
Fripp and Eno - I Advance Masked                       Procul Harum - Exotic Birds And Fruit                 Kate Bush - The Kick Inside                                   Mott the Hoople - Brain Capers