robert53

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HDCD vs the Newer SHM-CD, BluSpec, UHQCD, etc
SACDs sound really good on my 205.  
HDCD vs the Newer SHM-CD, BluSpec, UHQCD, etc
My SFCD1 has a tube output stage and the HDCDs sound excellent. I bought Joni Mitchell's Hit list cd and because of the HDCD format it sounds amazing. Playing the same CD on my OPPO 205 without the HDCD chip doesn't compare.  
HDCD vs the Newer SHM-CD, BluSpec, UHQCD, etc
I never cared for JVC XRCDs. I found them too bright and I never play them because of that. Of course, I guess it depends on your system.  
HDCD vs the Newer SHM-CD, BluSpec, UHQCD, etc
I have a Sonic Frontiers SFCD1 player that has the HDCD chip. The HDCDs sound fantastic. I bought an Oppo 105D player and that had the HDCD chip. The HDCDs sounded good and then I purchased an Oppo 205 ( I was on the list and they notified me that... 
Ripping CD's
The drive you use is very important. I use a Pioneer blue ray burner. They are the best. They also burn DVD and CD. Next I use Ashampoo burning studio. The latest version is 24 and it's not expensive. Next, you can use any brand of CDs. I use Maxe... 
Marantz PM Ki Ruby vs Musical Fidelity M6si
I'm using Monitor audio Silver 500 speakers with this amp.  
Marantz PM Ki Ruby vs Musical Fidelity M6si
verdantaudio gave me a lot of good info and advice about this amp.  
Marantz PM Ki Ruby vs Musical Fidelity M6si
I have owned an M6si for two years now and it's really good, especially for the price. I am using a Mofi UltraDeck with it and it is dead quiet. no buzzing or any noise. The cables you use with it are really important. I am using all Cardas Clear ... 
un-becoming an audiophile
I enjoy my system because I can really hear what the musicians are playing, and what singers really sound like. It helps me to appreciate music even more. Also, I can sometimes hear a faint guitar part or percussion instrument, or something that I... 
Good old days
I would enjoy both listening in the car, and your home system. That's what I do.  
Ten Years After “Space in Time” 50th Anniversary Re-Mix
Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to order the vinyl version.  
Women Who Rock
Tom Jones & Janis Joplin - Raise Your Hand - This is Tom Jones TV Show - YouTube  
Better story teller than Edmund Fitzgerald?
Sorry for the typo, great.  
Better story teller than Edmund Fitzgerald?
Good post. Gret Gordon Lightfoot song. He is a great song writer and storyteller.  Harry Chapin was pretty good too.   
Stylus gauge recommendations ?
I use an Ortofon DS1. It's easy to use and accurate.