rok2id

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How long daes it take your gear to warm up?
What is happening during all this 'warm up' time? This stuff travels at approx light speed, so it should not take very long to traverse the inards of your amp. The only thing that warms up is your imagination. 
How long daes it take your gear to warm up?
Approx 3 Seconds for solid state. My parent's tube table radio used to take about a minute to even start playing. But that was 60 years ago! 
best sound for a classical and jazz cd
Good point concerning 'audiophile' recordings. I have a few that were highly hyped, but I never listen to them because I don't like the music. I even purchased a few DBX and DMM LPs back in the day, but I noticed they always seemed to be by lesser... 
best sound for a classical and jazz cd
I tend to agree with your thoughts on Blue Note recordings, esp those from the 50-60s, but I have always liked this quality. Simple and direct with a minimum of manipulation. It has also allowed the sound to be 'improved' using modern technology. ... 
CD Player Headphone Jack
I give the nod to the SA8001 because it plays SACD and I think the build quality is better. But I suspect the headphone amps are very similar if not identical. I just don't think the design teams are given a blank sheet of paper for every model an... 
CD Player Headphone Jack
I use the 650s and the 702s on marantz sa8001 and cd5004. I have no complaints. 
Floor Standing Speakers to Monitors and Subwoofer
You can't 'upgrade' from the Lsi-15s for 2000 dollars. You can get a different pair of speakers for 2000 dollars. I own them and play them is a similar sized room. Some times we just have to accept that we did it right the first time. Get 2000 dol... 
best sound for a classical and jazz cd
Blue Note. 
Digital vs Analog - A supposition...
Fresh unpolluted air smells 'funny' ? 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Joe Henderson - Page OneBrahms - Piano Concertos Nos. 1&2 - Leon Fleisher/George Szell/ Cleveland Orch 
Need your recommendations for amazing recordings
I like these. Good performances and recordings.Jazz in an R&B groove -SACD- various artistsAutumn Leaves - Nat Adderley SextetBach Concertos - Julia Fischer / St Martinin the FieldsThe Four Seasons - Fabio BiondiSwiss Movement - Les McCann &am... 
Oh, to be a high end dealer for a year.
High-end Audio is unique in that, The seller has to make no claims concerning the performance capabilities of the product he sells. All the outrageous claims are made by the buyers themselves. It's perfect. 
Educate me please
You people never seem to learn. How many times do people offer so-called mid-fi and lo-fi stuff for sell, saying they only used it for a few months while their mega buck 'reference' piece was being repaired. The high price has NOTHING to do with r... 
best cd player to get??
Get the cheapest SACD capable player, and save money for it's replacement, when it fails. In the meantime you will have the peace of mind of knowing that it sounds as good as any other CD player, regardless of price. I would look at the Marantz SA... 
Singers you like
Just received two awesome CDs today from B&N. Both with unique singers and voices.1. The Staple Singers - The Best of the VEE-JAY years.A young staples family. Very unique sound. Great songs. Great CD cover photo. Miss Marvis as a teenager!2. ...