rpeluso

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Why are CD's decling in quality?
All "regular CDs" are Red Book. Other type is SACD. 
Why are CD's decling in quality?
I have to say I have never had the experience you describe. Perhaps its your player that is weak, at fault here? I have had a total of 3 CD players, none do what you have seen. Started with the original Proceed player, then a Marantz CD/SACD, then... 
Thinking I need a Sub...
I'm feeling a little hungry too. 
Andy Kim - Needle Clinic
He told her to hold the chicken salad, not the toast; it was the toast he wanted. Just fyi. 
Vandersteen 5A or Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage
I have a Luxman integrated (509U, 110 watts per) and it drives my 5As as loud as one would wont them played. Not an issue. Used to use a pair of Classe DR8s in monos, about 200 watts each, and there is nothing lost by going to 110. You will be fin... 
Vandersteen 5A or Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage
I have 5As, not carbon, and they certainly can and do play loud in my large room, the rumor is a myth. 
Nakamichi TX 1000 turntable
Defensive-ism. Hard to see, but that was quite a putdown, even if meant in jest, which I do doubt. There is no accounting for taste. You have your, I have mine, he has is, and they are each as valid as the other. Truth. Lots of transgressions are ... 
Nakamichi TX 1000 turntable
Snob-ism. 
Best Speaker for classical music
I suggest Vandersteen Model 7s, truly great for any type of music, and the subwoofers can be tuned to any environment. 
Zen Crescendo or 5a...will they work in my room?
Do you really want some random opinions here to make this choice for you? Seriously, do you? 
Price for the new Wilson Audio Sasha 2 speaker
There's another train there always is maybe the next one is yours get up and climb on board.Those are song lyrics but I feel they apply to your question.There is ALWAYS another train as long as we are alive. If you are always seeking something bet... 
Neil Young "Live at the Cellar Door"
Two things; I guess my attempt to point out how pathetic we can appear got buried. Second, I found the record boring, topped it half way through. It may have been my mood. 
Neil Young "Live at the Cellar Door"
Has anyone listened to the LP or CD? How is the performance? Does the music move you? I received the CD yesterday, will listen the weekend. Oh my gosh, what are we? 
Does anyone like country
Do you mean "The List", or is there something else she made I have missed? 
Snell Type A V5 replacement driver question
Hi Peter,Not sure how to know the answer, do I need to remove the woofer and look around? I bought these new in approx 1991 or so, the original drivers are in them.Richard