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| Guitar Alphabet. Please fill out unused letters... One last addition that should have been on my original list:P: Les Paul -- arguably the "father" of modern electric guitar | |
| Recommended subwoofer list The Perfect Vision Hi, Sean:You are quite correct in your comments. The TPV article did not state how many subs they reviewed in determining their "top 24", unlike the list I posted last year which reflected the top subs rated by Widescreen Review from nearly 300 th... | |
| What's the benefit of balanced tonearm cables? I can only answer your question in theory, since it would take actual listening to tell if there is an audible difference in your system between a balanced and unbalanced cable. Balanced cables are normally recommended for situations where you nee... | |
| Guitar Alphabet. Please fill out unused letters... Since you did not specify only rock guitarists for your list, let's add some other guys who should be on your list:Blues guitarists:1. A: Luther Allison2. C: Albert Collins; Robert Cray; Johnny Copeland3. G: Buddy Guy4. K: B.B. King; Albert King5.... | |
| How does length affect power cable sound quality? Unless you are talking about an extremely long run of power cable, or a cable with really bad quality wiring and/or construction, there should be no audible difference between a 3 foot and a 6 foot length. Consider that the power coming from your ... | |
| What does this mean? You are correct to be confused -- RCA connections are NOT balanced -- they are single-ended, unbalanced connections. In audio systems, balanced connections require XLR connectors. | |
| "RECORDING OF THE WEEK"????? Hi, Gumby:I like your suggestion. I've made posts from time-to-time aboutrecordings of merit, but there has been no consistently timed method on this forum to share this info with other. So, I'll throw out my suggestion for the blues "recording of... | |
| Fisher Tube Receivers rated vs. modern seperates I can't advise you on how to upgrade from your Fisher tube receiver. However, as someone whose first major audio purchase in the early 1960's was the Fisher 500C receiver, I implore you NOT to sell your Fisher tube gear, unless you get an insanely... | |
| Recommend speakers In your budget range, you should definitely consider the Vandersteen 2Ce. It is a nearly full-range speaker with excellent mid-range and excellent low-frequency reproduction. It should also match nicely with the equipment you already own. | |
| Phono Amp Recommendations I have had a Lehmann Audio Black Cube SE (the version with the much larger power supply) and can recommend it without hesitation -- particularly at its price range. You can buy a used standard Black Cube for around $400, and send it to Leo Massi a... | |
| Some thoughts about value in high-end audio Hi, Sean:While one of the comments above indicates that not everyone agrees with Hardesty's comments in his journal, I find his bluntness and willingness to attack some of the shibboleths of high-end audio to be refreshing. Too many of the high-en... | |
| Dynaudio or Wison? Hi, RJR:First, read the article I just posted above about value in high-end audio. Then, with an open mind, audition the Vandersteen Model 5 speaker, which in my view is better than any of the speakers you are currently considering. | |
| Oh where or where have all the buyers gone? Yes, I think your observation is correct. It may be due to the effects of the economic recession -- buyers of used gear presumably need to save money, and hence may be the category of buyer that is forced to be frugal right now. Also, I have found... | |
| How to clean RCA inputs and outputs? Both Cramoline and Kontac have been used by many audiophiles over the years, and both have their advocates. There is also another "system" that I got from Audio Ideas Guide magazine that works well -- it involves using a cleaner called "TPC" ("The... | |
| Cost Sharing ?? Hi, Oz:I like your idea -- it's similar to an arrangement that some our local audiophile club had when I was a member.Here's a place to start: I'd like to get a new pair of Vandersteen Model 5 speakers, and if several other A-gon members would lik... |