shadorne
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| Can we objectively rate speaker cables? Jenny,Since the way a cable behaves has an awful lot to do with the equipment at both ends it seems to be a pointless endeavor to try to attribute individual sonic properties to the cables themselves. Arthur Salvatore has a lot to say about cables... | |
| Has anyone listened to the new Dave Matthews CD? See alsoIt is mastered a little hot but it is a good one - they nailed it! | |
| Jeff Beck "performing this week" OMG There is freeware or shareware around but considering that it may take you several hours to split the files $32 bucks ain't bad. I did this last about 5 years ago as I wanted the soundtrack to the opening credits of [url=http://www.youtube.com/wat... | |
| DIGITAL OUT: Optical Cable vs. Coaxial Cable Al makes a good point. It is gear dependent. I use a Benchmark DAC1 partly because the claims by the manufacturer and most reviewers have indicated that it minimizes any jitter interface issues. Interface jitter is a problem but the right gear can... | |
| Benchmark High Res Playback If your PC can generate a 24/96 PCM digital signal then you can feed this Hi-Res to the DAC1. This is DVD-A format, however, most discs are copy protected and players will suppress the digital signal. The issue is to determine if your PC has a dig... | |
| Why choose studio speakers over full range? I have a large (25'x30') listening area and would like to feel percussion from moderate level listening (Rock, Motown, jazz/blues) The monitors seen in most of the photos of studios are the little ones used on the meter bridge and they are bass r... | |
| Any High-end speakers "kid-friendly" not fragile? John is right - mount them on the walls high up near the ceiling pointed down and modify the grill (add a wire grill) so they can't be damaged by a basketball. However, why anyone would want $10K speakers in their garage is a bit puzzling to me. | |
| Disconnect the woofer Contrary to audiophile wisdom, crossover networks "soak up" almost no power, even when all the drivers are connected. If they did they would get hot, and if mounted in a sealed enclosure stuffed with fiberglass or wool, very hot.Agreed. They don'... | |
| Shout out for DMB's Big Whiskey /GrooGrux Mekong56,Thanks - that would be this beauty. Anyway it sounds awesome and really funky. I recommend this album even for causal fans of DMB ( I got it yesterday and it is in heavy rotation ) | |
| Equalizer or acoustic room treatment or? Do the Snell speakers have metal drivers for the midrange? (I could not find them)Also - is there anything crowding the speakers - any sharp surfaces nearby or a glass table in front of the listener? | |
| Cool-running tube or SS amp for small room ICE amps run cool - check out Bel Canto. Any conventional SS or tube will run hot if it has high power output. | |
| Shout out for DMB's Big Whiskey /GrooGrux I found this Shake me like a Monkey. Carter has a great snare sound. Anyone know what he is using? | |
| Shout out for DMB's Big Whiskey /GrooGrux Excellent. I just ordered it. Crash is also my favorite of DMB but heavy handed Steve Lillywhite did spoil it a tad with a little over compression. I have also been disappointed by the quality of DMB's live stuff. My only worry is compression - Gr... | |
| Interconnect Inductance vs. Capacitance Shadorne's example of dynamic and lively sound is a good one. I am not sure what electric characteristics can be used to describe it. I am not sure either but I suspect it has to do with the current drive capabilities of the output stage of the l... | |
| In the Air tonight DRUMS - phil collins on LP I am not sure if anyone is aware but Phil Collins has been involved in trials testing a new drug that fights baldness - you can see him in this recent performance of In the Air Tonight. Obviously the new product seems to work but they have not rel... |