shadorne
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| What is the one CD you can't find? I found a CD single of this - so yes I have both the original radio single and the "stadium" live version (which I think was more popular in the clubs and was in this video). Stadium rock was popular in the mid 80's (recall Billy Squiers The Strok... | |
| Do speaker cables really matter? Indeed MIT have discovered a new phenomena called "articulation" which they can measure extremely precisely (within a percent at various frequencies) but can only define vaguely as: "ability to retain the highest level of detail and clarity". It a... | |
| I'm new to this. Critique my tentative plan? Just get a DAC that comes with a volume control - it can be used as a preamp - for example Benchmark DAC1 has no need for passive attenuator. The concern about DAC's should be first and foremost its reputation for jitter immunity (is it well respe... | |
| Proac or Sonus Faber Monitor Speakers As for build quality, there is more to it than just a pretty cabinet. Agreed, there is the quality of the drivers too. If you aspire to something like the Response D100 (i.e. a driver good enough to make Proac's flagship design) then check out AT... | |
| static charge The DAC probably has a mute when it loses sync. Try Toslink?FWIW - Ground Loops are a common problem particularly as most audio gear uses ground for the signal (RCA) and many power supplies are leaky to ground - resulting in an imbalance in the si... | |
| Is there a compatibility issue with DAC's Yes there is - some will not take some file types. You won't find many who will admit it but some gear does not work together well under some conditions and you in the worst case you can even get drop outs. Some DAC's have a reputation of being mo... | |
| Proac or Sonus Faber Monitor Speakers Are you interested in sound quality or high quality cabinet finish? To me SF is far superior in furniture build quality than Proac. I would say if anything that Proac have the edge in sound when comparing similar priced offerings. | |
| What is the one CD you can't find? took me a while to find this obscure one hit wonder. | |
| Usd 4k speaker recommendation pls If you basically like your Spendors, then SP1/2E is a natural candidate. Also, anything by Harbeth, Proac, and ATC. I second this suggestion. If vocals is the most important in a box speaker then you must audition Harbeth Compact 7es-3 and ATC SC... | |
| Non-current limiting power conditioners FWIW, Several of the suggestions do not regulate the output voltage from main swings like the APC H15 does. This means if power sags during heavy loads or when your AC comes on then these devices will not boost the voltage output to compensate. Sa... | |
| Interconnect cable upgrade disapointment I think Audiogon is a great resource and conflicting views are welcome. May the great debates continue, forever!Nobody has a monopoly on the best sound! | |
| Interconnect cable upgrade disapointment Wouldn't be simpler to say "I cannot hear differences"? Nobody will blame you - believe me. Well I'll not be so conceited as to deny that last point - you are probably right again - although I enjoy audio immensely, I make no claims to have "gold... | |
| Interconnect cable upgrade disapointment Is it worth to spend insane $5k? For some people it is the only way, they know of, to improve already near-perfect system. For others subtle sonic difference will be lost in less then perfect gear. I tend to overinvest in cables...I see that now ... | |
| Interconnect cable upgrade disapointment Modesty! my fellow "scientists" and "engineers". I quite agree but didn't you mean to say "Honesty" ;-)If one engineer said to another that one copper wire is pretty much as good as another at analog audio frequencies then surely the other would ... | |
| Interconnect cable upgrade disapointment Your background is similar to my own, yet quite more accomplished, and it accounts for the reasoning or perspectives you espouse. I too, agreed with it for an exceptional period of time. In fact I thought it a big laugh when the subject came arou... |