shadorne
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| Flat screens? What 55dok says is absolutely spot on. I own BOTH plasma (Panasonic) and the latest Sharp Aquos (LCD) both in 42".The Panasonic plasma is by FAR the most realistic (even though it is TWO years older than the Sharp). I heavily regret the Aquos purc... | |
| Korg MR1000 as Analog Archiver BTW: The "Sizzle" on "Blues stay Away From Me" on the D2D Harry James is a better example of this style. (I have the JVC XRCD "Harry James and His Big Band".)Enjoy ;-) | |
| Attractive room treatment is it possible? I saw a post about a company that makes poster pictures with panels. I think you can choose an image. It was MrStark that posted this link.I have a installed a huge log fireplace that acts behind the listener as an RPG skyline diffuser and bass tr... | |
| Mac Leopard, iTunes, apple lossless best backup I use a software from Prosoft called Databackup.I program the Mac to wake up in the wee hours of the morning once a week and then schedule the backup just five minutes afterwards. It works fine and has saved me from a drive failure a couple of tim... | |
| Ceramic Coated Woofers It's normal. Is the oil fluid some form of viscous damping?Rigid ceramic drivers are notorious for ringing like a bell - so they normally need some form of control (an ugly notch filter in the crossover or those rubber "dots" you see on accutron ... | |
| Audio Physic speakers: where on the value scale? Very WAF friendly designs. Exceptional nice sound on acoustical music/female vocals. Some ringing with the ceramic drivers but exceptional imaging from the slim baffle. Great value, IMHO. | |
| A/D input levels with 24-bit - need to max out? I suggest you buy this Digital Audio Explained book.It explains it all clearly. It will cost you very little and it will put your mind at rest. An ordinary 16 bit CD has 96 db of dynamic range. 24 bits give you 144 db dynamic range (this is really... | |
| what advantage to switch mode P/S vs standard P/S Great post Kijanki.I would only add that they are noisy (produce EM/RF) and they may affect other sensitive digital equipment connected on the same mains circuit (SMPS tend to have less isolation from mains than conventional). | |
| Stereophile Article - Holt telling it like it is. As I said a bunch or crap from a very old wind bag who thinks his opions matter but realy knows deep inside noone cares, like a scream in the dark, a last gasp...from the failing mind and ears of holt Wow, this just proves that Gordon Holt magic ... | |
| Why are hi-end active monitors not more popular? Chuck,What you say makes sense and matches my observations too. Active designs are a hard sell outside the pro world or outside of cheapo computer satellite speakers. People just don't understand the tremendous advantages in separating the audioba... | |
| A/D input levels with 24-bit - need to max out? You could be using only the lowest 10 bits of your 24 bit hardware, and that would certainly degrade a 16 bit source. It would only degrade if the signal has more dynamic range than can be properly represented by 10 bits. Of if by playing the sig... | |
| Stereophile Article - Holt telling it like it is. Funny, that BBC dip thing. IMHO it works very well in closely recorded, often multi-miked and mixed, music. Sort of balances out and can sound a bit more realistic. What it does do is make the music sound more distant - as if your seat is far bac... | |
| Why are hi-end active monitors not more popular? Genelec 1032As and a 1094 Sub. An awesome setup. Of the really high end pro studio monitors Genelec seems to have less crossover to audiophile market than ATC - not sure why. ATC, Quested and Genelec invaded the US starting some twenty five years... | |
| Help me with my movie selections Dear Frankie - for some reason I found this movie really earnest and touching. Bring a box of tissues... | |
| What do you use for isolation? I use very thick MDF shelves (several layers) and maple facing. Enclosing stuff in cabinets really helps a lot compared to leaving things out in the open...much of the higher frequency vibrations are airborne. Leaving things out or on the floor is... |