socalml528
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| Half speed masters. Are they worth the extra scratch? Half-Speed and other Audiophile grade vinyl is worth it if the original record was a well engineered recording. I have some rock and jazz; like Steely Dan's "Aja" or John Klemmer's "Touch" on half-speed master vinyl that will make you weep at how... | |
| What is better, analog or digital? Ok so I "invested" in the latest McIntosh MCD85 SACD player to go with my McIntosh MA352 tube hybrid integrated amp (analog inputs only, no digital). The MCD85 offers a 32 bit DAC and is connected with balanced cables. My vinyl is played on a Pro-... | |
| Turntable lid up or off? @millercarbon, I just use a soft micro fiber cloth for cleaning. My "habit" is to take the cover off and set it upside on a table on the other side of the room (sometimes I just set it on the carpet). If I'm not using it for more than a day or s... | |
| My best retort to those that think we listen to our stereos more than the music I'll stay away from the analogies, they are fun, but also a slippery slope (no pun intended). What I find is the better my equipment, the more picky I am about a live venue. If you regard live as the ultimate music engagement, my goal is create ... | |
| Turntable matching to MC or MM cart. With audio there's always something to consider. If you're using a name brand like Pro-Ject or Rega turntable; probably no issues. But you also must consider your stylus type. For some carts like the Ortofon 2M Black or MC Black with Nude Shibat... | |
| Help! Buy McIntosh MA252? I've just purchased a McIntosh MA252 and matched it with my B&W 683 S2s. I did not compare it to other hybrid integrated amps. As an experiment I've also been trying the MA252 with an older set of Dynaudio Excite X14s bookshelf speakers. Al... |