sugarbrie
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| Current CD playes and transports Elizabeth has a point on DACs. There are some DACs though that may not be 24 or whatever bit, but they still sound better. Having a good balanced analog like sound with good timing does not require 24bit resolution. As far as transports, they will... | |
| Current CD playes and transports The only ones who will tell you the new stuff is better than anything that came before are audio salesman trying to pay the rent. FM Tuners are a perfect example. They have overall, except for a few exceptions (and these are mostly mucho $$$$), go... | |
| directional cable? I've seen where some directional interconnect makers say you can try using them backward to see if it sounds better. Some systems do. | |
| Male audiophile seeking Female audiophil There is an "Elizabeth" screen name on audiogon. Tell us more. | |
| Add a DAC or buy a new CD player? Get a MSB Link DAC. The new version III can be upgraded with a simple add on board later to future standards. Or pick up the original Link I cheaper. The Link II I beleve can be upgraded, but only by the company?? There is also a Cambridge Audio S... | |
| Natural sound (REL Subwoofers) I also always assumed I would upgrade the speakers eventually, and would never consider getting a sub. The problem was I liked the sound of my speakers and of course the whole system, since the sound produced by those speakers depends on what powe... | |
| Natural sound (REL Subwoofers) I have the REL Storm III. Highly recommended for music. I am another former sub-hater converted. | |
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| Can DVDs be copied to Videotapes? I once knew someone that had a 1985 vintage top of the line Panasonic VCR that could make copies of copy guarded equipment. If was like a mini video studio. Do not remember the model number. | |
| Is the Cassette Recorder Dead? HiFi Choice Magazine still reviews cassette decks I believe, although model numbers are sometimes different between UK and USA. Web site is www.hifichoice.co.uk I agree that new formats are risky if they do not catch on. Cassette is a safe bet. | |
| Speaker cable termination Yes, send them to AQ. I had Nordost re-terminate some of their cables for me, and it was work every penny. | |
| Best Bookshelf Speakers B&W CDM-1NT. List is $1200. Many of dealers discount B&W speakers, so it should be around $1000. | |
| Surge Protection and line conditioning What line conditioner were you using?? What you describe can happen on a poor conditioner, but not on the better made conditioners. The conditioner maker Vansevers makes a surge protector made for audio that lists for $30 and can be had for $25 at... | |
| Can DVDs be copied to Videotapes? The way to get a VHS copy of a movie is the legal way. Buy it in a store. | |
| Is the Cassette Recorder Dead? I make a lot of temporary cassette tapes for listening in my car and other places, to familiarize myself with music I need to learn for a group I sing with. The low cost and the fact cassetts are easy to use over and over again makes them still th... |