tomcy6

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Am I in the minority?
Ferrari, I'm sure ASCAP and BMI are keeping a close eye on any legitimate download seller. I disagree about free music though. There has always been free music. We used to call it radio.I don't have a computer set-up yet, but I'm looking forward t... 
Why are HD downloads so expensive?
Mauidj,I didn''t mean to come off as hostile. Lots of people gripe about stuff here. You can too but you may get some blowback. That's just the way it is.I think it is probably more expensive for HDTracks to send a hi-res download, which includes ... 
Why are HD downloads so expensive?
Or in the case of downloads...put it on a server and count the money!Mauidj, That is what I was referring to as implying that distributing hi-res downloads is cheap and easy. It doesn't read that way to you?Anyway, enjoy the music you have or can ... 
Why are HD downloads so expensive?
I don't think that it is cheap or easy to set up an operation like HDTracks. If it is, compete with them, put them out of business and make a fortune.If downloads are too expensive for you, stick with your cds. It's OK. You've probably got a bunch... 
gold lion 12ax7 , au7
The Gold Lions, Mullards, EH and some other brand name new production tubes are made by New Sensor in the factory in St. Petersburg that used to, and still does, make Sovtek tubes.I don't know what differences there are between the various brands ... 
Mullard Tube Code Help
You're welcome Mofi. I have a pdf of the codes that someone cleaned up that is much easier to read and understand than the ones that are copies of old booklets. I can email it to you if you send me an email. 
Mullard Tube Code Help
A little additional info. F3 is the tube type. 1 (and 3) is the change code or version of the tube.B91 = Blackburn, 1959, Week 1In the early 60s they went to a 4 digit code that included a letter for the month. So,B8K3 = Blackburn, 1968, November,... 
What have you learned?
Music servers are new technology and it will probably be a few years before things get sorted out. If the HP sounds better to you, I would use the HP. You can probably get most of the functions of the server installed on your HP.What model of HP a... 
PC Rules
There are A/D converters and software for transferring lps to computers and servers and I'm sure there will be more and better ones as time goes on. I think that one day most audiophiles will think that digital (not cd) sounds better than vinyl. D... 
16/44 FLAC downloads for new & popular titles
Here are a few I got from a similar thread. I'm not sure they are all still active.highdeftapetransfers.comhdtracks.commusicgiants.comitrax.comchandos.netlinnrecords.comgimell.commagnatune.com 
Favorite version of Grateful Dead's Aiko Aiko?
Mcrosier, Jock-A Mo is the original recorded in 1953 by James "Sugarboy" Crawford. He also gets credit for writing the song along with three women. He claims he never has received a royalty payment for it. Since it was released on the Chess label ... 
Tom Russell Anyone?
Tom started out recording with a band, The Tom Russell Band, by coincidence; and they put out some great albums. "Poor Man's Dream" and "Road to Bayamon" are probably my favorites but they are all good. Same great songwriting but with a killer band. 
Band with highest success/talent ratio?
I have to defend the Stones. Yeah they've been coasting since the early 70s and really need to hang it up before they become complete embarassments. However, very few rock bands have put out a string of 4 albums equal to Beggar's Banquet through E... 
Keeping up on new releases, reissues, etc.
Pandora Radio is a source for new music, although a slow one. You can tailor the music you hear by clicking on like or dislike buttons as a tune plays. Over time you will hear artists you haven't heard before whose music is similar to music you al... 
So could HiRez downloads sound as good as SACD?
High res digital has a few different word lengths and sampling rates. Cd is 16/44.1. High res can be 24/88.2, 24/176.4, 24/96, 24/192.You need a DAC that can convert the different word length/sample rates to analog. There are many DACs available t...