tomcy6
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| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. Only if you want to invest a lot of time and money. If you're happy with what you're listening to now, you can make it better for a lot less money than what getting into vinyl would cost. | |
| Why Don't Local Audio Dealers Provide Tube Testing Services When They Sell Tube Gear? The testing suggested by bill_k would be necessary to sell NOS tubes for big bucks, but I think you're asking for less than that, i.e. to check your used tubes to see if they're still good and reasonably matched.It would be a nice service and if t... | |
| Audiophile Bass? I've read reviews that say they have tested them and they do indeed get into the mid to high 20Hz but there are no balls behind it. Maybe the effect your friends are looking for is when you have a small to medium room that you can close off comple... | |
| Audiophile Bass? Just about everything in live music is different from an audiophile home system. Can you imagine a jazz or rock group playing in your living room?I think that what we strive for in our systems is a natural sound, especially with voices, but except... | |
| Lyle Mays has passed away It is sad. It was called the Pat Metheny Group but Lyle was a very large part of its sound. | |
| Matching tubes Unfortunately, I think it is best to have your power tubes matched within reason. I'm sure the amp manufacturer or distributor would be happy to tell you for sure. If you know what the 300B you have measures, maybe someone could sell you a match... | |
| Streaming only for Tidal Premium Let us know how it goes. | |
| Fill in the gap in this digital chain To stream Tidal, Qobuz or Amazon Music you need a streamer. A simple, easy to use one is the Bluesound Node 2i for $500. It would connect to your wifi modem wirelessly or by wire if you want a stronger connection (ethernet cable - Cat 6, etc.).You... | |
| Streaming only for Tidal Premium BluOs is a very easy to use wifi interface on an Android tablet that also allows access to internet radio, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Radio Paradise and other music services (some require subscriptions, of course). BluOs is all you need unless you want ... | |
| Streaming only for Tidal Premium A streamer is what you need. You connect it to your wifi modem via wifi or wire (ethernet cable). I don't know if one of the DACs you have on the way is a streamer/DAC or not. The streamer I use is a Bluesound Node 2.I connect it to my wifi mod... | |
| Is there a physical and ritual connection with the analog LP? You know, if you need a ritual to enjoy music, you should do it right.Set up an altar to Apollo and Euterpe. Before you play a song, album, vinyl, disc or file, light some incense, bow before the altar, say a prayer for good listening, etc., etc.Y... | |
| So What Is Real? This joke has probably been done already, but just in case it hasn't.So What Is Real?According to John Lennon, nothing, at least in Strawberry Fields. | |
| Life is too short to buy someone else's favorite stereo gear Please make a list of the different ways to hear what you like without buying. I find this very hard to do in my situation. I'm sure many others have this problem too. I'm particularly interested in the good stuff, not lower sound quality stuff. | |
| Karla Bonoff rpeluso, She does have beautiful voice and I would go to see her if she came to a small venue here. I primarily like her albums after her career slowed down a little, "Calling Me Home", "Coal" and "Pretty Bird". I'm sure she's got good stuff on... | |
| Karla Bonoff If you like Karla check out "Pretty Bird" by Kathy Mattea. Yes she was a pop-country singer from the 90s but that's not what this album is. This album is mostly acoustic with uncluttered arrangements and Kathy's warm voice. Musicians include Vi... |