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| What is better, analog or digital? Here's the Zen answer. Digital is like having sex. Analog is like making love. Figured I throw out something different than Analog is like a med rare steak and digital is like beef jerky. Another favorite is freeze dried , you can guess wh... | |
| Should I replace Denon DL-103R with Dynavector DRT-XV1 mounted Chakster you have made yourself clear on your thoughts on denon 103's how many times. Yet the OP just wrote how he enjoyed I repeat enjoyed the 103r. He did not mention the price as deciding factor at all. I am running 3 tables with lead ... | |
| Should I replace Denon DL-103R with Dynavector DRT-XV1 mounted There is a reason that the denon 103 and 103r have a real following. Your listening impressions show you can hear music. People think money and stylus profile is the answer. You nailed it. I can assure you I do not want my system to sound... | |
| Amperex "Bugle Boy" tube compatibility So I am to believe that all text books / instruction manuals/ etc... are written in one sentence. Dover do you know the real differences between the 2 tubes. Also did you know the differences between say 6922 vs 6dj8. If you are so concern... | |
| Best cost no object tube phono You said you miss the mid range sweetness. Know one so far has address that. Do your self a favor and have Dave Slagle build you a LCR all tube phono. I had accuphase integraded 100 watt amp for 25 years. Not even close to my All DHT 4 stag... | |
| Article: "Spin Me Round: Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital" "The composer Philippe Manoury (1991) observed that "One of the most striking paradoxes concerning timbre is that when we knew less about it, it didn't pose much of a problem. "Boy did he nail it!!! Timbre and tone are most important elements... | |
| What about Uni Din? Here is a test. Have a person put on a album you are not familiar with. He can choose various spots on the album. Now you listen without seeing the turntable. Now tell him when you hear the most and least distortion. If you can identify the nu... | |
| Phoenix Engineering - Falcon - stopped working It could be as simple as the cable to the motor. I had a cable issue, which I can't remember which one. Bill sent me another. Bill is a real standup guy who has helped the DIY guys like no one else in the industry.Enjoy the rideTom | |
| Analog vs digital? Choose the system that makes a piano sound like it is made from wood and the strings are hit with a felt pad. If it sounds the least bit electronic you know you going down the wrong path!!!!Enjoy the rideTom | |
| TONEARM DAMPING : DAMPED OR NOT ? ? USELESS ? ? WELCOMED ? ? Read what Antinn wrote above. One of the most intelligent things written on the forum in quite awhile. The answer is simple. Listen adjust listen adjust etc... The theories are all over the place. Even if you go high dollar, still all over... | |
| Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles? If you think a tonearm counter weight does not effect the sound you might want to look at your audiofile status. Also guess where you do not want your engine in your car, unless it is a dragster. Just having some fun!!!Enjoy the rideTom. | |
| Is it really worth it to get a phono stage over $10k If you are going to spend that kind of money on a phono stage you might want to talk to Dave Slagle. He wind his own iron and he knows what music sounds like. Have him build you a lcr phono with silver wire if you are so inclined. If you are a ... | |
| Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive Nandric you hoping for enlightenment in this industry is interesting. You have more self appointed experts who can not agree on anything. The basic hasty generalization is also king. So I guess the questions are:1. Rigid or flexible2. Light vs ... | |
| Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive Terry9How did you test for ringing? A test record and your ears or some sort of test equipment? Seeing those frequencies are at the heart of the midrange what did you hear when you played music. I am truly curious.ThanksTom | |
| A must watch YouTube video on stylus in the groove!!! Audiotweak well said. I will bet there are more than 2 on this very forum. Millercarbon if you watch Peters video again and really listen you might want to listen to the part of the Humming bird and averaging etc... Another interesting note is ... |