twoleftears
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| Audio reviews: too many analogies, never simple, but most of all, never clear. Let's talk about incomprehensible analogies. Herb R. is a major offender. Listening to this pair of headphones was like hiking half way up Kathmandu and slipping into a tepid bath of pulped avocados and sriracha. I lost myself in the poignant d... | |
| Opinions on the current market Andreas Capellanus and Hole. Little-known bunch of troubadours who made a few great albums. | |
| System assembled; only a final decision about speakers remains Don't listen to naysayers. Salks are great. I happen to prefer the Encore series, but I can't imagine you not being pleased with your choice. | |
| SACD And now you can get this to solve all your SACD/DSD problems.https://geerfab.com/geerfab-audio | |
| Tuning Collars on speaker cables - concept and any good? Are these available for musical ministers? | |
| Are manufacturer AC cables good enough? When the power cord is heavier than the component to which it's attached, you know you've got a problem.Of course, that's why they invented scuba diving weights.The same way Nature equipped up with two ears so we'd be able to wear glasses. | |
| 12 years or 18 years? The basic Glenmorangie is excellent; very good flavor and costing less than most other single malts. You can go up the line from there.I do like a bit of smoke and peat; of the Islay malts Laphroiag is probably the most widely distributed, but th... | |
| Integrated amplifier help Vitus? Aavik? | |
| Silver is the appropriate color for everything but speakers. Marantz champagne.Honestly, I'm surprised more manufacturers haven't taken the plunge into designer colors, a la Focal Kanta. | |
| Religious music for less than devout Mozart, Great Mass in C minor. | |
| Audio envy cables A lot of commentary (positive) on Audio Envy over on Audio Circle. | |
| Soundstage Width and Depth There are speakers whose soundstage starts on a plane in front of the plane of the drivers, some whose soundstage starts coincident with the plane of the drivers, and some that start behind. All other things being equal, the third category will g... | |
| Most recordings you own by a single artist, group, or composer Mahler. At least 4 or 5 versions of each of the symphonies (some more), plus all the other stuff. | |
| High Output Preamp for First Watt SIT-3? Have you seen a video of the inside of Herb's listening room in Brooklyn. One thing it ain't is large. | |
| Help to pick belt driven turntable around $1500 Mobile Fidelity > Marantz & Rega. |