velocityofhue

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What's your profession? Age?
I work in the broadcast tv equipment industry as a wanna-be engineer. I'm 10,220 days old which is almost what my stereo has cost to date 
Which Cardas cable is the warmest?
The Quadlink 5c (entry level) was as warm as all get out in my system when using them as a spkr cable.Good luck! 
PBS's Wired Science "Analog vs. Digital".
thanks for the heads up sounds interesting 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
HAHA Prag You got me rolling around on the floor laughing 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
Some people really focus and enjoy the things they like best in life. Me personally I couldnt imagine better entertainment than musicHunches I have that people may not invest as much audio as others would be you arent always showing it off to othe... 
What's your latest "Discovery"
captain beefheart "Trout Mask Replica"what a masterpiece that most artist can only prey off of nowadaysHoly Cow! 
Suggestion for an entry-level turntable
I to have thought of picking up a turntable in order to hear a better sound out of my stereo and also increase my music collection. As enticing and easy as it is to go cheap I've learnt that it is better to shoot for the better constructed (most c... 
Plasma issues, is it worth it?
I bought a panasonic 42" a few yrs back and figured the trade-offs are well worth the amazing picture put out by the unit. Probably as good as I one can get since adding a Bluray disc player!Umm, my plasma makes a slight buzzing sound just like al... 
VTL TL2.5 Preamp
It's a great preamp that I can vouch for as well. Being my entry into tube gear I can say it's a blessing to listen to music through. 
Thiel 1.6 vs. 2.4 vs. 3.6 using NAD c372
Shimdog, When I auditioned the 2.4 model for I'd say a couple of hrs. and then asked if the 1.6 pair could be plugged in just for kicks (thought I'd save) I was almost embarrased. The 2.4 packs a whole lot for it's size and cannot see myself wanti... 
Tube Preamplifier Time
Thanks Audphile1, I appreciate your input on what could and maybe the culprit. To be more accurate the player goes into what seems like a laser tracking issue from the sound of it rather than a skip like I mentioned before. It usually happens on t... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
-M.T.A. (Subway train)-A vehicle that's economically priced and good for the environment-A new Jaguar convertible fully loaded 
Tube Preamplifier Time
Thanks for the ideas guys. I am really in the market now for a conditioner of some sort being that my cd player started skipping on any disk I put in after adjusting the light dimmer control in the same room. The next morning it worked just fine s... 
Tube Preamplifier Time
Preamp has come back from service after $350 in bills from VTL. Considering I'm very happy with how it sounds with the rest of the system I can say in addition with the $900 I paid used before it acted up I'm still feeling ok, The time lost while ... 
Tube Preamplifier Time
The VTL preamp I purchased used fried the power transformer within playing music for 25hrs. This is very heart breaking to me and will make me much more cautious in purchasing used equipment in the future. Bea over at VTL says to me that it's in g...