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| Physical degradation of CD's On a related subject ... We service vintage audio gear and frequently have CD players presented with "can't read" error message of some sort. Typically, this is a combination of weak laser and slop in the sled assembly. Sometimes it's difficult ... | |
| The Great DAC Mystery R-2R DACS? I thought open reel tape decks were analog!!?? I don't get it. Guess I'll just jump back on that quilting forum. It's safer there. | |
| Is it possible to have too much/too many filters/tweaks? So many tweaks. So little time. I experimented with various hairstyles over the years, and their effect on sound quality. Shaggy hippy. Marine bootcamp. Full blown college professor (hair pulled back into a tight ponytail). I settled into the "as... | |
| Interaural Crosstalk And Loudspeaker Setup Interaural Crosstalk Any conversation involving someone between the ages of 13-19 years old? | |
| SR Tuning Discs, Psychoacoustic Bias and Listening Fatigue A couple of thoughts here on "psychoacoustics": We are overlooking the aspect of NEGATIVE BIAS, whereas a proposed concept "pegs the needle on our BS meter" yet produced clearly audible benefits. I'm sure I'm not alone when mentally evaluating t... | |
| What is your top sexy song? "I really love your peaches, want to shake your tree" | |
| In the sand box I'd avoid quicksand at any cost. A few years ago my DAC was swallowed whole, never to be seen again. Tragically, this incident occurred in clear view of my grandkids. Counseling can get very expensive. | |
| Amp Stands - Wood or Stone Depends on your music choices? Rock: Stone Acoustical Instruments: Wood | |
| Magnepan LRS+ resistors on the tweeters… which? "where everything aspect of the sound is right apart from the treble: it is simply too high" There are a number of factors at play (literally) here: You’ve probably considered this already, but experiencing changes when speakers are moved about ... | |
| new member, some questions, need help please "Got into med school, married, children, mortgage, fast cars, fine wines" My hearing has been in a steady decline for quite some time. The stereo doesn’t quite provide the intimacy and emotional connection to the music of years past. But, my cars... | |
| Infinity RS 1B - How does the 'old dream speaker' compare to today's speakers? I heard the new IRSs when they were formally introduced. It was the first truly mind-boggling experience I had as a young audio enthusiast (a developing "audiophile"). They single-handedly catapulted me into the arena of realizing concert-hall r... | |
| The Allure of Vintage Audio Gear I retired as an dealer 8 years ago. My service tech of 25+ years still works with me on weekends with the goal of "keeping decent audio gear from ending up in the dumpster." We regularly "fix" old audio gear that has a high emotional attachment to... | |
| Audio Fantasies Mine would be a factory-installed OEM system with a Lamborghini wrapped around it. | |
| HiFi satisfaction and/ or Musical enjoyment My most enjoyable system is my outdoor system comprised of (modified) Boston Acoustics rock speakers, outdoor sub and (modified) "mid-fi" streamer/amp. The music enhances great conversation. Wine and beer help file down any audio "burrs" in the pr... | |
| Oh my goodness! For us "mortals" financial decisions are a factor of "This OR This" as opposed to ultra wealthy "This AND This". Living in agony over what you can't have is a guaranted formula for misery. But, yes, I'd buy a better system (and a room to put it ... |