weim_boy
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| Phono Stage - The EAR phono amp with a few easy upgrades is a huge value *especially* if you can run the MM vs MC setting.For upgrades see Mitch Singerman in LA. | |
| Anyone seen their favorite High End store close? "San Jose, CA area too. Most stores have consolidated multiple locations or One store has remained focused on analog and tube electronics, and used vinyl at high prices. He's doing ok I think. I rarely go there."yeah, I know this store.Brian is a ... | |
| HDMI Adapter??? yes I have.I picked up an HDMI /DVI cable from Signal cable and am happy with the results. (oppo 871 ?)Good luck,Jeff | |
| HDMI vs. Component Cable "The hi-definition can only be sent via HDMI."Not quite.High def vidio can be sent via a DVI connection.HDMI adds digital audio.If you use DVI you need to connect analog out/in audio seperately. | |
| Sonic differences between Nottingham & VPI's TT's I recently auditioned the Ace Space 294 vs the comparable priced VPI.To my ears the Nottingham got more into the music (and was warmer). The VPI was more dynamic (out side the music).Because most of my 5-6 hundred records are jazz (Blue Note, Impu... | |
| McCormack 0.5 standard vs. Deluxe The standard was built to a price point.The deluxe has upgraded components, which really make a difference, but were too costly for the targeted standard price point.In my mind this is somewhat a moot point.SMC audio, Steve M's new company offers ... | |
| Bill Evans - Village Vanguard Question The VV 1961 recordings are tops on my list of recordings too.I believe that the takes refer to the order of presentation during the 5 VV sets."Gloria's Step" was played at the first set, but the second time it was played (third set) was issued on ... | |
| Johnny Hartman with John Coltrane "12-06-06: ChazzboYes the classic of classic where the rich coffee Hartman met up with Tranes "Classic Quartet" who played more beatiffully and "in the pocket"(something which some crtics thought Coltarne could not do) than even their legendary "B... | |
| Upgrade for Thiel 1.6 - Or a waste of $$ Long ago I tried an Acurus 250 with a pair of Thiele 2_0's.Pretty much unlistenable as the speaker revealed the acurus as being very harsh and "unmusical"...I replaced the Acurus with a McCormack DNA 1. Much, much better. Of course the price (used... | |
| Nottingham Space Deck 294 I have the Space Deck 294 set up with the 12" Ace Space arm and the new Dynavector 17D3.This set up was selected based on several auditions of various deck/arm/cartridge combo's put together by Jay at Audio Revelation (an audiogon merchant).This c... | |
| The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones Given the topic is "contributions to popular music "NOT who do you like better / which band is better I believe that the Beatles made a far broader and deeper contribution to popular music.Song writing , harmonies, instrumentals, studio tricks - n... | |
| Acoustic TReatments - What, How much, & Where? Hey guys/gals, Rives,thanks for your comments/input.Last night I did a few things to my room which made a noteable improvement.First I moved the speakers further into the room, further apart and toed them in a bit.Then I covered my Billy bags 500 ... | |
| Acoustic TReatments - What, How much, & Where? Nice resource page (Rives).Checked it out but am not happy with what I read:"Speaker Placement I don't want a hard wall on one side and a massive opening to a kitchen on the other. It will be virtually impossible to get a sound stage and imaging w... | |
| Any opinions on a new arm for NAS Hyperspace? Tom,I have recently purchased a space deck 294 w/ the new ace 12" arm.but I really don't know jack.What I do know is that you would be well served to drop a dime and call Jay Kaufman who owns the Audio Revelation - a audiogon vendor.Jay spends a r... | |
| What song turns back the clock? American Pie - Don McleanSenior in HSDrinking undrinkable wine w/ track team guys in my 442.Making the windows steamy in the same 442 with Holly :^) |