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SACD & other Formats
"03-05-15: PtssMusichead, heed ZD. SACD was/(is) just a blip on the radar.It will imminently be out of date as hi-des downloads are going to provide stunning audio quality -- it's happening now."That's certainly a true statement. Downloads may end... 
For VPI Unipivot Owners, do you use antiskating?
VPI doesn't believe in anti skating. They do give you a small amount of adjustment by winding the tonearm cable. They go over it in the owners manual. 
Best preamp for EAD DSP 9000 Pro DAC
I used to have one of those. Its not just about getting all the pieces connected, it still has to sound good when you are all through. Digital products that old, will suffer more from jitter because they were just learning about it, and it was a m... 
3/3/2015 Another San Francisco Smash and grab
"03-06-15: NonoiseHere, on this site, I was operating under the mistaken assumption that folk here were of a higher caliber."I agree. Like Czarivey says, you don't want to leave any lawsuits lying around. You want the gun to activate life insuranc... 
Audio Research and Martin Logan Montis
"03-06-15: Georgelofi 03-06-15: Zd542 What difference does it make if the system sounds OK? What about a different speaker like the Prodigy? Would you say the same about that one?Well your not listening to a flat frequency response, it like having... 
Application to be used with mac mini
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Audio Research and Martin Logan Montis
What difference does it make if the system sounds OK? What about a different speaker like the Prodigy? Would you say the same about that one? 
3/3/2015 Another San Francisco Smash and grab
"03-05-15: Onhwy61Taters, what's wrong with you? A gun is the solution to every problem in America. The NRA says so."We finally agree on something. It seems like I've underestimated you. Well said.Taters,Guns are like tubes and cables. Everyone sa... 
Anything as " fast" as SPECTRAL gear?
"03-04-15: Omsed"XXX brand is 'fast' and that makes it better" is just so much marketing hype. I find that threads like this have little to do with listening to music and more to do with wanting to fall in love with gear based on notions that some... 
Audio Research and Martin Logan Montis
"03-05-15: GeorgelofiBfin3It may sound very good with your 80w tube.But with this statement for the measured Stereophile tests, it maybe not at it's "best" with tubes."I haven't read Stereophile in years, but one thing I remember is that you have ... 
Comments on interconnect cables
You make valid points, but you have to expect this type of thing when you ask about cables. Not only do different people like different cables, you also have to figure what one's motivations are for making the recommendation. You would think its j... 
SACD & other Formats
"I understand the Hybrid SACD have a SACD layer and a red book layer. Assuming both layers are from the same mastering could a CDP like the Isis reading the red book out perform or be as good as say a Modified Modwright reading the SACD level?"I t... 
3/3/2015 Another San Francisco Smash and grab
If you have a gun, you control who steals your stereo system. 
Pre-amp recommendation
"It's almost impossible for me to audition so any help will be highly appreciated.ThanksShahzada123 (Threads | Answers | This Thread)"The preamp is the hardest and most important piece to get right. Lucky for you, almost impossible isn't the same ... 
Best preamp for EAD DSP 9000 Pro DAC
Both of those pieces are so old, I guess they could be considered vintage. Vintage can be good, but with preamps and dacs, that's rarely the case. I think you're best move would be to get rid of your preamp, dac, and cd player and just get a moder...