zd542
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| Most accurate speaker "08-15-13: Hifi59Perhaps the recording wasn't mic'd to sound live! I think it's more accurate to have stated that you want a speaker that most faithfully captures what was put on the record or cd."I understand your comment but I think the OP quali... | |
| Tube amp repair recommendations - Western NY "08-15-13: StanleylockeProbably not a quick drive but, Audio Classics in Vestal, NY is a good option.http://www.audioclassics.com/service.php3"Those guys are very good, but Stanleylocke is right. It's a very long and miserable drive. I'm guessing ... | |
| Amp with best bass control Krell, Bryston, Sim, Boulder, Musical Fidelity | |
| What speakers should I consider around $5000? "Interestingly, I have listened to the Ayre K-5 with the Revel F-30's and the Ayre QB-9. It sounded terrific with relatively inexpensive cabling. VERY emotionally engaging. But, again, I really wish to simplify my life with a good integrated."If y... | |
| Basic Foobar Question It should be easy. Install Foobar and use the same music folder as you do for iTunes when you set it up. | |
| Lightning Bijack is right. You really can't protect against a lightning strike. Its not the same as a power surge. Unfortunately, a fire policy is the best protection. If you read the details of most surge protectors lightning guarantee, you'll see that the... | |
| Recent cd players w/ analog output/volume control I think this will go a lot easier if you give more info on your system. One thing you need to be very careful of if you decide to not use an active line stage are gain issues. Without a line stage to act as a buffer between an amp and sources, it ... | |
| Recent cd players w/ analog output/volume control Why an analog volume control? The loss of resolution/SQ when using a digital volume control is very overrated. That said, if it must be analog, some of the Cary's have analog VC's. Theta Miles does too. | |
| Popcorn Ceiling vs Smooth Acoustically, popcorn should be a little better. If you want it to look good you can always paint it. A lot of people are afraid to do this. If you are interested, here's how.1. Pick the right paint. I recommend Sherman Williams ProMar 200 flat. A... | |
| Distortion at Peak Dynamic Levels Two great pieces of equipment you bought. I assume that you have a digital source and don't have the same problem with it. Aside from any really weird or very odd problem, the issue you are experiencing has something to do with your phono cart and... | |
| Power Cables diminishing returns "08-12-13: DrummermitchellPerhaps every 250.00+ pc cable,interconnect,SC ect should come with it's own recorder so we can hear the huge difference,recording doesn't lie.Not one cable manufacturer has a before and after recording(do they)of the eff... | |
| Upgrade from AQ King Cobra to Columbia DBS 36V is Jaguar. | |
| To Preamp Or Not To Preamp Vac 30/30 MkII This is an old thread. I forgot about it. Well Endoit, did you rip the lid off your Wadia and fix the gain settings? Its been months. You are keeping everyone in suspense here. | |
| active speaker setup for samsung galaxy s3 Muzikat, I think, is right. Audioengine would probably be a very good choice. I think they even make a really small DAC that's not too expensive. | |
| What are these B&W speakers worth? I was just going to say the same exact thing Schubert said. Although, I will admit that I'm laughing.Beyond that, it would help to know what series they are. |