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• Spinning silver was the revelation.  But I do not want to be limited to 17-18 song... (puffbojie)
• So you want a good SACD, for spinning silver disk, right.You have Spotify and the ... (oldhvymec)
• If you're into streaming, I would much recommend a USB DAC so you can either strea... (andy2)
• Try Tidal its better sound quality than Spotify.https://tidal.com/ (pjr801)

• If you decided to pass on Dr.Feickert protractor you can at least buy Technics Ove... (chakster)
• letch, you can use your FR-7 as model for all other headshell/cartscombintaitons. ... (nandric)
• I'll post pics when I get it back. And yes, I have the regular FR-64, not the S. A... (letch)

• Your speakers can be repaired at the cost of one (or two) tweeter(s).There will be... (janpro)
• spiral, I'll give them a call, Thanks (fertguy)
• https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=... (spiral-groove)
• jetter, you wouldn't want to see her in one of those.It was about half volume &amp... (fertguy)
• Hi,try to find out if she enjoyed playing it loud just of curiosity.Then you have ... (petg60)
• Does she wear one of those cute little French maid outfits?If affirmative, how muc... (jetter)
• It could be anything, vacuuming or aggressive dusting could have left something in... (erik_squires)
• I agree with Erik_squires.  Sometimes we assume that other's know how to handle th... (minorl)
• Well, it could be the vacuum, or dusting, don't blame the house keeper, I can't te... (erik_squires)

• Listen to a well recorded symphony if you want to experience good imaging and soun... (lowrider57)
• mvrooman1526 wrote: " What I find however is that the imaging, sound stage is very... (audiokinesis)
• Toms should also stretch from your right to your left in descending tone on newer ... (simao)
• Thats exactly how take 5 should sound.  Thats called the soundstage.  Think of it ... (b_limo)
• Whenever a question arises, regarding sound stage and imaging; I make this suggest... (rodman99999)
• @mvrooman1526 - That particular Brubeck recording is likely supposed to sound that... (reubent)
• Play with some room treatments. I have 2CE Sigs, and that helped out the soundstag... (bkeske)
• What I find however is that the imaging, sound stage is very dependent on the re... (millercarbon)
• Another quick example is Oscar Peterson - Night Train. Oscar Peterson is mixed dea... (audionoobie)
• OP, What you just described is the very definition of sound stage to me. The recor... (audionoobie)
• Many old stereo recordings, especially jazz trio/quartet had the individual instru... (reubent)

• @ledoux1238 I tried contacting the company directly but so far no reply.  Does any... (dracule1)
• @dracule1 It's a bit of a mystery. On a Stereo Times' review of the La Nouvelle so... (ledoux1238)

• Very sad day. I talked to him a few times when the company was located near me in ... (pure_dave)

• Hell-oooo GUYZ,greetings from Slovakia...i am very sad about this situation....but... (misop)
• Same problem here Oppo105 and sorry native streaming from the player is much bette... (littlelabs)
• Thursday for me as well, let's hope it's not long. (mizike)
• Hi, everybody! I a OPPO 105 user and the same issue is happening with me since las... (wagnerlsdias)

• I had done second sets of shootout"Autumn Leaves" by Eva Cassidy""Caravan" in the ... (shkong78)

• As worthwhile as an objective/numbers assessment might be, you're looking for emot... (infection)
• fuzztone, +1 *L*  Indeed....I was a fan of Audio.  I own a soldering pencil, the o... (asvjerry)
• meh (fuzztone)
• Such a trajectory, and so very well recounted. Thanks for it. Circa 1978, like eve... (hickamore)
• One question: those who tell us that their DIY cables are just as good as megabuck... (austinbob)
• "Who Do you think makes more money, Ford or Ferrari?"Ferrari has much higher profi... (glupson)
• No concrete wire is only a designed abstract wire, particular audio environment ex... (mahgister)
• It's amazing how many seasoned audiophiles still cling to the "wire is wire" meme.... (jafreeman)
• Yes, it is fairly easy to hear differences - if you actually try and hear the diff... (millercarbon)
• Chuck,I never liked Hirsch because I could hear sonic differences he claimed he co... (tuberist)

• @imhififan ,Here are pictures of DP-560 power board:https://onedrive.live.com/?cid... (foolishman)
• @foolishman, Can you provide picture of DP-560 power board? (imhififan)

• There are other alternatives to treating your room with panels traps and wotnots.L... (discopants)
• @erik_squires asked: " Lets say there is a speaker with good forward and poor off-... (audiokinesis)
• I'm going to throw this discussion back at you, @audiokinesis ... My original poin... (erik_squires)
• I love my GIK panels! Bass absorption behind each speaker, diffusion at first refl... (baclagg)
• jrwaudioI grew up in a room like that. ESLs sounded good there and still do. (fuzztone)
• My room is above a three car garage with knee walls and sloped ceilings. It basica... (jrwaudio)
• @erik_squires : "Oh, no, not me. :) That’s why I stated in the OP that the differe... (audiokinesis)
• So if the speaker’s off-axis response is poor, would you expect the room to fix it... (erik_squires)
• That's it!Buy headphones. (falconquest)
• @tvad , does said room come with a jacket by any chance? (b_limo)
• Erik wrote: "The difference between what you hear sitting in front of the speaker... (audiokinesis)
• milpai says to erik,“Would love to see your room. You should certainly post your s... (lalitk)
• The Perfect Room for the neurotic audiophile is round. With padded walls. (tvad)
• @phil55, it had been done. The business was called Rives. Unfortunately they are n... (b_limo)
• If you really want to make a name in the market, find a way to combine the technic... (phill55)
• edcyn, an office chair may prove enlightening.  (m-db)
• AREA RUG!!!! (lcplthomas)
• The two foot away position unfortunately flattened the three-dimensionality of my ... (edcyn)
• It's supposed to greatly diminish the room problems/ need for lots of treatment. W... (erik_squires)
• I'm in the process of purchasing a subwoofer array (DEBRA). It's supposed to great... (veerossi)
• Way to make audiophiles even more neurotic than they already are!Sir, you have you... (erik_squires)
• My room is great nobody can say its bad. (ebm)
• I just put my Deutsche Grammophon Placido Domingo Carmen on the turntable. Sitting... (edcyn)
• Way to make audiophiles even more neurotic than they already are! (mapman)
• @erik_squires,Right on the money man. That is the way to go. Treat your room and b... (milpai)
• While I'm a huge proponent of applying smart room treatments I don't believe the r... (three_easy_payments)
• Yes I have. I guess with the right artwork,they would pass as sexy. (rocray)
• @Rocray : Have you seen the GIK art panels??? https://www.gikacoustics.com/product... (erik_squires)
• That is all? Roger that. Over and out.👨🏻‍🚀 (isochronism)
• No doubt,the room plays a major part in sound. Acoustic panels,and any other room ... (rocray)

• @adg101 I currently have a McIntosh 6700, RME dac, and BW 803 d3s. Just looking fo... (pennpencil)
• Can’t speak for the .8 series but I own the original x250 and it’s still a fine am... (adg101)

• I finally had 2 more lines run from my main duct work into my music room. It is mu... (blueranger)

• I have it hooked back up to my PS Audio P1000. It might be a little better than my... (blueranger)

• Hi folks,I'm thinking of replacing my Koetsu Jade Platinum with the Blue Lace Plat... (thaiduong)

• Cartridge loading is very system dependent. I never loaded my Benz carts until I g... (gladbag)

• @ozzy I understand that it would not be practical to incorporate the Schroeder Met... (c_avila1)
• c_avila1,The Schroeder Method would be one gigantic cable!  Imagine the size of th... (ozzy)

• Order a new set of 6H30P's directly from a Russian vendor. Same for a 6550. No nee... (roberjerman)
• Your unit tracks tube life? About 2000 on the 6550 and 4000 on the 6H30P.  Why on ... (oldhvymec)
• Nice!  Just ~$3k to re-tube my ARC Ref 40.  And then I get to enjoy them for about... (jbrrp1)
• Try these from the tubestore (noromance)

• Yeah. Don't.Nonsense. Or maybe true if you are using a cheap switch. Niles, anyo... (br3098)
• @hilde45  "I have a tube amp that requires shut down, short break, between speaker... (decooney)
• You are correct about the amps.  Five minutes at minimum is a good starting point.   (jackd)
• @b_limo Thanks for giving a reason and not just an [email protected] I've been ... (hilde45)
• Variables.  Different speaker cable, different positioning, not giving your speake... (b_limo)
•    "I have a tube amp that requires shut down, short break, between speaker change... (tablejockey)
• I have! Jafco, 1974. Any thoughts about auditioning speakers at home with a speak... (millercarbon)

• Order a replacement socket from PrimaLuna. Install. (roberjerman)
• Agree, tweak the pin pockets. There's also some very fine pipe cleaner type wires ... (millercarbon)
• Clean and tighten the pin pockets, It’s not hard at all.YouTube it..If the noise i... (oldhvymec)
• Patient to doctor- my leg hurts if I move it this wayDoctor to patient- then don't... (tablejockey)
• Forgot to mention I tried 4 different tubes, switched sides ect. I now have a new ... (dtapo)
• It probably is the tube (tuberist)
• Are you certain it isn't the actual tube in that socket? Put another one in the su... (tablejockey)

• I have the Primaluna Dialogue HP Integrated with KT 150's and NOS tubes. The Line ... (silverlakejim)

• Add a streamer to your system? (imhififan)
• @audiomaze ...If your looking for quality cables at a reasonable price, give Grove... (oregonpapa)
• Your room, or your DAC/pre. If your sources are limited, I'd get a Mytek Brooklyn ... (erik_squires)
• @audiomaze,My apologies, I thought that was what you were considering buying. (stereo5)
• Well actually I'm looking at all Raven cables which would wipe out my stash but mi... (audiomaze)
• Stereo5That list is my system. (audiomaze)
• Depending on who you ask the correct answer is "room treatments" or "sell all yo... (millercarbon)
• ... it usually repaired the skip! (isochronism)
• When I was young, I'd place a penny on the head shell when it went over a skip on ... (isochronism)
• If you are keeping your system as is, take a look at ADD-POWRhttps://add-powr.com/... (david_ten)
• Depending on who you ask the correct answer is "room treatments" or "sell all your... (three_easy_payments)
• Why did you sell the MC250?  If you are spending just the 900, you can’t get the P... (stereo5)

• Don't put any amp on a carpet because it will block airflow and cooling! So I assu... (roberjerman)
•  I also bought a used Perreaux EX-120 (circa 1994 MOSFET Class AB 100wpc) Integr... (oldhvymec)

• I would totally try and fix it myself before shipping it off, even shipping just t... (millercarbon)

• If you're listening to output transformers and resistor-based gain controls,, what... (tommytcg)

• What speakers are you driving? And what’s the rest of your system?I had the M700s ... (naimfan)
• The PS Audio class d amps seem to get pretty good reviews with the overall thought... (snapsc)
• I briefly (less than a year) dipped into Class D waters with the S300. I found it ... (tuberist)
• I have the S300. Plenty of power for my ESLs that started off with PS Elite+ at 70... (fuzztone)

• david_ten-How would it be impolite? Horses for courses.Shalommorgan-Millercarbon. ... (millercarbon)
• I’ve been watching and contemplating a purchase.My room iis big with 16-17 vaulted... (arctikdeth)
• Is it considered impolite to reach out to those who actually have ongoing experien... (david_ten)
• Millercarbon. What are your thoughts about Moabs with all BE tweeters, cost aside?... (shalommorgan)
• Raysmtb1. Thanks for recommending solidairaudio. I checked them out. Interesting s... (shalommorgan)
• Thanks. The DI's are one of the most universally acclaimed speakers in memory. Whi... (millercarbon)
• Congrats millercarbon! You have chosen wisely. I have not heard the MOABs, but I h... (bstatmeister)

• geoffkait,"Glubson, what’s up with all the racism?"I have no idea. Virus was more ... (glupson)
• Glubson, what’s up with all the racism? (geoffkait)
•  Wormtosser, Did you read through that thread? The "test" mode had more distortion... (djones51)
• geoffkait,"...no, no, I don’t think they wanted me to talk really, I don’t think t... (glupson)
• Erik, I own and enjoy a DAC/headphone amp by Pro-Ject Audio that has taken a uniqu... (wormtosser)
• I'll throw in a measurement which may go the wrong way.  Linearity of a DAC.  The ... (erik_squires)
• To  be clear, this is all science. Try designing an amplifier, DAC, filter, etc. w... (minorl)
• I am not sure what kind of science and measurements Bose are using to build their ... (erik_squires)
• Of all the presidents I’ve seen, no, not as far back as Teddy Roosevelt!, I’d opin... (geoffkait)

• It would seem to be a shame to permanently set speakers of that quality on casters... (roxy54)
• Wilson castors will probably cost you an arm and a leg and maybe a kidney.Just rem... (georgehifi)
• Wilson has used casters on their speakers for a number of years solely for the pur... (gpgr4blu)
• https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=casters%20wheels%20sets&typeahead=casters (georgehifi)

• Only one way to tell!  And rolling tubes should be considered part of the fun 😁Now... (b_limo)
• @craigjacoby I actually communicated with upscale on Saturday. I was told there wa... (j-wall)
• @j-wall I actually held out for the slate/gray as well and I think their one of th... (craigjacoby)
• This was the color my wife liked best for our living room and got the okay so I pi... (tonys973)
• J-wall, you're finding out that one significant upgrade tends to lead to yet anoth... (mitchagain)
• If $5,600 is the new retail and yes I saw the same ad,then my target purchase pr... (mmcelyea)
• @schubert I guess Monoblocks may be in the near future now....*sighs happily* (j-wall)
• I talked to Frank Van Alstine a bit back , he said . " In the 50 years I have been... (schubert)
• @curlyhifi @craigjacoby  Do you think it will be an issue or will I be severely un... (j-wall)
• How long have the Kantas been out? (b_limo)
• Focal keeps on redoing its speaker lines.The new Chora line takes several design c... (twoleftears)
• @J-Wall - Just my two cents but I've owned the Kanta 2's for about a year and abso... (craigjacoby)

• Well I think the cheap SoundSmiths look good. How do they sound? I've got HOMCs Or... (fuzztone)
• I cannot compare my Othello (old design) with any of the other similar-priced offe... (glupson)
• I have a re-tipped Denon 103r (from Soundsmith), what would be a true upgrade from... (garthb309)
• I have a SS Otello for  an emergency backup cart.It's a great $400 cart. In my sys... (tablejockey)
• Some bad info here. Yes Soundsmith is MI, but the replacement is factory not use... (chakster)
• Some bad info here. Yes Soundsmith is MI, but the replacement is factory not user.... (oldears)

• Good review on the atoll...https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LY8PJetfHKQ (b_limo)
• What are you trying to achieve by downsizing?  Pulling money out of your system?  ... (b_limo)
• https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=27222&gclid=CjwKCAjwztL2BRATEiwAvnALciP... (fuzztone)
• @nypd26what tube buffer... can you post a link to the model? what does the tube bu... (canibefrank)
• You can pick up a Yaqin tube integrated for around 500.40 wpc.I own the tube buffe... (nypd26)
• Atoll IN30 is seems like a good choice if I can find one in the USA for under $500. (mjcmt)
• Thanks Lostinbostom & Crustycoot. (mjcmt)

• I get my Degritter on Thursday! After going back and forth for about a year, I jus... (dhcod)

• OCD, oh yea.. disease no, disorder yes. The old Corner horns, cost a fortune today... (oldhvymec)
• Interesting video, I liked the Pioneer and Zenith commercials that followed. But t... (theo)
• Someone may list Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers for sale after seeing this .... (isochronism)

• Also curious about this one (au_lait)

• Lampizator Amber  (rglass6)
• I compared the Yggy to the Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ and choose the Mytek.  I firmly agr... (direwolf336)
• Sorry folks, I'm an idiot.  The amp is a Parasound A21. (tdjrichmond)
• Buy used.  I bought a BelCantoDAC 3.5 with its VBS1 (virtual battery) for $1500 on... (tdjrichmond)

• You're right, isochronism, "Rare" in that context usually means the seller is the ... (sfar)
• "Vintage" has taken on a deeper meaning these days.A millennial or Gen Z see's som... (tablejockey)
• "Rare" in the title always helps! (isochronism)
• I get a kick out of sellers on flea bay that have a 1970’s receiver that was not v... (stereo5)

• Spoke and Brother Love (fuzztone)
• Yes, 50 years ago, vinyl was king; some say it still is.  But for me, playing reco... (bob540)
• Power to the poop'le! (isochronism)
• ✊ (geoffkait)
• Doin' that crazy hand-jive!! (isochronism)
• Talk to da hand Mr. Living in the Seventies! 🖐Everybody has to be somewhere.  (geoffkait)
• Here you go GK, this will help illustrate it for you: https://wiki.fractalaudio.c... (mapman)
• Yeah, sure. That makes a lotta sense, maps. You probably don’t even know what air ... (geoffkait)
• MapmanThats too funny as I had a similar experience in about 1977 once I had motor... (uberwaltz)
• Gk you might be mistaking hiss (noise) for air (which is part of the music)."Air" ... (mapman)
• Nowadays cassettes have all the air. See the irony? They are also the tone champs.... (geoffkait)
• Yep Uber my first music maker was a Hitachi portable cassette recorder ~ 1972 or s... (mapman)
• Basically it started life as a rival to the dictaphone system that is true.i remem... (uberwaltz)
• This was an interesting read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassette_deck Cassette... (mapman)
• It’s really heartening to see we have SO many cassette tape experts in the house.😎😎 (uberwaltz)
• Cassette tapes were NEVER audiophile period. I only made cassette tapes for mobil... (fuzztone)
• MapmanI would have to say that not ALL tapes from the late 80,s and early 90,s wer... (uberwaltz)
• Whiner alert 🚨 Wake up and smell the roses 🌹 🌹 🌹 (geoffkait)
• Could be commercially produced cassettes got better in the 80's and 90's.   Don't ... (mapman)
• I don't miss cassettes one whit.  Some sounded pretty good but trouble with a capi... (edcyn)
• Uh, you can’t even buy cassettes from the 70s. They’re all gone Except for a few o... (geoffkait)
• I worked at a Tech Hifi back in what I suppose was part of the "cassette era" (197... (mapman)
• I was in Japan in '76 and heard the NAK Dragon "GOLD" edition.Don't remember the a... (barts)
• And speaking of bleating repeatedly..... Baa!  Baa!  🐑  (geoffkait)
• The appeal of cassette decks versus other sources of yesteryear like vinyl and rad... (mapman)
• But to all those who just bleat repeatedly cassettes are crap.You need a modern da... (uberwaltz)
• Tuberist.It's all good as I was not knocking your choice and I know you are in the... (uberwaltz)
• If i hear tape hiss on an older record, I know I'm getting an even better recordin... (noromance)
• Uberwaltz, I was just responding to the OP. I was not knocking anyone’s choice of ... (tuberist)
• The Denon tape in a 3 head Denon deck was really good :-) (tomic601)

• A network switch does not "reclock" the signal like you think.  It uses a "store a... (auxinput)
• No issues with noise.   I have been reading About and discussing a re-clocking dev... (gasnsteering)
• Are you having a problem with noise? Have you narrowed it down to the streamer if ... (djones51)

• Thank you very much Jay. I’ve been following your thread since 2016. Hats off to y... (jtweed)
• "lost without you" by Freya Ridings (whitecamaross)
• This thread is the GOAT...One question though?WHO IS THE FEMALE ARTIST IN YOUR LAT... (jtweed)
• Next video https://youtu.be/Ef8790buxuA (whitecamaross)
• Yes you can say that...I need a vacation (whitecamaross)
• I’m not sure how you have time to work, etc with just what you’ve spent on time on... (speedbump6)
• A couple of updates:well things are crazy busy right now. I have the following com... (whitecamaross)

• McCormack, Bryston, Classe and Odyssey are not good matches for him because he is ... (auxinput)
• I’d look into McCormack, Conrad Johnson, Classe, Bryston.  Start another thread as... (b_limo)
• Thanks everyone for the great advice.  I truly appreciate it!Dave (dm110)

• Matthew Sweet - "Girlfriend" - MOV (reubent)
• The Eagles - On the boarder (vette5451)
• Neutral Milk Hotel - "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" (reubent)
• Ludwig van Beethoven Klavierkonzert Nr. 5  "Emperor" Concerto1978 Deutsche Grammop... (spiritofradio)
• +1 on Living Color Uber.  Nice.  ————————-Mark Knopfler Tracker (spiritofradio)
• Barbra Streisand ‎– The Second Barbra Streisand Album (Columbia 1963 mono)Who need... (noromance)
• Welcome Biker & AJ,AJ, I’m also not going to be much help with classical but I... (spiritofradio)
• Eric Dolphy - At the five spotGrant Green - Green StreetBenjamin Britten - War Req... (zardozmike)
• Vivid ..... Living Colour. (uberwaltz)
• Nik Turner’s Sphynx ‎- Xitintoday (Charisma 1978)Out there. Love this album. Remin... (noromance)
• @slaw Yeah. Hawkwind et al every now and again. Motorhead's not really my scene bu... (noromance)
•  Noromance.I see you are still on your Hawkwind kick.Bit of Motörhead next or is t... (uberwaltz)
• @aj523 welcome !try RCA Red Seal anything Fritz Reiner- Chicago Shmphony for start... (tomic601)
• Robert Calvert ‎– Captain Lockheed And The Starfighters (United Artists 1974)Genius. (noromance)
• The Best of the Byrds. (uberwaltz)
• The Incredible String Band ‎- Be Glad For The Song Has No Ending (Island 1970)Side... (noromance)
• The Incredible String Band ‎- Earthspan (Reprise 1972) (noromance)
• Gilbert And Sullivan, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company With New Promenade Orchestra – Io... (noromance)
• Aj523.Welcome to the wonderful world of vinyl, hope you visit often.But as to your... (uberwaltz)
• This is the Sea .... The Waterboys. (uberwaltz)
• Various ‎– Sgt. Pepper Knew My Father (NME 1988)Nice selection of covers in aid of... (noromance)
• Thanks Uber. (slaw)
• 06-01-2020 1:57pmI think HP of all people nailed it when he noted that digital r... (uberwaltz)

• Seems single moms  with budding teenage audiophools have a lot in common here.My m... (uberwaltz)
• Ever now and then I play Al Hirt : Carnival of Venice - brings back memories.... (tomic601)
• Important and it’s your thread - take it where you will !!!!pretty fantastic Mom !... (tomic601)
• Very beautiful and touching story indeed...When I was 12 years old I delivered eac... (mahgister)
• @tomic601 , thats awesome!  Great parents 😀I was raised by a single parent, my Mom... (b_limo)
• B_Limo my Parents got me hooked when I  was 4 with some gear pictured here... and ... (tomic601)
• The 911 does not attract the scorn the prancing horse does.... but there are still... (tomic601)
• @tomic601 , ok buddy, now you’re just showing off. Those Treo’s In your condo are ... (b_limo)
• @mitch4t , yhanks for the trip down memory lane!  I remember seeing photos of your... (b_limo)
• The Concorde had a perfect flight record until the last flight which caught fire a... (isochronism)
• Jaytor I feel nauseous along with you sometimes.I gave most of my vinyl away and s... (jtcf)
• Jaytor.Real audiophools enjoy music.End of story......Stay safe.😎😎 (uberwaltz)
• @mijostyn said: Jaytor, no turntable? Real audiophiles have turntables:)I know yo... (jaytor)
• Based on my observation of this resource, many folks feel ashamed or inferior to p... (hasmarto)
• Perhaps.... :) (mahgister)
• mahgister, you could have described it as looking like a Schiit Showroom. Would ha... (isochronism)
• Mike, nobody has ever given me the finger listening to my system. I can’t tell yo... (mikelavigne)
• I described my audio system appearance in my room with some word of 4 letters that... (mahgister)
• Jaytor, no turntable? Real audiophiles have turntables:)Mike, nobody has ever give... (mijostyn)
• So should Michélle really be Michèlle (grave, not acute), or is that some other we... (twoleftears)

• I think the real question is, will Gilligan ruin the cartridge?my list for now, (s... (theo)
• Hall and Oates - War BabiesSqueeze - East Side StoryStan Getz - Blue SkiesOf cours... (roxy54)
• Beatles Abbey RoadThe DoorsLed Zeppelin (johnto)
• Forget the albums. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDcpexDjvAM (tablejockey)
• Will the Professor make a stereo out of coconuts?And will Mary Ann be there?Beetho... (tvad)
• Schubert Symphonies 5 and 8.  Otto Klemperer.  Philharmonia Orchestra. On Angel.Da... (edcyn)
• Dude, so many to bring!  This is a rough list, as moosehead is thinking for me now... (arctikdeth)

• The Broken Hearted Bride .... Strawbs.Qobuz (uberwaltz)
• Brave New World ... The Hawklords.Qobuz (uberwaltz)
• Wanted ..... RPWL.Qobuz (uberwaltz)
• Lady Gaga - Chromatica Qobuz Hi-Res (16f4)
• Circle - Paris ConcertQobuz Hi-Res (16f4)

• Pete : go push play on some good tunes. the flat earthers can sail off the edge by... (tomic601)
• ctsooner...your post is overly defensive with no new information.  As Shakesphere ... (dynaquest4)
• dynaquest, i laugh at your post calling my post as BS.  What a rude post, but that... (ctsooner)

• It seems that a very good transport of any stripe should do the job. I think if it... (roxy54)

• Trav'lin LightChet Baker (jpwarren58)
• I'll see your MJQ and raise withKeep On TruckingEddie Kendricks (jpwarren58)
• The Modern Jazz Quartet - Concorde. Originally recorded in 1955, Re-release/remast... (bkeske)
• Time Was.   Wishbone Ash (jpwarren58)
• Harrison/Blanchard - Black Peal. Columbia. 1988.Cassete tape. Giving the Nak some ... (bkeske)
• Wayne Shorter - The Best of Wayne Shorter. Blue Note. Recordings from 1964-1967. R... (bkeske)
• Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s 4th. A beautiful recording on SACD. I... (tomaswv)
• Car Caught Fire ..... The Bears.Cassette (uberwaltz)

• Seems strange it does the same thing with two different DACs and the headphones wo... (djones51)
• Is your iPad scenario something that Benchmark says is supported? The issue sounds... (yyzsantabarbara)
• Yes, rebooted the ipad.The Apple camera adapter has a usb 3 input and a lightning ... (jminock)
• I am sure Benchmark asked you to do this but I will ask just in case. Did you rebo... (yyzsantabarbara)
• Have you tried using different analog outputs? I notice it has 3 outputs XLR main ... (djones51)

• BTW: Audiogon has kindly added to the threads 1st post, a link now to the Stereoph... (georgehifi)

• @puppyt, I am so glad to hear that you're really enjoying your listening with the ... (ocean2059)
• Ocean2059:Great to hear about your purchase.  I’ve had my setup for about 6 months... (puppyt)
• I recently went through the same process for upgrading to my TT set up and eventua... (ocean2059)

• @flavo  - It should work fine. Did you find out if it needed to be turned on while... (reubent)
• @reubent I didn't know that was possible and that's pretty awesome. However, I act... (flavo)

• I’d have to dig out my box, but I’m pretty sure it says what the heights are in th... (geof3)

• Did you notice that kenjit is conspiciously absent from this thread? (glupson)
• I heard on a Frank Zappa album it is folks called “trend mongers” specifically “Bi... (mapman)
• I do. (aewarren)
• Speaker styling trends are established by committee, currently chaired by Clarence... (millercarbon)
• No.  Mostly it's manufacturers who set trends.  After all, if someone isn't making... (twoleftears)

• Thanks All, very good comments. I think I have figured out that they are all diffe... (astorey)

• sound quality (markj941)
• Please pardon my ignorance, but what is SQ? (kingharold)

• Interesting as VPI just came out with a DD TT. (bigkidz)
• Who exactly is trialling tts w the same carts? I can’t think of anyone trying out ... (chakster)
• Mike, you really need to get a Reed 5T and tell us how you like it. If I had $20K... (mikelavigne)
• ^^^^Nope...today you just pick a tt and cart and hope for the best I think.Accordi... (ct0517)
• Who exactly is trialling tts w the same carts? I can't think of anyone trying out ... (spiritofmusic)
• In my own experience distinguishing between excellent turntables using the same ... (chakster)
• Raul you rascal. You got banned from a forum? Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. In m... (mijostyn)
• Dear  @alexberger :  ""  It is weird that people on this forum are not familiar w... (rauliruegas)
• I think HP of all people nailed it when he noted that digital reproduction effect... (atmasphere)
• Dear @mikelavigne : """  these things are always degrees of success, trade-offs a... (rauliruegas)

• @douglas_schroeder Siemens Model #: QSA2020SPDPIt does the whole house/ panelboard... (drlisz)
• Hey @ejr1953 - I don’t think that’s a down grade, honestly. I know it looks impres... (erik_squires)
• Before we renovated our kitchen, a friend who is a licensed first class electricia... (ejr1953)
• ELECTRICIANS and owners of the whole house meter surge suppressor devices, I need ... (douglas_schroeder)

• He's using a Yamaha CX-A5200, which is actually a processor.  chief - what amp ar... (auxinput)
• The lower in F you go, the more power the receiver has to put out. That is, the po... (erik_squires)
• I played around with the settings on the Yamaha a bit, I think I'm also searching ... (chief4425)
• Yeah, 120 hz is very high for a sub crossover. Some subs may actually cause beamin... (auxinput)
• I’ll try setting it to 80 hz first and see what happens. I have been planning on g... (chief4425)
• I just looked at the specs, after @auxinput commented. I’m not sure large is the r... (erik_squires)
• The B&W HTM 1 should have no problem going down to 50-60 hz.  I would set th... (auxinput)
• Could the sub potentially fill in the 60-120 hz range for the center channel tho... (erik_squires)

• @lohanimal bad problem, how did the platter bend, perhaps it fell from the fifth f... (best-groove)

• @isochronism That’s good!!!! And probably true.....Jim (jhills)
• Jim, Now your grandson will say "see gramps, I told you so" and roll his eyes agai... (isochronism)
• @isochronism I feel very safe in saying I'LL NEVER STREAM!!! HAYea, that's where I... (jhills)

• Well, no $99 dac is the equivalent of a sports car, so I'm not quite sure what you... (213runnin)

• It's been 9 years.His budget is now $3K  adjusted for inflation. (tablejockey)
• I have a Sutherland 20/20. It's my fourth phono stage and I don't see a further up... (mrubey)
• At your price point and based on what you are looking for, I would recommend a tub... (edwyun)
• I upgraded my Rhea to the Signature series.  I did not note any significant improv... (persephone)

• While Clayton was fine gear, themPass will be easier serviced, and will last a lon... (arctikdeth)
• If resale means anything to you, PASS is a good way to go. There's always a demand... (tuberist)

• I see OCC Solid Core cables on "the auction site" inexpensivly priced. I would not... (isochronism)
• MY background is in Track & Field Athletics In 2014 I was asked to consult wit... (justheshot)

• I see you wanted a streamer as well. I connect a raspberry pi4  as a roon bridge t... (djones51)
• I have the Anthem STR integrated what was missing that you wanted?  (djones51)
• Gold Note looks to be a fine unit - missing critical system requirements for my pu... (mwatsme)

• I agree with sound first but if two of the same system component yielded same soun... (astorey)

• This was a nice conversation. "Too much TV" being the best line. (glupson)
• Your thoughts of me alone tell me you care. 😍 (isochronism)
• Turn on, tune in, drop dead. -  Alfred E. Newman  (geoffkait)
• Yet, you do always seem to desire them, or is it simply getting the last word in? ... (isochronism)
• You might consider getting yourself a good ghostwriter. Your comebacks leave a lot... (geoffkait)
• Sorry, I try to be gentile. (isochronism)
• Ouch! Very ouch, arachnidism! (geoffkait)
• I'll let you know if and when I ever come down to your level. (isochronism)
• When are you expecting some?  (geoffkait)
• Intelligence is the ultimate aphrodisiac-       Timothy Leary  (isochronism)
• Are you posting high again? (geoffkait)
• Btw, Geoff, you going to Canada because of the billboard "Drink Canada Dry".... ??? (isochronism)
• Covid19 is the new 9/11. Don't believe everything you read, guys. (isochronism)
• innaBlack lives matter. Question is to whom ? And white lives ? They don’t matter ... (geoffkait)
• Anyone going there ? https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-52823510 (inna)
• Black lives matter. Question is to whom ? And white lives ? They don't matter eith... (inna)
• That’s what she said. (geoffkait)
• With no nuts, you'll end up with nothing but loose screws. (oregonpapa)
• But they let you in, Schubbie 🤗 (geoffkait)
• I live in Quebec and they already live with me....Am I nut? Yes for sure....Who wa... (mahgister)
• Canada is a great country but not looking for nut jobs . (schubert)
• No, but I’m thinking maybe Canada. Do they still accept draft dodgers?  (geoffkait)
• Who knew?  g-k's moving to Brazil. (twoleftears)

• Jim, it's an analog volume control rather than the digital one it already has set ... (ctsooner)

• Just my 2 cents.MC is correct about AV receivers for critical listening. I have on... (bkeske)
• The Klipsch RF-7 II loudspeakers are 101db/8 ohm. It takes only 1 watt to produce... (djfalstaff)
• I’d normally agree with the AVR comments, but I worked for Magnolia for a bit and ... (soix)
• I too agree with Millercarbon. AV receivers do not generally do music well (artemus_5)
• One thing I did not read is whether or not you are listening to all i speakers a... (djfalstaff)
•  " Whether or not you can re-orient your room, start by dividing the length of you... (djfalstaff)
• I don't remember since I haven't measured it in a while. It's a three room open fl... (djfalstaff)
• This is a very common floor plan in South Florida.https://docs.google.com/present... (imhififan)
• I would agree with millercarbon on this.  I think your Yamaha is running out of ga... (auxinput)
• One final tip, a great way to assess room vs. speaker/amp issues is to get up clos... (erik_squires)
• Room acoustics are  a great first step, they'll live with you no matter what you f... (erik_squires)
• You are on the right track with Tekton, it will be an improvement. And acoustics, ... (millercarbon)

• Thank you all for your comments and recommendations on my recent posting. I will b... (tmsrdg)
• @tomthiel  I was reading a lot of posts all over the internet on Benchmark because... (yyzsantabarbara)
• BTW: Benchmark's designer John Siau reviewed the XO schematics and specs and fed b... (tomthiel)
• My amps for comparison include an Adcom 555II, a pair of Classe DR9s bridged and n... (tomthiel)
• The QSC I heard a  while back was 2000 watts per chn...and it wasnt class D it was... (theaudiotweak)
• I would avoid Spectral with 3.7s, not a very good match.Hegel H30 is awsome paired... (thieliste)
• Tom and 'tweak,Yes, as a matter of fact it was QSC model USA 850. My only critical... (tmsrdg)

• @arafiq If it were me, I would run it via a good quality (generic) cable from th... (ddriveman)
• 06-01-2020 1:58pmHas anyone compared a mesh range extender vs. a hard wired ethe... (ddriveman)
• Has anyone compared a mesh range extender vs. a hard wired ethernet connection?   (goose)

• Well of course it will always come down to your own taste.But I owned the Harbeth ... (prof)
• Hello, I own the shl5+ for about 4 years now. I can't compare with the spendors bu... (arno3)
• Heard the SHL5+ in one system, and I actually found them rather bright.  In the sa... (twoleftears)
• I own Spendor D7 for past year. They are not bright at all. They are neutral. I pu... (kren0006)

• I have met a few local audiophiles through classified ads, and I did sell a pair o... (rwpollock)
• I live just outside San Antonio Texas.I actually have a new friend in Victoria who... (mrubey)
• So, in which state do you live? (rwpollock)

• Choose which amp works the best with your speakers.In your case it's the Cambridge... (jtcf)
• I don't know which is "better" but do know that the CA 640A v2.0 sounds wonderful ... (willland)

• I have sensitive ears, and so I like to listen at low volume. No EQ, just a good r... (terry9)
• Check out Decware. They do have some great DIY stuff like speakers and a forum. Yo... (brockwired)
• RME ADI-2 DAC has dynamic loudness compensation for low volume listening.  (djones51)
• A lil bit of AI will fix you up. (fuzztone)
• Your ears are NOT old enough to remember loudness.Buchardt seems like they have fi... (fuzztone)
• Thanks to everyone for sharing your expertise and experiences. Gives me a ton to t... (tmalkki)
• Not trying to open up a can of worms but I did get some low level punch when I got... (sandthemall)
• Mike, sitting closer is just turning up the volume. It certainly helps negating an... (mijostyn)

• I have had issues with purchases from overseas (to the US).  That's me.  I"m also ... (ctsooner)

• I'm sure it will get to another level.  Guys, before you start to mix cables, you ... (ctsooner)

• I'm doing 200amp.Should have 40slots plentyWill seriously consider the MOV panel s... (douglas_schroeder)
• Right.(falconquest, not the other one) My experience is the more direct the better... (millercarbon)
• Doug- presumably, your electrician opened an application so that the work done wil... (whart)
• I think there is an important element missing here because no one is talking about... (falconquest)
• ELECTRICIANS and owners of the whole house meter surge suppressor devices, I need ... (douglas_schroeder)

• The advantages of Roon scale with the size of your stored music.  With 10,000+ rip... (dgarretson)
• I too am trying to figure out what Roon is or does.  I activated it on my Innuos m... (anzaanimalclinic)

• ".....I would think running higher bias is going to burn out 12v tubes faster."   ... (rodman99999)

• Sam here and I'm not sure if they make a plugin that does that and I don't have ... (guitarsam)
• Now if you can make your digital azimuth filter settings mimic cartridge tracking ... (millercarbon)

• One of THE greatest trios ever written by anybody, anytime, anywhere and under any... (schubert)
• Yup, Hough is what they say he is ! Correct way to play Haydn. Original Instrument... (schubert)

• The cloth basically muffles the sound from the drivers.  There are a few speaker d... (bobheinatz)
• Some designers apply many elements of damping material as did Dale..the grilles an... (theaudiotweak)
• Can't believe I have owned these speakers for over 10 years.  I am still totally e... (bobheinatz)

• I'm glad I don't have to lift it. (boomerbillone)

• thanks so much for clarifying connectivity issues. Draining the DAC for 30 seconds... (dr-john)

• rtorchia OP Through my place I've had two Cambridge CXC's, and neither gave any... (georgehifi)
• I don't  necessarily agree with some of the statements here.  If you address clock... (minorl)

• rok, frogperson,I found a Le Petite Bande example on one of the greatest pieces in... (schubert)
• I can't believe I actually liked this music; that was before I was even in high sc... (orpheus10)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUYarKCTvIk (orpheus10)
• Today's Listen:Nina Simone  --  NINA SIMONE AND PIANOCompilation disc.   Very very... (rok2id)
• The best example of what original can do I have is a series of Bach Cantatas with ... (schubert)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=absss4RXfys (orpheus10)

• UPDATE: have spoken with CODA. They have heard of the buzz issue before (has somet... (mwsl)

• Nice album.  A little different from what I usually listen to.  You might enjoy, "... (tomcy6)

• Boomy bass is oft perceived as the way bass is supposed to sound. It’s always soun... (geoffkait)
• I believe Max Townshend addressed the perceived bass change.  He measured it at a ... (goose)
• @garebear Where did you read that the Podium sucks the life out of bass? I'm curio... (radiohead99)

• Thanks MC. The lines are going in, but I'll do a A/B so I can gain knowledge on if... (veerossi)
• There's no good reason to run three lines, one is better for noise, and the digita... (millercarbon)

• Will do so...next time my son in law is over.  Thanks again.  (tomaswv)
• @tomaswv, great news.  I am thrilled that it worked.Your error message, 'Failed to... (hgeifman)
• We have a winner!  Your suggestion worked. I had reset the router, but when I did ... (tomaswv)
• Sorry, one more thing.  Please turn off ALL devices, router, modem and Cambridge 8... (hgeifman)
• Please also verify that your Router's software is up to date.   Go into your route... (hgeifman)
• As you stated, it worked perfectly for 3-4 weeks and then you received the “failed... (hgeifman)

• My only issue ( and I have not heard one in my system ) with the design of the Myt... (mrdecibel)
• They can send me one too while they are at it.  :^)I would compare to my current B... (mapman)
• Don't forget the Mytek Brooklyn Amp, among many other tiny, powerful Class D offer... (erik_squires)
• Smaller and more powerful, yet also more manageable and cost effective (but still ... (mapman)
• I think that's true or should be. We've been working on a class D amp of our own f... (atmasphere)

• Isochronism, I like your thinking!! (danl79)
• Vintage DD auto lift, $635. or best offer https://www.ebay.com/itm/DENON-DP-60L-Q... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• this is a large plinth dual arm setup, and you could do what I did, add the audio ... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• direct drive preferred?If you consider vintage direct drive, you need to do your r... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Pioneer PL-530 automatic or manual,a rare, modified real wood veneer one (factor... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Now you will have to hire a personal concubine to handle the turntable duties. It ... (isochronism)
• Technics SL-1500C https://www.technics.com/us/products/premium-class/direct-d... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Nothing I know of will fit. I fit the nice Audio Technica Lifter between my 12-1/2... (elliottbnewcombjr)
• Nothing is going to work. One day someone will make a motorized cue arm. Your only... (mijostyn)
• Yes, I've seen this. However, the location where I need to put the lifter is right... (danl79)

• @douglas_schroeder --Now, anyone who disagrees, how about you show me/us the measu... (phusis)
• Pure baloney. Now if you substitute the word “subconscious” for “mental state“ gen... (geoffkait)
• @douglas_schroeder , I agree that mental state plays a huge role.  Your mood, your... (b_limo)

• I have no interest in the subject of this thread but wanted to say, let's please k... (falconquest)
• Your rant is useless to me. China is the enemy of this country. The sooner more Am... (hdbc3036)
• Doubtful you would pay an extra 5K for the speaker to be made here.  Talk is cheap... (stereo5)
• Why would you pay $5k more for the exact same quality speaker? Makes no sense.  Wh... (hdbc3036)

• Jumping in on a thread that's over a decade old, but thought I'd add my $.02 on my... (steveaustin)

• second UPDATE about the "grids of bells" (Alaskan line cones)I added my last 5 con... (mahgister)
• second UPDATE about the 6 " golden plates" near my computer:The silky smooth velve... (mahgister)
• UPDATE: 6 new "golden plates" on the computer side. What can I say?I added 6 new "... (mahgister)

• The size of your room and help make your decision.   I recently purchased apair of... (mvrooman1526)
• My my biggest challenge with the 2C’s is getting them to ’disappear’ as well as yo... (bkeske)
• The acoustic coupler on the back of the 2 ( and the 3 ) make placemat in smaller r... (tomic601)
• I have my 2CE I's in a room approx. 12'-6" x 17'-0". Personally have no problem wi... (bkeske)
• What a nice full circle journey:-) (tomic601)
• Killer system, audionoobie.  So much so, that I think you should change your handl... (audionoobie)

• Dweller,The voice coil sits in the fluid.  Yes, I cleaned it.Q-Tip with rubbing al... (quincy)
• Lou,Thanks for the info. Was there any adhesive holding the voice coil diaphragm t... (ljgerens)
• OP - Did you have to clean the old fluid off the voice coil first? If so, how?Thanks (dweller)
• Awesome!  Thanks for posting.  This has been something thats been coming up with m... (b_limo)

• Problem solved! I called audioquest, they said that only the 10ft Rocket 33 banana... (franckrandria)

• I also heard the Atria's at Goodwins but with a different DAC. The image in that r... (chilehed)
• @Chilehed- Thanks for your detailed response. In fact I listened to Atria-II with ... (indranilsen)
• Hi @indranilsen, I heard the Atria's in a very nice room and they were driven by a... (chilehed)

• Congrats. That Is how I reacted too!ozzy (ozzy)

• That's awesome, @dtapo  Congrats! Looking forward to your impressions. (david_ten)
• OK I just ordered the Enzo 2.7 in charcoal and should get them this week. Will pos... (dtapo)
• will be following to see what you and up with on the FB (axememan)

• Hi,i can help only on the second question, it is worthwhile to replace them, anyth... (petg60)

• If your subwoofers are to support a home theater only and your receiver or pre-pro... (m-db)

• HI Dean- any well made, shielded phono cable (Cardas, Synergistic Research, Shunya... (jwpstayman)

• Yes. Could be a bad connection on the pot. Replace the pot - or, try contact clean... (noromance)

• @pradeepgopinath  contact me at [email protected], attention: Tammy and I can g... (tammyholt)

• I would disagree with the suggestion to moving the speakers closer to the wall.If ... (atmasphere)
• I would disagree with the suggestion to moving the speakers closer to the wall.  T... (persephone)

• I have the 507ux, and just realized it does not have an external fuse holder of an... (erik_squires)

• Have you found one in stock somewhere? (twoleftears)

• PCM is quite good :-) I have both WADIA and Ayre A2D and as others have said, no c... (tomic601)
• I'm late to the party with this post but have a question for tellefsen.  I am inte... (mortgagesbyme)