arcticdeth
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| Whats playing on your system today? Racer Xnapalm deathnunslaughterdark Angel. | |
| Is there such a thing as too much power? Underpowered amps /receivers,...are detrimental to tweeters and midrange. Having enough power, for crescendos, ending spikes, is a must. My speakers are rated a max of 250W peak I’m sure,I use McCormack DNA-750s’ rated at about 650W @8 ohm, and a ... | |
| Most amusing album or song titles Personal favs: MOD- USA for MOD - loaded with,classics”SOD. - speak English or die! Amazing! Two of the greatest albums ever released. \,,/metal forever! | |
| Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive Direct drive! Own 2 technics SL-1200mk2’s and one Mark III IN BLACK FROM MID-late 90’s,oldest ones are mark II’s,still,play flawlessly, from late 80’s.take apart 1-2 x a year, remove psi deal, wipe, fresh oil, good as new. Stock arm, great Ortofon... | |
| KEF Reference 5 vs. B&W 802 D3 speakers - which one better? your knowledges & opinions KEF!or Dynaudio | |
| Audio reviews: too many analogies, never simple, but most of all, never clear. Most reviews are so biased. If the manufacturer pays enough to the tabloid, in adds, or any reason., they get a good review. With the tell all words..... guitars floating in mid air, live sound, playing in my room live. Floating air sound, comp... | |
| Most amusing album or song titles Almost any song by Slade ! | |
| Preamp with Phono $3-5k range https://www.sanderssoundsystems.com/products/preamplifier Sign up at Martin Logan or magnepan forum and get a discount from Roger Sanders. He is the nicest guy.on a plus, they have a LIFETIME WARRANTY !!! | |
| SACD My player plays the sacd, but it’s not an actual sacd player it says?i don’t think.?” Picked up a nice used pioneer elite dv79avi spinner.lots features. Says plays sacd, but won’t give the full sacd sound? Or range? Strangedont own any sacds ei... | |
| Preamp with Phono $3-5k range Sanders sound. “The preamp” | |
| Rega, Totem, or KEF bookshelf speakers? KEF | |
| About to audition Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Grand Reference - advice? Beeyhoven grands are amazing.not so much a rock speaker, more for soft rock, acoustic, jazz, etc. 75W is way underpowered. You need more power. | |
| Modest SS amplifier for secondary system QSC maybe? Great amps.Crown. If you go pro route, check the output , for class AB, or class H The D is monotone and lifeless. (No flame wars needed)any descent used amp of good quality will work.all the names you listed are good. If u get from fl... | |
| Used copies of The Cure “Bloodflowers” on vinyl @ $300+? The Cure!,my guilty pleasure! As a devout metalhead, listening to the cure would get me banned from the metal community. :) love the cure. Can not see dropping more than 10$ for anything the cures | |
| Most recordings you own by a single artist, group, or composer Own a m ay complete discographies. Wishbone ashufovenomgary moore scorpionsstatus quopaul gilbert donovan 50 other bands , I’m a completist anal collector, must own every album, if not, illpass on some bands. |