inagroove
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| Digital LP’s Getting back to the OPs statement/question. I recall when Abraxas was released by MoFi on a 'One-Step' pressing. I believe the original cost was $100. Shortly after it sold out, USED copies were selling for $350. A friend was offered $600 for ... | |
| Digital LP’s @yoyoyaya "Vinyl actually has less dynamic range than a 16 bit CD." - Yes, mathematically perhaps, but that seldom makes it past the mastering board." I prefer LP over a typical CD or flac file... Also, +1 "But for pop and rock music dynamic rang... | |
| A Better Way to Buy Gear - Help Needed P.S. - the 'white-out in the last section is a e-glitch... | |
| A Better Way to Buy Gear - Help Needed After my last Update: The seller changed the item’s color from silver to black in the listing. (… yet another cause for concern). I requested the item’s serial number and name of the dealer from whom he purchased the item. I seller... | |
| A Better Way to Buy Gear - Help Needed Hi All, Wow! It seems unanimous..."Full Reverse... All Engines". @ grislybutter - For reference, the item is between $10k and $15k, so I am with you folks - No verify, No buy. (sounds a bit like Boby Marley). @ czarivey - I have never hear of... | |
| Turntable Isolation +1 elliottbnewcombjr These rubber/cork/rubber sandwiches come in at least 2 sizes. I use the large ones under my VPI Classic II, which rests on a record cabinet. Very happy with results. I have never wanted for more... | |
| Rigid outlets for Heavy cables Hi Eric, Thanks for the Tweek. I began replacing my old outlets with new 'hospital grade' outlets last year. These plates look like a simple fix for recessed outlets, and the larger force-distribution effect is real bonus (fewer dry wall issue... | |
| Kids, Dogs, and Speakers I have a pair of Vandersteen 5a speakers. In addition to the excellent SQ, they are solid as a rock (175 pounds, as each as a 300W amp for the woofer). There is a nice-looking pair for sale at a dealership in NJ (I have no affiliation): Vanders... | |
| Amp — Leave on or turn off My Ayre V-5xe Amp on/off switch (front of amp) is really an on/stand-by switch. (The actual on/off switch is on the back of the unit.), which implies that the electronics have a low wattage draw that keeps them 'warmed' and ready when I 'turn on'... | |
| Starting a Classical Vinyl Music Collection I have enjoyed Classical LPs for many years, and I am glad to hear from someone who is starting-out on this journey. Around 1,000 years of music, and some of it is just fantastic (I also like rock, jazz, folk). Welcome to the adventure... Latel... | |
| Accuphase E-5000 factory power cord good enough? duketbrd88 from lalitk "I would look into Zavfino and Audio Envy brands". I respectfully disagree, at least in part. I have never owned or listened to Zavfino wires, but I purchased two AE power chords at a show. They were really cheap, so I ... | |
| What happens when the stylus tip wears out on a $12,000 cartridge? Footnote: To those who are not familiar with the Denon 103R, it is made with an aluminum cantilever and a conical stylus. Edit: "automation is less important to craftsmanship" should have read "automation is less important than craftsmanship... | |
| What happens when the stylus tip wears out on a $12,000 cartridge? When first returned to viny, my first carts were Denon 103R (purer-copper than the original 103), and I enjoyed their sound. As time went on, the carts wore-out and my aspirations grew. I now had four of them, so each went in for an upgrade. A... | |
| Maintaining Optimal Electrical Connections Hi All, My apologies for the delayed update. Before the Holidays I was able to clean all of my line-level connections, with DeToxit 100L, as well as treat them with Stabilant 22. Results - the investments in time and money were worthwhile. I ... | |
| The Twelve Albums of Christmas @grinnell; Can you recommend any titles/artists? For me, Jazz is so 'hit & miss' that I tend to avoid Jazz albums without specific recommendations. Thanks... |