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| Anyone tried the original Playstation 1 for CD? Okay, I know this is an ancient thread but I didn't want to start yet another playstation thread...When someone says it takes 2 days of warmup to reach peak sound--is that simply being turned on or is that with the CD being played/read? | |
| Integrated amp: jumpers versus cables I do notice that the 3,000 NAD integrated amp also uses metal jumpers. I find that curious (I mean, if IC's sound better). | |
| What, if any, component to upgrade? Advice? I second the subwoofer suggestion. I added one a couple of years back. The improvement seems to somehow go beyond the bass extension (my monitors are rated down to 40HZ). The sound seems more natural, more complete now. I may go for a more powerfu... | |
| Do expensive cables/wires REALLY make a difference You may be higher-end than me--I have a modest system. I can hear a difference between the lowest end cables and better ones. For me it's not worth it to step up to the really expensive ones. If you've got truly high end amp/speaker/source compone... | |
| Integrated amp: jumpers versus cables It has metal jumpers--I think they may already be an upgrade from the originals, not sure. I have twice read reviews of this same amp which recommended going to IC's.I"m just looking for the best connection possible (without spending an arm and a ... | |
| What did you own in the 60's? ca. 1967, 15 years old--I had a Magnavox system (IA/TT/spkrs)with headphones, which I used a lot. My parents were in heaven with the 'phones. They bought two of my brothers similar systems the following Christmas. | |
| Cartridge upgrade? I've been reading reviews and forum comments on these carts. My concern with the Grado is this: not enough detail.My present Stanton cartridge yields an ill-defined bass that I don't find appealing at all. Of course I don't want harshness either. ... | |
| Cartridge upgrade? Additional info:I have learned my favorite local shop has Grado Gold, Rega Bias 2 and Ortofon Red (and Blue).I would prefer to give them the business and to have them assist in the setup unless there's a strong reason to go with a cartridge which ... | |
| Best lines in a song "I've been downhearted, baby--ever since the day we met"--B.B. King, "How Blue Can You Get" | |
| Should I bother to try a subwoofer? Also, the F112 mentioned costs far more than my mid-fi budget allows. I paid 425 + tax for the used REL. | |
| Should I bother to try a subwoofer? Wolf, I tried the sub facing towards me and it did not sound good, so I don't think I'll have the controls against the wall (unless I move to another house, and even then, who knows...)Marty, you're probably right, but once again, the expense.Clar... | |
| Should I bother to try a subwoofer? Yeah, Marty, I did think about that. Trying to be better in my old age!And, I trust my ears-- as a musician and teacher I've relied on them. I've done multitrack mixing, live mixing and things which make me focus on various aspects of sound and li... | |
| Should I bother to try a subwoofer? I'm sure the Velo electronic setup is great, but it's a bit of a budget-buster for me.I've spent parts of three days listening and tweaking and am happy enough with it that I decided to take the plunge and buy the REL. I'm sure I'll continue to ma... | |
| Should I bother to try a subwoofer? So...I am auditioning an old REL Q150E over the weekend. It's and interesting process if I don't get to manic about it. Lots of knob twisting and changing of music. I'm honestly not sure I like what I hear all of the time. It seems I keep lowering... | |
| Should I bother to try a subwoofer? Many thanks to all who responded--I've learned a lot and will be actively looking for a sub. Unfortunately, in the meantime the Strata III has sold (he who hesitates is last), so I'll be searching the archive for threads on good mid-fi subs that m... |