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Best Speaker for classical music
What about b&w 602 s3's? They shoot way above their price point!? They are so....(add superlatives here) 
Best 845 tube out there?
.I would like to offer a testimony on my experience with the KR845 tube.I purchased two sets of KR845's for my Audion Elite tube amp back in January of 2011. I keep a log for my tube hours and cartridge hours. It is april of 2014 that i write this... 
New Schroeder linear tonearm, any thoughts?
.Is it possible to create a new schroder arm that combines the technology of the LT arm with the "hanging on a string" technology of the Sq reference into a super SUPER schroder arm? Wouldn't that be a wild arm !!!. 
Does 21g seem high for effective tonearm mass?
Matching arm to cartridge is all about allowing the cartridges motor to get excited in an optimal fashion, such that the cartridges virtues are realized mechanically and electrically.An analogy would be to match a bikes frame weight to tire pressu... 
Bob Dylan finally makes sense....
.RE:In a recent interview Bob Dylan called music recordings "Atrocious" and went on to add that no good music has been made in the last 20 years, he went on to add that downloads should be free because the music is not worth anything anyway.I have... 
Which is more accurate: digital or vinyl?
.***Which is more accurate: digital or vinyl?****Good question.Fun question.Misplaced question?My vinyl front end sounds more musical and is more satisfying than my digital set up. The answer to this question is a personal one each of us has to ma... 
Any punk fans care to give some band suggestions?
Try youtube to give yourself a taste of this:Blood circusTadScratch acid 
Manley Stingray II...a quick review....
I think the ipod is an ok idea for those who just want some tunes playing in the background at certain times. It's just an extra option. Why not. 
anyone happy with Breuer tonearm? experiences?
.HiI've owned a breuer arm for maybe 2 years now. Previous to that i owned the systemdek profile arm and the origin live silver mk3. First of all i have no definitive statement as to whether or not the breuer is a "good" arm. Taste, set up and sys... 
Comments on the Audion Black Shadow 845?
Update: If you've read the above already i'd like to add comments to the the kr845/chinese 845B comparison. One of the many challenges in "hi end" audio is to try and get all the best attributes to happen, all at once and without any negative effe... 
Lehmann Black Cube question
I have only heard and owned the first black cube. The rest of the system was denon 103, systemdek IIX table, profile arm, manely stingray and nautilus 805 speakers. This was an extremely good sounding, full bodied, dynamic sound. Not analytical at... 
Which is more accurate: digital or vinyl?
Lacee, You've almost got it. Re read my posts and then i think everything will finally crystallize. You seem to think there is an objective truth about what is the constitution of "a good recording". In the final analysis every recording and every... 
Which is more accurate: digital or vinyl?
RE**Why would you use the Nora Jones lp as a benchmark?***Because it is received in the general audio community as a well recorded album. Because it is very quiet. Because it contains uncongested music which makes it easier to focus on how minute ... 
Which is more accurate: digital or vinyl?
RE***Ever heard the term,"the devil is in the details"?***RE***Which brings up another old saying, "you don't know what you are missing".***In a friendly manner, all i can say is..."you are preaching to the choir" and perhaps you have not understo... 
Which is more accurate: digital or vinyl?
RE***The intense lighting in a hospital operating room will be more revealing than the light emanating from a fireplace, but I will always prefer to gaze at, even the most flawlessly beautiful woman, by firelight. It’s not less truthful, it’s just...