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| Whats your favourite track to play to the non hi-fi visitor? I usually ask what they would like to listen to, if no preference then in no particular order.Casino by Acoustic Alchemy (on Arcanum CD)AJA by Steely Dan. (The whistle sounds like its outside and across the st... | |
| Bought some 14/2 “speaker wire” from Home Depot I switched to 10 gauge speaker wire around 1984, it was spec'd out by anelectrical engineer friend of mine and avid audiophile. He needed to purchase at least 1000ft (I believe) to have it custom made. So I went in for 300 feet. Been using it ev... | |
| Sean Connery has passed away :-( James Bond...too cool for school!Saw all the early movies at the drive-in as my dad would only watch Bond on the big screen. Very fond memories. Also it's easy to forget how "racy" those movies were at the time. R.I.P. Sean | |
| As much as I try, I just don't get it........ MrD,I can't agree more. There are persons who legitimately believe theycan discern differences in audio equipment over the telephone. This is as bizarre as it gets for me. YT is no better, how many variables and how many times has this been bise... | |
| As much as I try, I just don't get it........ +1 isochronism | |
| What are your thoughts on the "Edsels" of the audio history? +1 mijostyn I had the distinct displeasure of listening to a pair Plasmatronics at a "high-end" store. The salesman was so pleased with himself when the few people in the room slammed their hands over their ears. OMG like ice picks in your brain... | |
| As much as I try, I just don't get it........ @mijostyn +1 | |
| Negotiate good price Although the salesperson acted poorly...seems to me that you put on such a demonstration in actions and words that he just gave up. Hey it happens. If you have so much "coin" to throw around then why not negotiate a fair price? Or is that not a "... | |
| Are there any tube amps that don't give off any--- Consider cooling your body instead:https://www.polarproducts.com/polarshop/pc/Cool-Flow-Industrial-Cooling-Seat-System-p2014.htm | |
| Tweaks you got rid of because they were not effective (enough)? I can't describe hard-core pornography to you, but I know it when I see it... Justice Potter StewartRegards,barts | |
| Advice on CD transport @hilde45 No I have not done the tweaking due to music room being gutted and redone.I bought the v2 simply because the v1 was no longer available. Also I can't speak to any differences between them, although I have read that there is virtually no ... | |
| Advice on CD transport I too have a Cambridge CXC v2. $600 feeding a Bryston BDA-3 dac.Sounds wonderful. Hard to go wrong.Here's a short vid on how to do a few tweaks, not parts changing, simple stuff virtually anyone can do.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoxC3st7WQw... | |
| Best 40 to 50k used speakers +1 erik_squires" I kind of agree with the Vandersteens if you include their amps. :)"Just listened to these a week or so ago. Sounded kind of bland with a soft folk music recording. But, boy oh boy, those woke up and played astonishing well on ... | |
| Best 40 to 50k used speakers JBL 4350 monitors. Restored of course.Now you know where my head is at.https://twitter.com/garnishmusic/status/305413240509304832If you were actually thinking about Wilsons.Regards,barts | |
| I need to pick between A and B but I can't hear a difference is the worst type of thread. +1 mike_in_ncMore $ = better sound. A freakin' no brainer. |