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What to do with bad recorded CDs
How exactly are they "bad" for you that you can't listen to them? Best,Erik  
A thin and elegant system?
Well, let's nto blame physics for your budget. :) I think some of the Nola, or Totem designs, not to mention the KEF Blad would fit the thin and elegant requirements, just not an entire system under $5k. :) Best,Erik  
What is/are your the most favourite composer s ?
Did you discover a love for bluegrass at the same time? :)  Not being completely facetious, I usually hate bluegrass and Mozart for the same reasons. Best,Erik  
Best Port for highest sound quality on Apple TV-3
Well, only HDMI and optical will work as a music output. :) Most dedicated DAC’s don’t take HDMI, while home theater receivers DO. Which is best? Among those choices optical. It can’t carry ground noise. AppleTV, Chromecast, etc. are not really de... 
What is/are your the most favourite composer s ?
With apologies for spellingBenjamin BrittenVaughan WilliamsEinaudi (contemporary) CopelandDvorakBerliozArchangelo CorelliSt. Saens 
MQA - Music Discussion
@dbtom2 I hear you. I think too many of us forget how to listen to music after a while, and we engage more in shopping than music. :)Best,Erik  
MQA - Music Discussion
Actually, I think I"ll just add Dolby B to CD sound! I've got to patent that.... 
MQA - Music Discussion
@dbtom2 Let me know if you find anything you think is really good. That you have to develop listening skills kind of kills it for me. I mean, Dolby A,B and C you did not need listening skills to appreciate! Maybe whether C was actually better, but... 
Ayre now has a new QX-5 all in one
@ctsooner Thanks! I'm in California.  They could move it but I don't like hanging out and asking for demos unless I'm buying, and lately I'm building or selling. :) As a not bad alternative to the Pono is the Fiio X5 with external amp.  I have not... 
A thin and elegant system?
I was about to recommend Devialet, but I just saw their prices.  Ouch. Monitor Audio Radius are very neutral, but sound like small speakers. Just can't get a lot of bass out of tiny woofers, around $1250 new. As for electronics..... hmmm, you are ... 
MQA - Music Discussion
I feel I'm done for now by the way. I've heard it, I'm not impressed by it. I won't hunt around for benefits like looking for Bigfoot. If anyone has specific free tracks they can point me to to compare, please let me know.  
MQA - Music Discussion
Hi dbtom,I could do something to equalize the volumes, but I don’t wan to. I’ve just done an A/B comparison between the 44.1 and MQA tracks. What differences are there are, to my ear more indicative of different re-mastering than MQA itself. In pa... 
MQA - Music Discussion
Alright avid readers. For those of you who have kept your subscription up-to-date (chuckle) I will be doing a self-made double blind test.  Well, single blind, because I'm only one person.... but I won't know the order I experience the tracks unti... 
MQA - Music Discussion
@in_shore  A bit off topic though.  I'm trying to focus on MQA and personal listening experiences with the format. Best,Erik  
Ayre now has a new QX-5 all in one
@cstonner I just got a new DAC/preamp, so I'm not in a hurry.  My local dealer has the Codex set up as part of their headphone set up, so I doubt I could hear it easily in a full-size system. I'm glad you like it, and good to know Ayre is moving f...