frogman
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| Massed strings and large choral groups Absolutely some of the most difficult sounds to get right. But not because they are strings or voices, but because they are massed. An average major orchestra can have more than sixty string players depending on the work being performed. One of th... | |
| Analog vs Digital Confusion Al, I can't disagree with any of your comments. I have heard the Wilson recordings and they are very fine. Interesting that you mention the piano recordings as standing out. Good digital recordings of the piano showcase the one area where, IMO, di... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Lew, while I can't offer any commentary re how the shape of a material might affect it's sound (resonance characteristics) in a turntable plinth application, I can tell you that the shape of the material is an important consideration for musical i... | |
| Analog vs Digital Confusion Rpg, you ask a key question about a subject that has been discussed to death and which will elicit a lot of different opinions. But, you really seem to be asking two different questions that should be asked in the context of two different scenario... | |
| Sota Sapphire arm help? This should not be a problem.. The spindle to pivot distance is the same for both arms. However, the cutout hole needs to be slightly bigger for the Rega; so, you would have to widen the hole to fit the Rega which uses a collet instead of screws. ... | |
| The most dynamic speaker you've heard... All the technical info and how it relates to a speaker sounding dynamic is great, but I find it very interesting that you equate "dynamic" with "the sound of a pretty soprano piercing my [your] heart". That is a perspective that I can relate to. T... | |
| New Artist - amazing music Gammajo, thank you for the enthusiasm in the discovery music that pushes a button for you; and for your willingness to share and promote. Not everyone will be moved by all music, but a love for the process of discovery doesn't deserve cynicism; IMO. | |
| Quad 57' system upgrade suggestions requested The way I see it, you could make a significant upgrade that would cost you nothing at all: the Forsell is much more natural sounding turntable than the SOTA. I assume you have tried the Forsell. What did you not like about it? | |
| Totem Arro vs Revel Concerta F12 Hi RW, I have no doubt a good sub would help the bass shyness; I own a Strata III that I will try at some point. I haven't yet because it's not a viable long term solution for me, as I don't want another box as part of this system in this space; s... | |
| Totem Arro vs Revel Concerta F12 No expert here, but a couple of years ago I researched speakers for a second system and the Arro's and Revel's were on the list. I never heard the Revels, but for whatever it is worth, had formed an opinion based on reviews and comments (probably ... | |
| Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners Welcome aboard, Mark. The HW19 is a nice platform for your ET2; that's what I had for a few years before my TNT6 and it sounded very good. If I may offer a tip: If you haven't done it yet, replacing the spring suspension with sorbothane pucks or u... | |
| A market for DIY speakers on AudioGon ? Like Unsound said, doesn't cost much to try; but, without a picture of your work it's hard to give a meaningful answer. Good luck. | |
| Reasonable not to be offered a trial on a cart? I completely agree with the above comments. Aside from the already mentioned risk of damage, a cartridge that has been loaned out would then have to be sold as a "used" item, and not a "dealer demo" thus significantly (IMO) decreasing it's value. ... | |
| Considering Beveridge, your opinion please. ****All of this doesn't help much with advice, does it?**** I will let the OP decide, but I think this is all very good advice.****IMO, dynamic speakers today (and yesterday) can overall outperform vintage electrostats****Well, yes, kinda/sorta.**... | |
| Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners Dear Dover, great stuff! Thank you. I will definitely try removing the heat shrink and the Teflon insert. When I first got the magnesium wand, if memory serves, I was using a Spectral MCR which benefited from the extra mass and dampening of the ma... |