frogman
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| What is the standard for judging a systems sound? The last thing that I thought I would ever do is feel like I have to come to the defense of audio reviewers. The truth of the matter is that although audio reviewers are oftentimes easy targets for criticism/ridicule, wether we want to admit it or... | |
| Decca cartridge experiences My Decca only has three pins, that's why I strapped the two ground wires for the arms. The noise is more of a very loud buzzing, along with some hum; precisely the sound a normal (four pin) cartridge makes when one of the wires is not connected to... | |
| Decca cartridge experiences Interesting thread. I own a "London" that has been sitting in a drawer; I bought it out of curiosity years ago.It gave me some of the most dynamic and detailed sound that I have ever gotten out of my turntable, it sounded like music!; but I could ... | |
| What is the standard for judging a systems sound? It's interesting Nrchy, when I started in this hobby, I began with, and still hold, the assumption that my stereo system will never be able to sound like the real thing. You on the other hand, started with the idea that your stereo should sound li... | |
| What is the standard for judging a systems sound? Nrchy, I must say that I am confused by your take on this subject. You pose the question "What is the standard...?, not once, but several times; yet you won't accept an answer that is in fact eminently logical and practical. What is your answer to... | |
| What is the standard for judging a systems sound? I find nothing disingenuous in using recordings of unamplified music as the most valid test of a stereo system's accuracy; to the contrary, it is quite logical to do so. Why this is not obvious to some, I can not understand. Yes, everything that O... | |
| What is the standard for judging a systems sound? Zaikesman, that was one of the very best posts I have ever read here; I agree with everyone of your points. Clearly, fidelity to the live experience is not the only meaningful standard, but it is most definitely a valid standard, and wether some c... | |
| GENESIS IM-8300 IS IT A GOOD SPEAKER Yes, it is a good speaker. I own a pair for a second system. I disagree with the comment about shrillness; if anything, I find it's treble balance a bit soft. HP in TAS referred to the ribbon tweeter in the IM8300 as second only to the Maggie ribb... | |
| Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano? Agreed! Exclude the Avantgardes. My choice would be the Gallos. To properly reproduce the unique timbral textures of the Kazoo/human head interface; the speaker should approximate the shape of the human head. | |
| Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano? Ritteri, now you go maligning a fine instrument with a rich history. Don't you know that this instrument is based on the African "mirliton"? A sacred instrument used to disguise one's voice. Eric Clapton, Simon&Garfunkel, Peter, Paul and Mary,... | |
| Ageless Music? Not much I can add to Tubegroover's excellent post. Gershwin, Rodgers, Berlin, Porter, that's what I'm talking about! Beatles, yes, as far as universal appeal (the tunes, give me the tunes!) if not ultimate quality. I would add Stevie Wonder; song... | |
| Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano? Congratulations Ritteri, you get the last word. I stand by my comments.Happy listening and all the best. | |
| Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano? Ritteri, I am glad that your experiences have been educational (education is a beautiful thing); and that you have had the opportunity to take part in these "controlled tests". However, the best education is attained by accepting the fact that the... | |
| Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano? Hey Khrys, how do I know? I don't! I don't need to "know", if "knowing" means being able to "prove" it. What my ears tell me is all the proof that I need. What I can tell you, is that I have spent hundreds of hours in concert halls, and the sound ... | |
| Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano? Jsuso, you are correct; the use of subwoofers is problematic. Piano recordings are particularly good at demonstrating just how difficult it is to integrate a sub into a quality system. The timbral "sameness" of the piano throughout it's wide frequ... |