mapman
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| What matters most for an enjoyable home listen? Uru975, I agree.One thing I'm hoping to find out here is whether people really think the digital/analog issue is really that important. To me it is not. If you have a good performance that is well recorded on a good system, I am pretty much where ... | |
| What matters most for an enjoyable home listen? The glass of beer/wine is a good add for me as well!My wife doesn't like loud music anyway, and I do not generally want distractions while listening, so I'd pass on the sweetie thing in general while listening.Live concerts/performances, different... | |
| Why vinyl? Agree with ojgalli 100% + very good point!With good playback equipment (ie your medium to higher-end home stereo/audio system) mastering and production is by far more important than delivery medium.There are some very old recordings that are full ... | |
| Why vinyl? Digital gets a bad rap. The current CD format is 25 years old already (amazing, isn't it). 331/3 Lps were the bomb for only about 30 years. I have many CDs that sound better than many LPs.The medium is not so important as the will of the manufactu... | |
| Why vinyl? 1) cheap used2) very good sound is possible3) older coots like me have a big investment in vinyl from the olden days already so why not more?4) larger format with artwork that adds to the package and text fonts large enough to read. | |
| Is there a very nice SS amp around 1K? Good customer service is certainly a big factor!The piece you are looking at has received many positive reviews form many very satisfied owners, so I have no doubt it represents a good value in new gear with the features that matter to you in your... | |
| Is there a very nice SS amp around 1K? Another thing I could say in favor of the Odyssey is that a lot of people have reviewed it very highly on audioreview.com. Many positive, consistent reviews on a piece of equipment from people who actually own and use it is worth way more than any... | |
| Is there a very nice SS amp around 1K? My two cents if it might help:Blindjim:The Odyssey Stratos looks very nice on paper. I have never heard it so I cannot comment on that.If you must have balanced connections, like the Odyssey, and are not comfortable with pre-owned, I think you sho... | |
| am/fm/CD in-dash for car? It's in. Very nice! Lots of pretty, bright, flashing lights and features! Easy to use. Sounds pretty good. Definitely worth $120. | |
| Transparency and the two types of speakers For me, I find having a little variety in my everyday audio experiences helps keep my ears unbiased and able to appreciate better. Listening to the same thing all the time can get boring, no matter how good it is. I appreciate different systems th... | |
| Transparency and the two types of speakers Drubin,I think your observations are valid. Many speakers obviously sound good, but without transparency, in they sound like "speakers".I would be so bold enough to suggest however that a speaker must have a good "transparency factor" in order to ... | |
| Review: Ohm Acoustics Walsh 5 Series 3 Speaker I would also love to hear a pair of Jadis Eurythmie and Cain & Cain Abbeys or equivalent some day. | |
| Review: Ohm Acoustics Walsh 5 Series 3 Speaker Top Speaker Lines I Have Heard recently, like very much, and can recommend:1) Quad electrostats2) Ohm Walsh3) Dynaudio4) Magneplanar5) Sonus Faber6) Triangle7) Focal8) GAllo Reference9) Totem10) UsherOther lines I've never heard but would most lik... | |
| German Physiks - A huge "wow" Drubin/Ramy,If there's a party at your place Ramy and I'm invited, I'm there, no doubt! | |
| German Physiks - A huge "wow" I own a pair of Ohm Walsh 5 Series 3 speakers and have had a similar experience as MusicDesign describes with the GP's with the Ohms.I suspect the Ohms are much cheaper and more within the price range of many on this site. If GP sounds good to you... |