oberoniaomnia
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| ACTUAL MUSICAL SOUND VS. MEASUREMENTS There is also the other side of the coin, people who ignore psychology/psychoacoustics and the limits of physics and human hearing. "I put this cable in and it sounded better", but no indication whether old and new one was swapped in several time... | |
| What should I look for when purchasing a quality album? First and foremost, like the music (or whatever) on that record. For many records, there is one version/pressing etc. particularly true for newer releases. A technically bad recording that engages you is more enjoyable than some UHQR record of m... | |
| Needing DAC Advice I don't stream ... I'm vehemently opposed to paying a provider who profits by paying artists virtually nothing for their content. When I can, I buy physical media directly from the artists I want to hear. + 1000 I have a Holoaudio May L2 DA... | |
| Can I write a CD of random songs - without access to streaming? Re service, there could well be some copyright issues. Buying used CDs is certainly a great route. Have fun! | |
| Can you damage your speakers by plugging bass port vent? My old B&W CM6S2 came from factory with a small selection of foam inserts for the ports to adjust bass. But if it sounds horrible in your concrete room, I doubt that plugging the ports will solve the issue. I would rather consider near field... | |
| Can I write a CD of random songs - without access to streaming? For largest catalog Apple Music. See also here https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/best-sites-to-buy-mp3-and-digital-music-you-own-forever/ | |
| using two outputs from a dac? I had a Tisbury passive preamp (= RCA switch) for that purpose. Typically you don't listen to speakers and headphones at the same time so an A/B switch will work fine without worrying about impedances. | |
| Can I write a CD of random songs - without access to streaming? You can purchase the files from places like Apple Music, bandcamp, and alike. Depends a bit of what music it is. Then you own the tracks and can burn away to your hearts content. Typically songs are about $1 so 1 CD is maybe $20 worth of music. Yo... | |
| «Today’s Lyrics Are Pathetically Bad» Rick Beato @devinplombier Yeah, found Bohren on Bandcamp. You might also like Throwing Snow, rather electronica, but no words either. His other project Snow Ghosts (synthy neofolk?) is also great, IMHO, but that has folk-leaning female vocals. | |
| «Today’s Lyrics Are Pathetically Bad» Rick Beato @devinplombier Actually Swiss (Basel), living in Santa Barbara, just north of those two clubs. Don't know either of them. Will have a listen. Thanks for the pointers. Just listened to the new Rue Oberkampf, also Hackedepicciotto, Necrø (still wa... | |
| «Today’s Lyrics Are Pathetically Bad» Rick Beato @devinplombier Funny you mention Hante. Have to agree on her singing in English not adding to the music. But love the label synth religion with slogan forgive me for my synths, which is a really funny play with words. An infamously bad foreign la... | |
| «Today’s Lyrics Are Pathetically Bad» Rick Beato I listen mostly to darkwave and associated genres. While I can parse the words and the sequence appears to be grammatical (more or less), I can hardly ever figure out what he/she/they mean. Dada? Onomatopoetics? I don't know. I still like the musi... | |
| Rega Naia Aphellion 2 phono preamp @drambuiequillhill Thanks for posting this. I recently got the Naia package and also wonder about suitable phono stage. I currently have an EAT eglow petite with a Zesto SUT, which makes a more full bodied sound. @jcoehler Re the REGA Aura, it is... | |
| 2025 Audio System Wish List Time! Listen to more records. Possibly phono stage to fit the quality of the Rega Naia with Aphelion2. Looking for suggestions. | |
| Second hand record turntable - Which one? What features do you want? Things to look are include: - How is 33/45 speed change implemented: button, move belt on external pulley, remove platter. Do you frequently listen to 33/45 or >98% 33 only? - Is antiskate adjustable? Important if y... |