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Samsung Hd841 or Toshiba 4960 modifications

Can anyone give me some impressions on these machines? I currently have a much more expensive player. I like the fact that these players are universal, physically much smaller than what I have, and cheap(!). There is a very positive post here on the stock player, but if it is that good, why aren't more people jumping on board. Is it that good? Or just good for the money?
joekras
musicdoc
317 posts
 
i have to say that my modded toshiba, in addition to having excellent detail, bass response, and a much smoothed-yet-detailed treble, now shows superior timing and dynamic tension. listening to springsteen's "the ghost of tom joad" left me feeling genuinely unsettled after hearing several of the darker songs. a good sign.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Musicdoc, I'm always interested to learn something new. Can you please describe the sonic characteristics involved with a player's ability to reproduce dynamic tension?
musicdoc
317 posts
 
i'd say that the ability to portray dynamic tension is a function of detail + PRaT on the part of the player, given a musical and coherent (esp in the midrange) system downstream. anyone else?
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Musicdoc, I think I experience something similar to dynamic tension, but with a slightly different formula:

Dynamic Tension = PRaT + 2 Tequila Shots

Audiophile Tequila and a cryo'd shot glass, of course.
musicdoc
317 posts
 
Tvad, if i used your formula, i wouldn't experience any tension whatsoever, dynamic or otherwise and someone would likely find me floating downstream.....
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