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| Future of Analog Technology Media ELCASSETTE (1976) MIGHT HAVE BEEN a better analog format that was easy to use but much better sounding than standard cassette machines. Std. cassettes are good but still lacking in a number of areas. I looked at a couple of the Sony decks on Eba... | |
| Captain Crunch decoder ring for findind audiophile quality CD recordings One of the most consistent labels I've found (providing you like Baroque style classical material) is just about everything on Archiv. It's all 16/44 but the engineering is, at least for my ears- superb. Reference Recordings are limited but HDCD... | |
| Replacing my Krell FPB 600 amp with a tube amp I heard an interesting transformation of B&W 801 Matrix S3 speakers driven by Pass Aleph 1.2 mono blocks (200W/Ch). They became smooth and rich even in the treble, which before had always had a bit of harshness to them. So budget permitting ... | |
| New Speakers up to $15k - The more I read the less I know! It's a shame that you don't get a complimentary discount on air-fare and a hotel room in NYC for example (if you're looking to spend over 10 to 20 grand or more) so you can audition systems at as many audio stores as possible. If only "someone" c... | |
| New Speakers up to $15k - The more I read the less I know! It's a shame that you don't get a complimentary discount on air-fare and a hotel room in NYC for example (if you're looking to spend over 10 to 20 grand or more) so you can audition systems at as many audio stores as possible. If only "someone" c... | |
| Yesteryears' expensive speakers compared to modern moderately expensive speakers One speaker system I often wish could be modified would be replacing Wilson Audio's older metal tweeters with the new silk-dome's they use now. How much would you have to re-design the crossover I don't know but the Sasha-One's or a later Watt-Pup... | |
| AUDIO PRICE INSANITY PRICE VS. PERFORMANCE WORTH IT? If you hear something that really rocks your boat and you can afford it, or may someday save up for it, then get it, no problem. If you haven't heard "the magic" but just have to have a new shiny object, then you're not interested in music. I he... | |
| Yesteryears' expensive speakers compared to modern moderately expensive speakers A bit off the main point, but I would strongly prefer a smaller speaker with better resolution (like a monitor) than a larger one with more power and better bass. Also, some speakers are a better value than others as long as you're not primarily ... | |
| Two Type of sound and listener preference are there more? SEVERAL folks here have got it right, esp.geoffkait. I listened to Pioneer receivers playing Stevie Wonder vinyl back in college and it sounded great. Few people back then had better systems then that- tube lovers I would imagine with speakers n... | |
| Upgrading from andras I had Andra-1's and upgraded to A-2's, a very worthwhile improvement. The cabinet's height was raised which got the woofers higher off the floor. Results- the bass went deeper and the mid bass and mids gained clarity. The only shortcoming I per... | |
| Home audio system recommendations If you want bass the Maggie's are NOT the way to go- building a system usually STARTS with the speakers... actually, always starts there. Without a great amplifier to go with your great speaker choiceyou're going to be disappointed with the resul... | |
| 1980s Nakamichi Separates Advice needed IF your B&W speakers are in good shape and are set up properly (sound anchor stands for ex.) in a good location, etc., they will sound better with each and every improvement you make. I had the same speakers and they were transformed by Pass ... | |
| Speaker Break-In - What Physically Changes During Break-In To Enable Better Sound? I have no way to prove any of this, but I "believe" that after listening to my speakers for awhile, they sound better after 30-40 minutes or so than they did at the beginning. Perhaps the drivers become more compliant (?) or warm up a bit. Whate... | |
| TV gives me a headache when its on; any suggestions? So much superb technology, for so little inspiring content. | |
| How can Wilson Audio speakers sound that good if they are using OEM drivers? I only have a brief comment to make here, but one i feel future speaker buyers might want to consider. Foam surrounds do not seem to survive well in wet, sticky climates (like Florida for instance). Apparently they can still be found in some expe... |