jrpnde

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Speakers
I have a pair of speakers that I bought new in the late 70's. Used them lightly for a few years with a Pioneer receiver. They have been sitting unused for a number of years. Synergistics is a brand that I never hear mentioned in these forums. But,... 
The Science of Vinyl/Analog Setups
When did music become so much about science? Either you like it or you don't. Numbers don't mean much if they don't translate into real human experience. 
Integrated under 1k (hopefully 500) for Wharfedale Dentons & Snell
Sorry, but pete23 lost what your main objective is......get an amp that will well suit the speakers that you have. Other upgrades such as more powerful amps and different speakers is in the future if you want that?Amp and speaker combinations are ... 
Integrated under 1k (hopefully 500) for Wharfedale Dentons & Snell
stevecham makes a good point. "Warmth" I believe is a subjective term and is dependent on the human ears, speaker pairing, and room acoustics. I can only add my opinion concerning NAD gear since I have experience with the brand.........The C326BEE... 
Cable Company Contracts
gregdude has a good point. However, carefully check the conditions of a contract if you're dealing with a satellite provider. Most will provide free equipment and installation if you agree to keep their service for a specific amount of time. Shopp... 
Cable Company Contracts
A threat to the cable company to give a lower rate or you will drop them works some of the time but not always. Depends on whether they have met their sales quota for that particular time. I have been through all the scenarios with multiple provid... 
Spam Prevention
Thanks AG for your diligence in keeping your site as pure as possible. Interfering with the operations of legitimate sites by spammers or malicious parties is a threat to any person or business using the Internet. There are very cleaver operators ... 
The Science of Cables
I am confused....There are plenty of folks on these these forums that are VERY knowledgeable about electronics, electricity, and circuits. There is an extremely wide price between the "junk" cables that came with a product and the super, extremely... 
Will Technology Kill the Audiophile Hobby?
curiuosjim.....you answered the question perfectly. However, it is an interesting question by the OP to pose what may happen in 2000 years.Technology will continue to advance to levels we can't even imagine today. Probably, there will be astoundin... 
Why the facination with integrated amps?
Take a look at another group of buyers......Some are starting out in the adventure of discovering good sound but don't have the $$$$ to spend. So, they buy an integrated that will accommodate a variety of input devices without the extra cost of se... 
So many new TT's at lower price, still better off buying used?
I am an oldie. Just want to hear significant results before going into blindly buying a new turntable just because it's newer. My present table is one that I bought new in the 70's. Is a Pioneer PL-530 and functions perfectly. Have replaced cartri... 
8 track CRUSHES CD,Vinyl and everything else!!!
Agreed......tape is the most natural medium. I bought 8 track tapes when they first came out. The most attractive selling appeal was to those who wanted good sound in the car. Car players, in the day, were far from quality units and, over time, th... 
Whats your take on a NAD 3020, I truly believe it defined stereo and still does!
After reading reviews of many amps and, in particular, the NAD 3020, I was impressed with how many folks were impressed with the musical performance of the 3020 compared with products costing much more in the day.My most recent purchase was a NAD ... 
Do you ever do this before you listen?
rschrot......You are correct in your basic knowledge with the anatomy of the ear. However, that doesn't explain away the danger of someone puffing with a closed nose just to hear their music better.Extreme pressure can cause damage to ear componen... 
Brand New Warped albums!
cleeds was the first to offer the most effective way to flatten warped records....heat and pressure. I have not used Vinyl Flat but it seems that you can get the same results for a lot less money.Home oven temperatures can vary greatly from what t...