lowrider57
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| Top 5 Classical recordings Yes Almarg, there are many fine CD recordings...I just wish I had more classical on vinyl.Here's my list for a newbie to start a classical collection:- Tchaikovsky no. 4,5,6...Valery Gergiev/Vienna Philharmonic Orch., CD box set on Decca. Incredib... | |
| Top 5 Classical recordings I assume these picks are for vinyl. When I am buying classical on CD, I need to research the record label, SPARS code and most importantly, what is the origin of the performance. ie: is it a Decca recording and after many changes in distribution d... | |
| WHEN DID DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY BEGIN? 1978 an important year... 3M Digital Audio Mastering System, 1-inch tape andSony PCM-1600 digital audio mastering system, 3/4" tape.The start of recording classical music digitally. | |
| Inexpensive Tube Pre? I owned a Jolida Envoy Preamp and it has a sweet, lush tube sound. The linestage has 12ax7s and the phonostage uses 12at7s. I did not like the phono sound at all...grainy and not very dynamic. CDs thru the linestage had a very musical presentation... | |
| The color of audio and ambassadorship Bighead63, I can relate. I was ignored in those high-end stores until I went in with an audiophile friend who was a customer of theirs. I wouldn't try to convert anyone into the world of HIFI, but if they show some interest, I'm more than happy t... | |
| The color of audio and ambassadorship Now that people are starting to put their ipods into docking stations or integrating them into home stereo, I'm hearing a lot of "why doesn't my music sound good?" These are not audiophiles of course, but once they take off their earbuds they can ... | |
| Preamp Suggestions I owned a GFP-565 and vinyl sounded very decent. But CDs can sound harsh and grainy. After a few months of listening fatigue, I moved up to a tube pre and it was a great improvement. Since u will be using a DAC and digital files, I would not recom... | |
| Help me buy some new cables.... I do not have first-hand knowledge, but there are many forums discussing the subject and I would not risk buying AQ cables from a private seller on ebay. Maybe the more accurate term is grey-market and not counterfeit. But the extremely low prices... | |
| Original prices for LP albums Best prices at Korvettes. Best selection at Discomat in NYC.In 1984 I was paying $5.99 for a LP. But I would pay much more for an import...close to $20. | |
| Help me buy some new cables.... BTW, Ebay is the place to buy counterfeit cables. | |
| Help me buy some new cables.... Also check out Blue Jeans Cable. Very good budget cables. Look thru the archives for info and reviews. | |
| Need advise on Phono Input into KRELL KAV-400xi You need to post what turntable you plan on using with your Krell and what cartridge...MC or MM, and your budget. Then you'll get some good advice from other members. | |
| Need advise on Phono Input into KRELL KAV-400xi You are going to need a phono preamp for the turntable. You can find a decent one for between $250 to $450. That's for a budget SS. Start researching the archives for "phono preamp" or "phono stage." good luck. | |
| Cable to emphasize midrange in Totem For those of us on a budget, Cardas Crosslink is very open with great imaging (if you're buying new). If buying used, I will second the choice of Cardas Neutral Reference. No need to biwire Rainmakers, just use good jumpers. | |
| HELP Looking for a Linn Basik LVX Headshell BTW, I followed Mofimadness's advice and it worked for me. |