czarivey

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Digitally remastered vinyl record? Seriously?
this and that cd or not cd, but they sound definitely different vs. cd weather it's one or another's choice to buy either digitally remastered vinyl or cd. 
Digitally remastered vinyl record? Seriously?
Not sure about Joshua Tree, but Dark Side of The Moon 30th anniversary edition is digitally re-mastered as well and sounds like dream. 
Upgrade from Technics 1200 MK2? $1-$1.5k budget
Mod yours for half your budget. 
living by the sea
Why not there are plenty of classy boats with classy music systems designed for that purpose in case you're living right on the beach.My parents live 2...300m away from the beach and don't experience anything corroded because of salt. 
anyone ditch their metal speaker stands?
I diched my dedicated metal Sound Anchors for Aerial 10t and replaced them with trivial MDF pannel. It lowered speakers to my listening level and I've got better sense of the sweet spot. 
I Just Know It's BS ... But I Have't Tried It Yet
01-05-15: DetlofSorry. I think I was unclear: I meant critical listening, not listening for pleasure.Indeed! Listening should be for pleasure!Critical listening isn't necessary unless you're able to analyze quality of musician performing challengi... 
Stylus bent - AT120E/T, Technics 1200
I was able to gently straighten out stylus using tweezers. 
Speaker Stands Question
combination of PVC pipes and MDF makes nice, cheap and good quality DIY speaker stand. 
How good are recievers these days?
12-30-14: Akg_caThree points to emphasize:...First 2 aren't supported with facts so can be eaisily diminished from equation.2ch Receiver and integrated amp are practically same, except that receiver may or maynot have built-in tuner.There is a HUG... 
Buying new vinyl?
Whart's hit the point which is true in most cases.New audiophile re-s sound thin. 
Would vinyl even be invented today?
12-28-14: SchubertIMO waiting in line to waste 500 bucks when others have nothing to eat says all there is to say.____________________________________________________Someone waiting in line to spend $500, someone is in line at the shelter or churc... 
Would vinyl even be invented today?
12-27-14: PhasecorrectLp cover art...can't roll a joint on an iPod!I would not recommend grinding send(white or grey) or rolling joint on album cover art if you want to keep it mint or near-mint. Not great idea doin' it on vinyl surface either, be... 
Bi-amping Pass X.5 matches X.8 / XA.8 / X.5 / XA.5
upgrade to more powerful amp instead. 
Would vinyl even be invented today?
Scvan, as a record store owner I have to totally disagree.I sold lots of great TT that can easily outperform even expensive CD-player. There are plentyplentier in $200 range 70's and 80's vintage that can sound very good paired with same priced vi... 
worst sounding great lps
pink floyd bootlegs.