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Homemade 6 inch tall stands for small floor stranders
Yep. + 1 to @yogiboy It's the first thing that came to mind. Easily painted/covered. Cheap. For, you know, temporary until you find the good ones. 
MQA - Music Discussion
I am listening and re-listening to the 2L tracks. Both from the 2L testbench and purchased/downloaded from HD Tracks. With and without MQA.These are enjoyable musical pieces that were recorded, mixed, and mastered with great care. I don't know if ... 
MQA - Music Discussion
Any thoughts on the higher resolutions?  
MQA - Music Discussion
So...Since this is a highly regarded recording (To Die For), I plan to purchase each version and do the comparison. My hearing isn't what it used to be and my system isn't as resolving as I would like but I have been interested in acquiring differ... 
MQA - Music Discussion
Okay, this is something I wasn't familiar with. They used MQA to correct for the A/D error in the original. It is offered as a Hi-Res.  Interesting because I expected that recordings sould be offered as MQA but I didn't expect an MQA "remix" 
MQA - Music Discussion
Re: HDTracks Mozart Violin ConcertoesWhat's an MQA remix? But not MQA encoded? Does this mean that MQA was used to mix/master the album but no "origami" is in the download? 
MQA - Music Discussion
I'm giving the 2L downloads another good listen. Though I don't have an MQA decoder, I am going to compare the hi-res versions with the MQA versions.Will report back. 
MQA - Music Discussion
Thank you for starting this thread. I am open-minded about MQA yet I totally understand why many audiophiles are skeptical.In my mind, MQA is like the "Dolby" logo that was found on certain labels of the prerecorded cassette tapes I bought back in... 
Soundtracks that you listen all the way through and it's all great.
Re: Umbrellas of CherbourgCatherine Deneuve? Oh man. I should have watched this years ago. This get queued on the video stream ASAP.  $3.99 to rent via iTunes. Then I'll listen to soundtrack.Thanks for the link Al. T. 
Soundtracks that you listen all the way through and it's all great.
This thread made me realize how much movie music I own and how it directs my listening choices.Thanks for bringing it up czarivey.Recent years, Abel Kornzeniowski has managed to wring out a few emotions from me with his music in:W/EA Single ManThe... 
Upgrading Power Service In New Home Build
@erik_squires erik,Of all the potential sources for power line crap, I never thought of elevator motors. Thanks for reminding me that I should be grateful. Maybe my neighbors electric fence or welding shop could be a country equivalent.What's a go... 
Upgrading Power Service In New Home Build
Oh how I love country living. I just realized I have my own transformer!!(But I have a nagging fear that there's loads of crap on that line anyway.) 
Soundtracks that you listen all the way through and it's all great.
1. The Insider -- more Lisa Gerrard and even some Massive Attack2. Trainspotting3. American Beauty4. Rainman 
CD ripping
If the user has any IOS devices that are being synced for music playback, then consideration should be given to which file formats are compatible with iTunes. FLAC still isn't iTunes compatible. My library is only 27K tracks. Given the cheaper cos... 
Calling all room treatment type specialists...
That picture is a classic. Truly a thousand words in one picture. The audio industry needs more iconic images like that one.IMO get it professionally framed, keep it out of the sun, display it prominently, and find something else to provide room t...