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| Linbrook Signature monitors...questions I haven't had the same experience with ssssssibilance on the VIII's as you describe, but then I've always used the VIII's with at least 100wpc SS power. In previous encarnations I've had I've used tubes, and do recall at least one combination that... | |
| Help with PC Audio Quality vs. CD The external USB options might be a big improvement over your internal M-Audio card. I have no experience with the M-Audio card to say for sure, but in my research it seemed to me that none of the cards could touch the external devices. You'll nee... | |
| WiFi connection for LP to hard drive No experience with the product, but Hagtech makes a product called The Ripper for exactly that purpose. Marco | |
| Linbrook Signature monitors...questions Interesting. I've had all three versions of Alan's SR17's and currently own the VIII as well. The VIII is certainly the most refined of the lot, and all have been very impressive, coherent speakers, so that is saying alot. I haven't had the same i... | |
| Speakers small enough for desktop use Just as a quick response to the Epos recommendation - I purchased a pair of Epos 3's for my mother in-law, which she still has and enjoys. Good for the money, but will not hold a candle to the Era 5's. Even for the money I'd probably look for a us... | |
| Speakers small enough for desktop use Marco and Prpixel: The Era is one of the audition suggestions from the dealer nearest to me, so I will be able to hear these this week.I suspect you will be mightely impressed with them. I couldn't believe the tight, low bass coming from those tin... | |
| Speakers small enough for desktop use Era Design 5 would likely serve you well at the top of your price range. I did not listen nearfield, but heard them up against a wall. Magnificent qualities for such a small speaker. I was really impressed by them. On a more limited budget I'd agr... | |
| Any suggestions for good obscure music? Grant - I do like the Kronos Quartet colaborations with Glass like the soundtrack to Dracula.Getting more adventurous, how about Rachel's - ever metamorphosing in their performances, they are also probably closest to the kind of Avante-garde Class... | |
| What's a decent, current used transport? Oh, the last thing is that I would like to limit it to SS devices.I don't know if there is such a device as a tube-powered transport, is there? Are you looking for a transport or a player? If you are only seeking a transport, a Muse Model 8 or Mod... | |
| Newbie to tube amps - looking for specific rec's I don't know your speakers that well, but matching speakers with amps is quite critical, especially since you are asking about "not a lot of power". I personally wouldn't summarily reject the amps being made in China, but since that is your reques... | |
| Off Topic: Any Photography Sites Like Audiogon? Luminous Landscape is a good suggestion. Another in the direction of informational websites, more targeting professionals is Rob Galbraith's Site, though I've not been there in a while it used to be very good, especially for digital tools and tech... | |
| Zu Druids I'd recommend the one of the Modwright Sony units.Marco | |
| Best Acoustic Guitar Players Of All Time? Another great, cut short in his prime, Chris Whitley (and another terrible-quality video).Marco | |
| Off Topic: Any Photography Sites Like Audiogon? You can also try Craig's List. It's free, so you've got nothing to loose. Marco | |
| Best Acoustic Guitar Players Of All Time? Here's a video of Rory Block, since women seem to be a minority in this thread. I saw her play locally in a small venue and can tell you, if you are a fan of the guitar, and or the blues, do not miss her if she plays nearby you.Marco |