slipknot1
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| Portable CD player with Digital Output Look for a Radio Shack Optimus 3400 (remember them?)on the used market. It has a digital output on a mini jack. Radio Shack also sells a mini stereo>RCA adapter that works very well. I used the 3400 into a Audio Alchemy DITB into a Headroom amp... | |
| The best "no fuss" turntable for $5K or less? You may have answered your own question. Without knowing your listening priorities and equipment, The VPI family offers a number of possibilities such as the Aries 2, Scoutmaster/JMW9 Signature/high quality cart of your choosing/SDS or Walker Moto... | |
| Possible stylus damage to my DenonDL103 A retip from Van den Hul will cost more (tip/ship) than a new 103 will cost. | |
| SCOUTMASTER TO ARIES 3 Folks should keep in mind that when the first Scout was issued they were marketed as "Aries Scouts". They are part of the Aries family with a smaller footprint. The Aries 3 is coming out with a plinth design based on the Scoutmaster/Super Scoutmas... | |
| Is Lisa Marie Presley a singer? Would you go hunting with Dick Cheney? | |
| Dartzeel amp lives up to hype I'll second Rgs92's comments. While I am a vinyl listener, I thought the sound Jtinn was getting from the Dartzeel/VR9/EMM combination was some of the best being offered in NY in 2005. A testimony to the quality of the equipment synergy. If it sou... | |
| Best color s to paint dedicated listening room I went with an earth tone: Ralph Lauren's "Desert Khaftan"Very brown. It compliments the red claret acoustic panels on the walls and the red Tabriz rug on the floor. Very soothing combinations for music listening. | |
| Magnepan Speakers - Ribbon Replacement Magnepan ribbons only have a reputation for "blowing out" if they are driven with amplification not up to dealing with a load of 4 ohms that is 85db (in)efficient. In twenty years of using Magnepan loudspeakers (SMGa, MGI, MGIII, MGIIIA, MG3.6R) I... | |
| When audiophiles visit for a listening session Nrchy:That was BRILLIANT! | |
| Philadelphia, PA and surrounding area Sounddog,I sent you an email, off list. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Enjoying 14" of fluffy white snow today with a fire in the woodstove and, on the turntable, we have:Richard Strauss "Eine Alpensinfonie" von Karajan/Berliner (Deutsche Grammophon DG 2532 015)Dire Straits "Love Over Gold" (Warner 23728-1)Talking He... | |
| Best Subwoofer for Magnepan speakers I have to agree with Terryakhan. Properly set up in a tuned room, and provided with adequate, quality power, the larger Magnepans are capable of bass that is deep, articulate, and fast. The speed of the Magnepan panel makes for finding and mating ... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century I will give you my own example of how high I regard the Chenin phono stage: I just place an order for the Walker Proscenium Gold Turntable. Yes, the Chenin phono stage is that good. The Chenin is a world class preamp, capable of supporting the bes... | |
| how much to $pend to claim i am an audiophile? You are an audiophile when the loan officers at your bank greet you by first name, and call to check on you when they don't see you for a few months. | |
| Clever Little Clock - high-end audio insanity? Shall it be Cheddars at sunrise then? We can use the Clever Little Clock to synchronize sunrise at our respective locations. |