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| Stones mono box set thoughts on audio quality I haven't read any of the reviews on the box set.Just how "authentic" was the source material? 50 year old tapes....Spidey sense says I would be reminded of why I gave up on buying reissues...meh. If I want perfect background music, I play the C... | |
| Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD Hmm... I have a VPI Classic 1. I've compared it to loaned CD/DAC's in my system. Digital playback, while very precise and accurate, doesn't hit the emotional nerve like a good record on the Classic. IMO, setup with a cart and best phono state you ... | |
| Your Favorite Female Vocal Track Please Julie London singing "Laura" off the album "Julie is her name" Simply mesmerizing.I have a 1955 mono press that I never get tired of playing. WOW! | |
| The urge to tinker is awash. What TT might better mine and why? If you haven’t already, try a tubed phono.Just MY opinion-it delivers a more convincing, realistic presentation. They may be a wee bit hissy at stadium level volume, if that’s your thing. Ever notice in some SS unit reviews, the reviewer writes- "... | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... "Will no one rid me of this troublesome thread?"Threads like this are simply reading entertainment while listening to your system.No knowledge/wisdom to gain from members. Just as painful..."What's the best...?" or how about "digital vs vinyl" | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... Interesting thread.What did the OP end up getting? Fun read like a madavid0 rant.I research, then take the leap of faith. If my ears don't like, sell at a loss and move on. Life is TOO short. | |
| Gold Lion KT77 tubes for Primaluna Amp - a few questions I've been using the PL HP for a few years. Great amp with whatever tubes used.Matching isn't a concern with the auto bias. The GL KT77's retain the great mids, and you may notice a little more extension on both on both ends. YMMV. Changing the 4 ... | |
| Phono Stage Opinions "it sounds decent"Trust your ears. You answered your own question.The built in will sound better than any $250+ stand alone box.Subjectively, you may need to spend considerably more. If changing things up are important, I would look for a nice Hi... | |
| Electric Ladyland 50 Year Anniversary Reissues Hendrix is in the elite group(Beatles,Stones..) that get endlessly milked$$$$Now that I've been reminded there are U.K. period mono's that haven't been played in ages, time to dust them off for a spin!For superfans, or to replace the noisey copy f... | |
| FM antennas.............Does ANBODY still make them? "I hate cable. Everything used to be free. Today everything costs $$ and you get a ton of stuff that you don’t even care about, for a price."I’ve been hanging on to OTA TV and radio on the left coast, where EVERYTHING is $$$$$$$$$$!! Thankfully, s... | |
| Time to weed the LPs.... (choosing stuff to dump) Years of bin diving escapades for the "stamper" copy of Beatles and Stones albums takes up space.Keep the "stamper"(your personal best)original presses and put the rest out on the curb for someone to experience.I do this every now and then. Years... | |
| Speed accuracy- how accurate is accurate? "Running an iphone...33.55"I trust my ears over an iphone. Other than a constant,real time,calibrated Phoenix type controller contraption, all those "apps" are going to vary.Even then, neurosis continues.Try playing a recording with music in stand... | |
| Fosgate Signature Phono Preamp I have the Foz.Those 2 cans are NOT step ups.The circuit has active gain. According to the manual, only tube 3(12AX7) makes a noticeable sonic change.On a side note- those 2 cans are used as footers on my old REL sub! | |
| Jazz for aficionados Thought I'd drop in while i'm listening to a recent acquisition. An amazingly well preserved 1957 press - The Incomparable Earl "fatha"Hines. In the 3 for $10 bin.It's a "greatest hits" compilation with cuts that likely were on 78's originally... | |
| Don't waste money on ultrasonic RCMs Everyone is wasting their time/money.I’ve been using this stuff since 1976https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/shimmer-floor-wax/n8625 |