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| Feedback on the current Reference 3a changes ? I discovered this thread looking for other impressions of the Reference 3a products, particularly the DeCapo's as I have been looking for a reasonably priced stand mounted monitor. Heard a pair of Episodes a while back for a brief listen and was q... | |
| Why does most new music suck? Rja, mediocrity is the norm for everything, not just music. Interesting enough we always generalize on the 5% exception and compare to the norm of the here and now as we perceive it. A normal tendency I suppose. And when you add in the context of ... | |
| Why does most new music suck? BTW Mapman, Steve Wilson has been around a while, he might be older than you:) I saw them in Orlando a few years back, superb musicians, not enough hooks or pretty boy looks the reason they could never attain mainstream popular status but I REALLY... | |
| Why does most new music suck? Goose, you can't be blamed for turning into your parents, it happens as a consequence, for many, of adapting to habits and ideology over time. Well I can't say if new music sucks or not because I don't listen to enough of it to make an informed op... | |
| Has anyone bought the OPPO 105 and has an opinion "Does the Oppo 105 sound better than my Ayre CX-7eMP? Several people at THE Show suggested I get the Oppo 105. I cannot believe the 105 sounds better than the Ayre. Any comments?"Hi Hgeifman I wouldn't necessarily rely on what "people at the show"... | |
| Why does an audiophile grade power cord matter? "5 dollar leviton outlet Joe General Contractor buys at Home Depot."Ah, I think you're a little high with that 5 dollar quote on the outlet, try about .50 for the el cheapo's the one's most prevelently used. For 5 bucks you can buy a decent commer... | |
| Difference in quality in products made in China? "Had I said something derogatory or demeaning towards Asian musicians, then I would apologize. To mention that the Asian students in a school that I am typically at, have a greater likelihood of natural technical ability because of hand strength a... | |
| Difference in quality in products made in China? "Why are there so many Asians in western conservatories: because Asians have a physiological advantage. Their hands and fingers are strong and nimble. Their bone structure is considerably different from that of people from European decent. This ad... | |
| Anyone have issues dealing with Sophia Electric ? Interestingly enough Brownsfan, I recently purchased a used Modwright 95 with the Sophia's so I have another pair to measure and see how they fare over time. I really hope you're right about my problem not being typical because I really like the t... | |
| Anyone have issues dealing with Sophia Electric ? "Unfortunately the sound from the Sophia tubes is unsurpassed in our experience. I wish they were as robust physically as their wonderful sound reproduction"I have also found the sound of the A grade 6SN7 tubes unsurpassed, very linear with great ... | |
| Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh? "honestly never had the pleasure to listen to McIntosh. I would like to. Mc2301 @ 300 watts! I am currently listening to a pair of mono's @ 3 watts total."Often times the virtue is listening to the music of the forest and not paying so much indivi... | |
| External DAC For Oppo 105 At What Cost? Interesting question but I would tend to believe that the output stage and power supply of a modded 105 would be significantly better than an separate DAC, that is unless MAYBE you were to spend a significant amount more for a separate DAC. There ... | |
| External DAC For Oppo 105 At What Cost? Interesting question but I would tend to believe that the output stage and power supply of a modded 105 would be significantly better than an separate DAC, that is unless MAYBE you were to spend a significant amount more for a separate DAC. There ... | |
| Anyone listened to LaHave Speakers You've nailed it for me Rgs92. Tonality is the most important aspect of reproduced sound, get it right and all the other aspects of a stereo system takes a back seat, IMHO. I heard the Kharma 3.2 once at a NYC audio show with a Lamm 1.1 I guess it... | |
| Anyone listened to LaHave Speakers A lot of great information Rx8man, wouldn't you agree? I didn't provide the website because it's almost a joke. A realization of how small this outfit is but the proof is in the results and the real matter at hand, does it really deliver the goods... |