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  1. JoeESP9

    How "analog" can digital music sound?

    What is your CD player and what is your streaming player. Also, what is the bit depth/sampling rate of your streaming source? Just curious.
  2. JoeESP9

    Multiple Amps and Multiple Speaker Sets

    If you're interested in a solid-state amplifier and preamp, check out the Akitika kits. (https://www.akitika.com/index.php) The 50WPC power amp was very favorably reviewed in Stereophile. The preamplifier is a full function design with an optional remote. Optional remote.
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    AK Enablers

    I believe in quality over quantity. One good system properly set up in a dedicated room is more than sufficient for me. Besides, if I had a bunch of gear laying around, I'd use whatever I thought was the best combination and the other gear would just collect dust. Being a nitpicker and...
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    Everything you need to restore a set of legendary Ohm F

    :lurk: I'd love to hear how this works out. BTW: Miller Sound (http://www.millersound.net/) in Montgomeryville, PA has a well-deserved reputation for fixing/ rebuilding/refurbishing Ohm Model F's.
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    analog vs digital

    If you have a hard-wired internet connection via Verizon and it's periodically providing a poor or no picture, I'd be on their back 24/7. I've been a Verizon internet customer for +25 years. I started with a DSL and switched to FIOS (cable TV, land line, internet) as soon as it became...
  6. JoeESP9

    L O N G speaker wires versus L O N G RCA cable from pre-amp to amp Pros and cons

    An Aphex Aural Exciter!? That would be a big fat no thanks from me. :no:
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    Power conditioners Snake oil?

    There is a company (Stromtank) that produces "audio grade" battery power supplies. Their TOTL model S5000 is $31K. It's suitable for even higher power, power amplifiers. They also have lower priced models such as the Model 1000 @ $16K
  8. JoeESP9

    What are your thoughts on Audyssey?

    No one especially me would say that reproduction of music is perfect. It most likely will never be. However, it's called Hi-Fi for a reason. That being, to reproduce with a high degree of fidelity. If high fidelity reproduction is not your aim that's fine with me. However, if it is, using...
  9. JoeESP9

    Things you can only hear on your high end systems

    I returned 2 CD copies of 14:59 by Sugar Ray because they sounded so bad. After the third one I realized, it was supposed to sound that bad.
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    Things you can only hear on your high end systems

    I most heartily agree. My original copy has been played maybe twice since bought new. OTOH, I Want A Love I Can See from the Temptations first album (Meet The Temptations) also sounds pretty bad. However, I like and play it (converted to 16/48 FLAC). A lot of early Motown music was not very...
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    Power conditioners Snake oil?

    IME computer back up power supplies tend to produce lots of noise on the AC output. While they will allow safe shutdown when AC is lost, I'd use them only with appropriate caution. Attach a scope probe to the AC out of an APC and observe the noise for yourself. :) FWIW: I use a Tripp Lite...
  12. JoeESP9

    Headphone advice

    Most Guitar Center stores keep a number of headphones available for auditioning. If you are near one you might want to check them out. FWIW: I have several pairs of headphones. My preference is for open back over the ear planar magnetic or ESL type. My OTG phones are IE planar magnetic.
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    What are your thoughts on Audyssey?

    Yes, I'm using my ears to make a judgement call. Not once in the 30+ years of adjusting for flatter in room response using measurements have I regretted doing so. However, my judgment is based on what I hear at live concerts of unamplified orchestral music and the Wannamaker Organ. Adjusting...
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    Speakers not working when I plug additional pair in pre-out.

    Absolute phase is audible. However, it's easier to hear on certain instruments. Check out Clark Johnsen, The Wood Effect. It's available at that place named after the river.
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    What are your thoughts on Audyssey?

    Uh, that would be a big fat no. You're still missing my point. What do you do about live concerts? If your hearing is bad enough to need help from an equalizer at home, why does this not apply to a live concert or the rest of life? :dunno: IMO +95% of users claiming they need an equalizer...
  16. JoeESP9

    CONSIDERING MAGNAPAN MG-1.5 QR

    Once you remove the low frequencies from the feed to the mains you will find the mains require less power and will play louder. I have found this to be so with every panel (exclusively since 1976) I've ever had. That includes my current Maggie 1.7's, Acoustat Spectra 22's and Acoustat Model 1's...
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    What are your thoughts on Audyssey?

    You are missing my point. The term HiFi is a shortening of the term, "to reproduce with a high degree of fidelity". Do you want that? Or do you just want to please your own personal taste which may have very little to do with reality. I know that for many, HiFi reproduction is not really their...
  18. JoeESP9

    What are your thoughts on Audyssey?

    Perhaps we have different goals. :) Why would you want flatter in room response for movies but not for music? :dunno: IMO/E having a flatter in room response usually results in less tweaking of tone controls and equalizer. I guess we differ on when and how to correct for biological...
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    Bad Chinese translations make the world go round

    I'm aware that the original Coca Cola formula included Coca leaves with the Cocaine still in them. That's why they called it, "The Drink That Gives You A Lift". I guess you're not aware that Coca Cola still uses Coca leaves to make the syrup. The caveat is, they remove the Cocaine from the...
  20. JoeESP9

    Roku locking Roku TV's unless their new TOS are agreed to.

    I have two Roku Express boxes. It was necessary to agree on only one box.
  21. JoeESP9

    All Anti-skating mechanisms are wrong!

    I also use a blank LP side to adjust and set anti-skating. Where I differ with many is, I set skating so that the arm moves slowly away from the spindle. I do this because I realize that tracking a groove increases whatever skating is inherent in the arm.
  22. JoeESP9

    Bad Chinese translations make the world go round

    My favorite is Troegs Sunshine Pilsner. It and the Yeungling are IMO as good as Pilsner Urquell while tasting slightly different.
  23. JoeESP9

    Bad Chinese translations make the world go round

    I bought a twelve pack of Yuengling Golden Pilsner for $17 on Friday. :thumbsup:
  24. JoeESP9

    tried HT speakers on my HiFi...somewhat surprised.

    IMO/E, there are only two types of speakers. There are those you like and those you don't like. IME speakers labeled as HT speakers tend to be in the second group. A good speaker should perform equally well regardless of the source material.
  25. JoeESP9

    CONSIDERING MAGNAPAN MG-1.5 QR

    The crossovers on my 1.7's do not easily lend themselves to bi-amping. However, I use an electronic crossover to remove low frequencies from the feed to them. Everything from ~70Hz down goes to my 12" DIY TL subs which are driven by a pair of bridged Crown XLS-2002's. The result is my 1.7's play...
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