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High-end audio systems. (Moderated)
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The circle of confusion, additional thoughts
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The author of the blog in the original post was talking about having all loudspeakers, production and reproduction, perform to a reference. On the production end, what the artist chooses as to final product, is on the home more exactly what he experienced and wanted. Until now hifi folk have had to settle for a "best guess" duplication of... more »
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Museum Sound Test
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I've been asked to do a sound test in a museum room to determine what levels of what kind of sound will bother adjacent rooms. The room will be used for parties and social events including events with music. Think harp and recorder not rock band. Can anybody suggest a test or sampler CD that would be appropriate?... more »
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Choice of cartridge.
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I recently bought a Clearaudio Virtouso cartridge. Very expensive and all that.. After carefully adjusting it using my usual Baerwald protractor w/overhang adjustment and about 5 hours of playing-in (lets not start that debate again) i started serious listening, and found some peculiar things. First, The bass is.. impressing. Even a record like Rush's Presto suddenly... more »
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The circle of confusion
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There is an audio blog I read that describes efforts to anchor audio production and reproduction in reality. A recent thread in this group related to what reality reference is used in audio production and how it might relate to the final product, which in turn has an obvious effect on reproduction for our various loudspeaker and listening contexts.... more »
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Old Home (Month) at Stereophile?
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Just noticed that both Robert Harley and Corey Greenberg wrote leading articles that appear in the current Stereophile. How long has this been going on? I thought that Harley wrote for TAS?
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Nov. Equip Reviews + More RMAF Show Coverage
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Hi Everyone, Enjoy the Music.com's November edition of our Review Magazine is now available and packed with five World Premieres, one North American Premiere and many music reviews plus viewpoint think pieces! Those thirsting for more show coverage, we have posted quite a few more RMAF 2009 event reports plus have an interview with Chesky Records and... more »
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Posting problems mini-FAQ
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Rec.audio.high-end is a moderated group. As stated in our guidelines, submitted messages that are not acceptable for posting to the group will receive a rejection notice unless it is one of the following: 1. Spam 2. A "for sale" or "wanted to buy" post. 3. Crossposted 4. Uses a spam-proofed or some other type of non-replyable address.... more »
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Refurbish Quad 606 power amp?
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I'm moving home in four weeks from New South Wales Australia to near Melbourne in Victoria. And that means it would be a convenient time to ship my Quad 606 power amp down in advance to a fellow who advertises on Ebay a Quad refurbishment service for about $430. this is what he advertises: my question is whether the general... more »
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Wattgate 381 Audio Grade Duplex Socket
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This is an amazing breakthrough in audio technology. The reviews speak for themselves. [link] For example: As an audiophile, I've been a big fan of worthless add-on's and cash sucking doohickys for many, many years. I have an innate trust in the... more »
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NAD 2200 Power Amplifier Bridge Mono NAD 1135 Pre Amplifier - Hookup
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I have 2 NAD 2200 power amps, set up for bridge mono mode. These amplifiers are designed to operate in this mode, but are somewhat short on connection instructions. Each amplifier is connected to its own speaker using the 2 speaker terminals indicated on the back of the amp for bridged mono mode. Speaker to amp connections i think should... more »
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