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    Hi-Fi is NOT a subjective hobby.

    :) Combined SINAD and FTQ testing!
  2. Gregm

    Hi-Fi is NOT a subjective hobby.

    Hi - SINAD is not subjective by any stretch of the imagination (SINAD: signal to noise and distortion). Maybe you mean that you subjectively perceive situations where the sinned ratio is below par?
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    Hi-Fi is NOT a subjective hobby.

    Not to disagree or otherwise with the imaging thing -- but a speaker's dispersion characteristics are dependent on its design, not the amplifier used. Additionally, the dispersion characteristics of the drivers become narrower the higher the frequency - regardless of the amplifier model: it's a...
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    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    For those interested in Franck's symphony i D-m, here is one from +60 years ago: Superb performance by Pierre Monteux with Chicago. The sound is also very good considering...
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    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    The recorded source is digital (most of the time) but the playback is not. Although I mostly listen to the digital set (convenience and laziness I suppose) I like the sound of vinyl; maybe it's the effect of a tiny cut diamond snatching a surface that does it...
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    It Finally Happened: Not One, but TWO Heart Attacks

    Trials and tribulations aside (and they have been tremendous!) you seem to have things organised and in operational order -- and I do mean the everyday nitty-gritty of life. I wish you strength and a swift return of the sense of well-being! And listen to the tunes, it's therapeutic!
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    German Physiks Unicorn: An alternate take on single driver speakers. Did you ever have a chance to audition it? What did you think?

    Congratulations on your first show! How big is the room (ball-park figure)? I just want to get an idea of how large a space the Unicorns need to bring out their best (or, the minimum area). Regards
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    Ideon Audio Absolute DAC - anyone heard it?

    So you are saying that the lesser performing & cheaper DAC is better because the mastering people use some such. I had the Select II (i.e. the model above the one you mention) and, while I loved its sound (obviously), I found nothing of what you describe above. Indeed, the Ideon pulled me more...
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    What are you currently listening to (Classical)?

    That makes two of us.
  10. Gregm

    What are you currently listening to (Classical)?

    Light, bouncy, and enjoyable music -- worthy of attention. The perd=formance leaves to be desired (a bit on the flat side).
  11. Gregm

    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    OK. I'm learning!
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    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    I think that part of her success lies in that there aren't many like her; she comes across respectful, down-to-earth, (hard) working, disciplined... etc I think that people are attracted to the fact that a person who portrays values - such as they may be - has actually made it! Swift is the...
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    New Dedicated Listening Room

    Congratulations, the fun is ahead! Remember the destination is immaterial at this point, the journey is everything!
  14. Gregm

    ripping CD

    Another player that lets you re-tag is foobar2000. Very versatile
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    What do measurements say about SET’s

    The primary objective of that amp is to help you listen to music, so the key question is: do you enjoy the music? If you do, end of story! Coming to the question about the measurements you posted, no - any well-designed SS will measure far better in the values you have posted above. It remains...
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