fans of AM radio, lament
03-14-23, 11:21 AM
#76
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03-14-23, 11:22 AM
#77
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It is interesting, there is something about the warm sound of vinyl that just isn't replicated with digital music...honestly you get some of that with cassettes as well. I don't see that happening with CDs because CDs don't offer any different feel or sound over streaming or digital music.
With well-mastered hi-res audio, a great DAC and nice set of cans, it'll literally bring tears to your eyes.
03-14-23, 11:25 AM
#78
Pole Position
Thats really amazing.
It is interesting, there is something about the warm sound of vinyl that just isn't replicated with digital music...honestly you get some of that with cassettes as well. I don't see that happening with CDs because CDs don't offer any different feel or sound over streaming or digital music. My mom has the old stereo we had in our house when I was a kid, Kenwood components and big Acoustic Reference speakers with a turntable, and theres just something about the way that sounds...
It is interesting, there is something about the warm sound of vinyl that just isn't replicated with digital music...honestly you get some of that with cassettes as well. I don't see that happening with CDs because CDs don't offer any different feel or sound over streaming or digital music. My mom has the old stereo we had in our house when I was a kid, Kenwood components and big Acoustic Reference speakers with a turntable, and theres just something about the way that sounds...
03-14-23, 11:26 AM
#79
Lexus Fanatic
I literally have no idea what that is, but it looks fancy lol
03-14-23, 11:30 AM
#80
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03-14-23, 11:37 AM
#81
Lexus Champion
When I first saw it, it reminded me of an old 1950's movie. "Earth to Mars, come in Mars can you hear me? Lol
03-14-23, 05:05 PM
#82
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That is really cool!
03-15-23, 08:30 PM
#83
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actually it's probably really hot. 
also as nice as the nostalgia factor, liner notes, etc., driving the vinyl surge, when listening to it on a high end system, i could never ignore the crackles, pops, scratches, etc. even on the most pristine of albums. i still have about 100 of 'em in my home and play one now and then.
also as nice as the nostalgia factor, liner notes, etc., driving the vinyl surge, when listening to it on a high end system, i could never ignore the crackles, pops, scratches, etc. even on the most pristine of albums. i still have about 100 of 'em in my home and play one now and then.
03-16-23, 09:22 AM
#84
Lexus Fanatic
LOL, true!
The crackles and pops are part of their appeal, IMO. Not sure why but they just kinda are
also as nice as the nostalgia factor, liner notes, etc., driving the vinyl surge, when listening to it on a high end system, i could never ignore the crackles, pops, scratches, etc. even on the most pristine of albums. i still have about 100 of 'em in my home and play one now and then.
03-16-23, 09:40 AM
#85
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03-16-23, 09:44 AM
#86
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It is indeed quite warm. 100W enters through the IEC connector in the back, <1W comes out the headphone jack in the front--I would guess 150-200mW at my typical listening volume. Where the rest goes should be fairly obvious I'm fairly certain it is the least efficient thing I ever have or ever will own.
Early prototypes before the tubes were lifted on a "mezzanine board" were deemed unsellable for safety reasons because the top plate got to over 100C!
I'm fairly certain it is the least efficient thing I ever have or ever will own.Early prototypes before the tubes were lifted on a "mezzanine board" were deemed unsellable for safety reasons because the top plate got to over 100C!
03-16-23, 10:16 AM
#87
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03-16-23, 10:26 AM
#88
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I think the last time I listened to a cassette was probably in 1992 or 1993. And then it was just because I couldn't use my Discman D-33 while mowing the lawn--it would skip like crazy. So I copied a couple of CDs to cassettes for that purpose only. Eventually replaced that Discman with the D-321 model with ESP (3-second buffer), which resolved that for me and consigned audio cassettes to the trashbin of history.
03-16-23, 10:32 AM
#89
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actually it's probably really hot.
also as nice as the nostalgia factor, liner notes, etc., driving the vinyl surge, when listening to it on a high end system, i could never ignore the crackles, pops, scratches, etc. even on the most pristine of albums. i still have about 100 of 'em in my home and play one now and then.
also as nice as the nostalgia factor, liner notes, etc., driving the vinyl surge, when listening to it on a high end system, i could never ignore the crackles, pops, scratches, etc. even on the most pristine of albums. i still have about 100 of 'em in my home and play one now and then.
03-16-23, 01:35 PM
#90
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