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INFINITY INTERMEZZO 4.1 - hervemec@yahoo.com

anyone use their rig for amplifying guitar playback? - rhyno 15:18:38 06/01/08 (5)
- Yes, it sucked. - richardl 17:32:14 06/03/08 (0)
- Yep - Charles Hansen 17:39:11 06/01/08 (1)
  - Jerry Garcia MC2300 nt - Duilawyer 20:42:39 06/01/08 (0)
- Nope...that's what... - David W. Robinson 16:13:49 06/01/08 (0)
- I tried it once with completely unsatisfactory results. - Bruce Kendall 16:12:37 06/01/08 (0)
need advice on next system upgrade - Mmizner 09:37:56 06/01/08 (8)
- LS3/5a descendants - John Marks 10:09:07 06/01/08 (7)
  - Anyone know about the Gini? - M3 lover 09:37:07 06/02/08 (3)
    - RE: Anyone know about the Gini? - jamesgarvin 12:56:08 06/04/08 (0)
    - TAS' CES coverage and Soundstage/Enjoy the Music's Munich show coverage - suits_me 16:44:18 06/03/08 (0)
    - Hmmm- I own an Original pair of Harbeth Rosewood 11Ohm versions-- - Des 20:33:17 06/02/08 (0)
  - RE: LS3/5a descendants - Mmizner 13:13:31 06/01/08 (2)
    - RE: LS3/5a descendants - jdouglas51 07:00:24 06/02/08 (0)
    - Can't say. - John Marks 14:49:58 06/01/08 (0)
REVIEW: Furman PL-8 Series II Power Conditioner/Surge Protector - kh6idf 07:34:23 06/01/08 (0)
Circuit breakers, Which sounds better: - ramw 01:56:41 06/01/08 (0)
REVIEW: Playback Designs MPS-5 SACD Player - mikel 16:44:54 05/31/08 (0)
PLEASE- could we all agree - lancelot 08:52:23 05/31/08 (49)
- . - budget fi 18:19:26 06/01/08 (1)
  - Oops, I got it backwards.nt - budget fi 18:20:37 06/01/08 (0)
- RE: I totally agree, and ... - Gregg 12:53:50 06/01/08 (1)
  - (NT) - Jonesy 15:41:33 06/01/08 (0)
- But it's also annoying if, for some reason. [nt] - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 01:03:18 06/01/08 (3)
  - RE: But it's also annoying if, for some reason. [nt] - three_sox 01:11:23 06/01/08 (2)
    - RE: But it's also annoying if, for some reason. [nt] - Neil49 09:25:23 06/01/08 (1)
      - But what if that reason is because.... - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 10:07:33 06/01/08 (0)
- In need of further guidance... - Enophile 23:09:56 05/31/08 (0)
- throwing hyper links in the body (and not the option) get's my goat-nt - Green Lantern 22:06:45 05/31/08 (8)
  - Agreed! My biggest pet peeve with this site-NT - Neil G 07:43:05 06/01/08 (7)
    - RE: Agreed! My biggest pet peeve with this site-NT - Jim in Blacksburg 09:34:41 06/01/08 (6)
      - You forgot to remove the "NT" yet you included text so many people may have not read your post - Teresa 16:26:33 06/01/08 (0)
      - Taking the time to learn some basic html would solve that problem... - David S. 11:07:48 06/01/08 (2)
        
        RE: Taking the time to learn some basic html would solve that problem... - Jim in Blacksburg 12:08:12 06/01/08 (1)
        
        Can't much argue with that. (nt) - David S. 16:57:20 06/01/08 (0)
      - RE: Agreed! My biggest pet peeve with this site - Neil G 10:03:26 06/01/08 (0)
      - RE: Agreed! My biggest pet peeve with this site-NT - Jim in Blacksburg 09:54:56 06/01/08 (0)
- Worse.... - powermatic 21:40:07 05/31/08 (3)
  - agreed that is really annoying, nt needs to be in the Subject line if there is no text in the body (nt) - Teresa 22:23:06 05/31/08 (2)
    - And what's more.... - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 01:01:25 06/01/08 (1)
      - RE: the leading sentences to get you to click - LousyTourist 12:52:33 06/01/08 (0)
- Nothing like a rational idea to stir up the *inmates*--NT - lancelot 20:24:24 05/31/08 (0)
- If life but were that simple. . - John PA 19:31:39 05/31/08 (0)
- There is also the other side of the coin, - Teresa 16:09:44 05/31/08 (0)
- No, and I'll tell you why - J.Mac 14:20:38 05/31/08 (1)
  - Hah, that was funny. Er... um... NT!!! - author@escapeclause.net 15:46:41 05/31/08 (0)
- Can't we just all get along? D/B/B/Y/C/I/Y/W - Nicholas Renter 14:04:49 05/31/08 (2)
  - Ahhhhh, and I read your SDMWABH - John PA 19:45:59 05/31/08 (0)
  - PCYSPMO - Bruce Kendall 14:09:23 05/31/08 (0)
- NT = Not Thinking (should be used on some posts WITH text in the body of the message!) - Richard BassNut Greene 12:28:10 05/31/08 (1)
  - Some subject lines should end with "OR" - Bruce Kendall 12:56:42 05/31/08 (0)
- I Like........... - drums12344321@yahoo.com 11:54:15 05/31/08 (0)
- Not likely - Craiger56 11:11:06 05/31/08 (0)
- Much like poor speling, it's just one of those frustrating irritations you need to adjust to...N/T - musetap 10:39:25 05/31/08 (5)
  - RE: Much like poor speling, it's just one of those frustrating irritations you need to adjust to...N/T - Don T 19:23:49 05/31/08 (0)
  - Doesn't fate just pjss you off? -t - Bruce Kendall 14:27:43 05/31/08 (1)
    - Naaaaa...two busy laffing....N/T - musetap 15:04:12 05/31/08 (0)
  - RE: Much like poor speling, it's just one of those frustrating irritations you need to adjust to...N/T - double28 12:46:36 05/31/08 (1)
    - RE: Much like poor speling, it's just one of those frustrating irritations you need to adjust to...N/T - Jim in Blacksburg 13:17:35 05/31/08 (0)
- First we have to come up with a penalty - Bruce Kendall 10:06:04 05/31/08 (5)
  - Yup. Didya' see the one below that sent Clark over the edge? (mt) - Stephæn 11:35:54 05/31/08 (4)
    - Do you think he ever understood it? Next time do it phonetically /emmtee/ - powermatic 18:21:29 05/31/08 (2)
      - I don't think he did ... (not mt) - Stephæn 20:20:53 05/31/08 (1)
        
        Hmm. I guess a bachelor's degree in physics doesn't delve into the principals of Logic. /enntee/ - powermatic 20:40:11 05/31/08 (0)
    - Clark? Over the edge? - Bruce Kendall 11:44:44 05/31/08 (0)
- We could... - Sherlock 09:04:58 05/31/08 (2)
  - Applause ..... - Elmo 05:58:03 06/01/08 (0)
  - LOL . . . but I agree. nt - Frank E 09:48:32 05/31/08 (0)
Anyone have a Wi-Fi radio? - Awe-d-o-file 22:58:06 05/30/08 (2)
- RE: Anyone have a Wi-Fi radio? - mls-stl 06:40:02 05/31/08 (0)
- Sangean WFR-20 - Panelhead 06:06:59 05/31/08 (0)
Anybody ever ship something from US to Montego Bay, Jamaica by US Post? - darkmoebius 12:19:19 05/30/08 (9)
- Not in JA but in Trinidad. - jusbe 20:46:05 05/30/08 (0)
- USPS rules. nt. - vital ital 15:19:49 05/30/08 (0)
- Never shipped to Jamaica...... - Mike B. 14:46:43 05/30/08 (4)
  - There is the risk of one of those nasty - Bruce Kendall 15:04:45 05/30/08 (3)
    - You mean a Rastafarian hurricane? - Mike B. 16:50:33 05/30/08 (2)
      - Less funny now that the first TS, Arthur, has emerged. - jusbe 17:37:17 05/31/08 (1)
        
        Not to make light of it, but I thought for sure the next one - Bruce Kendall 20:17:30 05/31/08 (0)
- I have shipped - kavakidd 13:26:19 05/30/08 (0)
- I've never shipped anything to that location - Bruce Kendall 13:05:30 05/30/08 (0)
New audio technology (allegedly) defies inverse square law - suits_me 09:50:39 05/30/08 (6)
- RE: The law doesn't apply, it's not a point source. - rick_m 10:43:02 05/31/08 (0)
- RE: New audio technology (allegedly) defies inverse square law - Steerpike 13:20:37 05/30/08 (0)
- RE: New audio technology (allegedly) defies inverse square law - Larry I 11:52:36 05/30/08 (0)
- RE: Reveiws defy inverse square law - weltersys 11:51:56 05/30/08 (0)
- I think it's all about focus and coherence - mhardy6647 11:40:46 05/30/08 (1)
  - Yes, I agree - bartc 06:02:48 05/31/08 (0)
The Web is wonderful. (Long 1st post) - Italianpetals 21:03:14 05/29/08 (8)
- Great Post - tesla 05:42:01 05/31/08 (0)
- Wonderful indeed. - Dave Pogue 16:52:54 05/30/08 (0)
- You've conjured up some old ghosts for me! - Dman 16:06:02 05/30/08 (0)
- great post - jokekajr 12:52:12 05/30/08 (0)
- I'll toast to that. Welcome! -t - Bruce Kendall 10:57:24 05/30/08 (0)
- Excellent! - Jim Smith 08:19:22 05/30/08 (0)
- Really nice introduction! - jusbe 04:50:07 05/30/08 (0)
- Beautiful! Welcome! - Enophile 21:36:11 05/29/08 (0)
There is a new Audio Wiki - David Clark 20:30:15 05/29/08 (41)
- What? No entry for "Double Blind Test" or "DBT"? What sort of chicanery is this? - Markw* 06:50:16 06/02/08 (8)
  - Who cares about DBT? - bjh 07:41:00 06/03/08 (6)
    - Simply put, inquiring minds want to know. - Markw* 07:20:54 06/04/08 (5)
      - RE: Simply put, inquiring minds want to know. - bjh 07:46:11 06/04/08 (4)
        
        My, my, aren't we a bit touchy. - Markw* 09:32:22 06/04/08 (3)
        
        Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn nt - bjh 10:16:32 06/04/08 (2)
        
        That's the most sensible thing you've said here. nt - Markw* 11:38:25 06/04/08 (1)
        
        Don't say "sensible" to bjh, it will only encourage him - Richard BassNut Greene 15:19:36 06/05/08 (0)
  - "Possibly a one sided view with ulterior motives of brainwashing ... ? " (was waiting for someone to notice) - Richard BassNut Greene 07:03:07 06/02/08 (0)
- My attempts a few months ago to rectify the blatant animus against audiophiles in Wikipedia... - clarkjohnsen 08:10:10 05/31/08 (2)
  - "... ...were all immediately reverted." - Richard BassNut Greene 12:30:06 05/31/08 (1)
    - Let's just say... - Wellfed 12:34:23 06/01/08 (0)
- Audio Wiki - Hi-Fi Nut 17:16:38 05/30/08 (0)
- That should become a great resource. Thanks for the post! - Enophile 20:32:56 05/29/08 (27)
  - The WIKI is btw... - David Clark 21:01:17 05/29/08 (26)
    - RE: The WIKI is btw...brought to you by PS Audio - Bruce from DC 07:12:00 05/30/08 (25)
      - Soon to become the fictional high end "bible" for brainwashing audiophiles? - Richard BassNut Greene 07:48:24 05/30/08 (24)
        
        And as we all know, a brain is a terrible thing to wash. - Dave Pogue 04:26:58 05/31/08 (2)
        
        So you're misquoting Dan Quayle ... - Richard BassNut Greene 12:32:38 05/31/08 (1)
        
        Speaking of lame ... - Dave Pogue 04:00:54 06/03/08 (0)
        
        So What........ - Todd Krieger 19:15:40 05/30/08 (2)
        
        "...a lot of 'scientific' claims that I think are a lot more deceitful." No kidding. - clarkjohnsen 08:04:52 05/31/08 (0)
        
        RE: So What........ - audioAl 02:58:07 05/31/08 (0)
        
        RE: Soon to become the fictional high end "bible" for brainwashing audiophiles? - PaulMC 10:14:49 05/30/08 (17)
        
        This appeared to be a website paid for by a manufacturer -- so the moderator would serve a manufacturer - Richard BassNut Greene 12:30:31 05/30/08 (0)
        
        RE: Soon to become the fictional high end "bible" for brainwashing audiophiles? - fullheadofnothing 10:55:57 05/30/08 (0)
        
        "Perhaps a better attitude would spark more interest?" You must be unfamiliar with RBG's posts... - musetap 10:54:05 05/30/08 (2)
        
        "sourpuss veteran such as RBG " - Richard BassNut Greene 12:20:14 05/30/08 (1)
        
        RE: "sourpuss veteran such as RBG " - musetap 13:09:49 05/30/08 (0)
        
        You are addressing a congenital climate change denier who's been working on subwoofer project for two decades - suits_me 10:47:21 05/30/08 (2)
        
        I'm not a climate change denier -- I just point out that +1 degree in 167 yrs. is a natural variation - Richard BassNut Greene 12:25:03 05/30/08 (1)
        
        Well, that answers that! - kerr 12:35:06 05/30/08 (0)
        
        RE: Soon to become the fictional high end "bible" for brainwashing audiophiles? - PaulMC 10:17:12 05/30/08 (8)
        
        You tell potential contributors: "You don't have to have any writing skills; you don't have to know anything." = ???? - Richard BassNut Greene 12:33:51 05/30/08 (5)
        
        RE: You tell potential contributors: "You don't have to have any writing skills; you don't have to know anyth - PaulMC 08:40:18 05/31/08 (1)
        
        I'm an objective audiophile -- you won't want my contributions -- I don't "believe in" things without proof - Richard BassNut Greene 12:37:36 05/31/08 (0)
        
        Reminds me of a local sign... - QuadTodd 17:16:31 05/30/08 (2)
        
        Sounds like a great town ... - Richard BassNut Greene 12:39:47 05/31/08 (1)
        
        Just a neighboring town, - QuadTodd 14:54:17 05/31/08 (0)
        
        RE: Soon to become the fictional high end "bible" for brainwashing audiophiles? - otari 12:27:43 05/30/08 (1)
        
        RE: Soon to become the fictional high end "bible" for brainwashing audiophiles? - PaulMC 13:05:13 05/30/08 (0)
REVIEW: ACI Force XL Speakers - jonbee 12:58:22 05/29/08 (0)
Questions about RCA Y-splitter(s) - Ria Rhodes 10:52:16 05/29/08 (3)
- If you do it, get good ones. - Bruce Kendall 11:29:27 05/29/08 (0)
- RE: Questions about RCA Y-splitter(s) - rockadanny 11:25:13 05/29/08 (0)
- RE: Questions about RCA Y-splitter(s) - budm 11:13:01 05/29/08 (0)
Washington DC Audiophile Club Reminder Notice and Update - Jeff_CP 07:38:36 05/29/08 (0)
ohms & valve amps? - ari brown 01:49:13 05/29/08 (14)
- RE: ohms & valve amps? - hermanesque 08:28:42 05/29/08 (2)
  - RE: ohms & valve amps? - ari brown 19:03:23 05/30/08 (1)
    - The speaker connections... - Al Sekela 10:22:30 05/31/08 (0)
- RE: ohms & valve amps? - Slick 05:22:44 05/29/08 (10)
  - RE: ohms & valve amps? - ari brown 05:28:32 05/29/08 (9)
    - RE: ohms & valve amps? - Slick 06:58:27 05/29/08 (8)
      - Would I "Know" if I Damaged Speaker this Way? - DavidInNY 13:33:25 05/29/08 (3)
        
        Put the suspect CD back on. - Al Sekela 15:59:22 05/29/08 (2)
        
        RE: Put the suspect CD back on. - DavidInNY 10:20:40 05/30/08 (0)
        
        RE: Put the suspect CD back on. - Slick 04:29:05 05/30/08 (0)
      - RE: ohms & valve amps? - Jim in Blacksburg 08:45:22 05/29/08 (3)
        
        RE: ohms & valve amps? - Slick 09:48:02 05/29/08 (2)
        
        RE: ohms & valve amps? - ari brown 01:10:54 05/31/08 (1)
        
        RE: ohms & valve amps? - Slick 06:43:36 06/01/08 (0)
Need a Marantz Guru - straycat 22:30:31 05/28/08 (1)
- RE: Need a Marantz Guru - Bruce Kendall 11:39:14 05/29/08 (0)
the floor reflection dip, is there a formula? - Timbo in Oz 21:00:35 05/28/08 (70)
- Elimination of the floor reflection dip... - Abel McCain 11:11:59 05/31/08 (2)
  - "Placed on the floor a few feet away from each speaker, they are (as RBNG states) stumbling blocks of sorts" - Richard BassNut Greene 09:06:32 06/04/08 (1)
    - RE: "the evil eye" - Abel McCain 15:07:40 06/04/08 (0)
- Try a Tube Trap, reflective side towards speaker... - Ceres 19:48:58 05/29/08 (1)
  - as you can see below I like to design these things out of the room/spkr interface, if I can! - Timbo in Oz 21:21:08 05/29/08 (0)
- Formula, here it is - KlausR. 00:02:38 05/29/08 (64)
  - There's an error in your formula - Dave Kingsland 17:34:04 06/02/08 (2)
    - You're right, I made a transcription error - KlausR. 02:48:43 06/03/08 (0)
    - RE: There's an error in your formula - Dave Kingsland 18:15:32 06/02/08 (0)
  - Ahh, Klaus! certainly! - Timbo in Oz 15:40:34 05/29/08 (60)
    - RE: Ahh, Klaus! certainly! - KlausR. 02:26:38 05/30/08 (58)
      - RE: Ahh, Klaus! certainly! - Donald North 10:21:16 05/30/08 (8)
        
        RE: Ahh, Klaus! certainly! - KlausR. 22:14:09 05/30/08 (7)
        
        RE: Ahh, Klaus! certainly! - Donald North 00:09:34 06/01/08 (4)
        
        Salmi paper AES 1871 - KlausR. 02:58:44 06/01/08 (3)
        
        RE: Salmi paper AES 1871 - Donald North 23:27:43 06/02/08 (2)
        
        RE: Salmi paper AES 1871 - KlausR. 00:15:49 06/03/08 (1)
        
        RE: Salmi paper AES 1871 - Donald North 00:20:51 06/04/08 (0)
        
        How many of those other papers you cite… - David Aiken 14:33:00 05/31/08 (1)
        
        RE: How many of those other papers you cite… - KlausR. 23:58:28 05/31/08 (0)
      - "I'm not aware of evidence supporting the claim that early reflections...have detrimental effects" = ??? - Richard BassNut Greene 08:02:42 05/30/08 (48)
        
        RE: Foolish beliefs - KlausR. 23:53:00 05/30/08 (47)
        
        Your implication early reflections don't matter & optimum room dimensions are nonsense = your ignorance - Richard BassNut Greene 12:51:43 05/31/08 (46)
        
        You should read more carefully !!! - KlausR. 21:41:32 05/31/08 (45)
        
        You may do a lot of reading, but are still wrong - Richard BassNut Greene 06:54:07 06/02/08 (44)
        
        RE: You can't separate early reflections from boundary effects. - KlausR. 08:41:03 06/02/08 (43)
        
        Wrong a third time - Richard BassNut Greene 09:39:00 06/02/08 (42)
        
        Early reflections, reverberation, echos - KlausR. 09:53:04 06/02/08 (41)
        
        "what then are 80 ms first reflections in concert halls called? " - Richard BassNut Greene 08:44:35 06/04/08 (2)
        
        Reverberation? Wrong - KlausR. 09:21:18 06/04/08 (1)
        
        Why are you pontificating on concert halls ? .... Their acoustics have little or no relevance to a home listening room - Richard BassNut Greene 07:59:54 06/05/08 (0)
        
        RE: Early reflections, reverberation, echos - Dave Kingsland 18:53:18 06/02/08 (37)
        
        RE: Early reflections, reverberation, echos - KlausR. 04:11:19 06/03/08 (36)
        
        RE: Early reflections, reverberation, echos - Dave Kingsland 18:06:50 06/04/08 (0)
        
        RE: Early reflections, reverberation, echos - Jorma Salmi 06:20:27 06/04/08 (34)
        
        A question… - David Aiken 15:59:50 06/04/08 (2)
        
        RE: A question… - Jorma Salmi 03:09:45 06/05/08 (1)
        
        Many thanks for the answer. That's largely my feeling… - David Aiken 05:57:50 06/05/08 (0)
        
        "Interesting to see so much discussion about my old sins!" - Richard BassNut Greene 08:51:41 06/04/08 (0)
        
        Thanks for chiming in... - KlausR. 07:10:22 06/04/08 (29)
        
        RE: Thanks for chiming in... - Jorma Salmi 14:04:30 06/05/08 (1)
        
        RE: Thanks for chiming in... - KlausR. 01:02:11 06/06/08 (0)
        
        My apologies to KlauseR. - Richard BassNut Greene 08:42:20 06/04/08 (26)
        
        Definitions - KlausR. 09:38:40 06/04/08 (25)
        
        "we should the the definition of the acoustic experts" = Terms and definitions intended for nightclubs and auditoriums? - Richard BassNut Greene 08:09:57 06/05/08 (3)
        
        Small room acoustics - KlausR. 00:16:43 06/06/08 (2)
        
        Those german posts are Greek to me - Richard BassNut Greene 08:48:20 06/06/08 (1)
        
        Most papers are in English... - KlausR. 22:57:06 06/06/08 (0)
        
        The problem with your definition of "early reflection"… - David Aiken 14:22:37 06/04/08 (20)
        
        Additional comment… - David Aiken 16:16:20 06/04/08 (19)
        
        Time window - KlausR. 02:02:19 06/06/08 (17)
        
        You still have problems… - David Aiken 06:24:39 06/06/08 (16)
        
        C'mon David, you know exactly what I mean! - KlausR. 23:18:18 06/06/08 (13)
        
        Klaus, I have a question... - Abel McCain 07:40:40 06/07/08 (9)
        
        RE: coloration of loudspeaker sound - KlausR. 23:32:37 06/07/08 (8)
        
        RE: coloration of loudspeaker sound - Abel McCain 05:36:26 06/08/08 (7)
        
        RE: coloration of loudspeaker sound - David Aiken 15:37:20 06/08/08 (6)
        
        Good info there... - Abel McCain 08:33:45 06/09/08 (5)
        
        Your room - KlausR. 02:59:50 06/11/08 (1)
        
        Thanks for the info, Klaus. - Abel McCain 05:26:44 06/11/08 (0)
        
        RE: Good info there... - David Aiken 15:11:59 06/09/08 (2)
        
        RE: Scientific research - KlausR. 03:08:21 06/11/08 (0)
        
        RE: Scientific research - Abel McCain 05:48:42 06/11/08 (0)
        
        Unfortunately I don't… - David Aiken 06:22:19 06/07/08 (2)
        
        Of course you know exactly what I mean! - KlausR. 03:00:58 06/08/08 (1)
        
        RE: Of course you know exactly what I mean! - David Aiken 14:58:22 06/08/08 (0)
        
        "Logically and grammatically, late reflections should not arrive before early reflections." - Richard BassNut Greene 09:09:43 06/06/08 (1)
        
        RE: "Logically and grammatically, late reflections should not arrive before early reflections." - David Aiken 14:50:53 06/06/08 (0)
        
        Looks like I'll get in the last word here, so let me say this about that::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: - Richard BassNut Greene 15:26:30 06/05/08 (0)
    - details? subject to change - Timbo in Oz 15:42:50 05/29/08 (0)
How's this for compressed? - Awe-d-o-file 15:09:19 05/28/08 (7)
- As a mastering engineer... - Bruce B 14:06:25 05/29/08 (1)
  - I have done a lot of production on the side... - Yashu 15:08:02 05/31/08 (0)
- Excellent, depending on what's being displayed... - AbeCollins 10:09:32 05/29/08 (1)
  - RE: Excellent, depending on what's being displayed... - Awe-d-o-file 10:41:48 05/29/08 (0)
- Boost the gain more... - jpvs 17:17:09 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: How's this for compressed? - Michael Samra 16:56:43 05/28/08 (0)
- c'mon, plenty of dynamics left! - danny kaey 15:12:35 05/28/08 (0)
Earl Root, the Root of All Evil, RIP - Ralph 09:24:13 05/28/08 (4)
- Very sorry to learn this. - Al Sekela 16:00:59 05/29/08 (1)
  - RE: Very sorry to learn this. - Ralph 13:07:15 05/30/08 (0)
- Cancer sucks. - Bruce Kendall 11:43:51 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: Earl Root, the Root of All Evil, RIP - Brian Walsh 10:55:51 05/28/08 (0)
How did every topic under "Who Says All Heavy Metal Is Poorly Recorded?" become subsumed beneath it? nt - clarkjohnsen 09:07:50 05/28/08 (9)
- Fixed. (mt) - Stephæn 10:51:10 05/28/08 (5)
  - "(mt)" ... "I said empty."... Huh? nt - clarkjohnsen 10:54:22 05/28/08 (4)
    - MT is what we wrote on gas cylinder tags in grad school - mhardy6647 11:14:38 05/28/08 (3)
      - But in this case, what's "empty"? And why repeat it? I mean... - clarkjohnsen 09:26:45 05/29/08 (2)
        
        that's just his way of saying "(nt)" - mhardy6647 18:42:32 05/29/08 (1)
        
        or 're-enforcing' (nt) - mhardy6647 18:43:30 05/29/08 (0)
- Good question. - Stephæn 09:41:22 05/28/08 (1)
  - Tool sounded pretty excellent. - Ozzie 11:30:30 05/28/08 (0)
- Because "Who Says All Heavy Metal Is Poorly Recorded?" is the definitive topic. The alpha, the omega. - Enophile 09:12:51 05/28/08 (0)
POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - JMCIII 04:01:56 05/28/08 (100)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - jtube 18:42:47 06/04/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - 5maggies 05:18:30 06/04/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - Paul 18:33:37 06/03/08 (0)
- I dropped it. (nt) - Maverick 10:30:16 06/03/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - jimmycj 09:17:35 06/01/08 (0)
- Closed format by Sony that only allows *elite few* to record on... - Yashu 15:01:15 05/31/08 (0)
- Nah, I'm waiting for Blu-ray to replace all our records - Craiger56 09:39:58 05/30/08 (1)
  - Blu-ray supports non-proprietary formats at least - Feanor 07:49:46 06/01/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - timothywas1@comcast.net 09:06:43 05/30/08 (0)
- Subquestion: If SACD, then two channel or multi channel? - William Schuchard 04:39:16 05/30/08 (10)
  - Of course: multi channel! (NT) - Kal Rubinson 12:56:17 05/30/08 (0)
  - What is multi channel? - soulfood 08:31:08 05/30/08 (8)
    - Wrong. - Kal Rubinson 12:55:47 05/30/08 (7)
      - Thanks, for making my point. - soulfood 13:41:38 05/30/08 (6)
        
        And.................................... - Kal Rubinson 13:50:48 05/30/08 (5)
        
        RE: And.................................... - soulfood 14:21:32 05/30/08 (4)
        
        Sour grapes. - Kal Rubinson 14:33:18 05/30/08 (3)
        
        Out of touch. - soulfood 15:08:37 05/30/08 (2)
        
        Guess there's no way to discuss this with you. - Kal Rubinson 15:39:09 05/30/08 (1)
        
        We were having a discussion. - soulfood 16:00:08 05/30/08 (0)
- I buy 'em and DVD-As when I see them on sale. nt - risabet 22:29:12 05/29/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - Rhabdo 18:19:07 05/29/08 (0)
- I have about 6 SACD's, I may buy some more nt. - setlow 17:28:36 05/29/08 (0)
- I bought 3 titles - to test my first and last universal player!! lol (nt) - Presto 16:50:25 05/29/08 (0)
- For music, I buy 'em all -digital, CD, SACD, Vinyl, but - FCS 15:42:04 05/29/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: Was about 30 % SACD but now 0% with BluRay coming on - kenreau 15:26:39 05/29/08 (0)
- I tolerate CDs. I enjoy vinyl and SACDs (nt) - Alex F. 13:30:15 05/29/08 (0)
- I do, but here is my story about this...(longish) - Steve Parry 12:17:15 05/29/08 (1)
  - RE: I do, but here is my story about this...(longish) - Bob Neill 13:57:09 05/29/08 (0)
- I've never heard SACD - Bambi B 12:02:57 05/29/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - MylesJ 11:11:14 05/29/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - muzikat 10:49:23 05/29/08 (2)
  - The Differences - Bob Neill 11:11:44 05/29/08 (1)
    - RE: The Differences - grichens 15:30:06 05/29/08 (0)
- Rarely - AbeCollins 10:13:34 05/29/08 (0)
- Not me - CD's are great. [nt] - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 10:12:27 05/29/08 (0)
- I never listen to SACD's. - Bob Neill 09:11:56 05/29/08 (0)
- I do. Unfortunately.... - Deaf Ear 09:11:35 05/29/08 (0)
- I do, but much more often I listen to the CD layer - Feanor 08:30:37 05/29/08 (0)
- A LOT less than listen to vinyl - Shane from AUS 06:10:13 05/29/08 (0)
- RE:100% if you just count me - LousyTourist 04:16:09 05/29/08 (0)
- 6.75% - J.Mac 01:54:42 05/29/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - DLB 23:18:07 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - Zanth 22:28:58 05/28/08 (0)
- add me to the yes column (with a caveat) - wazoo 21:32:55 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - Jim in Blacksburg 21:03:53 05/28/08 (0)
- I listened to one - the Linn sampler SACD - Goneill 21:01:22 05/28/08 (2)
  - RE: I listened to one - the Linn sampler SACD - LOL... 21:19:08 05/28/08 (1)
    - RE: I listened to one - the Linn sampler SACD - Goneill 21:29:10 05/28/08 (0)
- Sony has tried to stop us using the digital data stream. - Timbo in Oz 20:54:26 05/28/08 (1)
  - No problem. Use HDMI, iLink, D-Link. (NT) - Kal Rubinson 06:38:39 05/29/08 (0)
- Me too...SACD? - Barry 19:35:01 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - Yes... 19:07:36 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - middleground 18:50:04 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - Willis 18:39:23 05/28/08 (0)
- Gave up high-res when I switched to computer audio (nt) - andy_c 18:14:47 05/28/08 (0)
- 32.7%. - porky_pig_jr 17:33:48 05/28/08 (0)
- medium of choice (nt) - speyer 14:22:55 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What the heck is SACD? - jtkarma 13:33:10 05/28/08 (0)
- Nope - not willing to collect my music library in a new 3rd format...(nt) - mkuller 13:32:55 05/28/08 (1)
  - Ditto - E-Stat 19:55:52 05/28/08 (0)
- I am right now and almost all the time. (NT) - Kal Rubinson 12:56:02 05/28/08 (0)
- I listen to SACDs on a daily basis, John. - David W. Robinson 12:53:56 05/28/08 (0)
- I couldn't care less about it... - EBerlin 12:43:17 05/28/08 (2)
  - RE: Ditto. I have always wondered at some peoples abhorance of the sound of all things digital. I listen to - LongPlay 23:39:20 05/31/08 (0)
  - Oh, well spoken, EBerlin - Feanor 08:26:59 05/29/08 (0)
- As soon as I can find a way to squeeze those big black discs into that tiny little drawer... - cjfrbw 11:58:13 05/28/08 (0)
- Count Me Out....... - Todd Krieger 11:54:36 05/28/08 (0)
- I prefer SACD. - sser2 11:47:17 05/28/08 (0)
- SACD is my preferrable digital choice - mikel 10:52:58 05/28/08 (0)
- I buy SACD when available; generally prefer 2 ch SACD to 2 ch redbook (nt) - PSP 10:40:16 05/28/08 (0)
- None. (nt) - kuma 10:35:33 05/28/08 (0)
- I do, but it is a small percentage of listening time. - Sherlock 10:03:23 05/28/08 (0)
- nope (nt) - astralpen 09:22:21 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - Awe-d-o-file 09:09:09 05/28/08 (0)
- I have quite a few SACD discs... - musetap 09:05:03 05/28/08 (2)
  - FYI - Sherlock 10:48:55 05/28/08 (1)
    - RE: FYI - musetap 12:21:09 05/28/08 (0)
- I have two SACD players....... - Mike B. 08:08:23 05/28/08 (4)
  - i also have two - hifitommy 18:11:09 05/28/08 (0)
  - RE: I have two SACD players and - mcondo 13:44:26 05/28/08 (0)
  - Yep, that says it for me as well. -t - Bruce Kendall 10:54:41 05/28/08 (0)
  - RE: I have two SACD players....... Me too, same problem. nt - Elizabeth 08:18:03 05/28/08 (0)
- Less than 95%, give or take 5%. -nt - soulfood 08:04:38 05/28/08 (0)
- Format is little to enjoyment of music. Nonetheless, SACD not mainstream enough, market or Sony mistake. nt. - yata 08:02:33 05/28/08 (1)
  - Post is of little value to this thread--or any thread - Sherlock 10:50:35 05/28/08 (0)
- One - me - G Squared 07:44:20 05/28/08 (1)
  - RE: One - me - grichens 08:36:16 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: POLL: What persentage of audiophiles listen to SACD? - bacobits 07:42:53 05/28/08 (0)
- Since you reference SACD, as opposed to SACD's....... - Chuck Y 07:36:10 05/28/08 (0)
- Are you conducting a poll to determine what percentage of audiophiles listen to SACD, - driver8 06:37:35 05/28/08 (4)
  - I'm attempting to find out what percentage still listen to SACD as a part of their listening time. - JMCIII 07:08:27 05/28/08 (3)
    - How are you trying to arrive at a figure? - driver8 07:47:56 05/28/08 (0)
    - Uhhh......well........sort of..... - budget fi 07:18:11 05/28/08 (1)
      - That pretty sums it up for me too. - Dave Pogue 10:32:35 05/28/08 (0)
- Answer; “I don’t know” is my answer to the question asked but I doubt this is the question you meant to ask?.. - three_sox 04:27:12 05/28/08 (4)
  - That is exactly the question I wanted to ask - JMCIII 05:13:42 05/28/08 (3)
    - Ok then, as I said, my answer is I don’t know and have no way of knowing…… - three_sox 05:24:56 05/28/08 (2)
      - add me to your list, sox - Bruce from DC 06:22:17 05/28/08 (1)
        
        I'm stumped too (nt) - jfz 08:21:12 05/28/08 (0)
Orange Headphone Amp at VSAC 2008 - VoltSecond 21:24:58 05/27/08 (2)
- RE: Orange Headphone Amp at VSAC 2008 - yotacowboy 05:56:15 05/28/08 (1)
  - RE: Orange Headphone Amp at VSAC 2008 - ironbut 10:01:51 05/28/08 (0)
Where to donate large CD and DVD collection? - Terry P 19:11:10 05/27/08 (33)
- RE: Where to donate large CD and DVD collection? - Pondfish 09:53:37 06/01/08 (0)
- Update and Status - Terry P 19:20:35 05/31/08 (0)
- Public Radio, Music School - Bambi B 11:37:33 05/29/08 (1)
  - RE: Public Radio, Music School - Terry P 19:08:46 05/31/08 (0)
- RE: Where to donate large CD and DVD collection? - sunnysal 10:49:58 05/29/08 (1)
  - Thanks for the suggestion and the successful history in this regard! - Terry P 19:11:34 05/31/08 (0)
- RE: Where to donate large CD and DVD collection? - Bill the K 20:54:44 05/28/08 (1)
  - Thanks for another great suggestion! -nt - Terry P 09:18:20 05/29/08 (0)
- RE: Where to donate large CD and DVD collection? - wwalden 16:47:07 05/28/08 (1)
  - An excellent suggestion!!! Thanks! -nt - Terry P 17:16:33 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: Where to donate large CD and DVD collection? - JimBop 07:26:15 05/28/08 (1)
  - another good suggestion -- thanks! -nt - Terry P 11:31:43 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: Where to donate large CD and DVD collection? - mishmashmusic 07:02:58 05/28/08 (2)
  - RE: Where to donate large CD and DVD collection? - Rhabdo 15:11:48 05/28/08 (0)
  - RE: Where to donate large CD and DVD collection? - Terry P 11:38:36 05/28/08 (0)
- agree with public libraries -however - Green Lantern 06:41:55 05/28/08 (1)
  - hadn't thought of this -- thanks! -nt - Terry P 11:33:22 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: Where to donate large CD and DVD collection? - Goneill 22:12:27 05/27/08 (1)
  - another great recommendation -- thanks! -nt - Terry P 23:23:27 05/27/08 (0)
- Another option could be... - EBerlin 19:42:11 05/27/08 (1)
  - Thanks! another good one! -nt - Terry P 23:24:16 05/27/08 (0)
- In the time it takes me to post this - Bruce Kendall 19:17:12 05/27/08 (11)
  - For some obscure reason, many libraries have stopped accepting any donations.. BUT: (read) - Elizabeth 08:22:54 05/28/08 (1)
    - Thanks for the tip! - nt - Terry P 11:40:35 05/28/08 (0)
  - Anything donated to our local library ..goes directly into their book sale , instead of on the shelves. - AdamC 04:23:15 05/28/08 (3)
    - RE: And probably used some of the funds generated to buy something you donated....nt... - LongPlay 23:50:37 05/31/08 (0)
    - Bummer! But this is good to know........ thanks! -nt - Terry P 11:42:14 05/28/08 (0)
    - Generally true. nt - clarkjohnsen 08:43:36 05/28/08 (0)
  - Thanks Bruce! An excellent idea and very gracious of you! - Terry P 19:29:44 05/27/08 (4)
    - Yeah I love trying, and trying is the operative word, to get CD's at the . . - John PA 19:48:59 05/27/08 (1)
      - RE: Yeah I love trying, and trying is the operative word, to get CD's at the . . - Terry P 23:54:05 05/27/08 (0)
    - How about DVD? - Bruce Kendall 19:46:21 05/27/08 (1)
      - Thank you again! - Terry P 23:31:40 05/27/08 (0)
VSAC 2008 Pictures - Mister Pig 14:24:59 05/27/08 (5)
- Link. - powermatic 11:25:58 05/28/08 (0)
- Nicely done, Stephaen! -t - Bruce Kendall 15:53:43 05/27/08 (1)
  - Thanks! - Stephæn 09:24:04 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: VSAC 2008 Pictures - RGA 15:23:46 05/27/08 (1)
  - RE: VSAC 2008 Pictures - Mark W. 19:16:20 05/28/08 (0)
External Dolby Digital Decoder - BobF 12:40:27 05/27/08 (5)
- You want the Gefen TV Home Theater Audio Converter - ctbarker32 07:34:47 05/28/08 (1)
  - RE: You want the Gefen TV Home Theater Audio Converter - BobF 11:55:25 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: External Dolby Digital Decoder - Dman 14:42:45 05/27/08 (2)
  - RE: External Dolby Digital Decoder - BobF 05:09:21 05/28/08 (1)
    - RE: External Dolby Digital Decoder - Quadzilla 05:23:43 05/28/08 (0)
Who Says All Heavy Metal Is Poorly Recorded? - Mister Pig 09:49:43 05/27/08 (22)
- You think that's good (and it is)- - Ralph 13:03:16 05/30/08 (0)
- Ahmen for Back in Black - G Squared 08:17:14 05/28/08 (0)
- I Really Should Add Heaven and Hell - Mister Pig 22:55:24 05/27/08 (0)
- RE: Who Says All Heavy Metal Is Poorly Recorded? - Tom Brennan 18:15:31 05/27/08 (1)
  - RE: Who Says All Heavy Metal Is Poorly Recorded? - Mister Pig 22:52:29 05/27/08 (0)
- RE: Avenged Sevenfold is good - Matts_ 17:40:25 05/27/08 (0)
- The new ones are!! - amdan 15:57:02 05/27/08 (0)
- How can you tell? :-) n/t - hesson11 15:24:41 05/27/08 (1)
  - Cause A Bunch of Weed Smoking Beer Drinking..... - Mister Pig 15:39:22 05/27/08 (0)
- RE: Who Says All Heavy Metal Is Poorly Recorded? - kgturner 14:03:49 05/27/08 (0)
- I listen to black/death/doom/gothic/etc. exclusively - there are high quality records, but - carcass93 13:02:11 05/27/08 (6)
  - You are right, I recently found Virgin Black - Requiem Mezzo Forte, Wow... - Yashu 15:19:35 05/31/08 (0)
  - "black/death/doom/gothic" - bjh 14:23:12 05/28/08 (2)
    - She's not bad, BTW. One of female vocals I can certainly tolerate. N/T - carcass93 08:42:53 05/30/08 (1)
      - She sings? I thought it was all synthesizer effects? - bjh 13:59:57 05/30/08 (0)
  - Old AC/DC on original vinyl (not the remastered versions) sounds great! - Terry P 19:21:29 05/27/08 (0)
  - me too, you're right... - bullethead 16:28:57 05/27/08 (0)
- My fave on Paranoid is Planet Caravan. - grantv 12:25:28 05/27/08 (1)
  - RE: My fave on Paranoid is Planet Caravan. - Dman 14:51:51 05/27/08 (0)
- RE: Who Says All Heavy Metal Is Poorly Recorded? - awalter8@cox.net 11:39:17 05/27/08 (1)
  - RE: Who Says All Heavy Metal Is Poorly Recorded? - Steve. 17:20:59 05/30/08 (0)
- RE:JVC XL-Z1050TN - powermatic 11:24:13 05/27/08 (0)
Demagnetizers for CD's/SACD's - zuzu 07:08:24 05/27/08 (40)
- Cheap trick that works flawlessly - bartc 07:34:31 05/29/08 (0)
- The Radioshack tape demag is good for the following test - rp1@surfnetusa.com 22:05:09 05/28/08 (1)
  - RE: The Radioshack tape demag is good for the following test - theob 02:37:33 05/29/08 (0)
- Here ya go - Jon Risch 20:30:28 05/28/08 (1)
  - I use the Ratshack and it works fine. - richardl 12:04:36 05/29/08 (0)
- All demagnetizers work like a charm - porky_pig_jr 16:58:02 05/28/08 (1)
  - Don't be shy, please share your scientific proof with the rest of us.... - jea48 17:30:42 05/28/08 (0)
- RE: Demagnetizers for CD's/SACD's - HiOnFi 07:44:59 05/28/08 (0)
- How can you not expect flames? - JeffH 18:56:33 05/27/08 (5)
  - "Use the $100 to buy more music!" What are you doing on an audio board then, and not sticking to Music? nt - clarkjohnsen 08:59:36 05/28/08 (0)
  - Why should he?? - jea48 19:35:02 05/27/08 (3)
    - RE: One needs to be careful... - mls-stl 20:43:35 05/27/08 (2)
      - ah, common sense - wazoo 04:42:25 05/28/08 (0)
      - RE: One needs to be careful... - jea48 21:24:14 05/27/08 (0)
- RE: Demagnetizers - unclestu52 12:18:45 05/27/08 (0)
- RE: Demagnetizers for CD's/SACD's - Awe-d-o-file 10:57:52 05/27/08 (1)
  - That eliminates the static electricity charge, it doesn't demagnetise NT - David Aiken 20:24:47 05/27/08 (0)
- Everybody knows that's imposssible! Don't even *try*. nt - clarkjohnsen 09:40:22 05/27/08 (0)
- Here's a business opportunity, folks! - Mike K 09:30:58 05/27/08 (0)
- Same for vinyl - BobM 08:26:57 05/27/08 (1)
  - Demagnifying vinyl definitely doesn't make sense :-) - Dave Pogue 12:52:15 05/27/08 (0)
- It's impossible to magnetize polycarbonate and aluminum so how could one "demagnetize" them? - Richard BassNut Greene 08:21:04 05/27/08 (17)
  - How about the ink and dyes used on the label. - jea48 19:03:25 05/27/08 (7)
    - You are rationalizing a hopelessly lost position -- no one can hear a "demagnetized" CD except in imagination - Richard BassNut Greene 14:04:53 05/28/08 (6)
      - Yep , here is some more BS - jea48 14:43:03 05/28/08 (2)
        
        You are correct , it is PURE BS "I know what I hear" hyperbole - Richard BassNut Greene 06:48:49 05/29/08 (1)
        
        Would appreciate an answer - jea48 22:41:33 05/31/08 (0)
      - RE: You are rationalizing a hopelessly lost position -- no one can hear a "demagnetized" CD except in imagination - jea48 14:31:48 05/28/08 (2)
        
        Unlike golden ears who just read a component list and poo poo a stereo system, I do experiments - Richard BassNut Greene 07:02:27 05/29/08 (1)
        
        At least you took the time to try the tweak. - jea48 08:41:51 05/29/08 (0)
  - RE: It's impossible to magnetize polycarbonate and aluminum so how could one "demagnetize" them? - Awe-d-o-file 11:05:51 05/27/08 (6)
    - Static electricity - mcondo 12:11:23 05/27/08 (5)
      - Shhh! Of course that's the answer, but it's more fun to watch the blockheads twist in the wind. nt - clarkjohnsen 08:53:36 05/28/08 (4)
        
        Most amazing answer - unclestu52 23:06:43 05/28/08 (3)
        
        even more amazing - wazoo 04:53:34 05/29/08 (2)
        
        RE: even more amazing - unclestu52 13:51:25 05/29/08 (1)
        
        once again, you present a well reasoned argument - wazoo 17:46:22 05/29/08 (0)
  - Too difficult to simply answer the ? Oh, you read it as yet further opportunity to spout your repetitive dogma... - musetap 08:56:57 05/27/08 (1)
    - Common sense can never be repeated too often (for slow learners like you) ... nt - Richard BassNut Greene 07:19:14 05/29/08 (0)
- RE: Demagnetizers for CD's/SACD's - 5maggies 07:38:35 05/27/08 (0)
A question of ethics... - Wellfed 16:51:42 05/26/08 (37)
- Heck murder might be justifiable under certain circumstances! - bjh 14:25:50 05/28/08 (0)
- Nondisclosesure agreements - Feanor 11:49:00 05/28/08 (1)
  - Fo' sho'. [nt] - Wellfed 13:48:07 05/28/08 (0)
- Perhaps they felt the beta was a COPY of one of their OWN ideas and decided to 'get off the fence' and make it - Elizabeth 11:22:44 05/28/08 (3)
  - RE: Well put - groove 20:53:56 05/28/08 (1)
    - Nailed what? [nt] - Wellfed 22:10:06 05/28/08 (0)
  - Deep... - Wellfed 13:46:07 05/28/08 (0)
- Just remember... - Audio Pharaoh 07:34:12 05/28/08 (1)
  - I strongly believe that myself... - Wellfed 13:24:29 05/28/08 (0)
- Don't worry. There are no ethics in the audioscam business. Just customers. (nt) - AJinFLA 04:04:09 05/28/08 (3)
  - Are you saying, if you can't trust your senses... - Wellfed 07:09:48 05/28/08 (2)
    - Methinks he's saying trust neither - Feanor 11:51:41 05/28/08 (1)
      - Better safe than sorry?... - Wellfed 12:52:00 05/28/08 (0)
- What are you beta-testing? - Mike K 09:34:34 05/27/08 (0)
- Question: - robert.gaboury@videotron.ca 07:43:53 05/27/08 (2)
  - RE: Question: - Goneill 02:19:03 05/28/08 (