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  1. Bruce B

    Does Analog EQ belong in State of the Art Systems?

    Really? Then tape and vinyl are not SOTA because you have to use additive/subtractive EQ for playback
  2. Bruce B

    It Finally Happened: Not One, but TWO Heart Attacks

    Wow.... that was a story! Glad you're on the mend. I don't have to say, the older we get, the more attention we have to pay to our bodies. Your body will tell you when something is wrong.
  3. Bruce B

    Your All Time Favorite Preamplifiers?

    Totally agree.... Pass XS
  4. Bruce B

    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    Would certainly love to! I go the AMG Driving Academy at COTA every year. I'm on my 3rd AMG now.......
  5. Bruce B

    Archiving vinyl/tape

    The easiest software that is out there is called Reaper. There is another called Audacity. It used to be free and there is a lot of on-line support if you need it. I know at one time, Andreas Koch had recording software that you could use with his A/D converters that would record in DSD. As...
  6. Bruce B

    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    I've done many of these graphs when I had 6-8 A/D converters doing tape transfers for David Wilson and HDtracks. There are many variables to take into consideration but you try so hard to keep those variables to a minimum. I was using software by Algorithmix and Cedar and doing all my...
  7. Bruce B

    New Magnepan 1.7i speakers

    Just noticed lately on the Magnepan website, there are a lot fewer options for trim colors. I really loved a Blue set of 30.7 speakers I saw some time ago, but they don't offer it. Looks like the 1.7i that I have does not come in the cool Red Aluminum trim any more.
  8. Bruce B

    Does Analog EQ belong in State of the Art Systems?

    I would say if you are using subs with large mains, I would highly encourage you to look into the JL Audio CR-1 x-over. Completely analog with great build quality!
  9. Bruce B

    Does Analog EQ belong in State of the Art Systems?

    The Manley I used was called the "Massive Passive".
  10. Bruce B

    Does Analog EQ belong in State of the Art Systems?

    Any Mastering engineer worth their metal uses an analog EQ... sometimes several! Using a tape machine... you're running through an analog EQ for NAB/IES/AES.... same for TT using RIAA.. As someone above said..... Fix Your Room..!!
  11. Bruce B

    Ron's Favorite Private Rooms + Systems of All Time

    The only custom room that I've heard and liked, was Winston Ma's. Most of the good sounding rooms that I have been in are just normal (symmetrical) rooms with acoustical treatment.
  12. Bruce B

    ADC recommendation?

    I don't subscribe to Tidal, but I'm sure many are.
  13. Bruce B

    ADC recommendation?

    Pyramix with Hapi/Horus is a steep learning curve. I've used it since '05 and have had no issues. The community is a great resource if you get into a bind. So far, it's been rock solid.
  14. Bruce B

    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    What was the BLER of the CD from the original DDP? Guess we'll never know!
  15. Bruce B

    He spent his life building a $1 million stereo. The real cost was unfathomable

    Not including your spouse/family/SO or wanting to learn more about their passions are missed opportunity in life. I really feel for the folks that live separate lives. Time can not be purchased with any amount of $$. I've been spoiled (and blessed) with a spouse that purchased and actually loves...
  16. Bruce B

    Anyone seriously audition a phono stage with selectable EQ Curves and decide against it? Anyone not using this feature in theirs?

    I had an EMT JPA66 MkII phono pre when I was doing LP/laquer transfers for the labels. Was a fine piece of kit. If you're doing this as a business, it is a no-brainer. But for just listening as an audiophile, keep it simple. A friend of mine bought a Millennia NSEQ-2, which I also had, and used...
  17. Bruce B

    2023 BMW X1 SUV

    Mandatory viewing! Don't forget to top off the blinker fluid!
  18. Bruce B

    Sub Selection: How do I begin?

    This is some really good advice. IMO.... subs should be used first to fix room problems. And yes, use AT LEAST TWO.... if not more. Subs should not bring attention to themselves. You shouldn't be able to hear them.... . until you turn them off! Another thing I like is using an outboard x-over to...
  19. Bruce B

    2023 BMW X1 SUV

    I like my butt massager!! :oops:
  20. Bruce B

    2023 BMW X1 SUV

    Many of these complaints are shared across the board with most European manufacturers. My new Benz is the same way..... very annoying!
  21. Bruce B

    ADC recommendation?

    It all depends on how deep ($$$$) you want to get into this. If you are looking for stand alone recorders, then I would hope on flea-bay and get a Korg DSD-DAC-10R or any of the other Korg/Tascam units available. aLLeARS suggested a great option as well. I've used the Pinot ADC and Playback...
  22. Bruce B

    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    It's digital because we're listening to it over the internet..... next?
  23. Bruce B

    Production

    Evil Dead 1 & 2 Regeneration Summoner Halo Wars Shadow Run Defense Grid I provided the music and/or recorded VO for these
  24. Bruce B

    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    Yeah.... he and his son also said everytime you copy/paste or transfer a digital file, it changes the sound! :rolleyes:
  25. Bruce B

    What are the Covers You Like Better than the Original?

    Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - If You Don' t Know Me By Now
  26. Bruce B

    What are the Covers You Like Better than the Original?

    I like the Pentatonix version
  27. Bruce B

    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    This works on the other end as well. "Most" larger studios record to their Digidesign/Avid Pro Tools DAW... Digidesign converters, especially the earlier ones, were not that great. I still wouldn't use them to record/playback.......
  28. Bruce B

    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    Thank-you kind sir.....
  29. Bruce B

    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    I have polished many "turds" that have come to me.......
  30. Bruce B

    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    Unless the engineer's clients catered to Audiophiles........ which is what I did......

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