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Old 03-18-2021, 11:35 AM
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To me, one of the most important things in music reproduction is getting the tonal balance or timbre of instruments correct. Based on my experience in listening to live vs. reproduced symphonic music, the large majority of high end systems that I've heard tend to make instruments sound too bright or edgy and they don't seem to capture the "body" of live music.

In reproduced sound, it's worst for massed violins which, for me, is the acid test for music systems. In general, tubes (Audio Research, in particular) seem to do it better than solid state. Digital playback seems to have a harder time getting it right than analog systems, although the newer generations of digital equipment (like the Reference CD9) are getting close to analog sound.

Many of the 24-bit HD recordings are quite good and, as a rule, are more natural sounding than Red Book CD's. However, there are some very good CD's out there. In particular, I find CD's on the Chandos label, particularly those that are recorded and mastered in the 24-bit format, to be quite good.
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Old 03-19-2021, 06:01 PM
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George, It's great and interesting to learn of your journey and where you ended up. It's my hope that many young people will read a post like yours and decide to take the trip. There's just something indescribable about listening to music through a true high end system, a joy that cannot be found elsewhere in our short time on this planet. I wish you many more years of happy listening.

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Old 03-22-2021, 11:04 PM
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George, It's great and interesting to learn of your journey and where you ended up. It's my hope that many young people will read a post like yours and decide to take the trip. There's just something indescribable about listening to music through a true high end system, a joy that cannot be found elsewhere in our short time on this planet. I wish you many more years of happy listening.

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Thank you. Yes on how wonderful it is to listen to music through a high end system. It was fun getting here also.


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Old 03-23-2021, 09:30 AM
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To me, one of the most important things in music reproduction is getting the tonal balance or timbre of instruments correct. Based on my experience in listening to live vs. reproduced symphonic music, the large majority of high end systems that I've heard tend to make instruments sound too bright or edgy and they don't seem to capture the "body" of live music.

In reproduced sound, it's worst for massed violins which, for me, is the acid test for music systems. In general, tubes (Audio Research, in particular) seem to do it better than solid state. Digital playback seems to have a harder time getting it right than analog systems, although the newer generations of digital equipment (like the Reference CD9) are getting close to analog sound.

Many of the 24-bit HD recordings are quite good and, as a rule, are more natural sounding than Red Book CD's. However, there are some very good CD's out there. In particular, I find CD's on the Chandos label, particularly those that are recorded and mastered in the 24-bit format, to be quite good.
+1 on comments on tone, massed violins, 24-bit HD, Chandos CDs.

Gorgeous room!!

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Old 03-23-2021, 11:51 AM
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Sweeet! That is one nice room!
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Old 03-23-2021, 02:52 PM
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Looks like a great room, George! Congrats!
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Old 03-24-2021, 09:27 AM
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Terrific room George! Nice photos.
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Thank you all. I am very lucky. I thought for perspective this photo gives a perspective that helps explain what makes the space good... the high asymmetry of the space. Also back wall is underground and listening side above ground.

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Old 03-24-2021, 04:13 PM
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Thank you all. I am very lucky. I thought for perspective this photo gives a perspective that helps explain what makes the space good... the high asymmetry of the space. Also back wall is underground and listening side above ground.
George, I love the room. It's beautiful. The gear is beautiful too.

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I love the fireplace on one end and the books at the other. This must be a very cozy and relaxing room at night!
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