It's Only Hi-Fi!

It's Only Hi-Fi!

When I taught a recording engineering program at a California college, one of my first responsibilities to new students was to clarify for them what recording engineering was <I>really</I> about. Many of them entered the program with the impression that recording was nonstop glamor, with a significant part of the job devoted to partying with their favorite rock bands. It was my job to tell them the bad news: Recording was more about lying on your back underneath a recording console on a dirty studio floor with hot solder dripping on your face.

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Steve Guttenberg's - As We See It

While I agree with Mr. Guttenberg's final statement that it's the music that's really important, I believe a well executed audio system is a huge benefit - not a liability.

It's unfortunately true many recordings are recorded and mixed very badly, especially Rock and Pop. And the popularity of mp3 probably hasn't helped convince many artists sound quality counts. But there are enough good recordings available in LP, SACD, and RBCD to make a substantial difference in the enjoyment of music playback.

Turntable physics conundrum.

Aloha,

I've been playing with my motor orientation (... ...) on my Michell turntable for nigh on 23 years, and still have a slight conundrum.

I use the motor mounted "front left" instead of "rear left" and think it sounds better that way, but I can't quite wrap my brain around some of the reasons I have heard for it.

Music Hall is fond of claiming that front left motor mounting is superior, saying of it:

Best DAC Section. Grace m902 or CA 840C

I generally do not start "What should I buy" threads, because many people, understandably, haven't listened to a huge number of components, and may have a tendency to recommend only components they happen to own themselves. Or they will make recommendations based on reviews or opinions from others. Plus no one has my ears, fortunately.

But, assuming I haven't offended everyone, I'm asking for opinions (or even guess

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