Nagra VPS phono preamplifier

Nagra VPS phono preamplifier

Sep 17, 2008

Not that many years ago, it seems, every sound crew in Hollywood and around the world recorded production sound using a compact, open-reel analog tape recorder made by Nagra. The first iteration of the Swiss-made machine appeared in the early 1950s. Shortly thereafter, with the addition of an inaudible recorded tone that allowed easy syncing to picture, the Nagra recorder became the industry standard, and remained so through the 1980s. To this day, Nagra's line of audio products retains the look of those early recorders.

YG Anat Listening Impressions

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Loudspeakers
Submitted by struts on

Yesterday evening I had the opportunity to spend a couple of hours with the YG Anat, above, as advertized in a lavish double-page spread in your favourite audio magazine (pp 86-87 in the September issue). Since they don't appear to have been reviewed yet in any major publication I thought I would post some impressions as I am sure some of you, like me, are curious about these speakers which are being marketed with consummate modesty as "The best loudspeaker on Earth. Period".

Another Great VanGelder-Look Out ! Stanley Turrentine

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The Blue Room
Submitted by rmeyer52 on

Stanley Turrentine is one of my favorite musicians and is another sax player that is somewhat overlooked. This album recorded in 1960 by Mr VanGelder is a treasure and is very well recorded. With Horace parlan on piano, George Tucker on bass and Al Harewood on drums Mr Turrentine plays some really lively bop jazz that sounds excellent on a good hi-fi system. I love to listen to this album as it really makes my humble system shine but more importantly the session is full of energy and really is a pleasure to listen to.

CD player help- Naim 5i/ Cary cdp1/ Primare cd31/ Ayer CX-7e

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The Entry Level
Submitted by erikschmiedel on

I'm having the toughest time finding the right cd player for symphonic music.

I've listened to the Primare and the new Naim 5i-2. I liked the Naim better, sounded fuller and realistic. I wanted to see if anyone has heard the Ayer and the Cary?
Also, is there a big disadvantage in Naims non use of Balanced outputs? Or not using two Dacs? Thanks

Blackjack

Blackjack

Sep 16, 2008

Music has never made me cry. I have cried while listening to music, with something else on my mind. But music, by itself, while powerfully moving, has never brought me to tears. When others mention that a certain piece of music, or a specific musical performance, touches them so deeply that the tears flow from their eyes, I wonder what it is, exactly, that is happening. What are these people feeling? And why haven't I felt it?

Scarlett Johansson, Sex & Drugs

Submitted by jazzfan on

Okay now that I've got your attention let's try to find out what is really behind the soft soap review of her debut recording "Anywhere I Lay My Head".

I'm figuring that reviewer's inability to completely rip apart this absolutely ghastly recording had to caused by one of two things:

a) an intense and rather poorly hidden desire and fascination with Ms. Johansson's considerable physical charms

or

b) some really good drugs

New System

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The Entry Level
Submitted by numcwrt2 on

So, thanks in advance for the advice. Here is my deal. I will try to explain the room and a possible solution as recommended by a local dealer....I am building a new house to be completed in a few months. Cabinet guy says we should decide on a t.v. sooner than later and the builder asks if I want any wire run. The room is relatively large: 18x23 vaulted to 18 feet and open to a large dining and kitchen area. The tv/component cabinet will sit adjacent to the fire place with about 18" between which is where I hope to put a speaker.

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