I'm tired of poor sound. Figure my first step should be to replace the terrible speakers I currently use. I listen to music primarily but do watch a lot of movies also. Everything is done through my pc hooked up to the receiver through a M-Audio AP 192. My speakers are placed pretty much right up to the wall (Within 2 feet). I listen to fast music and want good seperation of the notes. I also dont want to hear distortion when the notes get too low/high. I like the music to sound natural, without too much emphasis on the high or low end.

Is there any credence give that Beethovens 5th might have inspired Smoke on the water ?

Was listening to both today and felt the connection

Alan

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I thought I noticed this before, but confirmed it when I started archiving some records. My right channel is louder than the left. I've determined it is the cartridge, because when I swap it out for my old (cheaper) one, the audio is level. (I had also tried switching the L/R input into my phono pre, and the left channel was louder then - so same thing).

I've contacted the dealer and I'm going to try to swap it out or upgrade it (it is the Bias 2, and I think I'll fork over the dough for the Elys if the dealer lets me).

I just wanted to give a heads up on the SHM-CDs I have purchased. So far I have only received 2 of the 3. The Led Zeppelin SHM-CD versions of ZoSo and Physical Graffiti. The CDs come in a nice Mini-LP that gets all the detail of the original.

but...

I was hoping for better sonics. I probably should have chosen better titles. These sound pretty bad. (or I should say, no different) I guess my system isn't good enough to notice the laser could read the 1s and 0s easier.

Anyone hear the new Kinks LP reissues from Velvel Records? If these sound decent, it would make life so much easier...

During RMAF 2008 the presentations in the Nordost room and the Tuning & Setup seminar hosted by HiFi+ (Roy Gregory) emphasized the importance of the house power supply in audio systems. Not only is the electric source noisy but house appliances and indeed even audio devices themselves add noise to the house power grid. Dedicated electrical lines from the main electrical panel to audio systems and the use of power conditioners can greatly improve the power source. But are they alone enough? A completely separate line and accompanying electric meter is not practical in my case.