Hello everyone I'm new to the forum, thank you.
My small dilemma is that I want to get a turntable like a Denon or a Kenwood to match my system. What's the difference between a straight or S shaped tonearm? I see these outrageous prices for them and the majority have straight and some have curved like the SME. Comon' can somebody help before I spend too much for actually nothing.

For those who don't already know about it and live in Denver CO area the Rocky Mountian Audio Fest is this weekend. There were a lot of very good sounding rooms last year and I expect it will be even better this year.

www.audiofest.net

Lots of anticipation for this one at certain other sites, but I was not really expecting anything great, not having purchased a new Macca LP since...well, never I guess, although I do have a recently purchased Ram and Band on the Run in the collection.

But then I started reading all kinds of positive reviews, and they all seemed to say that this was among Paul's best solo work...EVER. Now, for me, critical acclaim for a pop record is normally like Kryptonite. The louder the critical buzz, the less I like the band (for reference, see early releases by the White Stripes).

Hello...new to this forum. I do have a question about adding an extra sub to supplement an existing 2 channel setup(preamp, amp, speakers). My preamp has a single output. I'm starting to call up modification services to add a sub-out. Is there an easy and safe alternative way on what I have right now? A friend of mine suggested to split the left channel output but I'm worried what it might do damage in the long run. I could sell the preamp and find a unit that will satisfy the purpose but I'm still going to buy the sub and cables. Can someone recommend a mod service if no way is possible?

Can anybody tell what is the better DVI-D cable choice between Tributaries and BetterCables ?

Thanks

The $1000 systems are interesting. How about a bigger budget and a bigger expectation.
Full range system either with sub or without, large room 20x20, and 2 channel or more. Should have CD and LP playback capability. Not SOTA but on the other hand, a system that is audiophile level. Possible?

Hello to All,

Could somebody give me impressions, opinions on the Pioneer VSX-1015 and the Denon AVR-3805. Though they differ in price, I believe they

Home depot has a temporary, paper, accordian type of mini-blind. I used some when I built my house and had not yet put up the blinds.

I haven't tried this yet, but I soon will and will post my thoughts on the results.

Anyway, I'm thinking of getting a few (they run about 5 bucks) and painting them to match my wall color and applying a dot of velcro on the wall and blind to make for easy application and removal.