I won't use *search* to verify that this question is asked and answered on a monthly basis, or so it seems. Quote: Originally Posted by kerelybonto The sound quality of the remasters is not very good, but there's nothing better available on CD, as far as I know. I'd put...

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkAngel CA I am with you 100%, every OMC album is 8-9/10 for me, actually more consistently good than Dimmu over long period of time.....although no OMC album quite matches the magnificence of Dimmu's masterwork EDT 10/10. I even really like OMC debut...

Quote: Originally Posted by Combat Audio Hey Eyeteeth...I have three of Old Man's Childs albums: Vermin (8/10) A stand out Ill Natured Spiritual Invasion...I need more time as I end up listening to the other two... In Defiance of Existence (9/10) One of their great ones A little...

In 1976 (grade 6) I went to one of these concerts. I went with my brother who was two years younger than me because none of my friends' parents would let them go. We got separated and he ended up at a cop station where my parents picked him up.

I'm throwing in my thanks to Elias Gwinn as well. Thanks for taking the time Elias! My DAC1 is a few years old now and this is the thread I keep an eye on. Quote: Originally Posted by Regnad I have really enjoyed reading this thread, particularly since I just added a DAC1 to my...

Quote: Originally Posted by LFF However, IMHO, the only person who can do the Beatles justice is Steve Hoffman. ANYONE ELSE will most likely screw it up. I respectfully disagree. There are lots of excellent engineers out there. I'm not sure that Steve has some technical skill...

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkAngel Very good.......MDB is no longer a pure doom style like the early "Swan & Angel" albums, last three albums Line of Deathless Kings Songs of Darkness Dreadful Hours are more a melodic death/doom hybrid, still keeps old fans faithful and...

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkAngel EDT 10/10 Enthrone Darkness Triumphant is a masterwork of the genre, every freaking song is great and Shagrath's vocals are at thier peak here. Opening track "mourning palace" is great as is every track. Stormblast 9/10 (re-issued and recorded...

Quote: Originally Posted by jules650 Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't 100% volume + digital volume activated = digital volume "fixed? Almost. I discovered this information after I was dissatisfied with the SB as a transport. All was well after I took the "manipulation" out...

Quote: Originally Posted by eyeteeth The 'Transport' is a better transport than the SB? Quote: Originally Posted by immtbiker No contest! Quote: Originally Posted by immtbiker Using the ACK! dACK!, I find the SQ to be similar whether it is from the...

Quote: Originally Posted by roadtonowhere08 HOLY ****!!! I know that the music industry is volatile and that bands will not be forever, but this is crushing. What Mikael and Peter had going when they played was magic. What Martin Lopez had was magic. Two crucial players have now left...

Quote: Originally Posted by immtbiker I'd really like to see if the Lavry or the Benchmark and the TP could give the DV-50 a run for it's money. That's THE burning question for many, I presume. At least it's mine. The transport is a fine device with worthy DAC and multiple...

Quote: Originally Posted by Herandu Nostalgia does get in the way when trying to dispose of surplus gear. I got 2 tuners, 1 amp, 3 power amps, 2 pre-amps and a few other odds and ends that are not wired up but that I refuse to part with. Never mind they cost me about U$5K when new. If...

Thanks mulveling for the very entertaining and thoughtful personal editorial. Quote: Originally Posted by mulveling the meat of the music is what matters. Is a great line, and idea, and one I've tried to keep in mind when trying to decide what to keep and what to let go.

500GB USB Western Digtal external. Quote: Originally Posted by Wodgy This is very true. Even the manufacturers themselves don't expect hard drives to last 5 years. Toshiba, for instance, specs theirs for 5 years or 20,000 powered-on-hours, which actually works out to just over 2...

Quote: Originally Posted by golgi Have any of you been able to hear these both and if so how do they compare? Is the Signal Analog two worth the extra $? Yes, I have both. No, not worth the extra $. The LC-1 is a Belden custom spec to achieve Lower Capacitance (12.2 pF/ft). I'm...

Quote: I'm going to fill the missing gaps of 'For All Tid', 'Godless Savage Garden' and 'Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia'. I picked up the latter two today as well as the new Mayhem release Ordo Ad Chao. When I picked it up from the rack in HMV it was cold and I thought "this must...

Quote: Originally Posted by Gabe Logan I personaly have not used the analog outs but have stuck to using it as a transport using the coax.Over at the slim forums there is tons of people that say they for sure can hear a difference so to me i think it improved it all around. I am not...

Quote: Originally Posted by eyeteeth I can't tell of its noise level by ear because it's beside my really noisy PC. (Oldish noisy PC in den wireless to Squeezebox and speaker set up in living room). The reason I asked about noise levels earlier is that eventually this external...

I brought a Western Digital My Book ext 500GB drive home today also. Its price was comparable to the 500GB Seagate with enclosure and just seemed easier to deal with. I'm not aware of a fan inside and when I was researching options I'm sure I read that there is no fan. I can't tell of its noise...

City Of Mirrors - The Vibrators

Smoke It - The Dandy Warhols

I was looking at a 500GB Seagate and its data sheet shows 2.5 idle but no numbers for seek. Thanks Wodgy, that is very good info to know.

Bob Dylan - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Out On The Water - Blind Guardian