I have one copy (I know, neophyte ) of Mahler's #2 on EMI with Klemperer conducting the Philharmonia, and something drives me to distraction every time I listen to it. In contravention to what I usually hear, the first violins appear to be seated on the right side of the orchestra (right...

I love my Earmax Pro, but I've been considering an amp upgrade for quite awhile now. I have the Sennheiser 600 w/ Equinox cable, and listen to mainly female vocals, a little rock, and have been spending quite a bit of time lately rediscovering the classicals. The rest of my equipment is in my...

I've been shopping around a bit for an audio rack, and am salivating towards the Lovan Sovereign rack. The shelves come in either glass (clear or frosted) or MDF. The frosted glass shelves look really sharp, and (visible) dust should be less of an issue with them. But, glass can break...though...

Keiko Matsui arrived yesterday in Washington DC & played at the Kennedy center. This morning....early (& she elaborated the early) they flew here to Austin for 2 performances at the One World Theatre. It's a small intimate venue with seating for 300. I was just 7 rows back right between the...

Yes boys & girls, the 2nd film in the LW&C series, Baby Cart on the River Styx, is now available on DVD, having been ordered by yours truly just moments ago. Don't miss out on the blood & fun!!! Baby Cart on the River Styx

My wife has given me a little project...she has about 300 cassettes and wants to move them onto CD. Audio quality is not much of an issue since most of the cassettes are spoken language and already not in great shape. But I would not want to worsen the audio any more than it is already. Do I...

There was talk of a DFW meet (formal/casual) around the beginning of July. Did I miss it or is it not going to materialize?

Well...I've been listening to my new album, and found a little surprise on it... a first time for me. About 30 seconds after the last song on the CD (New Favorite), you hear the beginning of one of the prior songs on the CD, and it sounds like someone's banjo string breaks or something...

Thanks to the very bad influence of all of you, I've been considering a new CD source....thought the 500se would be a good transport/dac combo... I've noticed that www.value-audio.com is currently selling the 500se for $395, no shipping charges! Is this about as good as it can get for a new...

I've finally decided to get Beethoven's 9 Symphonies on CD (have had my vinyl set for >20 years now). I would like to get a set which has excellent CD audio quality. Well performed too, of course! From you classical experts here, which boxed set would you recommend? Or should I go to...

Sheffield Lab (800-576-4745) has just re-released Thelma Houston & Pressure Cooker, Gold edition, onto CD. I had just called them to order a Harry James cd, The King James version @ $16.95 (absolutely awesome renditions of Traces [of Love] and Sweet Georgia Brown) , and kiddingly asked if...

Newbie question here re headphone amps, I've been thinking about adding the EarMaxPro & HD-600 to my stereo system. I know that the EMP has RCA inputs, but what component is supposed to be on the other end? I have a pre-amp, amp & turntable (will think about getting a CD player when I'm...