I've heard Band on the Run described as being poorly recorded (done in Nigeria on relatively outmoded equipment) but on a good system I personally always thought it sounded amazing.   But so much is down to the pressing when deciding on sound quality. I have heard different pressings make the...

A real shame to hear that about Linn - a company I really respect(ed).   I'm still listening to a lot of vinyl personally, but also quite a lot of CDs still - and considering a purchase of a Chord Hugo DAC (or more likely one of their cheaper variants) as I demoed it a while back and was...

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Either Strawberry Fields Forever or I Am The Walrus by The Beatles. (probably...)

There's not much to choose between those three actually. For me Revolver always just pushed slightly ahead of Rubber Soul - I like the psychedelic guitars and the air of boundaries being expanded that pervades the album. Also, my first ever Beatles album was the Red 62-66 which included about...

As a first response I'd say Revolver by The Beatles (yes, I even like Yellow Submarine!), Sticky Fingers by the Stones, and although I'm not a huge Zep fan, I always thought Physical Graffiti was pretty close to perfect.   You've got me thinking now   Will probably have a list of 20 albums...

I honestly don't think I have ever heard an album that was 'flawless', though some have come close.

The new Adele single which I heard earlier today.   (Generally not my taste in music, but it was good...)

With the joy of Spotify I have put together a playlist consisting of music from Sesame Street.    Mainly a Bert and Ernie greatest hits collection (including the masterful 'Rubber Duckie' song).   Though I do also have a soft spot for the Cookie Monster's 'C is for Cookie'.   (Still, it's...

A slightly surprising 14 for me. Many guesses.   Did better on the Beatles one - 16 - shows what a lifetime's obsession gets you I suppose.

Thanks all for the cable suggestions.

Can anyone tell me whether I would be able to run the he-400i using a balanced cable? Would there be any difficulties due to the changed connectors?   I'm currently using LCD-2s in balanced mode from a RWA amp, but they use mini-xlr plugs.    (I had a browse on the HifiMan website, but...

Thanks to everyone who replied to my post.   DavidA, I'll look into that. First I have heard of a SennGrado   

I'd welcome some advice. I'm in the process of revamping my hi-fi set-up, intending to switch from a headphone-only system of LCD-2 (rev 2 pre-fazor) and Red Wine Audio Corvina to a Naim 5si amp. (many reasons for this, so please don't advise me to try an alternate headphone amp or go for both -...

Hi All,   My first post here. I'm in the process of changing my current headphone-only system - comprised of Audeze LCD-2 and Red Wine Audio Corvina - to a system with integrated amp/speakers + new phones. Maybe that opener is enough to get me kicked out right away...   Although I will by...