Stefan Wood

I didn't hear it, but I know someone who did, and mentioned that the laser picks up dust too easily, treating it like clicks and pops. The interference from that became unacceptable.

The Zs box is outstanding.

drool. Pavlovian reaction to any Miles release from this series.

Related to that, the NFL Baltimore Ravens cancelled their draft tailgate party because it would go past the city's imposed curfew time. A good decision.

I'm done waiting. I ordered the Bach Gould set from Amazon uk (approx $68 shipped) some days ago. I don't need everything he did.

Its the same with book collections. I used to work as a buyer for a used book store, and did an occassioal house buy. The hoarding that goes on is astonishing. Always in small old homes or apartments.

Yes. manny Oquendo.

Seriously, couldn't DG find more flattering photos of Fricsay? The one on the first box was hideous, and this slightly better.

Thanks guys. They took my money! Ordered a copy.

And this, a landmark album from the 70's:

Yes, I second Audacity. A long time ago I used Rogue Amoeba's Audio Hijack. It is flawless for capturing audio, into whatever format you want. I see it is $49 for license. Still worth it.

The prices usually drop before the release date. The Masterworks does look good, as the Ozawa.

Coming up in the next few months: The Beaux Arts Trio - Complete Recordings (60 cds) Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra - Complete Sony (47 cds) Itzhak Perlman - Complete DG recordings (25 cds) 20th Century Masterworks (10 cds) includes a whole disc of Partch and Crumb. Seiji Ozawa - Collected Recordings (25 cds) More:

True. I never said that the Hubbell is a game changer. I said it did something that made my listening experience more enjoyable. For all I know it is a darn good outlet that has better made parts where it counts -- at the connections, both in the wall and from whatever machine I am plugging into it. Like I said, this was the only "snake oil" audio upgrade I can accept. No green markers on cds, no rubber cones that I rest my component son to reduce vibration, etc. And I would never pass onto others any dubious claims of audiophile nirvana. For around $20, it is a nice little thing to try out. The true highway robbery is when other companies take this product, cryo treat it, slap their logo on it and sell it for close to double or triple the price.

Not true. It's the one snake oil thing I buy into, because I have heard a difference. Significant.

Maybe we should look into what goes into the construction of an outlet to resolve this disagreement. Because it connects BETTER than a cheaper outlet.

I have Scott -- communicating through forums can be challenging, especially when talking abstract, like I tend to do. I actually wouldn't think you were sniffing glue if you told me those things. I'm not at all saying the Hubbell is a magic audiophile component. I'm just saying it seems to do something better. Like locking in on a radio signal, instead of slightly on the side where the signal is good but slightly muddy. Quicker, if that makes any sense. More efficient? Less magnetic interference? I can't properly define it, but I can hear the difference.

That was an interesting sequence. "It's the same, but…different!" No, that is not what I am saying. It doesn't make my stereo warmer or clearer; it has a stronger audible presence. At the same volume level the music comes out stronger than before. Keep your snarkiness to PMs. It suits you better.

http://www.human-memory.net/types_sensory.html Most sensory memory is very short-lived. I agree with what Kevin said. And I know what you mean Scott, with regards to delivering the same power. I'm not arguing that. I am arguing that there is a difference when the music is played. It's not imagined.

I'm sure he did. Hate to break the news to everyone, but "hospital grade" power outlets won't change the sound or performance of your system one iota. Hospital grade outlets are simply designed to be more durable and create a tighter and more secure connection so that a potentially life saving device doesn't come unplugged due to a loose connection. It's a building code spec. It does not change the power supply at all. It does not improve the power at all. Nor does it have any bearing on the performance of anything plugged into it. So, unless you have old or cracked outlets, or loose connections where your device plug either arcs, or falls out of the socket by itself, you are spending $20+ on outlets that are going to do nothing more for you than $2 outlets from your local hardware will. I'm going to surprise you, Scott. This is the one bit of snake oil that I buy into. A $20 Hubbell sounds a LOT better than a $2 hardware outlet. I've heard the difference in my own home. The reason may simply be better parts construction -- the Hubbell is heavier than the construction grade outlet, and has the same screw connections for the wires to ensure tightness. The Hubbell apparently is used by other companies who cryo treat it and sell it for $60 - $100+. The difference is a stronger soundstage -- not wider. That's it. I'm going to look into the Tripp Lite Isobar, and see how their warranty works.

Shit, I was looking at a Tascam myself, since my venerable Harman Kardon Cdr20 kicks the bucket this past year. I dropped in to hear about opinions and all I read are fellow members flinging poo at each other and masturbation???? I'm going over to the Hoffman board, where I hear they are large and yes, spectacular. And possibly find out more about this player/recorder.

Power outlets usually do.