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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2007
    Some would argue the record companies but what difference would that make?
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited May 2007
    I don't mind burning a copy to see if I like something. If I like it, I'll usually buy it. If not, then I'll spend the money to buy someone else's music. In the end, the record labels get the same amount of money from me.
    Carl

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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    Did not mean to start a debate on the subject :o

    I prefer to have the original CD's, if at all possible.

    Not saying making copies is a bad thing - If I borrow a friend's back up copy, and I like the stuff, I'll buy the CD(s) from the artist. Those sound snippets at amazon or yourmusic don't convey jack IMO.

    I still want a detailed explanation of how H9 & a_mattison made such great compilation discs. ;):)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2007
    Halo wrote: »
    Did not mean to start a debate on the subject :o

    I prefer to have the original CD's, if at all possible.

    Not saying making copies is a bad thing - If I borrow a friend's back up copy, and I like the stuff, I'll buy the CD(s) from the artist. Those sound snippets at amazon or yourmusic don't convey jack IMO.

    I still want a detailed explanation of how H9 & a_mattison made such great compilation discs. ;):)

    No debate from this end, just my view on the subject. . . I'm not judging anyone either.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2007
    Can we pretend I never started this? :o

    Let's resume the fest matters.....when are the pictures going to be in the showcase????
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited May 2007
    Halo wrote: »
    I still want a detailed explanation of how H9 & a_mattison made such great compilation discs. ;):)

    H9's method is slightly different than mine. I maintain a lossless file library in I-tunes. Then you can burn any playlist that you would like. The apple lossless files even maintain HDCD content. I can't tell the difference between the original and a CD burnt from lossless.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,193
    edited May 2007
    a_mattison wrote: »
    H9's method is slightly different than mine. I maintain a lossless file library in I-tunes. Then you can burn any playlist that you would like. The apple lossless files even maintain HDCD content. I can't tell the difference between the original and a CD burnt from lossless.

    Mine also maintain the HDCD. I'll give a lesson, it's really pretty easy. Kind of time consuming picking, choosing & ripping. The actual burning takes very little time. The key is using Exact Audio Copy (EAC) for ripping. It's really all in the ripping of tracks. More later....................
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2007
    Interesting to say the least...

    I'm sure some of you guys never drive over the speed limit either?
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    Interesting to say the least...

    I'm sure some of you guys never drive over the speed limit either?

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Yeah I do and I can tell you it costs more than a CD!!! LOL
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    HTrookie wrote: »
    Can we pretend I never started this? :o

    Let's resume the fest matters.....when are the pictures going to be in the showcase????
    I'm working on it - if anyone else (Aaron, Brock, Michael, Doug, Kevin????) has photos they'd like to submit for the showcase please upload to a photobucket acct. and send me the link ASAP. For now I'm going ahead with what I've got from what Jessica, Rich, and Ricardo shot.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,193
    edited May 2007
    Halo, I know you sent me an email about photo's and I just haven't gotten around to answering it. I didn't have a camera with me so I have no photo's to contribute. So post away :D

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    Thanks H9 - I'm working on it, I swear! ;):D
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited May 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    Interesting to say the least...

    I'm sure some of you guys never drive over the speed limit either?

    I always drive over the speed limit.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,193
    edited May 2007
    a_mattison wrote: »
    I always drive over the speed limit.

    I thought the posted speed was a suggested speed :eek:
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited May 2007
    Speed limits are for those that need them ;)
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    I'm sure some of you guys never drive over the speed limit either?
    I have heard from a reliable source that SCompRacer always travels on public roads at 33 1/3MPH reguardless of the speed limit. Whether on prinipal or protest, we are not sure....

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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,504
    edited May 2007
    McLoki wrote: »
    I have heard from a reliable source that SCompRacer always travels on public roads at 33 1/3MPH reguardless of the speed limit. Whether on prinipal or protest, we are not sure....

    Michael



    WWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

    I do confess that I had to exceed that limit more than once to keep up with Jessica and Victor.;) :D
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2007
    We have a LOT of law breakers around here, but surely enough some of us will not burn a damn CD.:D
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    WWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

    I do confess that I had to exceed that limit more than once to keep up with Jessica and Victor.;) :D
    You meant to say Jessica, right? I was the one telling her to SLOW DOWN! If I didn't we would've been in Bloomington an hour before you ;)
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    We have a LOT of law breakers around here, but surely enough some of us will not burn a damn CD.:D
    the RIAA is watching :eek: :rolleyes:
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    We have a LOT of law breakers around here, but surely enough some of us will not burn a damn CD.:D

    Damn it you've convinced me. . . I'm burning CD and flipping them outside to the drivers of the speeding automobiles outside my house!!!:D :D:D
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Damn it you've convinced me. . . I'm burning CD and flipping them outside to the drivers of the speeding automobiles outside my house!!!:D :D:D
    LP's make better throwing instruments than CD's :eek: :D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2007
    Halo wrote: »
    LP's make better throwing instruments than CD's :eek: :D

    Blasphany!!! Blasphamy!!!
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    OK everybody, pics are up in the showcase under Chicagoland PF.

    Let me know what you think.

    If anything is inaccurate or I need to add or subtract send me an email.

    Enjoy!
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited May 2007
    I just re-cabled and replaced my...Uh....Radio Shack IC's to my ADCOM with the Signal Cable IC's from Polkfest.

    John K can bite my ****. The sound stage opened up and imaging has improved. (which has been bothering me since the Polkfest after listening to the LSI's and the SDA's)

    Thanks again Frank!!!!!!!!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,193
    edited May 2007
    a_mattison wrote: »
    I just re-cabled and replaced my...Uh....Radio Shack IC's to my ADCOM with the Signal Cable IC's from Polkfest.

    John K can bite my ****. The sound stage opened up and imaging has improved. (which has been bothering me since the Polkfest after listening to the LSI's and the SDA's)

    Thanks again Frank!!!!!!!!

    I just did the same thing Aaron and I'm not sure I like the results yet. A lot more energy up top, I'm sure they'll break-in nicely in 20-40 hours. It's quite a difference, and you are correct the soundstage has opened up as well as the bass is a bit firmer, and John K can bite my **** too (when he's done with yours :D ) and again thanks to Frank.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited May 2007
    heiney9 wrote: »
    I just did the same thing Aaron and I'm not sure I like the results yet. A lot more energy up top, I'm sure they'll break-in nicely in 20-40 hours. It's quite a difference, and you are correct the soundstage has opened up as well as the bass is a bit firmer, and John K can bite my **** too (when he's done with yours :D ) and again thanks to Frank.

    H9

    Wow, our ears must be trained the same. I was just thinking the same thing (tighter bass and a lil' more up top) before I read this point. I happy with the top end. I was thinking that something was missing in my system. Vocals sound a bit more natural.

    ...Oh...I'm not trying to be a smart ****...but... Do the cables really burn in, or were you being smart?

    I'm going to have to recalibrate my HT now. The new IC's are only going from my HK to the ADCOM for LH and RH. I don't have a sound meter, but I've got the HK about 3db lower than I did before for comfortable listening now. Does that make sense? My HT's going to be all hosed up.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    Signal Cable reccomends 50 hours for burn in.
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited May 2007
    Halo wrote: »
    Signal Cable reccomends 50 hours for burn in.

    Hmmm.... Just tapped a new keg of Belgian White, weather is crappy, Monday is a vacation day...... I've got time.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2007
    Halo wrote: »
    OK everybody, pics are up in the showcase under Chicagoland PF.

    Let me know what you think.

    If anything is inaccurate or I need to add or subtract send me an email.

    Enjoy!

    Looks good Victor...

    Besides the pics of me and my fat gut!:o I can't believe how much weight I gained since I've seperated the military. To bad Aaron doesn't live closer, I need a gym partner now!
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