albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemAlbert,You are the second person who has told me that they reduce the sound quality. In what way do they reduce sound quality? The biggest thing ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHenry, Zaikes is playing. Such posts are done to liven up Audiogon threads, I'm guilty too. They are often accompanied by a "smiley face" (as Zaikes did) indicating it's n... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJustin, it's been a while since I last tested line conditioners. They are so uniformly consistent in reducing the quality of my system I opted to go directly into the wall with multiple dedicated l... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMaybe someday I'll enter that wrong digit when calling for Lloyd Walker and get you instead.When you answer the phone, what do you say? I need to know so I don't start sending money to you.... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThanks for pushing me beyond "666." On a related topic, Lloyd Walker calls me all the time and his phone number is 610-666-6087. So, when I see him on my caller ID, I alwa... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWith what you've printed in the forums about the titles and artists you love, I could keep you happy for days spinning music. I have a much more enjoyable listening session when the visitor... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's Systemone can never own too much Art Blakey. I have an original deep groove of "Moanin'My new mono copy has not arrived, perhaps because today was Presidents ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemYep, that's a great cable. Glad it worked so well for you. No doubt it will improve with break in. posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI listened to brief excerpts of Amos Lee at All Music Guide before ordering. Sounded promising, along with a positive mini review at Classic. Of course there's no way to know how the songs ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThere are some really great new releases at Classic Records, I ordered these this evening. I can hardly wait to give them a spin.Artist: Amos Lee, "Amos Lee"Label: Blue Note J... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemYou're probably right, two giants battling over software supremacy where the issue is control and ownership rather than quality.Speaking of formats, I just clicked off Acoustic Sounds web s... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Wilson, VTL systemCongratulations on the LP rig. As time goes by and you adjust your analog for maximum performance, you'll wonder how you lived without it. posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI have not tried that product, perhaps it would help. Unfortunately the only way to resolve ground issues is by experimenting.I had the same problem when I went to four VTL 750's, bi amping... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThank you Lobnik, if travel ever brings you this way, contact me. Your welcome to listen with us. posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemNrostov (Justin) I found your comments Interesting about surround sound. That would be a nice for movies, getting an improvement in content. I admit though, I much prefer listening to music... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemGregadd, you certainly did not hijack my thread, your posts are always welcome. Besides, your comments were about audio and that's what were here for.As for better digital format, I think w... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSince were talking about digital and my Sony 9000es is five years old, what is the next "hot" player? Something that has good DVD picture with movies and plays Redbook and (if possible) S... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMy friend Russ is the source of the "mirror analogy," (See blue link at bottom) Russ helped me with my room and has been a friend for more than 30 years. I do photography for his ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemBut I am not in charge of designing this system. By the way, I think that your suggestion that 2 percent of the public are audiophiles is wildly optimistic!<... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemNrostov, A friend of mine who is in the recording business likens digital to a mirror that has been smashed and broken into hundreds of thousands of tiny shards and then glued back together... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRay, if they have a better format, (and how would we know?) it's certainly not being talked about. Like all businesses, the music industry is struggling to make a profit in tough times. Tho... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemIf I could change anything in high end audio it would be digital. I believe it could be made superior to any analog we have ever heard (honestly).Sony and Phillips are giants and have almos... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJustin, I gave up on digital after attacking the problem head on for a number of years, spending thousands and thousands of dollars and borrowing what I could not afford to find "magic."<... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemYes, I understand. One of my best friends is in the real estate business. Owns shopping centers in several cities across the USA.He can easily make a decision that I anguish over, I have to... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThank you Alex, I appreciate your kind remarks. posted over 19 years ago | View comment |