Living room system24/96 is essential for recording, mixing and mastering; for headroom and fewer errors in processing, but is not a huge difference in the final delivery format. I record, and have several friends wh... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Living room system24/96 is essential for recording, mixing and mastering; for headroom and fewer errors in processing, but is not a huge difference in the final delivery format. I record, and have several friends wh... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Basement systemMostly, the Cornscala Type D will be less colored and more coherent. The dynamics of the pi speakers are probably compromised by the heavier woofer and more complex crossover. Mass loaded (i.e. all... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Basement systemGreat system; more thought, less money. Multiple subwoofers are the way to go! You might try:Crites Spekers Cornscala Type D Cornwall derivative.Better, cleaner amplificatio... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemYes, nothing but respect for the fine folks at Focal. For me, the only thing lacking is the ease and naturalness of the real thing; still seems a little mechanical. My wife is a professional cellis... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemOne of our local mastering engineers - one of the three principals in the Tape Project - Michael Romanowski, is using Focal Grande Utopia EMs with the VTL Siegfried Reference Monoblocks. I have lis... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Sierra Nevada FoothillsThanks; Auburn. Much more will be coming: My work (Pro mixing and editing) system; Steinway and other instruments; my wife is a professional 'cellist, and we put on house concerts, the firs... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Still sounds sweet to these earsI worked at a dealership for a year and we preferred Spectral electronics with the Sonus Faber speakers; very detailed, but never harsh. Give them a serious listen, and see if you agree. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Shop SystemI have seen a real Shay at Roaring Camp, in Felton, CA. Can't beat live steam, tube audio and vinyl! posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Al's Eclectic System -- From 7 Decades!You should post pictures of your prewar sets. I'd love to see (and one day, perhaps, hear) them. Prewar E.H.Scott, McMurdo Silver, and Lincoln Radio sets have a quality and style that is unmatched. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Al's Eclectic System -- From 7 Decades!I thought I spied an E.H.Scott 800B. I have one awaiting restoration, when it will comprise the center of a dedicated mono system, with a Brociner var. EQ phono stage, 6B4G output modification, and... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
7.1 - Not exactly off the rackFunny you should mention the Presto 825. I have one (actually, one trolley, three transports, and four channels of electronics w/PSU's,) but most people have no idea what it is, even some older rec... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage PowerWhat speakers will you be using? Power amplifiers should be chosen with the speaker characteristics in mind. I have a Sony ST-5000F -- very nice sounding piece, used with my otherwise all-tube system. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Help me go hard-drive based!It's no accident that recording studios primarily use AES/EBU, with FireWire a very distant second. They do know what sounds best. Plastic (toslink) optical and USB are never used. The best option ... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectI have not heard an ATR-102 yet myself. The multi-head A810 sounds interesting. What would that cost?Regarding the bass performance of pro decks, most, it is true, are lumpy at 30ips, but s... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectShort of a C37, which is very hard to find, I would look at the Studer B67, or A810. Similar machines, different vintage, and smaller than the concurrent A80 or A820 (respectively,) which are very ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectI suppose, if you build a home system like Mile Lavigne, but prefer tubes, it might be considered suitable for home use, but it is designed to be a studio master machine. That being said, any input... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectIt was a working day there, so the only music to be heard were the projects being mastered that day, nothing interesting really. But we were free to have a wide ranging discussion of all things mus... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Technics SP10 MK3 ProjectAlbert, I visited Bernie Grundman Mastering yesterday. You might be interested to know that both his Scully Lathes have Technics SP-10 mk. III motors; the lathe platter being connected by a... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
College student budget system, CompleteHey, another cello in the room with the rig! My wife plays baroque and modern cello (see my system.) Best, David posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,Certainly understandable, open reel tape is the best master format, but never was a viable consumer medium. As a recordist, my needs are different; I want the best possible tools for... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,I have no experience with AEG decks. All the tube machines I've heard have a naturalness and ease that the solid state machines never quite match, but of course all the tube units ar... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHello Albert,Just found a couple of links that may be of interest.http://www.cco.caltech.edu/%7eboyk/rep-int.htmhttp://cgi.ebay.de/Telefunken-Magnetophon-M20-mit-Telcom_W0QQitem... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Is this it?Scottmaurice,I see you keep the grills on on your Studio 60's. This is a good idea, as the grill frame mates with the frames on the drivers and removing them will cause diffraction. I used ... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter Ampex 351 ProjectA few more:http://www.tele-tech.ca/ttmain/30630-1.htmlhttp://www.larkingslist.com/default2.asp?active_page_id=196http://www.larkingslist.com/default2.asp?active_page_id=196http:... posted over 18 years ago | View comment |