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Years ago I discovered that swimming in an indoor (chlorinated) pool seems to kill a cold. For me, the next day after swimming my cold symptoms have ceased to exist. Could it be because of the chlorinated water that gets into the nasal passages?:cool:

The one from Pass Labs is so simple almost any person could make one.:eek: http://www.passdiy.com/

Just about everything in my system was bought used. My new processor (1 month old Lexicon) was bought new. It is the first new piece of gear I've purchased in 15+ years. It's also the first piece of gear I've bought in 6 years. I don't buy used phono cartridges. Things like that you have to buy...

I'm with Seth+L. My preamp has no tone controls and I wouldn't use them if it did. I've worked hard to make my room response as smooth as possible. Being an editor by adjusting an Eq or tone controls for every CD/LP/Tape when listening to music is not the way I want to go. On most CD's the...

That constant volume is called compression ie: lack of dynamic range. That's what's wrong with most of todays popular recordings. They have processed the life out of them. Compare the CD and LP of Red Hot Chili Pepper's latest release. The LP was mastered by Steve Hoffman and sounds like it came...

The source material determines the type of playback I use. 2 channel stereo recordings are played back through standard 2 channel (there is no 2.1) stereo. Spreading standard stereo through multichannel's doesn't work for me. Just about all TV broadcasts are at least stereo. They all decode...

Check the Pass DIY website for a project to build a TL sub woofer. It's a very easy project. You can build 2 quite cheaply. Having 2 subs is better than just one!:D

I don't have an iPod. If I win the docking station I would have to buy one to use the station. I could then try podcasts and all those other things.:cool:

I'm with Resident Loser on this one. When Stanley plays the upright he plays and sounds like one of the best ever. When he plays electric bass he sounds more like a frustrated guitar player than a bass player. Yes it is called a bass guitar. As a bass player I always thought sounding "bassy" was...

There is no reason why a VHS HiFi recorder shouldn't have very good sound. Listen to The Fifth Element on VHS HiFi for example. This and other VHS tapes sound very very good when played back using Dolby ProLogic. Don't get so hung up on technology that you ignore something good. I have Grand...

It was on the national news tonight.

Everyone should give a listen to George Benson before he started singing. When he was recording for CTI he did some incredible things.:cool:

When you convert an MP3 file to wave and then to RB CD there is a quality loss. Remember that you are starting with a file which was created with lossy compression. You can't get back what was never there. MP3 files created at 192K are easily distinguishable from the originals no matter what the...

If it was me that loss would still hurt. It sounds as if you're not too happy about it.:(

I would believe. With 2 12" sealed subs in front with the Spectra's the Model 1's connected to the SPW-1 for the rears I know and understand.:D

I started playing violin at 9 or so and became a bass Player after I grew up. Playing for a living is something I had to give up. My life style is destructive enough without playing for a living. There are several things residing in my basement from my playing days. A Fender Precision (pre...

I've got the Spectra 22's with the SPW-1 and a pair of Model 1's. I agree, there's nothing like electrostatics.:cool:

Which Acoustats do you have? I have 2 pair and will own them until I die. As far as cables go I her differences in some. Even considering those differences the cost of some cables is not only ridiculous but unbelievable. Cables that cost more than a very good power amp make no sense at all.:cool:

I used to have the URL for the English translation. I'll see if I can find it again.:cool:

My point is that if you are wearing headphones you are not aware of the whole world around you. Careening around in public at anything faster than a walking pace with headphones on is selfish and inconsiderate. The woman that hit me was using a cell phone. The snow boarder was wearing a pair...