Hello, all! I've been interested in audio for about 50 years, including an original AR turntable bought during college years. About 15 years ago, when I had few records left after many moves, I decided to concentrate on a digital system as nice sounding as my budget would allow. My current system is file-based digital. It sounds good to me and can play the many new releases that will never appear on LP.
My musical interests are mostly classical, jazz, and bluegrass/old time. If I were into pop/rock/etc., I'd be ready to shoot myself, given the overcompression in wide use today and resulting dynamic range of about 3 dB.
In audio, I seem to be a bit of a contrarian. I prefer solid-state gear (but not every piece made); I don't find fundamental flaws in digital sound; I think recording and mastering techniques are way more important than file format; and I'd rather spend my effort on improving room acoustics than on expensive cables, footers, crystals, etc. Despite that, I have heard systems of all kinds that have been quite engaging: whether tube, SS, vinyl, optical disc, streaming, or whatever. There are different ways to find audio satisfaction.
I'm the current lead organizer of the Portland Audio Club, open to all who care to join.
Mike
My musical interests are mostly classical, jazz, and bluegrass/old time. If I were into pop/rock/etc., I'd be ready to shoot myself, given the overcompression in wide use today and resulting dynamic range of about 3 dB.
In audio, I seem to be a bit of a contrarian. I prefer solid-state gear (but not every piece made); I don't find fundamental flaws in digital sound; I think recording and mastering techniques are way more important than file format; and I'd rather spend my effort on improving room acoustics than on expensive cables, footers, crystals, etc. Despite that, I have heard systems of all kinds that have been quite engaging: whether tube, SS, vinyl, optical disc, streaming, or whatever. There are different ways to find audio satisfaction.
I'm the current lead organizer of the Portland Audio Club, open to all who care to join.
Mike
