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· Sound Issues in Film
posted Dec 2, 2021
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JimOfAllTrades
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Can You Understand the Dialog in Current Movies?
Slashfilm article
Here's a surprisingly detailed article on the issues with understanding dialog in movies these days.
· The Cable Co. is Hiring!!
posted Nov 18, 2021
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JimOfAllTrades
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Contact John Pharo for more details.
The Cable Co. Website
John Pharo
Senior Consultant
The Cable Company/Ultra Systems
Visit our website at http://www.TheCableCo.com.
Contact information:
Telephone: 215-862-4870, or toll-free 800-FATWYRE (328-9973)
FAX: 215-862-4871. Email: John@TheCableCo.com.
Shipping address: The Cable Company, 125 Union Square, New Hope PA 18938 USA
Hours of operation: Mon.-Fri. 10am - 6pm Eastern time. Sat. 11am -5pm
John writes:
Looking for one or two hobbyists that would like to consider becoming sale consultant(s) full time. Please email me and we can discuss. Flemington area.
The NJAS can provide no further details at this time, or provide any proof that the offer is or ever was valid.
· MQA Takedown
posted Sep 13, 2021
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JimOfAllTrades
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MQA takedown video on YouTube
Probably a good critique of a questionable technology.
Here is part II:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHkqWZ9jzA0
· No More RMAF
posted Sep 2, 2021
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Rocky Mountain International Audio Fest - High-end Consumer Audio Show
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/RMAF_2021/
· Audio Rack
posted Aug 29, 2021
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Hunting for a Audio Rack
I recently upgraded some of my components and I am looking for a nice audio rack to display my system. I want to get something nice and something very solid. I would appreciate any help or ideas that you have. I don’t want to go for my lungs but on the other hand I don’t want cheap either. I thank you all in advance for your help.
I’m hoping that I can get something nice for around $2,000, any suggestions.
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Gary -- Prices jump up quite a lot for racks in the audiophile market -- mostly based on esthetics. If you have a budget in mind, that's probably the only way to start shopping since saying "cheap" or "expensive" has wildly different meanings per person. The used rack market can get you started even faster.
⤷ posted Aug 30, 2021
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JimOfAllTrades
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Jim, thank you for your thoughts, I just added a approximate price range on my post. So maybe I might get some feedback.
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I have 2 Sanus 5 shelf racks with oak wood trim that I am not using. If you are interested you can come see them and we can work out a price or maybe a trade. I am the original owner and live in a pet free, smoke free house. I live in central NJ
Mike Abrams
⤷ posted Aug 31, 2021
· Zoom Class Action Settlement
posted Aug 2, 2021
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JimOfAllTrades
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Who coulda guessed?
Reuters Story Link
In an event that should surprise no one, Zoom has settled a class action case against it for violation of its user's privacy. Details are in the Reuters story above. Anyone following stories of rampant abuse by social media companies over the past ten years would have been shocked if Zoom hadn't been following the same playbook as everyone else. It almost seems obligatory for online service providers to abuse their customers; and in this case Zoom had paying customers, but still decided that wasn't good enough.
· Rick Beato Youtube Channel
posted Jul 28, 2021
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JimOfAllTrades
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Music Producer Opines
Youtube Channel Link
Rick's pretty good. He knows his stuff, as will be obvious when you listen to him. He also has a good ear. I don't think he's an audiophile, but that doesn't matter re the topics he's discussing.
For example, the second link for the "greatest live solo" is actually interesting, and probably not what you were thinking. He's able to transcend rock and pop. Whether it would be the greatest solo if you added orchestral performers to mix, or go by reputation because there is no recording of the effort, is hard to say, but it's piano, not guitar, or vocal, or something a lesser critic would pick.
· Modern Russian Female Composer
posted Jul 27, 2021
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Lera Auerbach
YouTube Video Link
Here's a modern female composer who's actually quite melodic. I had to post a YouTube link because there is no CD of her Symphony. Enjoy.
John P.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpRr-tTEpfw
⤷ posted Jul 27, 2021
· Magico M9
posted Jun 17, 2021
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Most Expensive Home Speakers
I thought when I read the recent TAS with the review of the Magico M9's at $750.000, I thought that they may have made the most expensive home loudspeakers. But not so, according to the link from www.octaneseating.com that was published in 2017. After 4 years I'm sure that the ceiling has risen a bit higher.
https://octaneseating.com/blog/most-expensive-home-theater-speakers/#3
John P.
· What is a Record Player?
posted May 25, 2021
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JimOfAllTrades
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I think this is for Gen Z
Music Gateway Article
This reads like something out of Archeology Today and barely scratches the surface (ha!) of the topic, but somewhat interesting.
· Sound File Visualizer
posted Mar 7, 2021
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JimOfAllTrades
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Sonic Visualiser Reference Guide
If you are looking for a way to really "see" sound files, check out sonic visualiser above. It's the best spectogram software I've seen for everyday use.
· Ambient Hit Parade
posted Nov 27, 2020
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JimOfAllTrades
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The Strange World of Ambient Music
Ars Technica article on Ambient music and its fans.
If you thought no one would be listening to up to six hours of minimalist music at a time, think again. It has its fans as online mag Ars Technica summarizes.
· Maestro Anthony La Gruth
posted Aug 24, 2020
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Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra
The Maestro has been having Zoom meetings on Tuesdays discussing a work of Classical Music. It is more of a listening session than a wide open discussion. He graciously allowed me to pass on the information.
Hi all,
This week on Listening with LaGruth we will take a deep dive into one of the 20th century’s greatest masterpieces of orchestral music, the Concerto for Orchestra composed by Bela Bartok. Bartok’s music is unique, combining eastern folk music with western compositional techniques, creating an amazing blend of spicy sound and mysterious emotion.
This work, literally written on his deathbed, is arguably Bartok’s greatest achievement and one of the most popular works of the modern school with audiences and musicians alike. I can’t wait to look “under the hood†with you all and see just what “makes it goâ€!
Tomorrow, Tuesday evening, at 7:30 pm! As always, feel free to share this invite!
Looking forward to seeing all of you!
Best,
Anthony
Anthony LaGruth is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Listening with LaGruth-Bartok
Time: Aug 25, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86271437676?pwd=Yi9xSnBOUGxzdTVFNi81TGQzcDh0QT09
Meeting ID: 862 7143 7676
Passcode: 577375
· Site that Measures Gear!
posted Jul 10, 2020
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JimOfAllTrades
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Skeptical of Audiophile Claims
Audio Science Review
If you want independent measurements of gear, check out the site above. This is a drier approach than you get with subjective reviews and more apropos for new audiophiles.
· New xMems Tweeter Developed
posted Jul 10, 2020
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JimOfAllTrades
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Lower Cost than Planar Magnetics for Similar Performance Expected
Official Announcement Thru AnandTech
Given the huge market for earbud style headphones and related audiophile style headphones, it is not surprising that money would be invested in novel technology. The company xMems has developed a new micro-mechanical silicone based tweeter with good enough performance at reduced cost for earbud headphones and I guess the potential to go after the audiophile market at some point too. They are similar to piezo-electric tweeters, but with better performance. Read about them above.
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