From the Grave

Delving into the archives for this week’s From The Grave, I found this thread started by Alex_UK in December 2009.

Alex asked whether anyone cleans their CDs, apart from a perfunctory wipe on one’s T-shirt or jeans? Several methods were proffered, including the recommendation of some proprietary cleaners.

For my part, I have rarely found the need to clean CDs; only if there is a finger mark do I simply breath on the CD and wipe the mark away (using radial strokes) with a lint-free microfibre cloth.

So what methods do you use – are they as drastic as a method proposed by Alex in a different thread: put them in your dishwasher!?


Thread posted by: Alex_UK
Thread posted on: 7 December 2009
Thread number: 4739

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...D-DVD-Cleaning



If anyone has suggestions for suitable 'From the Grave' threads, they should PM me.

Rummaging through the dusty archives in Tabatha's gusset, erm, dungeon for this week’s From The Grave, I found this thread started by a big daftee in November 2010.

Since some of us have been chatting in Analogue Art recently about the 'old nail' (A.K.A Denon DL-103), and as I'll be taking my modded Technics T/T, fitted with said DL-103 to NEBO 4 next week, I thought it might be of interest to revisit my modifying (courtesy of Nick Gorham) of the venerable old Lentek MC head amp, which just happens to form a superb, musically synergistic, partnership with the DL-103.

Have any other DL-103 fans tried using a Lentek? Perhaps you hadn't thought of it - never mind the notion of modifying one and transforming it into a different sonic league entirely. Find out how, here:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...entek+head+amp

Marco.

Rummaging through the dusty archives for this week’s From The Grave, I found this thread started by DSJR in May 2008.

Does your set-up, for some inexplicable reason, sometimes sound ‘off’? If so, what could be the cause?

Tell us your thoughts/relate your experiences here: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...bad-sound-days

Marco.

This week’s ‘From the Grave’ is a thread started by Alex (magiccarpetride) way back in July 2011.

Alex asked the seemingly simple question: “Is audiophilia not for everyone?”

Or to put it another way: “How can a music lover not be interested in sound quality?” There was some robust discussion, which only drifted off topic towards the end of the tread. However the question was never fully answered to Alex's satisfaction, nor was one that was also asked – why do many professional musicians have, and are content with, very modest sound systems?

What are your thoughts on the matter?

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...t-for-everyone

This week’s From the Grave is a thread about record cleaning machines, started by Baron on 3/5/09. As there has been a few queries recently on RCMs, I thought that this thread might stimulate more discussion on the subject, particularly as there’s a rather nice ‘before & after’ picture on the first page, showing just how effective wet cleaning and vacuuming is on dirty records:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...aning-machines

Let’s hear what you folks have to say about RCMs… How important do you consider their use is to your enjoyment of vinyl? :)

Please respond on via the link above.

Marco.

Apologies for being a little late, this week's From the Grave is a thread started by Marco in February 2011 on the Koss Pro 4AA headphones.

I have chosen it as there was much discussion about the comfort (or otherwise) of using headphones and the possible trade-off with sound quality. Several other makes were mentioned as a valid alternative to the Koss (including a confusion with the '70s manufacturer Ross!)

Unfortunately, most of the images are missing or their links broken (a hazard when choosing old threads for resurrection 'From the Grave'), but the thread ought to encourage some new discussion amongst all you headphone users out there.

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...tage-headpones

Here’s an interesting (and hopefully informative thread for some folks), originally posted by Stephen, ‘worrasf’, on 3/5/11, seeking advice on which “old” DAC to buy to use in his Quad system: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...ny-suggestions

Perhaps some other members in a similar position will consider the suggestions therein useful? :)

Marco.

This weeks ‘From the Grave’ is a post made back in March 2008 (when the Forum was only 9 weeks old!): http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...Hi-Fi-Industry .

The original poster had a clear mistrust of hi-fi dealers, who in his opinion simply took their ‘cut’ without offering anything in return. It was speculated that in the future, with the emergence of the Internet and on-line fora, the presence of hi-fi emporia would disappear from the high street; those interested in buying audio gear would read reviews on-line and in audio discussion groups, also on-line, then having made their choice buy on-line from the likes of eBay and other Internet shopping sites.

A somewhat ‘lively’ and ‘robust’ debate took place from protagonists on both sides of the argument. Unfortunately however, both sides became entrenched in their views and the debate stagnated. Now that we are some six and half years on from the original post and on-line shopping is becoming more prevalent, do Members think there is still a place for specialist dealers or retailers, who will obviously charge for their service, but who, one trusts, can provide bespoke advice?

What are your thoughts on the matter?