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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1170 on: June 29, 2015, 09:02:16 PM »
Quote from: mosshorn on June 29, 2015, 08:42:29 PM
Old PS1. SCPH-1001. Trust me, it sounds good! Also you can replace the output stage to make it even MORE POWERFUL.


The price is jacked up on these now and look at these.
http://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-playstation-1-cd-player-measurements

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Overall, this is a pretty poor set of measurements. I wonder, therefore, if the "magic" of the PlayStation 1's sound lies not in its technical excellence but in the fact that it smears over and disguises much of what is wrong with typical CD sound quality, to which it adds a touch of low-level compression from the linearity error.

I'd go with what other people have said, just pick up a half-decent DVD or Blu-ray player off of craigslist or Amazon and use digital out. If you can find someone selling a stand-alone CD deck from the last ten years then right on. Marantz or Sony's EX line or any "premium" product post-2000 ought to have no problem.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1171 on: June 29, 2015, 09:19:14 PM »
Thanks for feedback all. Yup. Vintage CD from the 90's / 00's looks like the way to go. I have a couple of connections in town, and am going to try and track down something gathering dust in some old, rich asshole's basement.

FWIW, I have read about the PS1 childhood-hack before, and briefly pursued it, but I have plenty of other unicorns to chase, and most those have digital output.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1172 on: June 29, 2015, 09:25:20 PM »
The PS1 hack is a total urban legend. I've read reviews comparing it to real quality transports of its day and it got crushed. There's even an old Stereophile review of it where I think Atkinson even measured it. It's not even flat and had other serious issues. Don't waste your time. The Ps1 hack is just more vintage audiophool internet garbage mythology like the DT48 and other unobtanium stuff that was really just crap to begin with.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1173 on: June 29, 2015, 09:34:26 PM »
Anyone have any good experiences with Bluetooth headphones ?
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1174 on: June 29, 2015, 10:20:06 PM »
Quote from: Original_Ken on June 29, 2015, 09:34:26 PM
Anyone have any good experiences with Bluetooth headphones ?

Nope. Was not impressed at all by 1RBT, BT Momentum and Parrot Zik 2.0. You're paying a big premium for just being cordless. They're ok-ish sounding if they're 200 less than their MSRP.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1175 on: June 30, 2015, 07:12:22 AM »
Quote from: aufmerksam on June 29, 2015, 09:19:14 PM
Thanks for feedback all. Yup. Vintage CD from the 90's / 00's looks like the way to go. I have a couple of connections in town, and am going to try and track down something gathering dust in some old, rich asshole's basement.

FWIW, I have read about the PS1 childhood-hack before, and briefly pursued it, but I have plenty of other unicorns to chase, and most those have digital output.

If room is an issue some old disc-mans can be good. Make sure the powersupply by batteries and plug is still in good order. I like a big CD-player. More buttons, more functionality.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1176 on: July 01, 2015, 06:29:06 PM »
Called the audiologist today. Gonna get impressions made soon! UE custom earplugs first (I play music at high volumes at least twice a week and see shows 1-2 times a week; currently wear the Xtreme Hearos). Then down the line I'm thinking UE4.

SO: What custom earplugs do you recommend or have experience with?
I know there is UE, Etymotic and Westone.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1177 on: July 02, 2015, 02:23:15 PM »
I'm back at this again if anyone remembers, but this time it's easier:

Any recommendation for an integrated amp. for LS50's? I'd jump at the Rag in a heartbeat, but really need a remote and if it can stay under $1.5k my back account will be very happy.

Thanks :)
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1178 on: July 02, 2015, 02:27:19 PM »
Seriously get the rag. Just do it. Your ears will thank you.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #1179 on: July 02, 2015, 02:29:27 PM »
Quote from: zerodeefex on July 02, 2015, 02:27:19 PM
Seriously get the rag. Just do it. Your ears will thank you.

Yeah, but the wife really needs the remote. Plus my 1.5 year old now plays with every control I touch. Found out how loud a deepblue2 can go a couple of nights back. Frightened the crap out of both of us!
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