Hi Rob,


Recreating what was recorded is a pretty tall order - not least because
you don't know what it sounded like.

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I agree, it is a tall order. We can't do it. I, for one, believe it will be
done - one day.
I do know what it sounds like. I'm creating it (and, more importantly, I can
recreate it). That is the whole point of the 'experiment'.
That, in my opinion, is why it is valid and worthwhile. Nobody, as yet, has
told me why it is not.
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IMO all this fiddling about with filter fixation and pure technology is an
endless and expensive pursuit. I'd be thinking about speakers and room.

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I agree totally with your first sentence. My references to RIAA were simply
to highlight one of a number of failings with the mechanical method of sound
storage and retrieval. Physics is 100% behind me with regards the mechanical
problems. Everybody conveniently sidesteps that and I can only assume that
they realise it would be foolish to take on Physics or argue that it doesn't
apply in this case. This, of course, has nothing to do with a listeners
preference. It does, however, have everything to do with quality/accuracy of
sound and thus High Fidelity.

I do not agree with your second sentence. GIGO. How do you evaluate speakers
(or amp) if you have an inadequate front end?
Yes I know CDs are also flawed but they are the better of the bunch.
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Then I'd think about a turntable :-)

Rob

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Your choice of front end is clearly yours to make. That's fine. I recall
years ago the Hi-Fi press relentlessly hammered home the importance of the
front end over all other considerations. With obvious good reason I would
say. Yep, GIGO. Without a good front end I would have nothing of worth to
build on. At the very least I would not doing my system, the sound or my
ears justice. (However, I do accept that you may be more than satisfied with
the results. I would also defend the right of all to choose whatever suits
them best.) In the same way, we had it hammered home how bad DD turntables
were. Belt drive ruled. Now it appears that either they were wrong or users
have found a magic dust that they can sprinkle on the deck and cure all
ills. I wonder how long it will be before it goes full circle.
In any event, enjoy your music.

Paul
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