Author Archives: beltdrive

CD transport comparison. Rega apollo (2005) vs Sony x303es (1993) via toslink into a Rega Saturn R (2021, running in DAC mode). All machines bought new. The purpose is to see if there is any detectable difference in transports sound wise. The … Continue reading →

Cassettes: Players/recorders for me fall into two broad categories. “Semi audiophile” and “just hifi”.Semi audiophile. This group needs a minimum of two features and it’s best with the third and fourth but not required. 1) Dual capistan: for obvious performance. 2) Three head: … Continue reading →

A comment to a disgruntled vinyl person on reddit.. It’s good to have high expectations. Most people will just “put up” with crap systems and never explore further. So I say always expect more. Regarding the cost and “where” good … Continue reading →

Watching my brothers dog this weekend. Also taking a second look at an interesting set of speakers. Which i’m hoping I can talk the seller into a lower price. More on this later. Also a surprise in about 6 weeks. … Continue reading →

I can’t fathom why this dump gets 3.5 stars on yelp. With the exception of it’s Steaks/chops/prime-rib (all over priced) the remainder of it’s “cuisine” is crap. Over cooked and uninspired vegs, insipid pasta in boring sauces. Chef boyardee or … Continue reading →

Another article (The Atlantic) in the long list of “you don’t own what your rent”. Click here. Years ago I bought some CD’s from a coworker who had ripped them to a drive. At the time I thought..this isn’t going … Continue reading →

I have affection for this vid. It’s fun. Mgmt.

Finally picked up Anthony Lewis’s Purcell King Arthur from 1959 (Decca/l’Oiseau-Lyre). This now makes 3 P-KA copies. The other two are Alfred Deller (the best performance but iffy sonics) and Christie (good performance great sonics). Lewis has a theater stage … Continue reading →

The note in a Face**** group said: I’m looking for a turntable which can flip the record over. My post in response: Any piece of audio gear is a “fixed” set of design decisions. If you are looking for playing … Continue reading →

I’ll be heading to socal for a weeks visit with a friend. While there i’m going to check in on some audio shops and their consignment shelves. I might find a bargain. Mostly though i’m going to enjoy Ventiki (Ventura).. … Continue reading →