Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Audible vs inaudible

2008-12-21 Thread gbruzzo
observation of empirical facts. So if you will observation - curiosity - attempt at generalization - theoretical construct - testing (in an attempt to falsify) - addition of adhoc hypotheses to explain theory's inability to explain etc etc etc G -- gbruzzo http://www.last.fm/user/JackieBr

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Am I imagining this? Squeezecentre 7.3 sounds worse than 7.2.1?

2008-12-19 Thread gbruzzo
and updating the firmware. more air, tighter bass - my thoughts exactly I wondered... regards, Giacomo -- gbruzzo http://www.last.fm/user/JackieBr/ gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Am I imagining this? Squeezecentre 7.3 sounds worse than 7.2.1?

2008-12-19 Thread gbruzzo
Gazjam;373317 Wrote: Did I make a funny? :-) Its not just me you know. I trust my ears above forum opinion, much like yourself I suspect? Technically I cant explain it. Go figure huh? Was this a black swan? -- gbruzzo http://www.last.fm/user/JackieBr

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Am I imagining this? Squeezecentre 7.3 sounds worse than 7.2.1?

2008-12-19 Thread gbruzzo
observing white swans for a lifetime does not allow us to imply that no black swan exists - you may indeed be right. -- gbruzzo http://www.last.fm/user/JackieBr/ gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Am I imagining this? Squeezecentre 7.3 sounds worse than 7.2.1?

2008-12-19 Thread gbruzzo
As in having observed only white swans during a lifetime does not exclude the possibility that there actually is a black one... -- gbruzzo http://www.last.fm/user/JackieBr/ gbruzzo's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] 1000 Posts and Counting...

2008-01-31 Thread gbruzzo
Yeah! Excellent products, in depth knowledge, relentless tinkering, sharp minds, extremely helpful tech compadres. A most excellent community. Long live the Transporter, who made me fall in love with music again. Regards, Giacomo -- gbruzzo

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] DRM lessons from the Squeezebox

2007-05-08 Thread gbruzzo
-- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34928 ___ audiophiles mailing list

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] DRM lessons from the Squeezebox

2007-05-08 Thread gbruzzo
attempt by the music industry to muddle the issue and buy more time, until they agree on a new and more correct pricing strategy. The gates are open now, because DRM, as a tool of global price discrimination, is dead, and starting to smell. Giacomo -- gbruzzo

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] DRM lessons from the Squeezebox

2007-05-08 Thread gbruzzo
marketing-driven music. As far as I am concerned that is a good thing. Cheers, Giacomo -- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] DRM lessons from the Squeezebox

2007-05-08 Thread gbruzzo
to deflect the attention from the real problem. The rise of the netlabel is one of the answers to the bargaining asymmetry in the music market. Protect the artists, when they start bargaining with the producers... Cheers, Giacomo -- gbruzzo

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] DRM lessons from the Squeezebox

2007-05-08 Thread gbruzzo
, it is truly interesting. Giacomo -- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34928

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] McIntosh MS300

2007-04-13 Thread gbruzzo
Thank you all for your kind and precise comments and directions. Giacomo -- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Speaker recommendations

2007-04-13 Thread gbruzzo
of small BW (minitheatre)? http://www.bwspeakers.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.ranges/label/Range%20Mini%20Theatre Giacomo -- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] McIntosh MS300

2007-04-12 Thread gbruzzo
? Thank you all very much in advance, Giacomo -- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34396

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] McIntosh MS300

2007-04-12 Thread gbruzzo
they ought to be paired with the Transporter? I had a look at NAD, Naim and Arcam, but given my lack of experience in the high end sector, I would love to receive some comments on the matter. Thank you in advance, Giacomo -- gbruzzo

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] McIntosh MS300

2007-04-12 Thread gbruzzo
system of sorts? If so what? Will have to find out...) Cheers, Giacomo -- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34396

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] McIntosh MS300

2007-04-12 Thread gbruzzo
by audioroom then. Hehe, my missus will not like that. I guess I have a long way to go, but I am looking forward to it. What are your criticisms of BW speakers (just very curious - no intent at provocation)? Are they too cold? What are your favourite speakers? Cheers, Giacomo -- gbruzzo

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Buying Transporters in the UK

2007-04-10 Thread gbruzzo
away, so... regards, Giacomo -- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34313

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Buying Transporters in the UK

2007-04-10 Thread gbruzzo
of this is of help, Regards, Giacomo -- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34313

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Buying Transporters in the UK

2007-04-10 Thread gbruzzo
a remarkable product (for automation purposes). as far as ripping is concerned: can one not rent out a serial cd ripper ,so as to mechanize the procedure to the max? Cheers, Giacomo -- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Buying Transporters in the UK

2007-04-10 Thread gbruzzo
. Hehehehe -- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34313 ___ audiophiles

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Blown away by Transporter

2007-02-21 Thread gbruzzo
I completely agree with you. -- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32969

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Blown away by Transporter

2007-02-21 Thread gbruzzo
Ahh, the beauty of rediscovering ones' music... -- gbruzzo gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32969