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ack started a topic "This black hole is bigger than the majority of galaxies in the universe."

in Science News

03-29-2023, 01:23 PM
"This black hole is bigger than the majority of galaxies in the universe."

Difficult for people to understand its true size

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-65109663

Astronomers say they have...

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ack started a topic If the system doesn't sound right, the last thing I will blame is...

in General Audio Topics

03-26-2023, 05:51 PM
If the system doesn't sound right, the last thing I will blame is...

the recording assuming it's a reputable one, and if not, I will test with reputable recordings...

You?

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ack commented on MylesBAstor's reply to An appreciation for Keith Johnson

in Spectral Electronics

03-25-2023, 11:46 PM
Yeah probably but can’t exclude the possibility of a different pressing as well

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ack replied to An appreciation for Keith Johnson

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03-25-2023, 03:01 PM
So the NOS Dafos is indeed sensational and better than my older copy. On The Gates of Dafos the taiko drum is gripping and frightening at the same time,...

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ack replied to DNA Solves Some Mysteries About Beethoven

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03-23-2023, 07:49 PM
Ooof, we now know it wasn't lead in the wine

https://www.winespectator.com/articl...suggests-provo...

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ack replied to DNA Solves Some Mysteries About Beethoven

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03-23-2023, 07:31 PM
Great story!

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ack started a topic Scientists Finally Detect Neutrinos in Particle Collider

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03-22-2023, 08:29 AM
Scientists Finally Detect Neutrinos in Particle Collider

https://www.sciencealert.com/ghost-p...ticle-collider

The results, achieved using...

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ack replied to The Records Keep On Coming

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03-22-2023, 08:23 AM
Very nice!

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ack commented on astrotoy's reply to An appreciation for Keith Johnson

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03-19-2023, 01:07 AM
Another great story. Btw the Symphonie Fantastique and Dafos continue to be my top 2 recordings. Dafos is particularly realistic after purchasing the...

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ack replied to An appreciation for Keith Johnson

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03-18-2023, 09:22 PM
Great read, thanks! And such prescient words, ca 1984:

That's a small part of the Vision that I referred to......

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ack replied to An appreciation for Keith Johnson

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03-18-2023, 10:58 AM
Looks like my NOS Dafos arrives on Monday - excited!

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ack replied to An appreciation for Keith Johnson

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03-16-2023, 11:30 PM
Great story Larry, thanks!...

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ack replied to Vinyl records outsell CDs for first time since 1987

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03-16-2023, 08:14 PM
Great, although we are mostly buying digital cuts??!?

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ack started a topic An appreciation for Keith Johnson

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03-16-2023, 08:01 PM
An appreciation for Keith Johnson

This mere high end audiophile - possessing very deep appreciation of KOJ's work over half a century or more - is hearing that Mr. Johnson is not really...

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ack replied to What brand of interconnects?

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03-15-2023, 04:00 PM
I used the Omega AES/EBU for a while before going CD-player again, and it was by far the best, and above my reference MIT MA-X AES/EBU and the their own...

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ack replied to Is There Such A Thing As A Happy Audiophile?

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03-13-2023, 06:24 PM
Happy all around, audio or otherwise

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ack replied to Kodo - 40 years of appreciation for the taiko drum

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03-13-2023, 12:32 PM
This is the large o-daiko at the MIM

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ack commented on MylesBAstor's reply to Kodo - 40 years of appreciation for the taiko drum

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03-13-2023, 11:34 AM
... let me see if I can find a picture of it, I believe I took one

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ack commented on MylesBAstor's reply to Kodo - 40 years of appreciation for the taiko drum

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03-13-2023, 11:31 AM
Yeah, it was a lot of fun. The large drum is huge up-close... seen and marveled at one in the Phoenix AZ Musical Instrument Museum https://mim.org/ (BTW,...

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ack started a topic Kodo - 40 years of appreciation for the taiko drum

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03-12-2023, 09:35 PM
Kodo - 40 years of appreciation for the taiko drum

A totally ravishing performance today at Boston Symphony Hall - showcasing power, precision, athleticism, rhythm and tradition - featuring many of the...

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