10 years later

[mrlefty]

Haven't checked this newsgroup in a couple of years, haven't been a regular
poster here for 10, but I see that many of the same folks are still here
(and still being ragged on!)

I see some threads on "best mp3 players" and such. Back in the day, audio
compression was a big no-no. . . I remember long threads about how
mini-discs sucked because they used data compression.

I didn't see any discussion of interconnects, maybe I can unbury that stinky
subject!

alright, how about the use of reference monitors as stereo mains. does
anyone else besides me do that?

will aka mrlefty

[MiNe 109]

In article >,
"mrlefty" > wrote:

> Haven't checked this newsgroup in a couple of years, haven't been a regular
> poster here for 10, but I see that many of the same folks are still here
> (and still being ragged on!)
>
> I see some threads on "best mp3 players" and such. Back in the day, audio
> compression was a big no-no. . . I remember long threads about how
> mini-discs sucked because they used data compression.
>
> I didn't see any discussion of interconnects, maybe I can unbury that stinky
> subject!
>
> alright, how about the use of reference monitors as stereo mains. does
> anyone else besides me do that?

I have NHT Pros in the computer room. I wouldn't want them as my only
speakers but they are good in the small space.

Stephen

[Arny Krueger]

"mrlefty" > wrote in message
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> Haven't checked this newsgroup in a couple of years,
> haven't been a regular poster here for 10, but I see that
> many of the same folks are still here (and still being
> ragged on!)

Yes, the Middiot has lost more of his mind.

> I see some threads on "best mp3 players" and such. Back
> in the day, audio compression was a big no-no. . . I
> remember long threads about how mini-discs sucked because
> they used data compression.

Audio lossy compression technology seems to have benefitted from 10 years of
having jillions of dollars and lots of free time thrown at it.

> I didn't see any discussion of interconnects, maybe I can
> unbury that stinky subject!

Why bother?

> alright, how about the use of reference monitors as
> stereo mains. does anyone else besides me do that?

I've been known to do a lot of listening with small studio monitors. But I
wouldn't exactly call them mains. They tend to be light on bass, and often
optimised for listening at close range.

[Walt]

mrlefty wrote:

> Haven't checked this newsgroup in a couple of years, haven't been a regular
> poster here for 10, but I see that many of the same folks are still here
> (and still being ragged on!)
>
> I see some threads on "best mp3 players" and such. Back in the day, audio
> compression was a big no-no. . . I remember long threads about how
> mini-discs sucked because they used data compression.

The algorithms have gotten much better. But compression is still mid-fi
at best. For anything that's a replacement for a table radio, it's fine
as long as you don't overdo it.


> I didn't see any discussion of interconnects, maybe I can unbury that stinky
> subject!

They're still here. No progress on that front, people still believe in
magic cables. Probably always will.


> alright, how about the use of reference monitors as stereo mains. does
> anyone else besides me do that?

Yes. I don't but others do. Why not? If I'm mixing or tracking
something, I want a monitor that reveals everything, warts and all. If
I'm listening at home, it's ok to make things sound better than they
really are. My $.02