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Thanks Chris

Hi Chris, Thank you so much for your great insights! I really appreciate it. I would like to discuss some more questions with you via direct messages about system configuration. However, it seems that the platform is preventing me from doing so for some reason. Could you please check from your...

Hi Chris, I have a practical question about the demastering procedure. I noticed that your hi-fi rig is fully integrated with your PC desktop setup, allowing you to work on demastering directly in your listening room. In my case, and likely for many other users, the workstation is far from the...

If you don't mind going active, a second-hand HEDD Type 05 would be an excellent choice. Plus, you won't have to deal with amps and cables.

I discovered a fantastic playlist inspired by Haruki Murakami's collection: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/aa4e0567-6db8-482e-a6cb-2b6be188ddff Before becoming a renowned novelist, Murakami ran a jazz bar in Japan. This playlist predominantly features jazz and classical music.

James Blake's 2011 album...always a fantastic workout for the woofers! "Limit to Your Love" consistently challenges my listening room (and the patience of my neighbour) :)

In my experience, tubes can sound fantastic, but it's crucial to consider the system as a whole. Different families of tubes have distinct sounds, they will degrade over time, and linearity is always a challenge. However, in the right system (e.g., a multi-way horn system), they can definitely...

I recall that Dick Burwen used to upmix content to 5 channels and added a form of reverberation or ambience to the sound. This product, called "Audio Splendor," also allowed for EQ rebalancing in tenths of dB. I’m curious if your approach is similar and if, in your experience, it makes sense to...

Dear Chris, thank you so much for the suggestion. I'm actually a huge fan of The Planets, but I hadn't heard this version before. It has an incredible drive and rhythm! I also really enjoy Boult's direction with both the New Philharmonia Orchestra (1966) and the London Philharmonic Orchestra...

@Chris A I’m interested in hearing your thoughts on Prof. Johnson's reference recordings. I particularly enjoy "Mephisto&Co." with Eiji Oue and the Minnesota Orchestra. Do you think there's any room for improvement with the re-EQ technique?

Great to hear that Chris. Keep me posted, I would definitely be interested in both books! In the meantime, do you have a shortlist of classical recordings that need little to no rebalancing? Thanks in advance for your work.

I recall that some years ago, Dick Burwen and Mark Levinson were strong proponents of track rebalancing. I believe Mark, through his new venture, Daniel Hertz, still offers a software called Master Class, which performs similar functions to what Chris is doing, I think, but in a less...

First of all thanks all for all these great suggestions! I'm new to this forum, but already feel at home :) The last mini-serie we've been watching with my wife is "Unbelievable". Nice production, great story.