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Name:
  Steven Weidman
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Location:
  USA
HiFi:
  At the present time just Oppo BDP-105 disc player with Oppo PM-1 headphones driven through the Oppo HA-1 headphone amp. A minimalist system.
Email:
  avraham@gbis.com
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Posts:
  27

 
 
Reviews
Found: 4

Hanson: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 - Hanson        (4 of 8 found this review helpful)
  January 8, 2005

I am surprised no one has reviewed this disc yet. I recently purchased this disc and have spent several hours listening to this remarkable SACD. I have not been familiar with Howard Hanson's work but found the music a pleasant discovery. The original recording must have been one of the better ... more
Spyro Gyra: Deep End          (5 of 5 found this review helpful)
  December 27, 2004

I have been an on and off fan of Spyro Gyra since their breakout album 'Morning Dance.' Quite frankly I lost interest in the late eighty's early ninthy's. Their sound became very identifiable and safe. I was also expanding my Jazz interests, rediscovering Miles, starting to really listen to 'Bitches ... more
Geri Allen: The Life of a Song          (4 of 4 found this review helpful)
  December 25, 2004

This is one of those albums you keep returning to play. It is very reflective and joy to listen to the interplay of these three artists. Allen's piano is impeccable and she is backed up by what has to be the best rhythm section in Jazz. I have reviewed this album both in SACD stereo (headphones) and ... more
Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra etc. - Reiner        (7 of 7 found this review helpful)
  December 25, 2004

I agree with both of the two previous reviews that this is a “must have” recording. It is amazing that recordings made 40 to 50 years ago sound this great. This recording and several other “Living Stereo” and Mercury Living Presence recordings have finally persuaded me to go to at least three ... more

 
 
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Sony Scd Xb 770
November 16, 2013
That is a ten+ year old player beware. ... more
DSD downloads
August 30, 2013
Thanks everyone for the help. I have downloaded one DSD album taking several hours. I have been experimenting with Hi-Rez, DSD downloads, Blu-Ray discs and so far haven't found any of these newer medias superior to SACDs. Downloads usually take several hours to download. I will only use these alternate media to acquire music I can't find on SACDs ... more
DSD downloads
August 28, 2013
Thanks hooperthom. I pulled the downloaded file onto a thumb flash drive and was able to play the file on my Oppo. It sounds amazing. Is there anyway to burn the DSD files to a disc? ... more
DSD downloads
August 28, 2013
What applications do I need for my Mac computer to open DSD downloaded files? Several days ago I downloaded a DSD file from DSD-Guide.com and my computer was not able to open the file. The message I got was: There is no application set to open the document "Emily Palen - Glass - 03 - Light in the Fracture - DSDIFF.dff". I have the latest OS with ... more
Oppo BDP-103 vs 105
July 15, 2013
I agree with both Derek and Carl its all subjective. I have no option with my ears, they are the only pair that I have, maybe some day there will be implants, everything built in. ... more