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denverpete · 03-07-2006, 09:59 AM

I recently read somewhere that your old "Hi-Fi" equipment could be worth a lot of money! I guess there's a huge market out there.

Porschekid · 03-07-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by eslai

I'm waiting for a digital format that's both portable and audiophile-quality. MP3s really screw up the sound stage and highs no matter what compression setting I set them up with. The day all audio distribution happens on MP3 files instead of a plastic platter will be the day I roll up into a fetal position and rock myself gently into oblivion.

Really? I have an MP3 jukebox that replaced the changer in my Audi and I must say that most MP3's sound incredible on the Bose system in there. Especially live songs where I can hear things like the pick rattle on the guitar strings, etc. Crisp, clear highs, booming lows, plenty of midrange... I think it would take quite an expensive sound system to hear any difference. I rip them from the originals at only around 128kbps I believe.

eslai · 03-07-2006, 10:39 AM

Well I'm not so much talking about "in the car", more "in the home" where I have a very nice two-channel setup in my living room. But even in a car, if you have the proper audio setup you would be able to hear the deficiencies in MP3 quality. The stock Bose system isn't going to reveal much.

eslai · 03-07-2006, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by denverpete

I recently read somewhere that your old "Hi-Fi" equipment could be worth a lot of money! I guess there's a huge market out there.

You do see that stuff auctioned off on Christie's quite often!