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From: hunter@work.nlm.nih.gov (Larry Hunter)
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Subject: Where to listen to pro gear?
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Date: 7 Nov 90 13:38:47 GMT
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   Scott Helmke writes: 

       Just so you know... In pro audio Rane is generally considered
   a cheap brand.  This means (for most people) a real lack of headroom.
   Probably not very good sound, either.
       I figure that digital will not be any better, expensive, hard to
   find in the format you want...  If you are a real audiophile, look into
   Klark-Teknik.  This is the "brand of choice" these days.  Much cheaper
   and still hifi is Ashly, Arx, etc.

Thanks for the tip.  Where can a reasonably audio sophisticated but
pretty busy person (me) get info like this about pro audio equipment?
I've been to my local musician's shops (Chuck Levin, Washington Pro
Systems, etc.) but they're just not set up to listen critically to
various things; they really seem to cater to people who already know
what they want.  I'm currently shopping for new speakers in the ~$3k
range, and my primary interests are in neutrality, efficiency, bass
extension & "quickness".  Imaging and other "audiophile" concerns are
somewhat secondary to me.  I suspect I could find what I want in pro
monitors as easily as I can in audiophile stuff, but I'm having a hard
time even finding a place to hear UREI's, Fostex's, etc.  etc.  Any
suggestions?

		Larry
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