allenf1963
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| Is anyone here still into live concerts these days? @pvnasby -- That’s cool. I wasn’t aware filming for that movie was in Winston-Salem. The city had quite a few movies, television episodes, and commercial work done here from 1988 to the mid-2000’s, then it sadly dropped off. A lot of filming has t... | |
| Is anyone here still into live concerts these days? @pvnasby -- That's awesome! I was at that Ozric Tentacles show. They were touring their "Arboresence" album at that show. I've listened to them for years, a fantastic Prog/Psychedelic/Space Rock band. That show was October 19th, 1994. Leftove... | |
| Is anyone here still into live concerts these days? @moonwatcher -- I was devastated when Jay had to shut down the old Ziggy's. Wake Forest University used their clout with the city and screwed him over big time. All those business properties on Baity Street and Deacon Boulevard were bought up or... | |
| Is anyone here still into live concerts these days? @thecarpathian -- I saw Warren Zevon twice (1983 and 1996), and those shows rank up there in my Top 20% of live concerts. The 1996 show was my favorite. In a small club in Winston-Salem, NC, called Ziggy's with a capacity of around 500 for that ... | |
| Is anyone here still into live concerts these days? @moonwatcher -- When I saw the venues you named, I realized we must live near each other. I’m in Winston-Salem. I am at The RamKat, Cat’s Cradle, Motorco, Filmore, Neighborhood Theater, Hanger 1819, The Underground, Orange Peel, and Monstercade VE... | |
| Is anyone here still into live concerts these days? I’m 62, and I’ve been attending shows since I was 10 years old (had a sibling 11 years older than me). Throughout the 1970’s and 1990’s, most shows were in venues under 10,000 seats, with an occasional large stadium show. Starting in the 2000’s, I... | |
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? The audio store I purchase from made me a great deal on a demo pair of KLH Model 5's in English Walnut finish. I have them connected to an Audio Research SP17 preamp and McIntosh MC-225 amp in my Den system. They sound fantastic. Merry Chri... | |
| Entry Level Tube Integrated Amps You have gotten a lot of very good suggestions. I would add looking at amps made by Boyuurange Reisong to the list -- especially the A50 MKIII 300B and the A10 EL34. Both are built like a tank, a ridiculous value (you could buy both and spend less... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? @devinplombier Yes, it gives me great joy when my adult sons put on an album and say, "I remember when you turned me on to this, Pops!" Be it Led Zep, Neil Young, Talk Talk, Psychedelic Furs, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater, Bowie, Queen, Soup... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? @devinplombier -- My GY!BE show on Nov. 17th in NC was postponed. One of the founding members, Efrim Menuck, became ill, causing them to cancel the shows in Nashville, Knoxville, and Atlanta. The night before my show was supposed to happen, they a... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? @devinplombier -- You are very welcome my friend. I hope you enjoy Bohren as much as I do. Listen to their entire catalog, it is a wonderful treat. Watch their multiple live YouTube videos -- I'd love to catch them live, their shows look surrea... | |
| ??? What Is The MOST Expensive System You Ever Heard ??? What Was Your Opinion ??? I had the good fortunate to spend an entire day at the old World of McIntosh Townhouse that used to be in SoHo, NYC. The Townhouse was closed, it was the day after an album release event, but the Director gave me total control of all 5 floors and... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? I am not a big Jazz fan, either. Jazz Fusion, yes, but traditional Jazz, no. I just never could get into it. Appreciate the skill, but I'm an old school rock guy. However, I discovered a band a few years ago that I really enjoy, Bohren &... | |
| Shrink Totem 1's? This has to be an early April Fool's post. If not, I'm just SMFH. | |
| New York City Audio/Hifi Bars and Cafes The former World of McIntosh Townhouse is now known as The House of Sound NYC. The link is below. If you send me a private message (however you do that on Audiogon) or on Facebook, I'll be happy to attempt an introduction to Franz at the House. ... |