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Which is the best recording of Bach's Mass in B mi
I just got done listening to the Gardner/Archiv Monteverdi. The recording is great. I can hear the voices much better. Thank you for all your advice. I can't wait until the "Mass" comes. By the way, are there any suggestions for speakers that work... 
Which is the best recording of Bach's Mass in B mi
Megasam,My conducting was not very glamorous. I was a choral music director for 15 years at the high school level before I was demoted to principal. I directed many "Messiah's" and Bach Cantata's, but never my favourite, the Mass in B Minor. In fa... 
Which is the best recording of Bach's Mass in B mi
Great suggestions. I'm looking for a CD. Also, I'm after suggestions for CD's that are technically very well done. I'm new to audio, but not new to choral music, having been a conductor for many years. I would like to hear what a good version, rec... 
Help I think I blew a tweeter.
Thanks for all the responses. I've ordered a new tweeter. However, I've got a couple more questions. Should I be able to see some kind of damage to the tweeter? I've taken the entire unit apart and I can't see any scratch or tear or even a dent. T... 
Help I think I blew a tweeter.
Sean,It's a good thought about the car, tv, etc. The only problem is he's already done that. This is a smart kid, he probably did this to get the stereo. 
Help I think I blew a tweeter.
Thanks Sean,My plan is to tell my son if he can fix it (I'll buy the parts) he can have it. I wouldn't give him grief about it. I remember my days playing in a rock band in the 60's. He's no different, and he's a better musician to boot. It'll be ... 
What speaker shoud I choose?
I have recently bought my first system and I also listen to mostly classical. I bought B&W 601's used for $200 and like them very much. After I bought them I listend to PSB Image 2 and liked them better. I have seen them on the internet for un... 
How do you bi-wire?
I take it from the posts that the "normal" way to bi-wire would be to use only the A speakers, or B but not both. Is that correct? 
What was your first system, & did you like it?
Ekistler,I do remember Heathkit. I built a pair of walkie-talkies when I was about 10. 
I would like advice for a beginner.
I'd like to thank all those who responded. I have learned a lot and enjoyed immensely. I finally picked up a pair of used B&W 601's. Thanks for the advice. 
I would like advice for a beginner.
Thank you all for the great advice. I've now listened to B&W 600,601 and 602's, Paradigm Studio 20 and 40's, and PSB Image 2A and 2B's. I like 'em all. I have listened to them in 4 different show rooms with 4 different amp set-ups. From what I... 
I would like advice for a beginner.
This is great stuff. You guys are a wealth of knowlege. I live in Northern Michigan. Any suggestions? What makes a good speaker stand? It seems like most I see in the magazines are metal. I took a friend sailing today who is an electrician and a t... 
I would like advice for a beginner.
Charlie,I couldn't tell from your post when you said "(which is the current "audiophile voicing," by the way)" whether you meant that the tastes of audiophiles go through trends, such as clothing styles, and therefore I should trust my own ears, b... 
I would like advice for a beginner.
Thankyou all. I'm having a little trouble keeping up with all the new names of components I've never heard of. It's going to keeping me dinking a long time. As I write this, I'm listening to "Finlandia" and loving every minute. I spent hours in th... 
newbiee needs veterans advice
Great advice, and I read it with great interest.I'm also a "newbie" who needs veteran advice. I'm an ex-music teacher, ex-folk singer who is facing retirement and didn't have any stereo. I have told my friends I'm going to buy a used system for no...