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| Progressive Rock great thread . . . I'm a prog freak from the 70's and most of my music collection (ie about 40%) is prog, with the balance being Jazz, Folks, Classical, Bluegrass, etc.I had concluded recently I would set up my main rig for optimal acoustic/jazz/v... | |
| What's your latest "Discovery" how's this for eclectic? King Crimson - "The Nightwatch" It's a live 2 disc CD of the group playing in Amsterdam in 1973. Ubelievably good recording and playing by the Fripp/Wetton/Bruford/Cross erra band.and . . Rachel Podger, Arte Dei Suonator... | |
| Covers of Woody Guthie - "this Land is Your Land" thanks everyone. This is great input . . . I even learned a new trick. Mezmo - you're is especially good. thanks again, Brad G. | |
| Other Hobbies? Waterskiing and Boating are the only ones I'm as fanatical about as audio, though I also have many others . . . Snowskiing, golf, carpentry, metalworking . . . | |
| My system suggestions on improving bass - Totem I added a Rel Storm III to my Totem Sttaf's about 6 montths ago when I was seeking more bottom end. It integrates perfectly and they are entirely new - incredible sounding. I know the Sttafs aren't Hawks, but if you move them closer to the wall th... | |
| Perfect Soundtrack for Stylish Sunday Lunch? Ralph Towner/Gary Burton - "Matchbook"The Pentangle - "Sweet Child" | |
| Speakers slipping on speaker stands When it comes time for removal, I suggest twisting the speaker off instead of prying with a butter knife or similar tool. | |
| Rega Hal - preamp outs It doesn't appear this preamp is very common, but since I received a response to my questions from Rega, I'll post them here in case somone else is looking in the future. My questions to them included :1) Can you provide the definition of how the ... | |
| Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo Duane Allman on "Loan Me a Dime" from Boz Scaggs first album. the rythm accompaniment on it is pretty right on too.(sorry if someone already said this . . I didn't spot it above) | |
| Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick? I agree with Serus on the Infinity Monitor II's. I bought mine in '76 for $500, and still can't part with them. I'll also add B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks - available used only for a steal. | |
| underrated or unheard of musician/band Here's a few of my favorites I don't see mentioned often here:Philip Catherine - Jazz Guitar I originally purchased "Nairam" while in college in the 70's. Recently picked up 3 other cd's off of Amazon.com. Nairam is a unique piece, and I can't fin... | |
| Song intros that really grab you? ? "Darkness/Earth in Search of a Sun" - from First Seven Days by Jan Hammer."Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" Bach. played by E. Power Biggs | |
| Ortofon OM-30 not Super thanks Larry - exactly the kind of input I was after. I think I'll it a try. | |
| Good percussion Steve Tibbets - "Exploded View"also register one more vote for Billy Cobham. "Spectrum" and "Crosswinds" are great even if you're not simply interested in percussion.Not Jazz, but nice listening - Stomu Yamashta, Michael Shrieve, Steve Winwood - ... | |
| B&K preamp/tuners..... I have several B&K components, including a AVP3090 Pre/Pro. I love it. Rock solid build, sounds great in Stereo passthrough as well as 5.1 (DD and DTS). Customer Service at B&K is also fantastic. It doesn't have a tuner, so I can't comment... |