big_greg

Responses from big_greg

What do you think is the best integrated amplifier under 1000
+1 for Vincent. I had the SV-237 (not MK) and it was a very nice unit. The only fault I could really find with it was just a tad bit of grain on the top end at higher volumes. Otherwise it was very punchy, detailed, and neutral. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Paula Cole - American Quilt (autographed!) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
For sure Steve, not to mention doing a little production work for other artists (319 credits in Discogs!).  DSOTM for example. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Best of Elvis Costello and the Attractions 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Steve, I love me some APP!  I robot is my favorite.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Steve, I wasn't aware of that anniversary edition of Garbage. Thanks for pointing that out. I'm not all that interested though, it was such a great album that I'm not sure it needs all the other stuff added to it. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sweet - Level Headed 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sir Elton - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. 1/2 speed mastered Super Disk. The first record has side 2 labels on both sides.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
A little bird told me that today is Jim's 60th birthday, so happy sweet 60 to one of my favorite posters and friends! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Elvis Costello and the Attractions - Goodbye Cruel World.  Not one of Elvis' best collections of songs, but sonically this is one of his better sounding records.  Allmusic panned the production and I don't disagree with their comments regarding th... 
Best Integrated that you've heard under $5k
I really like Simaudio gear also.  They are pretty expensive and I would have a hard time paying their MSRP, but I was able to pick up a 600i for well under your budget.  I've compared it to integrateds from Heed, ARC, Vincent, and Peachtree and i... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@spiritofradio James, I like Lorde and Lana Del Rey.  In a little different vein, but I also like Charli XCX.@noromance Check out Billie's brother Finneas' new release Optimist.  I streamed it recently and it's pretty good. 
I'm a Dummy, Tell Me About Turntable Mats
I have the following mats, Funk Achromat, Soundeck, Herbie's Way Excellent II, and some of the stock mats that came with my tables.  When I had my VPI Classic 2 I didn't use a mat.  Same with a couple of tables that had acrylic platters.  I can't ... 
What are you streaming tonight?
Finneas - Optimist, Qobuz Hi-Res.  Billie Eilish's brother, co-writer, and producer.  He's got some chops! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Elvis Costello and the Attractions - Blood & Chocolate.  One of my favorites.