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who surprised and who disappointed
SURPRISES:Talking Heads: Reluctantly agreed to go with a friend to see them. After the show, I drove around NorCal to see their next three concerts.Kings X: Every song, even those that miss on CD, is explosive live. Tightest band I've ever seen, t... 
New Tubes- Need Burn-In?
Dan,If in a day or two, the glare is still there, I'd switch to a different brand. The one word I would use to describe all of the EH tubes I've tried is glare-o-rama. 
WILSON AUDIO/ cost vs. value
Bartokfan,My comments were not directed specifically at anyone, nor am I buying Wilson speakers. Please read more carefully. 
Anyone Hear a Sophia Electric 300b
The Wright amps impart less personality into the tone and presentation than any amplifier I've ever heard. No BS, just a straight line to the music. 
WILSON AUDIO/ cost vs. value
However, why is it that the same people all too often try to inflict their economic beliefs that those on the other side are either wrong, arrogant, seeking status or etc, etc?Because we live in a culture where everyone desires financial success, ... 
WILSON AUDIO/ cost vs. value
Catalogues.Trying to buy a friend, I see...:-))) 
WILSON AUDIO/ cost vs. value
That's conclusive enough for me. What's your mailing address?Depends upon what you're sending me. 
Ani Difranco
I'll check Sickafoose out...It might take a few listens, as it's deceptively simple, IMO. Should sound great on your system, as the production has that energized, live feel to it. 
WILSON AUDIO/ cost vs. value
Two days ago, I phoned Wilson to request information on the Watt Puppy 8. I'm a brochure hound, I admit it. Today, I received a large folder containing a personalized letter, as well as contact information for the Wilson dealer closest to me. In t... 
Ani Difranco
If you're interested in exploring the family tree, Ani's bassist and musical arranger, Todd Sickafoose, has released two jazz recordings that are phenomenal, IMO. Last year's "Blood Orange" is my favorite CD from the past year. 
Home Entertainment Show in Los Angeles
And, by the way, Wilson speakers are mass producedHuh?their customers seem to argue that the value is thereWhat does that have to do with price? 
Home Entertainment Show in Los Angeles
There simply is no way on earth that the cost of a pair of Watt Puppy 8's (might be 8A's before I finish this sentence) could possibly approach that of a loaded Accord.When did Wilson declare itself the "Honda of the audio world"? Wilson is a high... 
Home Entertainment Show in Los Angeles
Thanks, KeithR. I was curious as to the context of your comment, and this helps. 
Home Entertainment Show in Los Angeles
The 8s don't seem worth 30k to these ears.Out of curiosity, in your opinion, which $30K (+/-)speakers have you heard that are worth the retail price? 
Purist Audio, Venustas or Aqueous
Boa2, thanks, I just read that other thread. I can only conclude that in my (very articulate) system, the Venustas probably sound just like the Aqueous does in your system.I wouldn't know, other than to say that I thought the Venustas were extende...