bobgates
Responses from bobgates
| When did you know that music was your passion? The summer of 1966 when I fell in love. Donovan's "Sunshine Superman" and The Association's "Cherish" along with several others from that year still has an magical effect. | |
| best CD player or DAC under $1000 My latest choice would be the Jas Musik tube CD player. The unit uses a single 12AX7 and is one of the best sounding CD players I've heard in this price range. | |
| steps ahead It's amazing how this 1983 album sounds like it might have just come out yesterday; really great progressive jazz; I especially like the second song "Islands". The N.Y.C. album that came out in 1989 is probably my all time favorite though. | |
| Cowboy Junkies: Lay It Down fav cd? I hate to say it but I find them to be a bit laid back and boring. | |
| Speaker suggestions I love my Alon Lotus Elites which are no longer made; the Nola Viper IIA are very similar though. These speakers do everything right in my opinion. | |
| What is the story with Rega Appolo? You might want to check out the Jas Musik tube CD player; it uses a single 12AX7 and a rectifier tube. I had the Rega Apollo for awhile but the Jas, in my opinion, completely outperforms it, especially after upgrading the Sovtek 12AX7 to a NOS Amp... | |
| 12AX7 vs 12AT7 I wouldn't do it; each tube is different electrically; the 12AX7 has higher gain but the 12AT7 has higher current. | |
| Best value speakers available The Boston Acoustics VR3. They are considered mid-fi but you should hear them properly set up and positioned with decent electonics. | |
| Best Cartridges for the Money You've Experienced I'm no expert on cartridges but I really like the Ortofon X5 on my Pro-ject RM5 table. | |
| Review: Raysonic 168 CD Player I saw and heard this unit at the show and am planning to purchase one soon; really a nice player. By the way great review; I would agree 100% with your assessment. | |
| Who is your favorite jazz pianist I have always liked Phil DeGreg and Johnny O'Neal. Although they are not well known they are superb jazz pianists. | |
| Name a couple of HOLY GRAIL LPs Cat Steven's "Tea for the Tillerman" has always been a favorite of mine. Also Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" LP. | |
| 5 tables one choice, opinions please I've had experience with all the tables you listed and would choose the Pro-ject 9.1 hands down. The VPI Scout would be my second choice. | |
| Onkyo a-9555 digital amp vs. Jolida 302b tubes I've had both and like the Onkyo the best. The Onkyo is faster and more detailed whereas the the Jolida is a bit too sluggish and laid back for my tastes. | |
| What made you select "audio" as your hobby The love of music. |