celtic66

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Good old 2ch versus multi-ch, what to do?
When was the last time you attended live music and had speakers on the back wall? I hate it. Just balance the room acoustically and listen to 2 channel. 
Music Hall or Rega TT
I've listened extensively to both lines and both are very good for the price range. However, I hear from dealers the reliability of Music Hall is very questionable. The compatibility with Grado IS a factor, thus I run mine with a Benz Micro. Good ... 
What do You listen to?
Feel like this thread is like being on I-90 at 105mph crossing North Dakota? Going real fast, going absolutely nowhere. 
Any worthwhile indoor FM antenna's? Anyone?
It's the Reflect hands down for unidirectional. 
$500 mini system suggestions, Bose need not apply
Used NAD L-40 and Axiom speakers will easily fit under $500. 
Shipping company for speakers- any good or bad one
I shipped Greyhound a pair of Reference 3A L'Integrales from Boise, ID to Moscow, ID at 100 lbs. for $60 and it was overnight. Arrived perfectly. UPS had refused to ship in original factory boxes. 
Madrigal is Closed
The sky is falling, the sky is falling!!!!! 
Surprisingly good shipping option
Another option for larger speakers and often overnight with cheaper prices and good results is Greyhound. Used them and have experienced no problems. 
Need some audiogon expertise
Cables and interconnects are the place to start. 
I need a female jazz vocalist. No Krall, No Norah
Jackie Allen, Mary Stallings, Holly Cole, Karyn Allison. 
Beginners Tube Amp Recommendations
My wife's system has the Luxman 491 integrated hybrid which is not the ultimate in definition, but sounds very nice and holds its own with power solidly at 90wpc. We changed the stock tubes to RCAs and hardwired an LAT International PC and it soun... 
How did you get into this hobby?
Trapped in the cultural pergatory of Wyoming in the 70s with one, yes one!! AM radio station playing only sunrise to sunset the best of George Jones and Tammy Wynette I HAD to get into this hobby. My jazz instructor in a former life played all the... 
What was your greatest epiphany?
A $150 NAD belt drive table taking out a $1200 Denon table with blacker background, better soundstage and open detailed reproduction. Ouch!! 
Do You Remember Your First Music Purchase?
Buddy Rich, "Rich in London". 
Recommend speakers for a strange move
Totem Sttaf with 12" foot print and great sound.