chcumo63

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Best song for immediate impact when presenting or testing?
I agree that you can easily select music for impact that doesn't do much other than show off one or two characteristics of a given piece of equipment.  Like a lot of others here, I have a ton of music that I listen to that gives the whole picture ... 
Do McIntosh dealers give discount on new models?
I just invested in a new McIntosh 8900 integrated and B&W 804 D3s as part of a wholesale system upgrade. I did receive a fair discount on both the Mac and the B&Ws.  I am in the U.S.As as far as pairing goes, imho, I think these two produc... 
Jimmy Page, It's time to call your lawyers?
I'm torn on this one.  As a drummer and over the top lover of all things Zeppelin, I kinda hate that these kids are the most exposed Zep cover band on the planet.  I applaud that finally, there is a group of young musicians who actually play their... 
Full range tower speakers with bass under $10k
I may be biased, but I'm upgrading from B&W 805S to new B&W 804 D3s.  I invested a couple of hours at my dealer listening to these with some of my favorite test tracks, most of which need speakers that can move air. IMO, the B&W's deli... 
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
Today, I invested a couple of hours auditioning a new system to replace my 10 year old mid-fi home theater/2 channel music system that is 10 years old.  Current line-up:Rotel RSP1068 Rotel RMB1095Oppo BDP 83SECambrige Stream Magic 6 v1B&W 805S...