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Acapella vs. Avantgarde
Amfibius,I wouldn't call the Avantgarde's "harsh and trebly". The AVG "sound" if you will, is revealing and VERY dynamic. I think whart does a good job describing things... If I can I'll add a little more to help you clear things up.I came from bi... 
Tube dampers?
I use Herbies and really like them. At first I thought they weren't making any difference... then I took them off; shock and horror things got a bit worse. Haven't tried any others. http://herbiesaudiolab.home.att.net/Chris 
Speaker suggestions for an Art Audio PX25
Larry,Thanks for the nice comments on the listening room. As far as the AA PX-25 goes. I can't think of anything that I don't like about it. I have compared it to a few different amps (BAT VK75se, Wytec Onyx, VAC, etc.) and the only one I may (emp... 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
Hey Guy's,I'm new to the idler thread, but have had my Garrard 301 for a good while now... still loving it too! I have a couple of questions I wonder if any of you have experience with.....I have a strobe platter and original oil bearing. I have n... 
Rudy Van Gelder Remasters
OK, so where does one purchase these puppies??CHris 
Speaker suggestions for an Art Audio PX25
When you say your room is small.... How small? The first thing that comes to my mind is Avantgard's.... But with too small of a room they wouldn't work well. You might check into the Reference 3A line-up too.CHris 
Top 5 Song Writers Of The 80's
I agree with many of the above. I'll ad a few that I think may be over looked...Peter Case - (Blue Guitar album is one of the best ever IMHO)Richard ThompsonJohn HiattMary Chapin CarpenterGregg BrownBrian Setzer (wrote some classic rockabilly)CHris 
Can room treatment improve bass accuracy?
Check the archives..... tons of info 
Uptempo "Say It" Roots Rocker in 2/4
Good call winoguy..... You beat me to it. A great record. You might want to check out the one before "Houston Kid" it's even better.Chris 
Small digital recorder - experiences?
Seems like I read a Michael Fremmer column a month or two (or three) ago where he talked about just such a thing.... Maybe someone else will remember what it was, or you can find it in the Stereophile archives...... He really liked it.Chris 
Live Hendrix.....
Not so sure about sonics, but the live at Woodstock is pretty special for the music.Chris 
Music on Vinyl Commentary
SAM BUSH DAMNIT! (not to be confused with Gumby damnit!)..... ;-) 
Music on Vinyl Commentary
Albert,I have an old (by crazy audio guy's who update all the time standards) Theta Miles. I listen mostly to vinyl and love the physical interaction (and sound) that it provides over digital.... Kind of like grinding my own coffee beans in the mo... 
Music on Vinyl Commentary
Awww you guys'.... Grisman can't lick Sam Bush's feet;) New Grass all the way.... BUSH HAWG!!!!Seriously though (I am actually), I borrowed a very expensive CD player (can you say 10k) from my dealer to listen to this weekend. Two hours later........ 
Audioquest - IC especially - are these smooth or
I had the AQ Sky IC's in my system for a while and ended up selling them. They are real nice, but I like my PAD Vensutas better.Chris