cptrips
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| How long do speakers last? I bought my Kappa 7's off the sales floor (last pair in store) in 1990. 3 wives, 2 kids, 5 houses, 2 dogs, dozen cats, 4 integrated amps, 2 TT, 1/2 dozen tape decks, more cd players than I can count, 3 re foams later, and they are still my daily d... | |
| It was 61 years ago today... My Mom was a huge Beatles fan and also a surfer. I remember when The Beatles played Ed. My mom invited a bunch of her friends over. I was only 5 but I remember it was a big deal. Lots of smiles in our living room that Sunday night. | |
| Bootleg albums. Favs and stories I started recording shows with my friend's portable radio shack recorder and single handed dual mics. I later bought my own sony DB 3 and sony clip on mics that I attached to my glasses. I'm 6' 1" and in my boots a little taller. I would try to g... | |
| Amazon music vs Qobuz I pay $16 a month for a Family Unlimited Music plan. I got four months free and I can use on multiple devices at the same time. I built a dedicated PC last summer for streaming and gaming. I use a Sound Blaster AE-7 sound card analogue out to my p... | |
| Amazon music vs Qobuz I've been using Amazon Unlimited since July. I listen to albums in ultra hd and haven't heard any commercials. | |
| Bi amping my ML SL3 speakers I bi amp my Kappa 8's with a Parasound A 23 (235 watts 4 ohm) for bottom end and a Para HCA 750A (110 watts 4 ohm) for the high end. The SQ isn't any better bi amped but they play much louder. I would bi wire with your set up. I don't see your a... | |
| Best High Current amplifiers stable into low impedances Bang for the buck, Parasound will do the trick. | |
| Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life? JBL L100 It was summer 1970, best friends older brother invited us to listen to his new stereo. Big Marantz receiver, Dual 701 turntable, and the L100s. Changed my life. I have been chasing the sound ever since. | |
| Best sounding Johnny Cash CD(s)? "Live at Folsom' is a must listen to Johnny Cash " The Essential Johnny Cash 1955-1983" on Columbia is a good place to start | |
| HDCD My Yamaha BD-S681 blu-ray player plays both SACD and HDCD. |