craigl59

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Classical composers, symphonies
Arnold, Alwyn, Stenhammer, Raff, Respighi, Nielsen, Franck, Elgar, Gliere, and Bax just to name a few more romantic/late romantic symphonic masters. There's a bunch of these composers and they all do an audiophile's system proud. 
What's happened to the used high end market recently?? Sales are tough....:0(
+1 mulveling 
Speaker recomendation
Was in your position precisely and bought the Tekton Double Impacts. They are perfect for your room size, will work with your budget, and, easily, have enough volume and dynamic range.If you research these, pay attention to DI speaker owners, not ... 
What's happened to the used high end market recently?? Sales are tough....:0(
Has been discussed regularly on Audiogon. Here are some prior responses/thoughts:1. Culture places less importance on musical activities, thus less demand for HEA2. Listening has migrated to streaming and quality is sometimes unavailable, sometime... 
Who wants the best improvement in their system EVER!
Two Cavalier Spaniels on your lap and a third licking your face and the fidelity will be so improved you'll be able to get through the entire Elgar 2nd Symphony. 
Who wants the best improvement in their system EVER!
I would swear I'm sober......but I read all of the way through this thread (LOL). 
High End is Dead?
+1 MichaelYou describe the situation perfectly as age and generational-based. Am in my mid-60s and went to a professional orchestra concert recently. Was the youngest person there by a large margin.There are few or no young orchestral lovers comin... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Have been listening to symphonies and concertos by J.J. Raff, a composer who produced a number of orchestral masterpieces, was popular (even dominant) during his lifetime (romantic period) but is hardly known today.A recording of his 5th symphony ... 
High End is Dead?
+1 folkfreakRobert/Audiopoint:Pretty sure we live on different planets but I admire your positivism and well-written creativity.Here's something from John Prine's new album, "The Tree of Forgiveness:""The lonesome friends of science sayThe world w... 
High End is Dead?
If I was a builder or inventor in HEA I would be concerned with two cultural preferences: 1) will streaming largely dominate the upcoming listening world and 2) which musical styles and file formats are likely to be the most popular.If, consequent... 
High End is Dead?
Musical style also has an impact on high-end audio purchase. Classical music requires significantly higher audio quality to sound pleasurable than do most popular styles. SO, as classical style fades significantly out of our culture, there is less... 
High End is Dead?
Schubert:Or, the old quote, "The rich get richer and the poor get children..."The trends noted here are the natural result of the cultural downturn in musical activities and the shift towards streaming -- where you can get anything immediately at ... 
Who has Luv for the Lyngdorf 2170 and is thinking about the 3400.
Thanks KDude and Grannyring. And thanks again for the phone call/information Kenny. Always enjoy your helpful specifics. 
Who has Luv for the Lyngdorf 2170 and is thinking about the 3400.
Damn you, KDude...this thread is making me want to spring for the Lyngdorf -- that I almost bought last year. But I continue to worry about how the inevitable file changes (e.q. MQA) would be handled or not. Components have always won with me beca... 
Tekton Double Impacts
Thanks, guys. These kinds of responses show the thread working for everyone and I will benefit from your knowledge.KLH007's response has me thinking about the 2170 again although I just got the new RME ADI-2 DAC for the summer place. It has been d...