cyclonicman
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| Bi-wire v's single with jumper leads. In my comparisons of the same exact cable in a Bi-wire vs shotgun with jumpers, the Bi-wire wins out for a more pleasing musical experience. I find the soundstage to be larger, bass is better defined with a better sense of pace. Treble is sweeter ... | |
| Is music quality moving away from the "audiophile" PhasecorreecThe current issue of Rolling Stone has an article in it about the sound quality of "Death Magnetic". Fans are complaining that Metallica has cranked the sound levels so high on Death Magnetic, that the music is distorted and compromise... | |
| Is music quality moving away from the "audiophile" I agree with Ben and Bongofury for the most part. I also enjoy searching out new music and it's a bonus when it is well recorded. The only problem I find is that I have been a long time Springsteen and Metallica fan and as such I want to hear thei... | |
| Do Nordost match with B&W In addition to auditioning the Transparent cables, you might want to try some cables from MIT. | |
| "Classic Yes" album question... Both these songs were originally on separate album releases. However, you can get both on Yes greatest hits cd. J & R music has this cd for $6.99.http://www.jr.com/product/music/pm/_977458/ | |
| Best rock song of all times Heartbreaker - Grand Funk | |
| Which of Ravel's Bolero CD should I get? You might also want to try Bolero as conducted by Jesus Lopez-Cobos with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. This is an older excellent recording, circa 1988 and was very highly rated. I have the CD, which is on Telarc and the catalogue number is C... | |
| Tubes vs. SS If this is a brand new unit, you need to give this preamp some time to break in before making any judgments on it's sound quality. | |
| 6SN7 based Pre-Amplifier I owned the Cary SLP98L for nearly three years and it is an excellent preamp in it's price range. It presents a very good soundstage and is very musical. I was very happy with it, but decided to upgrade to an Audio research preamp. I also found it... | |
| Name three of yours the most favourite drummers Stewart Copeland of the Police has the most distinctive style of drumming that I have ever heard. Keith Moon was also a great drummer with a very unique style all his own. Don Brewer of Grand Funk was a superb powerful drummer and should not be ov... | |
| Is there a killer preamp for 1500? You might want to add the Cary SLP98 to your list. It is an exceptional preamp and a used one can be had on Audiogon in your price range. | |
| Ringo Starr or Charlie Watts??? Ringo Starr was considered the best drummer in England when he left Rory Storm and the Hurricanes to join The Beatles. I believe that Charlie Watts lived in England at the time and he was never considered as formidable as Ringo. Different styles f... | |
| Unintended lyrics his bag production, he got walrus gumboothe got ono sideboard, he one spinal crackerhe got feet down below his kneeshold you in his armchair you can feel his diseaseCome together right now over me | |
| What is your favorite recording with a quirck During the recording of Closer to Home, Grand Funk's then manager,Terry Knight can be heard repeatedly screaming "Stop it", Stop it", but Grand Funk just kept playing the song and it was left in the final pressing. You have to listen for it becaus... | |
| Where are best places to buy used records in NYC ? Bleecker Bob's in the west village was always the place to go for vinyl, it has a cult-like following for vinyl. Web site under construction is www.bleeckerbobs.com. You can still get the address and contact information on the web site. |