dayglow

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What is your favorite 1 hit wonder from the 70's?
Noticed not one mention of You Light Up My Life by Debbie Boone. Other religious based songs include Day By Day-Godspell(Robin Lamont)and Hand In The Hand-Ocean. Mr.Greenbaum wasn't the only one to cash in on the Jesus craze! 
JBL lovers
The JBL L110 was the first audiophile speaker I had ever heard. I was blown away with the sound quality but this speaker($800?)was out of reach for a 15 year old. Probably went to Tech HiFi 3 or 4 times just to listen(lol). A couple years later I ... 
Affordable SS amp that has tube characteristics
B&K 200.1(monoblocks)Classe-CAM-350(monoblocks)BEL-1001 mk.V(bridged) 
Equipment you just must get if you can
Infinity-IRS-Omega! 
What deserves more attention on Audiogon?
Atohm-Focus Audio-KEF-Lenehan Audio-Martin Logan and many Italian made electronics/speakers! 
Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following
IMO they sound good with a variety of electronics. It's harder to make a Harbeth sound bad then good. 
Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
Group #1 gets my vote! I would also consider a Coincident-Super Victory 2 loudspeaker. 
neutrality vs musicality
IMO it's possible to achieve both even with a modest system. If you can get the tonality and timbre of either voice or an acoustic instrument right you have neutrality that is musical. Male vocals are a good test for mid-upper bass colorations. If... 
THIEL CS2.7
Great review! Was there any midrange shout or glare when the volume increased? During your demo did you feel any lack of engagement with the music? 
Your Top 5 Favorite Power Ballads
Sebrof-Sister Christian good call! Here's 5 more that are great songs that classic rock/retro radio has forgotten...Fire And Ice-Pat BenatarScreaming In The Night-KrokusWhen The Night Comes Down-Judas PriestThat Time Of Year-Vinnie Vincent Invasio... 
What, if any, component to upgrade? Advice?
Dedicated line(s)-power conditoning-isolation/rack and room treatments are essential for your system to reach its potential. Since your budget is only $1K have a dedicated line installed($200)-Hospital grade receptacle($50) and a RSA-Elgar($500+us... 
What is your favorite 1 hit wonder from the 70's?
Hate to be the "Ken Jennings" of this thread. Golden Earring Hit #10 on the Billboard singles chart with Twlight Zone in 1982. If your unfamiliar with the White Lion Radar Love cover version(1989)... you will discover the guitar playing of Vito Br... 
How Black is Your Background?
Gbmcleod-Great post! Studio or hall acoustics can determine the type of blackness one hears when heard live or in a recording. All concert halls do not sound alike. So why is it difficult(for some) to believe there are different characteristics of... 
Your Top 5 Favorite Power Ballads
July Morning-Uriah HeepStill Loving You-ScorpionsSave Your Love-Great WhiteFly To The Angels-SlaughterSong And Emotion-Tesla 
Great Rock Tracks With Piano?
Takin' Care Of Business-BTO