immatthewj

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Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
. . . and if nothing else, after reading this thread I am going to look for some Edith Piaf CDs to buy.    
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Apparently I've entered the Twilight Zone... @thecarpathian , I guess Life Goes On. . . .  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Back in the ’90s I heard a Sarah McLachlan cover of Solsbury Hill on the public radio station I listened to back then and I thought it had a neat sound so being a bit OCD I went out and bought a whole crapload of Sarah McLachlan CDs.  She has a ve... 
Movie/film suggestions.
I don’t know why I had avoided or put off watching these two before, but this week I finally watched Kill The Irishman and The Doors.  I guess I finally watched them due to Val Kilmer’s recent death. I thoroughly enjoyed Kill The Irishman, and I ... 
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Even though Rush is no longer a group, the oldies stations still play them and that's just another good reason not to listen to the oldies stations.    
How to choose speakers that won't overpower your room?
Get a microsub such as the following and take some time to integrate it correctly. It  will help get everything up a notch. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_991KC62T/KEF-KC62-Titanium-Grey.html I am intrigued my the concept of this small sub and ... 
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
. . . just about anything by The Beatles makes me turn the radio off or look for another station.    
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
I will never understand all the love and admiration for Joni Mitchell.  I have two of her (theoretically "audiophile quality") CDs which is two too many.  
"Too much gain"? (Cary SLP05 question)
I found after considerable testing that the XLR inputs and outputs of the Cary sound different (edit: compared to RCA). @khloebo , my impression is the complete opposite.  I have found that when comparing SQ of the balanced circuit vs the RCA c... 
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Ted Nugent--couldn't write lyrics, couldn't sing, couldn't/can't play guitar.    
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Toby Keith--absolutely devoid of musical talent and ability to write lyrics.  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Any of those old has-been rockers (who were never truly that good in their "prime") who grunt like pigs and play bang-away on their out of tune guitars . . . Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden, etc.    
Im going to regret my cable question
Having regrets is a part of life.  
Did I just cook my preamp?
@obarrett , I don't suppose you have renter's insurance?  
Did I just cook my preamp?
It’s fine. It’s Grandfathered in. That’s a relief, @jea48 .  As long as I am not living in a potential electric chair or an incinerator  I can live with it.  I was going through in my mind what I was thinking I was going to have to do to run re...