iron57

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Sub 1k integrated?
What a terrific picture you have painted, makes me want to go back to a dorm, ha ha!But sorry, I was trying to be creative with the language, and being a scientist likely fell flat. To clarify, I am solidly middle-aged with three kids, hopefully w... 
Sub 1k integrated?
If I am being honest, not really ready for a tube world, constantly worrying when they'll go out, if there is another matched set better than the other, etc. Maybe this isn't the experience and I'm totally naive, but my trip down memory lane with ... 
Sub 1k integrated?
I will be sticking with the b6’s for now though, or to your point is that a bad play? Save for higher performing speakers first then amp? Or build around a new amp? A question that has been posted and pondered many times in this forum and others. ... 
Sub 1k integrated?
Hmm, interesting. So glad I posted, each reply so far has given me something to ponder...Thanks! 
Whats playing on your system today?
Mastodon--The Hunter 
I picked up a ROKU, I am wanting to cut the Cable TV cord.
Cut the cord 4 years ago, and primarily use Roku devices.  Right now the Roku Streaming Stick+ is about the best value to performance ratio for Roku devices, have not seen any lag or buffering issues.  Also, 4K content comes through no problem.Key... 
New in 2018
@jafant I wonder if they'll master some bass in the mix? 
Whats playing on your system today?
REM -- AccelerateBeen catching up on the post Bill Berry version of REM.  Dig this record. 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Jesus and Mary Chain -- Damage and JoyI Really like this album. Not just some old bags reliving history and cashing in on the band name by releasing substandard songs, it’s really solid material all the way through, even if more than a few tun... 
How does one (grow) as a music listener/lover?
Love the discovery part of this, great topic!  A good source for me is to cruise sites like Pitchfork monthly, looking for new releases. Also, the year end top album lists from those sites are great sources for new music, by new and established ar... 
Best Rock Drummers
I think Jimmy Chamberlin flies under the radar, from Smashing Pumpkins fame. There is a lot going on underneath the surface.Brann Dailor from Mastodon nails it too. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Weedpecker -- III 
Why does all new pop music sound the same?
Agree for sure. Just spent about 40 minutes with Ed Sheeran during lunch on the Bluetooth set up. Not my favorite by a long shot. Family likes him though, so it's fine. At least we are listening to music, right?Face it, this music isn't made for u... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Neurosis -- Fires within Fires  
Why does all new pop music sound the same?
Current American top 5 pop songs, week of 30Dec17:1. Ed Sheeran -- Shape of you2. Bruno Mars -- That's What I Like3. Zedd and Aleissa Cara -- Stay4. Kygo and Selena Gomez -- It Ain't Me5. Aleissa Cara -- Scars to your BeautifulFull disclosure, I r...