jaybo

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What system do you get your audio epiphany on?
a general electric 'wildcat' 
Hobbies other than Audiophiliac?
i use the term 'stereo-type'....collecting music is the other hobby. 
classic rock lps on VPI
the AT is actually one of the best carts out there...even if you compare it to mc's 1500 range. i would be the first to admit it outperforms and rocks better than most..and yes that includes the exotic handmade stuff from europe and japan. no wart... 
45 vs 33.3 RPM
ironically, the motivation is little more than a second bite of business from the same title. do they always sound superior? if the music contains 'out of this world dynamics' maybe a bit. it does however change the artist's intent, and maybe the ... 
classic rock lps on VPI
two rock solid performers. if you want to had a fun factor and cool factor all at once, try a decca maroon or an AT150 on that thorens...and stand back. don't dance around too closely to the table. 
Linn Basik LV-X vs. Grace 707
neither is a slouch...go with condition....if condition is comparable, the grace by a nose. 
Symphonic Line Klangquelle with RB1070 vs RG10
the rg10 is nothing short of great. a real eeper. 
Usher 8871's... original or new VS....
usher for sure 
Days of Future Passed - The Moody Blues
i agree 
great musician's audio systems
miles davis-klipsch heresys.....as to whether famous musicians ever had to buy a pair of loudspeakers....i don't think so. 
Perreaux in North America
yep...those ugly fronts killed perreaux here for sure. they were the brainchild of a dr. seuss wannabe 
Newform research
newforms are made to accomodate off access listening, so unlike apogees, etc. they do have a softer soundstage. that said, they are extremely balanced, and are very rare in the used market. 
lps sound bad
'..but it's like tryin' to tell a stranger 'bout rock'n'roll..'-John B' Sebastian... enjoy. 
gershman chameleon
a classic speaker. maybe gershman's best value ever 
lps sound bad
sonofjim...you just said it better than me. heres a story, and an example. i once was at an event in LA where there were tons of beautiful hollywood types. i was with 2 friends/associates. one said, 'don't you find it sad that beautiful actresses ...