johnto

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Should I upgrade from REL/510 subwoofer to REL/812 subwoofer?
Not familiar with your subs but I went from 1 to 2 and it does make an appreciable difference. I place one on each side behind the main speakers.  
Does cover art of an album or recording influences your purchase?
Sticky Fingers, most Beatles, Mothers, John Coltrane - The Believer, Led Zeppelin and the first few Hendrix come to mind  
Turntable Setup Consultant
Have you tried talking to Fidiles or Audio Video Therapy both in Nashua and great people they would probably have recommendations or if you brought the tables in you may save a few bucks but do give a call.  
Brian Wilson
RIP. He wrote and produced the best American music of the 60’s.  
Too good to be buried in a thread.
Oh yeah the Secret Sisters are really fantastic too.  
Seller Silence
The seller could have multiple offers to buy and is working with the most likely to purchase. See if the item is taken off the market or marked as sold within a week or so. Out of courtesy they should at least respond.  
Too good to be buried in a thread.
Check out the Simple Sisters amazing harmony.  
Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds
It’s okay for guys that age but give me the Jimmy Miller produced albums.  
Work out music
Motown, early Beatles, Stones and Cream.  
Saving old vintage gear is a lot harder than people make it out to be.
Maybe try to email or call Paul for suggestions. good luck  
Best Holographic Speakers ~$7k per pair
You should give Philharmonic audio a call maybe someone near you has a pair they can set up an audition with. When I was shopping they set me up with someone about 30 miles away, this was 12 years ago and were still friends. The speakers are amazi... 
HOW can components be so expensive, and yet customer service is so bad.
I guess it depends on the company. I’ve always been able to talk with someone at Parasound, Pass, Ayre, VPI, Soundsmith, AVA, Magnepan and other American companies many times the owners themselves,  
Please Recommend some Charlie Parker Recordings!
The Savoy records are a good place to start. I came across a multi record The complete session is a bit much but I’m sure the master recordings are available . enjoy  
OT: Espresso machines
I roast my own beans too and have been using a manual La Pavoni machine for years, it takes a bit of practice but well worth the effort. I have a few friends with the automated machines and they think mine tastes best. No one ever asks for sugar. ... 
Record Store Day
You can get tons of info on different pressings over on the Steve Hoffman forum. over the years music can get remixed and remastered for different pressings the Hoffman forum has info on this and which sounds best. enjoy