johnto
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| What are/were the best sounding cheap components you have ever had? Yard sale LPs and CDs some amazing finds for $1.00 or less great rock, jazz and classical music in mint condition especially back in the day folks were getting rid of their vinyl. Sometimes I’d come home with 50 pieces for under $25. I’ve ended up... | |
| What should I expect moving from MM to MC? Check out the Soundsmith web page he has plenty of info on different kinds of cartridges. | |
| Need help deciding on a new amp Have you thought of a Parasound halo integrated I went from Emotiva 1L monos to one a few years back and the difference was night and day. The Parasound comes with everything you'll need even a decent phono preamp. | |
| Best driving music. Steppenwolf Born to be Wild. Doors Light my Fire. Doors Riders on the Storm. Hendrix Purple Haze. Hendrix Fire. Free Alright Now. Golden Earirng Radar Love. Byrd's Eight Miles High. Van Morrison Gloria. Deep Purple Smoke on the Water. | |
| Joey DeFrancesco RIP He played on a few Van Morrison CDs, I'm just listening to The Prophet Speaks, now excellent recording. | |
| Shakti Stone I rather use cupcakes for a warm, sweet sound with nice texture and plenty of frosting. | |
| Best sounding Johnny Cash CD(s)? I enjoy his latest Bears Sonic Journals Johnny Cash at the Carousel ballroom. Bear had a unique way of recording so you may want to read some reviews before purchasing. PSaudio has a great review in their Copper magazine on line. | |
| Looking for Speaker Recommendations Another Maggie's fan, I'm running 3.7i in a 12 x 15 room sound magnificent. The 1.7i would also work. Sound improves with a sub. | |
| Have opportunity to buy BHK 300's or Pass Labs 250.8 for my Thiel 3.7's- thoughts?? I have a Pass 250.8 pushing my Maggie 3.7i never a problem great musical sound. They almost always stay in Class A unless I really crank it. I think you'll be very happy with Pass equipment. | |
| Recommendation on speakers for listening to live music Another Maggie's fan here currently running 3.7i with two subs fantastic for live music ultra fast and clean each instrument appears as on stage. Just now playing Petty Wildflowers live and it's like the band is in the room. In the past I had the... | |
| Late night blues Roomful of Blues and Bobby Blue Bland should fit the mood | |
| Washington Post article on MoFi vs. Fremer vs. Esposito I would also wonder how they compare to a CD or SACD copy. | |
| Best music in 2022 Catherine Russell Send For Me. Romance that swings outstanding sound and production of some great standards. | |
| Beyonce releases first album in six years RENAISSANCE Wow I can't wait. | |
| Need advice for a replacement phono cartridge I would send it to Soundsmith or other cartridge rebuilder I had a Sumiko redone where the cantilever was completely broken off. There’s always hope. There goes the cleaners Christmas tip. |