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| Hadcock on VPI Aries? I just installed a Hadcock 242 on my Aries 2 (replacing the JMW10 that came with it). Works like a charm: more musical and great synergy with my MusicMaker 3 cartridge and Graham Slee Phone Pre. It did require drilling out the VPI armboard to acco... | |
| any experience with tube rolling a mcintosh c2200 Kevin at Upscale Audio knows this unit well: he sold me some NOS Mullards which really made my C2200 come to life. Give him a call, he is helpful on the phone.Joe | |
| Does anyone do good protest music anymore? Whoops, correct that last suggestion: it's John McCutcheon (my nominee for best candidate to fill Pete Seeger's shoes) when the time comes. On second thought John McGlaughlin's guitar playing could inspire a listener to go out and change the world... | |
| Does anyone do good protest music anymore? Dead Prez, The Coup, John McGlaughlin--all challenge the dominant paradigm! | |
| Which Solid State Amplifier is Making you Happy? I'm really enjoying my McIntosh 501 Monoblocs (and the Mac 402 which preceded them was sweet as well).Plenty of bass control at all volumes--uncolored, clean sounding amps. They're currently driving my Meadowlark Blue Heron 2's effortlessly, playi... | |
| What Happens When You Die? This thread reminds me of an old audiophile buddy who was on his deathbed. He asked that his entire system be carried upstairs into the attic of his house, so that he could easily grab it on his way up to heaven. After he died his grieving widow a... | |
| What Happens When You Die? Unfortunately I have two audiophile nephews in their twenties who know very well what all my "toys" are worth--they are encouraging me to take up new hobbies like hang-gliding and extreme scuba diving! I do not let them cook for me. And when I've ... | |
| It's a Soul Thang Be sure to rent the film "Standing in the Shadows of Motown": a tribute to the "Funk Brothers"--the largely unacknowledged studio group that played on literally hundreds of classic hits, while being paid union scale. They literally defined the Mot... | |
| What speaker is best for Mcintosh 6900? Mcintosh is great with my Meadowlarks--Pat McGinty uses a Mcintosh in his shop to voice his speakers. Good luck!Joe | |
| Mcintosh MA 6900 integrated vs Mcintosh separates? I am delighted to own the MC402 and the C2200 pre-amp combo. They really make my Meadowlark Blue Heron II's sing. I've had Pass Labs,Plinius, and several other high end amp, pre-amp combos. This is the most coherent, musical, accurate sound I've e... | |
| Who makes a "true" Transmission Line speaker?... If you have a chance, listen to Meadowlark Blue Heron II's. I have enjoyed mine for over a year--musical, plenty of bass, and easily driven. And Pat McGinty is great at answering questions in a timely manner: very knowledgable and friendly. Oh yes... | |
| Your favorite J.S. Bach Two different, but equally wonderful versions of the Goldberg Variations: Glenn Gould (2nd version) and Murray Perahia. Both are available on SACD and are well recorded. Enjoy!Joe | |
| What kind of music did you/will you get married to Your question brings back sweet memories: my college roommate, Philip Aaberg--former Windham Hill pianist, and general keyboard genius extraordinaire, gave us the gift of his music for a wedding present. He played several original improvisations, ... | |
| R.I.P Elvin Jones Thanks so much for the post from the NY Times. I feel fortunate to have heard this musical genius live, and even more fortunate that he leaves a recorded legacy that I can enjoy again and again in my living room.It's important for us all to pause ... | |
| Can you help identify Given that this purchase was made in Berkeley in the late '60s, it's amazing that your friend even remembers buying the item, let alone the name of it! |