kkagawa

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Is the moscode 600 a great amplifier?
Its a great amp.I have Martin Logan Prodigy as well .I was under powering them with 80 wpc Luxman and they sounded great(but now I know bass light).After blowing up the Luxman 3 times I figured I need to get more power.Saw the 600 Moscode used and... 
Best value speakers available
Optimus LX8 LX5These sell on Ebay for $100 pr, Smaller LX5 for $20-75prAmazing Lineum 360 degree ribbon tweeters.I use them with my plasma TV for hours of nonfatiging listening.Voices sound like they are in the room .Highs have great 3d spatiality... 
Any one else has a problem re: shipping damage
I no longer use Fed Ex for valuable shipments.They have a book of claims exclusions which myself and most people are unaware of.I was about to ship a $2500 guitar and luckily the counter person whipped out the book.If its 25 years or older they ha... 
blues recommendation
Otis Spann ,"BluesMasters Storyville" Muddy Waters' Brotherinlaw .This is Ex recording and mastering from Sweden.Performance is pure unadulterated blues.The real thang.Mostly acoustic piano and vocals .Why I love this guy is he truly is a master b... 
Best Male Singers of the 20th Century
I nominate Marc Anthony .His Salsa in Spanish will bring tears to your eyes.It doesnt even matter what the lyrics mean. Try "Contra La Corriente" 
Great country music recording
Many people agree that George Jones is the greatest country singer .Best heartache remedy around.None of the new crop can touch him. 
Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder
My previous post was refering to 8675309 Jenny.By the band Tommy Tutone. 
Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder
Im not too crazy about the hit,but TT was one of the most under rated bands in rock. The hit was ok, but the rest of there albums were excellent.( I havent listened in 20 yrs) I can hear the influence of their sound upon REM and Counting Crows.N... 
Jazz Recommendations
John Mclaughlin "Extrapolation".In the similar vein to Miles "In A Silent Way"(add that to list as well)Incredible melodic guitar . Absolute virtuoso performance.with `Sax Bass Drums. 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
If you like (progressive )latin jazz, a MUST listen is "Orlando Cachaito Lopez" A fantastic recording of the best living Cuban musicians .The performances are stunning.Strings,bass ,conga ,electric guitar,timbales ,horns.What a showcase for your s... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Joe Jackson "Body and Soul"Joni Mitchell "Wild Things Run Fast"James Taylor "Hourglass" 
Any one else has a problem re: shipping damage
UPS has damaged 2 of my shipments.I now use Fed Ex and have had no problems. 
Bi-wiring/Bi-amping...worth the fuss and expense?
After biwiring my Nautilus 804s I immediately felt the floor shaking from lower bass frequency enhancement.I no longer have any desire for a subwoofer.