kublakhan

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Which artists do you just not get?
Celine Dion - has anyone brought her up yet? Sweet JESUS! Her style isn't something I would like regardless but what's up with her popularity? I mean...what the $%&!? 
RU recording LPs on Reel to Reel ?
Great site: http://www.phantomprod.com/vinListA.htmlFYI (for y'alls info) - I came across this site for vintage recording gear, especially reel to reel decks. they have pictures for others like me who don't know what we're reading when it comes to... 
RU recording LPs on Reel to Reel ?
Frank, glad you checked in to say hi!Thanks for all the info and come back soon.db 
RU recording LPs on Reel to Reel ?
thanks for the info ecclectique,the beta idea is an interesting idea but the sex appeal isn't there for me. so now i'm thinking i might as well buy a reel to reel just for the lust-factor and have some fun. i'm looking for the recommendations you ... 
Does your system reflect your personality?
GREAT POST! I've never thought of this but you're right in my case. I'm nostalgic and interested in the thrill of the hunt. Not surprisingly I have vintage tube gear I had to track down for months.I always leave things half finished and so althoug... 
RU recording LPs on Reel to Reel ?
pmkalby want to sell!? What do you have in that basement?Dekay, i've been told and read that DAT becomes unstable after 5-10 years. I don't know if it's true. I'm going to research some computer programs for this compared with some of the units ab... 
RU recording LPs on Reel to Reel ?
Thanks for the comments so far. I get the message but I can't help feeling disappointed. Those old decks look so nice.Newbee, I agree; listening to vinyl really makes me pay attention. It only now dawns on me that this, above preferring the sound ... 
Aria owners? Mike Elliot's new company
ditto on the B&W comment; i was referring to them used with krell but of course that's a general statement based on what i've heard demo'd and depends on the rest of the gear. 
Aria owners? Mike Elliot's new company
Thanks for the reviews, guys. Dfarmer, I was only curious, not looking to buy right now. I'm pretty darn happy with the sound of the np220's. And I agree about the B&W's. If Mike does demos (not sure) I actually will probably bring my SA-11 do... 
Tom Waits...anyone?
sreno, from top to bottom, is that the order you would recommend tom waits to a newbie?! you dove hard core into this guy pretty quickly! i would suggest easing someone in with Blue valentine or heart of a sat night. and i agree, the early years s... 
How do they MIC a symphony?
Rcprince... impressive response! all of them; thanks guys.btw, anyone know if the Beethoven i was listening to is considered to be a special recording or am i just finally getting to hear details from vinyl with my new setup (thanks to twl.) This ... 
How much does your system retail for?
Marty76 - that's both audio AND HT?! I'm not sure i believe you. sorry but i'm not as stupid as i look. i paid twice that and i'm only starting to glimpse audio nirvana. but ah...so nice. 
john coltrane digital??????
there are some coltrane SACDs out now and more coming. "Love supreme" is on sacd and it's very good. The mofi 'giant steps' is also great as sternart wrote. the johnny hartman sounds very silky but i'm not crazy about the music.there are also some... 
Embarrassing Tube Story
Newbee...put them back? HEY! really here's the truth of it: in my upgraded sa-11 the audio section takes only two tubes and i did have the brown base RCA 5692's there and a pair of cheap sovteks in the other 6sn7/5692 section.The sound was the bes... 
I need more Funk
WE GOT THE FUNK!been about 20 years since the last time but i just put on 'Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.' cracked me up. it wasn't funny when i was 15!