larsman

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Types of Audiophiles
@waytoomuchstuff - excellent! And it's a good thing we never see genre narcissists on any of the music threads! 🤣  
Welcome to Hell, here's your 8-Track
Since audio cassettes seem to be coming back into favor, will we see a resurgence of 8-tracks, and maybe VHS for videos? 🤣  
Types of Audiophiles
Sounds like 'The Purist' would have had to have been present at the recording session, mixing, etc....  
ACME 300B matched pair - different blue glow intensity - new in amp world
I've got new WE 300B's and those don't glow, but indeed, both tubes should either glow or not glow....   
whats wrong with audiogon?
Sometimes it's a little slow to respond, but not bad as of late, on my iMac...  
Hi-Fi and the Folly of Perfection
'Lugubrious ruminations' - I like that!  No, when it comes to sound, I am not at all nostalgic for how sound was when I was younger. I like it better today in every way! I've got separate systems for 2-channel and for headphones, and am very happ... 
A double bass is the best instrument to pair with vocals
Accordion.... 🤣  
I need to get rid of my JBL 4311s don't I?
This is an 18-year old thread; they've likely got their question answered by now! 😁  
New MOFI speaker (Andrew Jones)
@soix - I thought the same thing when I was watching Steve's video! Upgrade that streamer!   
Cartridges
I'd never even consider buying a record that would cost as much as a good cartridge. No 'hot stampers' here, please...  
Has new music gone down the tubes?
@hifiguy42 + 1  
Nik Turner - Rest In Peace
So sorry to hear that. I got to see Nik with the original Hawkwind do 'Space Ritual' back in 1973, with Lemmy and Stacia still there, and then 'Space Ritual' again with 'Nik Turner's Hawkwind' a number of years later. RIP indeed....  
What Gear Has Disappointed You?
@gavman - from what I've heard about big Klipsch speakers in reviews and such, their defining trait is most definitely NOT 'epic bass'. Tight bass, sure, but not wall-shaking. I think it was 'criminal' of the dealer to misrepresent the speaker if ... 
Disappearing Jazz?
Rock and Roll disappeared? News to me - I keep seeing new bands and hearing new music. I do like some rap and hip-hop too, and I'm 71 years old. I suppose a lot of country artists don't realize they morphed into something else, 'cause they still... 
Dan MacCafferty of Nazareth R.I.P.
Oh no. I'm sorry to hear that. RIP Dan....