larsman

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Why People Like Tekton
@thecarpathian + 1  
The new dynamic in speaker pricing
What are some of these 'good number of speakers' costing $700K and up? I've not seen all this gear advertised and/or sold (except for one online retailer I've seen who does have gear in these ranges on their website) so I can't say much about the ... 
Why Music Has Lost it’s Charms (Article)
@sns + 1  
Helping friends/relatives with system purchases, your experience.
I've given advice to friends looking to upgrade their listening system, and it's worked out fine. I generally recommend things they can listen to at a local store, or online retailers who will accept returns if necessary...  
Why Music Has Lost it’s Charms (Article)
@deludedaudiophile + 1  
Analog vs. digital
Ultimately, the 'best' amounts to 'the one you happen to prefer'.... Digital is great, Analog is great, music is great....   
E-bay and its sellers
@thecarpathian + 1  
Best Sound Track Ever Vote for One
@grislybutter + 1  
Why Music Has Lost it’s Charms (Article)
Wow, this guy sure has a lot of time to have listened to all 'commercial music of today', whatever that is - I guess the music he likes is not intended to be sold - and make a blanket condemnation of all of it. Or is it more "I don't like it so i... 
Why Music Has Lost it’s Charms (Article)
@cd318 - I wouldn't negate the nostalgia factor; there's still a lot of older people around, and most of them are not going to be listening to much of anything newer than the 70's or 80's. You can see that on a lot of forums....   
Creem Magazine is Back!
Who will be the new Lester Bangs???   
Why Music Has Lost it’s Charms (Article)
@deadhead1000 + 1  
Analog vs. digital
@deludedaudiophile - I can see why that guy so looking forward to brain implants.   
Best Sound Track Ever Vote for One
The soundtracks by John Barry to the earlier James Bond movies were excellent, especially 'Goldfinger'....  
Why Music Has Lost it’s Charms (Article)
Personally, I couldn't care less if some muso is a virtuoso or not - all I care about is they play well enough to serve the song. If they can't write good songs, they're worthless to me. If I never hear another drum solo/bass solo again, I'll be v...