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any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
just found three Concrete Blond disc's buried in a stack of cd's i never go through. anyone remember these guys?. listen to the first release this morning (from 1986). man they rock!. "still in hollywood" bough back some found one's. love a good f... 
Best path to test different interconnects?
i've been doing IC tests for weeks and still haven't figured it out. though i did then doubled back and discovered i didn't (due to break-in changes mainly then speaker relocation). good advise above. lots to learn if you're new at this (like me).... 
Question about iPod Classic
it's the large output on the bottom of the ipod. uses the signal right from the ipod's DAC. mine required a special IC that was provided by the component mfg (krell in my case)not an expert by any means, so someone else might try to explain in fur... 
Question about iPod Classic
doesn't really address your specific question but i've found that using the fully differential output on the i-pod produces great sound (without a DAC). not sure who or how many companies have this connection type available but i can tell you it's... 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
absolutely to the clash and sonic youth along with all the others. really liked the replacements and waterboys. good stuff!you're right walter. soft punk is alot like jumbo shrimp threw "soft punk" in the title at the last minute. wanted to avoid ... 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
alright...that's it!. XTC?, The Cult?...more great stuff forgotten about in my unorganized, mess of a cd collection. first chance i get, i'll be organizing and categorizing my disc's. you can't play something if you can't find it.my laziness somet... 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
just spent the evening with some old Depeche Mode. thx for the reminder/recommendation!. Songs Of Faith along with Music For The Masses were the players tonight. maybe Construction Time tomarrow?. haven't listened to these guys in years. really en... 
Your Top 5 Favorite Power Ballads
tough picking only 5. left some great ones off.Heroin-Lou Reed Wish You Were Here-Pink FloydTuesdays Gone-Lynyrd SkynyrdCowgirl in the Sand-Neil Young & Crazy HorseWind Cries Mary-Jimi Hendrix 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
i was lucky enough to see joy division on trip to the UK about 1 year before ian died. something i'll never forget. saw new order on their first us tour right after ian's death too. just and unbeleivable show. ytube has some great JD clips from ba... 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
i agree....the furs music has aged very well imo. listening to mirror moves and their first disc last night...i was taken by how fresh they still sounded. india, imitation of christ and sister europe off the 1st disc are incredible songs. the same... 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
wow....forgot about The The! infected was one of my favorites. couldn't keep that disc out of my cdp back then. gotta pull that disc out soon too.Dokosan....new order substance is truly one of the great double disc's out there. the version of cere... 
question about speaker placement. dead end room?
Br3098, i totally agree. my concern isn't really about how good my system sounds. like you said...i like it and am enjoying it. no problem there. the issue is with my obsession to improve and "make it better". seems a few folks have the same probl... 
question about speaker placement. dead end room?
looks like i've got some more reading to do. pulled out my old Boston Acoustic VR60's. they'll be perfect for HT front use. already have a nice leather chair for the new listening position too. will keep the couch aimed at the TV. plan on moving s... 
question about speaker placement. dead end room?
second set of speakers just might work Rich. you're a genius!. question is...will in need to pull the speakers out 4 feet in front of fireplace or the back wall?.4 feet in front of fireplace would put it in front of TV. 4 feet from back wall would... 
question about speaker placement. dead end room?
oooops....forgot. room is 12x25 with the fireplace sticking out about 3 feet into the 25 foot length. this makes for two 3'x4' covey holes at each corner next to fireplace.the only possible option i've come up with is putting everything opposite t...