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mapman

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The new magnificent Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifier
lance I still need to get down your way to hear all your nifty stuff sometime soon. 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
I think I have the flyer for my original Walsh 2s circa 1982 filed away. 
New in 2018
Will have to pick this one up. 
Has anyone heard the Tannoy XT8Fs?
avanti what equipment specifically did you hear them with?Thanks. 
What were your humble beginnings on the path to high end audio?
My first real job as a teen was sales at Lafayette Radio Electronics, then Tech Hifi and Radio Shack.  My first "real" system was Lafeyette 40 watt integrated amp and tuner with Lafayette Criterion brand short towers with Heil Air Motion Transform... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
The Ohms were a unique and perfect solution for my very challenging L shaped main  listening room.  
The High End for Under a Grand?
My third system is an old nad 7020 receiver in very good condition and a pair of similar 80s vintage Boston A40 speakers also recently refoamed and working great.   The sound is very high end. Cost on ebay if found would be under $200 most likely.  
The High End for Under a Grand?
The exact meaning of high end is debatable. $1000 is enough for a Chord mojo Dac and very good quality phones. Add high quality music streaming off some existing device of choice and you are in the upper echelons of sound at least via headphones. ... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Misstl, glad to hear things are working out well.  Enjoy! 
What is the epic song of a group?
Obviously Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen possibly the best known Epic group song of all. A Day in the Life works fine for me for The Beatles as well. I’d also take Twist and Shout. Echoes by Pink Floyd. Graceland by Paul SimonSuspicious Minds by Elvis... 
Just wanted to introduce myself.
Alabama? I lived in Huntsville for a few years back in the Reagan era. 
What is the epic song of a group?
Private Sorrow/Balloon Burning - Pretty Things  
What is the epic song of a group?
Lady Fantasy - CamelGates of Delerium - YesQuestion - The Moody BluesKarn Evil 9 - ELPNine Feet Underground - CaravanI Walk the Line- Johnny CashRipple - Grateful DeadFree Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd. Summer of 69 - Brian AdamsJungleland - Bruce Springs... 
Small or large sub for music
Size and # drivers (including passive radiators) is often a general indicator of how low a sub might go but you really have to check the specs to get a good idea how a sub will performAlso lower bass frequencies take exponentially more power to pr... 
Small or large sub for music
Is this so you can enjoy accurate bass while doing your yoga headstand against the wall? I don't need a wall for that.