mapman

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What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
That one should be so good you don't even know its there to a bargain at that price.No doubt it must be good and built well, but so would the $1200 Coincident amp it seems.I've heard much more expensive Audio note SET amps on large very high effic... 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
" it was like 90 minutes of driving through a Kansas wheatfield"That's funny! Mahler can be that way at times no doubt. 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Last one I heard was a local country music band in the local park's outdoor amphitheater during the local fall festival. It was free. Nice!Live concert experience opportunities are all around for music lovers at all price points. You just gotta ta... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Maybe the designer could come on this thread and help shed some light? I'd really like to understand how these work better and why this approach is not only unique but actually better than others. 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Its a very unique design and really would like to hear this stuff. I have no idea what to expect....only that it is different, so that alone is worth something. Few things are all rosy with no down sides though. It helps to understand the pros and... 
Importance of Soundstage/Imaging
I have 3 pair all bought or refurbed in recent years. My fate is sealed. :^) 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
I think its a valid question. I don't know the answer. 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Mahler 3rd is a lot of things but drug fueled noise isn't one of them. Its perhaps the greatest singular work in the classical repertoire. That's a common assessment, not just mine. It's a grand journey from start to finish and has it all, perhaps... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
"Because Magnetic conduction is different and because it requires time to permeate the equipment hooked up, SomeHFCables start out sounding not good."Should one be concerned at all about connecting powerful magnets up to expensive gear that perhap... 
Diminishing Interest in POP. I hate earworms
I tend to like the most mindless pop and the deepest most serious, complex, involved and well thought out and executed music the best. The rest is MOR. Still lots of good tidbits, but much more impure.Here is one recent tune that I continue to lik... 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
I'm looking forward to upcoming BSO performing Mahler 3rd Symphony. It's a draining piece but one of my favorites in that there is so much that goes on. Mahler 2nd....OK but not the same. 
Why Do Musicians Still Need Record Companies?
If they want to get rich, they need good promoters and PR people. It all takes money to make money. Historically, thats what a major record company brings to the table beyond the nuts and bolts of producing records, CDs, tapes, whatever the physic... 
Importance of Soundstage/Imaging
Real audiophiles don't use OHM or Bose. :^)Way too easy..... 
No Wilson Audio, D'Agastino, Lamm, YG at Ny show?
"I wanted to see MAGICO but both dealers are to cheap to spring for a show."That's funny that they sell Magico yet are cheap.I guess it costs money to do business in NYC. Gotta watch that overhead.... 
VAC amps and Focal Grand Utopias at $195k a pair
Could the variability of assessments be attributed to how the Focals do imaging?I have heard some Focal demos with extremely holographic imaging. I have found that if one is not tuned into that kind of imaging, everything you hear seems out of wha...