mapman
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Why does most new music suck? Its a mistake to underestimate the musical talent levels out there these days. Whether one likes modern music versus older stuff or not, these things only grow and evolve over time. Lotgs of musicians still covering older material and forms if tha... | |
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? BTW, the new OHM website is back up and looking good. Lots of interesting new info there to soak in. Pics of some current products mentioned still missing though. | |
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? 3200 cu ft is just past the high end on the OHM site chart for 2000's, but that does not mean they might not fit the bill. Probably best to talk to John Strohbeen. | |
Bass leaves after amp warms up? Fishing, You should really review the thread and take tne doubles down to 4 ohm advise seriously. You might find a good match otherwise but that is the spec that will help identify the amp you need. I thought you understood this and were going dow... | |
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? "What I'm most curious about are any changes in detail and resolution, along with stability and precision of imaging. "I had Walsh 2s before current series 3 models.detail, resolution, and stability and precision of imaging are exactly the things ... | |
HELP-woofer moves alot when playing lps Not uncommon for warps or other imperfections in record geometry to produce subsonic rumble To some extent. Goes with the turf with hi fi phonos. resonance frequency of cart/tonearm can exacerbate the problem with certain combos more than others.T... | |
Have you heard or own the Shakti Hallograph Does the Hallograph come with instructions on how to set it up and use it to best effect? | |
Why does most new music suck? I don't think there will ever be a time when kids and old codgers agree on which music is good and which sucks.Better to avoid the term "sucks" altogether. "Not my cup of tea" is probably a more accurate assessment and also happens to sound a lot ... | |
Does anyone know the news of Kharma Amplifiers Well, I guess I'll scratch those off my shopping list. :^)Actually, that's an interesting show. THe reviewer found faults with most of the very pricey gear there. Goes to show that big bucks does not necessarily translate into satisfaction. Just l... | |
Why does most new music suck? Goose,Here are some lyrics from a few Zeppelin songs that has raised a brow or two over the years:Whole Lotta Love "way down in side, woman, you need love" "I'm gonna give you every inch of my love"Lemon Song "Squeeze my lemon, til the juice runs ... | |
Why does most new music suck? "I must admit that I am shocked! No, really, I am amazed that musical drivel like the recording on the link to "Does THIS suck?" can be thought to do anything BUT suck. "The publsihed numbers on the video would seem to contradict that.They indicat... | |
Bass leaves after amp warms up? Hmm, well I thought i read that Yamaha model to be Class D, but maybe not.Maybe this amp will do better than the last one. I tend to like most Yamaha amps I have heard, but have not heard that one. I hope it works out. | |
Why does most new music suck? The more I think about it, the more I am convinced oontext largely determines how people respond to music. People relate to music based on their experiences. Its an emotional thing. If it registers with someone, it does not suck. Someone relates t... | |
Why does most new music suck? High quality recordings of good music were a novelty early on. That is the difference, not that the music was better. 50+ years later, its old hat and more all over the place, and not as big a deal as back then. People have many more options regar... | |
Are 45rpms worth the price? For the Doors, I'd try the recent CD re-issues first before dropping bucks on 45 rpm vinyl. I have the latest CD master of "L.A. Woman" and it is definitely worth the money. Few CD remasters I have heard make as much of a dramatic difference over ... |