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mapman

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What deserves more attention on Audiogon?
"Nobody ever mentions Ohm."Well, some of us do mention it regularly, but that is one I would personally like to see get more attention!Onh, it was a blast from teh past seeing those old EPIs you have in your system pics. THose were pretty good bac... 
Ohm Acoustics Walsh F-5015 speakers
One could always add their own separate powered subwoofers if desired.I wonder if the same 4 3-way level adjustment switches are provided for the 5015s? One on my 5s is for room size which equates to low bass levels. Or are more sophisticated leve... 
"NEWEST'" Favorite album
Genesis Revisited II is the current art rock equivalent of say the modern post WWII revival of Mahler spearheaded by Leonard Bernstein and others, except Steve Hackett is better qualified for the task than any of those guys were for Mahler in that... 
Ohm Acoustics Walsh F-5015 speakers
Maybe these are game changers for those looking to spend $10K+ on new speakers? Could they set a new bar perhaps given the scope of the design and the use of refurbished OHM F cabinets to keep costs down?These are by far the most expensive OHMs ev... 
Ohm Acoustics Walsh F-5015 speakers
Gotta be very heavy! My f5 series 3 are already but are on castors, which really helps with tweaking placement and moving when needed. 
Ohm Acoustics Walsh F-5015 speakers
I see John posted some more info on the F 5015s on the OHM website but still no pictures. 
Why do audiophiles shun feedback in amplifiers?
NFB....love it or hate it. Most things occur in shades of grey, not pure black and white. 
Why do audiophiles shun feedback in amplifiers?
I consider both acoustic and electronic forms of music in assessing quality of sound reproduction because I listen to it all. I have heard acoustic bass sound fabulous but synthesized bass be greatly lacking at the same time, and vice versa. 
the most underrated 33 1/3 in history?
Sir army suit is very beatlesque and a fun listen. 
"NEWEST'" Favorite album
Yes. Tp, "favorite" threads do not take much thought so i can crank those suckas out!! Plus i can change my answers as i please on a whim, an extra special bonus! 
Glenn Gould piano recording of Beethoven
I am listening to gould playing bach partita #6 in e minor. As good of a piano recording and performance as i have heard! Absolutely marvelous! 
Your favorite music over the holidays
NutcrackerLeroy anderson 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
YesGenesisMoody bluesCamelKing crimsonCaravan 
Favorite driving music
Surf guitar 
What are your favorite music genres?
Prog rockBluesSurf musicBig bandJazz vocalsAll classicalMetal rock