markgarmaise

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Best tube preamp ever
I challenge anyone to try the preamp from Coincident and to say something else is better . 
Hi End Audio stores in Toronto
Not a 'store' per se but for speakers , preamps , amps and cables you can call Israel at Coincident Speaker Technologies at 905-660-0800 . 
Esoteric K-01
Alex - How does the NWO-M compare sonically with the P01/D01/Gorb combo ? Or is that an unfair comparison given the huge price differential ? 
Amy Winehouse.RIP
Glory is bringing the message of hope to everyone participating in this thread . It's the only message of hope . He seems to have no axe to grind . He's saying we (including Amy ) have sinned since we are all born with the corruptible seed of Adam... 
Amy Winehouse.RIP
Yes there is objective truth and Glory has spoken it . His ideas are not his own but express the word of God . Let the word of God be true and every man a liar . Those that have the son ( Christ Jesus ) have life ; those that do not have the son d... 
Best Brandenburg Concerto recording CD
I've heard most of the ones mentioned . Yet my favorite is Savall's recording on an Alia Vox hybrid disc . 
Recommendation for Schubert Piano Trios Op 100
Rubinstein-Szering-Fournier 
New to Classical Music - Album to try first??
Try a Haydn symphony , perhaps #100 . 
Any audiophile who is on blood pressure medication
If you need HBP Meds I believe THERE IS A KEY : SMALL DOSES FROM SEVERAL CATEGORIES . More expensive yes , but fewer side effects . I take Zestoretic ( combo ace inhibitor and diuretic ) , Norvasc ( calcium channel blocker ) , and Monocor ( Beta B... 
which tube mono blocks?
I suspect none of you who have responded so far have heard the Coincident 211 Dragon monoamps - 80w/channel . They are superb and are a must audition . 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Try the Coincident Pure Reference Speakers and tell me they're not either the best or among the best . 
First SACD to Listen To?
The Getz/Gilberto on Verve sounds wonderful . 
Are passive preamps better?
I have Wyetech Topaz 211 tube mono amps and had the Placette pre in my system for several months and although I appreciate what it does , it was a sheer pleasure to replace it with a good active ( Audion 2-box linestage ).The music is now alive wi... 
Recommend a forward speaker
Dennis - I think you should consider Coincident Speakers . I suspect they will give you what you're looking for . Either the Pure Reference or the Total Victory 4's . 
The best speaker you ever heard?
The Pure Reference Speakers from Coincident are the best speakers I've ever heard . I have it matched with tube equipment and the sound is glorious .