mattybumpkin

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Best spkrs under $700 for a Rotel RA-1070 integrat
I think Green Mountain Europa's would be a nice match with the Rotel. Need rigid stands too.Regards, 
Best Song or AlbumTitles?
I was drunk the day my Momma got out of prison.....From what else but "The Perfect Country and Western Song" by David Allan Coe.Regards, 
Best Song or AlbumTitles?
Gunbei/Albert,You guys got that song in my head now, with the Bangles singing it! And Steve Martin is also doing his King Tut dance, Aaahhhhh....I always new that Bangles drummer had a little extra going on down there, she had bulges!Regards, 
The worlds ultimate toy
Probably has a Bose system in it.Regards, 
Burned out Audiophile - Trying to Find some Zen
While I am not burned out, I do try to be careful not to go crazy and spend big bucks on the "latest and greatest". I try to stick with a game plan.That said, you may want to take a look at vintage gear. Buy yourself a nice 70-80's receiver like a... 
A "Unique" Voice...
Bob Dylan.Regards, 
AES/Cary SixPacs - up grade tubes?
I posed this question to AES (Dennis actually), he said the EH EL34's were an improvement over the Ruby's.Have you rolled the 12BZ7 yet? If not, go with this first, either with RCA or GE.Regards, 
PC Burn-In: IEC Adaptor from Radio Shack?
VH Audio I think sells one.Regards, 
Resale value of modded CD players?
I disagree,I think it comes down to who mod's the unit. For example Dan Wright, Stan Warren, Underwood, etc.; They have proven that their mods can bring "underachieving" or good players up quite a few notches, provide quality workmanship as well a... 
Where to put damping sheets?
Be careful not to over do it, to much dampening can have an adverse affect on the sound.Regards, 
Good inexpensive cables
Art,take a look at the "sea of cables" thread.Regards, 
Good inexpensive cables
Whatever you do, don't anyone mention Goertz. The thread will go on forever.Regards, 
modify CD25 or buy new CDP...
Matt,I do not think it would, however, there are many different modifications for the CD25 that can be done. I can only speak about the modded player that I have.That said, british gear is known for PRAT. My player may not have the PRAT of an Arca... 
modify CD25 or buy new CDP...
Matt,I had the CD25 for awhile, and then I went with the modified CD25, Modwright RAM CD25 (no op-amps, has tube output stage). For me, it was a worthwhile upgrade. I have not been able to compare it to other cdp's but I am sure it would hold it's... 
sexiest sounding female vocalists?
I like a somewhat raspy voice, like Melissa Etheridge.Gotta say though that Christina Aquilera's (SP??) strong pipes are pretty hot. If only she would sing the blues....Regards,