mitchagain
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| Speaker suggestions under 4k I'm surprised no one has mentioned some of the usual suspects, such as: Golden Ear, Monitor Audio, PSB and Revel. I know it's hard to be patient when the upgrade itch bites; but, I suggest you demo as many speakers as you can before deciding. If I... | |
| For the Audiophile with a taste for good design(looks)....a question. PATHOS "Logos" integrated amp.Yes, the heat fins are a bit over the top; but, it is still a stunning and unique piece of audio gear. | |
| Looking for some new floor standing speakers Two years ago, I demoed 3 of the 4 brands that you are considering. I have not heard KEF speakers since the late 80's. If you end up leaning towards Revel, I suggest the following:1) Read the review of the F206 in SoundStage! HiFi (9/14) that was ... | |
| I love sad music CRACKER - Withering (cover of a Vic Chestnut song) | |
| I love sad music Speaking of "sad songs" & Jesse Winchester, check out his performance of "Sham - A - Lang - Ding - Dang" from the Showtime series "Spectacle" that Elvis Costello hosted. Just prepare yourself for some potential eye leakage. | |
| Isolation Feet Upgrade + 1 on the Cullen Cable "Crossover Series" power cable. Even more impressive when you factor in the price to performance ratio.One option to the Iso Acoustics "Oreas" ($45 - 60 each), is the Iso Acoustics "Iso Puck minis." They come in a set of 8 ... | |
| How old are you? Old enough to have probably accumulated more music than I have time to listen to. And, unfortunately, old enough to have forgotten some of the albums/artists that are part of that collection. | |
| I love sad music "Parachute" by Elysian Fields.It sounds like Mazzy Star on morphine. My knees turn to jello when she sings: "If you ever need a parachute, you can fall free with me bay-bee." | |
| Openning a hi fi shop + 1 for the idea by russ69.I'd start with selling used gear, which would keep your initial investment much lower. Plus, your ever changing stock of reasonably priced equipment would keep the bargain hunters coming back to support the bar and/or co... | |
| Name a few albums which helped determine your musical tastes Lots of great choices so far. Here's a few others worth considering:Jimi Hendrix - Are You ExperiencedLove - Forever ChangesThe Doors - The Doors Renaissance - Turn of the CardsRoxy Music - SirenRickie Lee Jones - Rickie Lee JonesThe Cure - Sevent... | |
| What sends shivers down your spine when you play it on your system? Underture - The Who | |
| Whats your favourite track to play to the non hi-fi visitor? So many great options when it comes to Dire Straits and Steely Dan.An overlooked Dire Straits track is "It Never Rains" (Love Over Gold)+ 1 on "Babylon Sisters." I particularly like where the background vocalist suddenly comes in around the 4 minu... | |
| What sends shivers down your spine when you play it on your system? Dream Brother - Jeff BuckleySatellites Lost - DelaysMusical Box - GenesisAna - PixiesBlack Flame - RenaissanceTwo Step - Throwing Muses+1 Balled of Dwight Fry | |
| Warm romantic & detailed There must be some aspect of the 1038's that you liked enough to buy them. So, have you thought about auditioning the Kanta # 2's? I've seen some used ones lately in the $6K range.When I was speaker shopping a few years ago I auditioned the 1038's... | |
| Your favorite 'concept' album David Bowie - "Ziggy Stardust"Nektar - "Remember The Future"Alan Parsons Project - "Tales of Mystery & Imagination"Spirit - "The Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus"Traffic - "John Barleycorn Must Die"Who - "Quadrophenia" |