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| Why so obsessed with bass? Because Vitamin B is good for you. | |
| You can Vote for Most Valuable Lead Vocals (Rock Groups) I can't imagine the Cowboy Junkies being successful without Margo Timmins. | |
| 1st Album you Ever Owned? Great subject! I started buying 45's after seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. The first album that I bought was The Guess Who's "Greatest Hits." The first proper album I bought was "If I Could Only Remember My Name" by David Crosby. | |
| Can anyone recommend an FM Receiver that would play into a relatively high end system? I remember seeing an ad for a used FM tuner that could also receive satellite radio (Sirius/XM); but, I can't remember which brand(s) it was. But, if your goal is to have as many listening options as possible, that could be a potentially good cand... | |
| Advice on CD transport @hilde45 I did the Dynamat tweak and I got good results from it. A $20 sheet of Dynamat (Amazon) took care of both of my CD players; and, I've got enough left over to do at least one more CD player. The video is right about being careful where you... | |
| If you could, what live performances would you enjoy re-living? The most "intense" shows I've seen were:Gang of Four in 1983Hunters & Collectors in 1987PJ Harvey in 1993The most "fun" shows were:B - 52's in 1983Talking Heads in 1983 ("Stop Making Sense" tour)Was Not Was in 1988 (woodwork squeaks, out come ... | |
| If you could, what live performances would you enjoy re-living? In terms of faded memories (age) or foggy memories (due to pre-concert overindulgence):Pink Floyd - 1973: "Dark Side of the Moon" tourMott The Hoople & The New York Dolls: I'm pretty sure this was as wild as I remember it being.ZZ Top: "Tres H... | |
| Who are your three favorite female singers? Jann ArdenKaren Bergquist (Over The Rhine)Neko CaseRosanne CashDominique Durand (Ivy)Martha Johnson (Martha & The Muffins)Marti JonesWendy MaHarryMichelle McAdorey (Crash Vegas)Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blonde)Hope Nicholls (Fetchin Bones)... | |
| Speakers which always sound good Erik: I solved the open floorplan issue by installing a room dividing curtain, so now my Living Room has 4 walls when I close the curtain. If you try this, be sure to use the heaviest fabric that you can find. I used suede; and, it look... | |
| How do you know what you're missing? 1) There's an old saying: "You never know until you try."2) Start small and then work your way up, if you're so inclined. In times like this, we need something to keep ourselves occupied and motivated, so why not music and audio.3) Enjoy the journ... | |
| Your most indispensable "tweak"? + 1 @ nonoiseThe details make the difference. | |
| Your most indispensable "tweak"? My most expensive tweak was also the tweak that made the biggest positive impact. The $400 that I spent on two sets of Iso Acoustic Gaia III Isolators for my speakers was worth every penny."PPT" stands for Perfect Path Technologies. Their products... | |
| purchasing US made speakers Used prices on Acoustic Zen "Crescendos" fall within your price range. | |
| Alternatives to Brick and Mortar It is human nature to: 1) be resistant to change and 2) to procrastinate about dealing with change until the last possible moment. So, good night and good luck when it comes to that hurdle.However, I agree that more audio shows are needed; and, pe... | |
| What do/did you do for a living? This hobby of ours certainly encourages "champagne taste on a beer budget." As many previous posters have attested, this can be accomplished if you buy smartly, whether that be used equipment or new equipment purchased thru industry sources. Count... |