montejay

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coincident speakers do you have troubadors
I've only had a wonderful experience in my dealings with Coincident and Israel. He has never failed to respond to my emails,and in short order,He even helped me out with his knowledge in the purchase of some used equipement, with no benefit to him... 
Most intriguing DAC?
Hi Dracule1,In reading the review,they said the redbook was excellent but what held it back was the lack of sacd.Having heard some good sacd players (esoteric X03SE and Krell Standard MKIII)I understand how good that format can be. 
Most intriguing DAC?
Arthur Salvtore at High-End Audio has a short review on the MSB platium III dac and transport under march recent reviews 
Best amp for Coincident Total EclipseII
I'm using Coincident Frankenstein MKII monos with modded coincident speakers not too different to yours with outstanding results. Ear candy 
What is the best analog sounding CD player $2000
The more I listen to the Electrocompaniet ECM 1UP, the more I really love it's analog sound. Used in the $2000 area. Worth an audition.I'm no longer looking at cd players whatsoever after a long search. 
'they blew'em off the stage'
Rnm4. I remember it was at a time when Frampton was at his peak fame wise and was a huge live act. Geils takes the stage whipping the crowd to a frenzy with the energy they brought. By the time Frampton appeared there was no way he was at the righ... 
'they blew'em off the stage'
I have two.The first one I saw. August 16 1977 Montreal Forum. J Geils Band opening for Peter FramptonThe second was one I didn't see but read about,Miles Davis opening for Steve Millar Band, around 1970. As I recall,Miles was to open for Miller o... 
MHZS 88E comparisons?
I've sold my modded MHZS 66 when I had a chance to audition a used Electrocompaniet ECM 1UP. The 66 was nice but the Electrocompaniet transformed the music my system produced to such a degree that I couldn't have gone back.I will conclude by sayin... 
Neil Diamond.........
There is two albums by him called Gold.One is a hits compilation and the other is the marvelous live concert 
which tube mono blocks?
140kI'd see if those Coincident Dragons would work with those speakers and put the rest towards a Porches 911!I'd still walk away with a chunk a change 
Best redbook CD player
I'm enjoying my Electrocompaniet ECM1UP very much.Lots of bass and mid punch.There's one on Audiogon for under 2k.You won't regret it. 
Comments on Coincident Technology Dragon Mono Amps
Hi Gerrym5,I had a chance to hear them in Toronto when Israel helped me put together a system around his Frankensteins.I listened to both amps on his Pure Reference. I really enjoyed what I heard. It actually amazed me how simular the Dragons soun... 
Neil Diamond.........
I'll second Stones and GoldHis live performance in Gold is unreal!IMO a must 
MHZS 88E comparisons?
Jledrew,did you ever contact pacificvalve and if so what is you feedback regarding this distributor? 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
5-Joe Jackson August 1979 London very small venue before Look Sharpe hit in Noth America4-J Geils Band Montreal summer of 1977 opening act for Peter Frampton.Frampton was quite the let down after3-Page Plant Skydome Toronto 1994. The closest I eve...