nicholsr
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| Downsizing from tower to bookshelf Anyone that states what you have (floorstanding to bookshelf), I always recommend a look at the Van L Speakerworks Quartet: (https://www.stereotimes.com/post/van-l-speakerworks-quartet-loudspeakers/) Admittedly, I have not heard them, nor do I kn... | |
| MC cartridge for Clearaudio Concept 1600$ Of all the adjustments/changes/enhancements I’ve done to my system in the past 5 years, putting a Hana cart on my VPI Traveler BY FAR made the biggest difference. I’m always prepared to be disappointed when trying something new in audio, but the H... | |
| Pairing Bookshelf Speakers to my Yamaha A-S801 It could be a longshot getting a pair in the $2K range, but you should definitely check out Van L Speakerworks Quartet speaker: (http://www.vanlspeakerworks.com/) The owner's name is John Van Leishout and his shop is in a Chicago suburb. There... | |
| Album(s) That Took The Longest To Come Around To I had always seen “Shoot Out The Lights” on many greatest albums lists. Got it a couple of years ago at Goodwill for a buck, but I don’t think I’ve given it a proper listen. I’ll do that very soon. | |
| Album(s) That Took The Longest To Come Around To I remember being 15 and buying Elvis Costello's "Get Happy". Played the first song, took it off in disgust, and left it un-played for literally 30+ years. Threw it on one night (after getting into his vast catalog) and was blown away by it. 20 t... | |
| Album(s) That Took The Longest To Come Around To I was the same way with The Band. I took a class in college called Introduction To Film. Basically learning to be a film critic. Well, one of the required viewings (in a theatre, big screen) was “The Last Waltz”. This was the mid-80s and I knew no... | |
| Starting Over and I need your help +1 on Audio Advice in Raleigh (they're in Charlotte too). Good people to deal with and a wide range of brands to choose from. They have specials and open box deals regularly on their website. They can put something great together for you with your... | |
| Subwoofer Suggestions Would the B&W 608 be a good option? Fits in my price range. It’s a powered sub…don’t know if that causes any compatibility issues with a vintage receiver. I’m way out in left field with this particular thing. | |
| Tracks that bring out the best of YOUR digital system The Cranberries - Animal Instinct Bruce Cockburn - No Footprints New Order - Let's Go (Nothing For Me) Jellyfish - Russian Hill Emerson, Lake, and Palmer - From The Beginning Alan Parsons Project - Mammagamma | |
| Vinyl Only Not even close for me (although I don’t have it on vinyl)…..”Kiss” by Prince, makes my ear skin crawl. Whenever, and by whatever source it comes on, I’m reaching for something to remove it from my life. When he screams, “AINT NO PARTICULAR SIGN…”!... | |
| Those rare albums that are great on first listen. Tracey Thorn - A Distant Shore Everything But The Girl - Amplified Heart New Order - Republiic Killing Joke - Brighter Than A Thousand Suns Ryan Adams - Prisoner Rosanne Cash - Interiors | |
| Record Store Day 2024? I haven’t been to every RSD but I’ve been to several. Been to large stores that go all out and a small store that participates grudgingly. One year, at the small store, I was there to get an obscure record I was sure no one would want. There were ... | |
| Does Every Track Sound Great on Your System? There are so many factors that determine how well a particular song sounds, especially the room dynamics. The song for me that"s always strange in its sound in my room is "At Last" by Etta James. The standup bass in that song always makes my ceil... | |
| Picture Discs Cleeds knows there's a huge difference in picture discs and colored vinyl. Thanks, Larsman, for pointing this out. There just can't be a thread on here without some knowitallphile chiming in with "you've answered your own question". | |
| Picture Discs I have many colored discs that sound perfectly fine. The picture disc I bought should come with a disclaimer, "not to be played, only viewed". |