onhwy61
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| Norah Jones? Comments like that add very little insight about Ms. Jones, but say alot about the poster. | |
| Jazz Guitar I am the polar opposite of Zaikesman regarding his comments about the limited expressiveness or significance of the guitar compared to the horn or piano. I agree that there are more great horn players than great guitarist, but that's because there... | |
| Thiel CS6 to Von Schweikert VR4 JR - Am i Crazy? Before changing anything you should experiment with speaker/listener placement paying particular attention to speaker toe-in. Moving the speakers further into the room might help with the soundstage depth issue. Alternatively, a good tube parametr... | |
| What does listening to a speaker really tell us? if a specific piece of equipment makes a specific person feel good, then it is indeed a "good" piece of equipment to that specific person. Period. End of fact. Nothing, and it bears repetition, NOTHING ELSE MATTERS to that person, especially some... | |
| What does listening to a speaker really tell us? If I understand them correctly some people are arguing that if a specific piece of equipment makes them feel good, then it must be good equipment. That's an absurd notion. If that line of reasoning really were true, then a glass of alcohol would b... | |
| Jazz Guitar Proper records has a compilation CD "Hittin' On All Six" that is essentially a history of jazz guitar. It would serve as an excellent intro to various top flight guitarist. | |
| Just Talkin' 'Bout Itzhak I wonder if Mr. Perlman knows who 50 Cent is and vice versa? If they both have CDs of each other, do they keep it secret from their friends?BTW, for the concert we sat up close in row D slightly stage left. The hall was Strathanan/Masonic Hall in ... | |
| Your favorite versions of Aja and Katy Lied? I like the Steely Dan versions of each. | |
| System Components are Warm but Synergy is Bright? Before changing any components you should experiment with the toe-in and vertical tilt axis of your speakers. | |
| What Patty Smith album to own? If you're serious, "Radio Ethiopia". | |
| Anyone hear the Caravelle speaker and not like it? I wish I had a nickel for everytime someone used the old "I don't have a spare $500,000" line on me. | |
| Powercord to tame brightness and add musicality Nickt hasn't stated what speakers he's using, how they are setup, a diagram of his listening room, whether he's using room treatments or what type of rack he places his equipment upon, yet everybody has an idea about taming the "brightness". Physi... | |
| Anyone hear the Caravelle speaker and not like it? Claims of bass better than a Wilson Maxx or a Dunlavy IV from a small box? Overall better than Maggies and my beloved Spendors? Am I really to believe these statements? First, let's look at who's making these claims. Members with names like "mania... | |
| Favorite Lesser Known Sax Players Sam "The Man" Taylor. Anything with his name on it. | |
| The problem with the music Ben Campbell's comments about the latest U2 release is an excellent example of what I meant when I said audiophile may not agree with the artistic choices made during the recording process. Believe it or not, it takes real skill to make that recor... |