philnyc

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Focus Audio Classic
Nick,As Maxxc said, I responded to your post about the Classic series on Audioasylum. Basically the Classic series was designed and voiced by the same designer as the Signature series, so within the limitations of parts, materials, etc, you will g... 
Focus Audio 688's
Audiodude...thanks for the kudos!Maxxc, nice to see you here in addition to Audioasylum! Although I disagree with you just a little bit regarding the differences between the Focus speakers. To my ears, the 688 and 788 are very similar in character... 
Where R U?????
Rcprince...Glen Ridge isn't that far from me (about 30 minutes)...give me a shout if you want to check things out... 
Where R U?????
whl248...unfortunately, not that close to Red Bank (about an hour), but the drive is pretty easy! 
Live infectious funk jams....quality recordings
Jimmy Smith's "Sagg Shootin' His Arrow"...first track off of the Root Down CD... 
Music for "Tough Times"
Jeff Beck's "Final Peace" on There and BackStevie Ray Vaughn's "Riviera Paradise" on In Step 
best non guitar rock solo
-Rick Wakeman - Organ solo on "Roundabout" by Yes-Jan Hammer - Synth Lead trading fours on "Star Cycle" w/Jeff Beck-Barotone Sax solo on "Brown Sugar" by the Stones 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughn. There are lots of other guys who I think have a bigger "wow" factor, but these two are the ones I really enjoy listening to no matter what the mood... 
Electrocompaniet ECD-1 vs Dodson DAC's
For a direct comparison of the ECD-1 vs. DA-218 by the owner of an ECD-1, you might want to check this out:http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=11779&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=31 
The Best Inexpensive Wines Available Now
Santa Rita (Chile) Medalla Real Cabernet Sauvignon from 1999 (2000 is ok, too). A year ago it was available on Wine.com for about $14/bottle. Have surprised a few wine enthusiast friends who thought it would be in the ~$30 range... 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
1. Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughn at Madison Square Garden (my two favorite guitarists...they didn't even have to play, and this would be my favorite!)2. U2 at Giants Stadium in 19873. Amnesty International concert in the late 80s at Giants Stadi... 
Where R U?????
Closter, NJ (Bergen County)...about 10 minutes north of the George Washington Bridge