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| Looking for an incredibly dynamic preamplifier And now for something completely different...I tried many preamps including the First Sound Presence Deluxe Mk II & the CAT Ultimate. Both are excellent pieces, although I would give the FS the advantage in dynamics. In my system, with the Her... | |
| Does anyone like vintage speakers? That was about the extent of my expertise back then too.Tannoy Golds - that sounds like fun!I've got Alon Lil Rascals (Nola Minis) hooked upt to a Luxman receiver in the office, and when they go back into the HT set-up I may play with some vintage... | |
| Does anyone like vintage speakers? Erm, Greg, audio specialty stores, at least when I was shopping in the 60's - 70's to around 1980, peddled tons of receivers, from modest little 20-50 watt jobbers to the behemoths you mention. Not just junk, but classics from Scott, Fisher, Maran... | |
| Magnepan Speakers - Ribbon Replacement I wouldn't fret about Maggie ribbons wearing out, period. I've had a couple sets of Maggies, always bought used, with some quite old...and never had a problem with ribbbons.If you want something to worry about, worry about finding the right amps f... | |
| What's your dirty little secret? I still have my original Petula Clark vinyl. "Dowtown", "Color My Wolrd" - yeah baby!I have a soft spot for 60's pop, and that includes the Turtles, Monkey's "Last Train to Clarksville" and lot other stuff.Needless to say, I have all the Nuggets CDs. | |
| Please help- Arcam AVR-300 or B&K AVR507 If a receiver is what you want, I think the Arcam is in another league from the B&K.If music is at all important to you, I'd definitely go for the Arcam. It has the best sound quality - open, dynamic, airy - of any HT receiver I've ever heard.... | |
| Music for Riding a Storm Out? Hey Rhyno, glad to see the worst avoided you.In celebration, how about Peter Gabriel's "Here Comes The Flood"?My critters are family members. When I took them into my family, I also took on the obligation for their well-being. Period. | |
| pre-amp with home theatre pass through The Herron tubed preamp VTSP-2 and the solid state HL-1 both have HT pass-through.Superb preamps, and very reliable - try the website:httpp://www.herronaudio.com | |
| Music for Riding a Storm Out? Rhyno...long time no talk. Bet Crumpers isn't sorry to be watching from afar.Good luck, anyway.I agree - not even imminent death or destruction would be enough to make me spin REO Speedwagon.How 'bout Sam& Dave's "Hold On - I'm Coming"? | |
| Best Genesis Album - your opinions please. Yup, it was fun to there, a very interesting time.Couldn't get to ole Blighty for the reunion, but was very glad to see the WOMAD and Gabriel tours.I also saw Roxy Music's first US tour in Chicago same year - I met a future boyfriend at the gig an... | |
| 4 must have hours of baby boomer music? Maybe you'd better add in some Boston, Early Aerosmith, Queen and Pink Floyd too. I never was a Deadhead but you should have "Truckin'".And don't forget Layla. Can't have a boomer party without Layla. | |
| glam rock fans? My Glam Essentials:Bowie...Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Pin Ups, Diamond Dogs T Rex...Electric WarriorMott The Hoople...All The Young Dudes, MottRoxy Music...Roxy Music, Country Life, For Your Pleasure, StrandedTodd Rundgren...A Wizzard, A True S... | |
| 4 must have hours of baby boomer music? I'd look for those Rhino compilations and set the player on shuffle.We boomers, as the post-war baby bulge, actually got going with music as early as the late 50's early 60's.For this 52 YO boomer (and BTW, I started really grooving to the music v... | |
| Best Genesis Album - your opinions please. Selling England By The Pound is still my favorite, although I latched onto this band around the time of Nursery Crimes. I loved parts of Lamb and the others, but I think this Gabriel era recording holds up with the strongest tracks overall.I'll ne... | |
| Does anyone like vintage speakers? I wasn't as much into the high end in the late 60's and early 70's as I am now. As a student, I just couldn't afford it. I didn't become interested in the high end until the mid 80's, well past the golden age. I was mainly intrigued by Maggies and... |