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| Recommendation for REALLY inexpensive receiver I owned the Denon 2801 and was not impressed with the sound in either HT or music. I felt that the ONKYO 434, that I had upgraded from, was superior for both HT and music. I would look at ONKYO's offering in the $500 range, which I believe is the ... | |
| The Biggest Disappointments in Rock and Roll Tweakgeek:One that was overlooked ... the demise of FM Radio, specifically Album Oriented Radio (AOR). 25 to 30 years ago, you could sample a diversity of performers and performances and have a real connection to a lot of the rock culture. As the ... | |
| Question for Velvet Underground fans And once you become a devotee ... try a solo work ... John Cale's "Fragments of a Rainy Season," released in 1992. Regards, Rich | |
| Early 1970's rock: Name some of your favorites The opportunity to revisit my high school days (class of '75) ... as eclectic as they come ... David Bowie (Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust; 1972 or Pinups; 1973)Crosby Stills Nash & Young (DeJaVu; 1970 or 4 Way Street; 1971)Stephen Stills (Fi... | |
| would this Deter you from buying used gear???? Try it from the other end ... would it deter you from buying? My guess is "yes." You see this often enough with vintage equipment on ebay ... my dad used to do this with the used equipment for sale in his TV repair shop back in the 50's through 70... | |
| Impressions of the Stones SACDs I purchased four of the titles (Let It Bleed; Beggar's Banquet; Satanic Majesties; Aftermath) and I have enjoyed them all in both SACD and Redbook CD modes. Let It Bleed, in particular, has a depth, clarity, and enjoyability to it ... just about t... | |
| Hi end audio who cares It's frustrating ... all the time, money, & energy expended to assemble a great system and like who cares ... other than you? I am torn between two reasons why it is this way (btw, I am also open to any others): Reason #1:When I growing up in ... | |
| Can my old Fisher model 504 quad receiver be fixed? You can try the Fisher Doctor at http://www.fisherdoctor.com. If you go to the Vintage Asylum at Audio Asylum, you will find a number of threads about his work. Regards, Rich | |
| Fav Consecutive Albums by An Artist Bob Dylan performed quite a run ... twice ... and this is just counting my favorites:Run #1Bringing It All Back HomeHighway 61 RevisitedBlonde on BlondeJohn Wesley HardingNashville SkylineNew MorningNashville SkylineSelf Portrait New MorningRun #2... | |
| How do you clean the laser in a CD player? I have used the Maxell lens cleaner (the one with one brush) on my Pioneer PD-65 with no problem and it appeared to work fine. I was skeptical as well, but the Pioneer was not reading the several discs "correctly." You will only "play" the cleanin... | |
| Anybody remember the AR Athena sub/sat speaker? Bob,Try: http://www.arsenal.net/speakers/ar/ar.htm. This is a web-site that has much information on the classic AR speakers.Regards, Rich | |
| The best audio steal or deal you've ever gotten? 3 come to mind:1. Purchased 2 pair of the Acoustic Research 302 speakers for $250 per pair (list $1000 per pair) when Accessories4less first came on the scene (November 2000). 2. Purchased a Proton 300 table radio (cosmetic blemish) for $75 from H... | |
| Muddy Waters "Folk Singer" So many "gems" ... here's a baker's dozen ... eclectic and satisfying:Louis Armstrong plays W.C. HandyLouis Armstrong plays Fats WallerThe Great Summit (Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington) Clifford Brown with StringsChet Baker "Chet"John Hiatt "Cr... | |
| Muddy Waters "Folk Singer" So many "gems" ... here's a baker's dozen ... eclectic and satisfying:Louis Armstrong plays W.C. HandyLouis Armstrong plays Fats WallerThe Great Summit (Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington) Clifford Brown with StringsChet Baker "Chet"John Hiatt "Cr... | |
| Nina Simone recommendation A good place to start is the Best of Nina Simone on Verve Records. Nina Simone had several different "style" phases in her career and this album will gives you a good overview. This CD is usually a best price album ($10), but don't let that put yo... |