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| 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... | |
| Time for everbodys Top Ten list..... I have been home recovering from spine fusion surgery for the last 7 weeks ... so the audio equipment has been getting a work-out. Currently in rotation:Robert Plant, "Dreamland"Nanci Griffith, "Winter Marquee"Various, "This is Americana"Louis Arm... | |
| Need a Frank Sinatra recommendation Maxcast:The Capitol years (1950's) represent some of Frank's best work and when he actively sought to record definitive versions of his catalog. In this vein, try the following compilation, "Classic Sinatra, Great Performances 1953 to 1960" (relea... | |
| Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's? My Dad owned a TV & Radio repair shop in Brooklyn (Chief Radio & Appliances), so I have had good sound systems around for most of my life. In the past, I considered myself fortunate to have (and to afford) one system. Today, I have a syste... | |
| Sansui AU-X1 Fred:Try doing some searches on the vintage gear board at www.audioasylum.com. Good luck. Rich | |
| Please help with selecting an AV receiver To E. Wang: My apologies for not making my comments clear enough. The Denon and HK receivers will not damage the AR speakers (unless you go out of your way to abuse the speakers). My comments were aimed at spending in excess of $1500 on a receiver... |