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| Whole Lotta Led Rolling Stone reviewers consistently eviscerated their early albums but they were unstoppable. LedZep II was unlike anything else at the time, so much so that the MC at a James Gang concert in Memphis stepped up to announce the playing at midnigh... | |
| I hate to say it, but now I think maybe I like my amp in ultralinear mode versus triode All I know is that on my system some music cds sound better in ultralinear but most sound better in triode. I’m a big fan of high definition music (Blu-ray audio primarily). Nearly all of them sound better in ultralinear. i have a horn system wi... | |
| Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp Early 80’s in New Orleans, the audio dealer that recommended C-J MV75 amp & Pv2ar pre for my new-used ‘78 vintage Klipschorns stopped by to hear my system and asked if I wanted to hear a couple of bookshelf speakers he was fond of selling. Th... | |
| another one passes. “The wind cannot hear said the late man, to the straight man” Reminds of the Cream co-lyricist who was there for “White Room”, “I Feel Free”, and “Sunshine of your Love”, poet Pete Brown who passed last year. | |
| Pop album that has stood the test of time +1 slaw Bruce Cockburn - Stealing Fire Saw the album tour in London, Ontario where the bass /lead used a Chapman “Stick” to amazing effect….the simultaneous, repetitious runs were done with it and made for a mesmerizing show. Of course, Bruce i... | |
| Pop album that has stood the test of time Roxy Music - Avalon New Order - Power, Corruption, Lies ZZTop - Eliminator Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big Chair Prince - Purple Rain Gregory Isaac’s - Night Nurse Steel Pulse - True Democracy Pl... | |
| Steve Morse pays tribute to Jeff beck The thing is....they were competent players but weren't in bands and the rehearsal space was in the back of one of the guy's houses. He lived in middle Florida, Ocala I think, at the time so he had to drive down to Tampa to drop off the truck. I... | |
| Steve Morse pays tribute to Jeff beck Steve Morse is indeed a class act. Musician friends of mine in Tampa, who own an automobile body repair shop, traded Steve to repair a vehicle of his in the aughts (?). The price of repair was that Steve come and jam with them in their rehearsal... | |
| Mark Knopfler & James Taylor Glad to see Procol Harum spelled correctly....+1tumblingdice1972. (stones '72 tour still tops my concerts). Procol Harum - Home: Whaling Stories, Still There'll Be More (parental guidance may be necessary) Danny O'Keefe: Quits & The Road (or... | |
| Small footprint subwoofer Since the SVS 3,000 Micro was the only sub I could find that would fit under my modified, antique buffet stereo cabinet I got one (to go with my corner horns). It improved the sound so much I added another across the room, hard-wired. My room is... | |
| If A.I. took the place of musicians, would you listen to it? Interesting question indeed. Back in the 60’s a group of studio musicians who were eventually referred to as “the wrecking crew” provided the early musical background for The Byrds, The Beach Boys, The Doors (?), and who knows who else. Audience... | |
| Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric As a fan of BluRay audio discs I'm perplexed as to why that isn't an automatic feature of the Esoteric line-up, or every high-end disc player. I have only a stereo so the ATMOS and 5.1 audio options on the discs aren't of interest to me. My (di... | |
| Recommendations for really well-recorded music for high-end audio system demo IMO, Blu-Ray Audio discs are the best way to show off your your audio system; hi-def streaming is another way. If you can afford the $$$ box sets that hold hostage the blu-ray discs, you won't be disappointed. Sargent Pepper and Who's Next are bu... | |
| A.I. Rock & Roll travesty Black Mirror, season 6, episode 1, “Joan is Awful” will peel back your eyelids regarding AI…. | |
| Favorite moment with music in your car. @allenf1963 +1 Your VW van story was great. I had a used ‘62 VW camper van that was electrically 6 volts, so I had to buy a 6V to 12V converter which bolted under the dash and powered my Tena 8 track tape player. With four people in it, going u... |