ricmech23

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Is Rap a valid musical form?
I grew up on Kool Moe Dee, Rob base, OutKast, NAS, 2PAC, Biggie, Snoop, Dre and the list goes on. You could probably guess my age lol.   
Whats playing on your system today?
Eric Lindell    
Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout.
Spendor Classic 4/5    
Big Below 15k used that can play loud as heck
I like rap music and loud bass too but I think people who don’t necessarily listen to that type of music seems to think all rap music is, is bass with no other type of beats. I love the Cerwin Vegas but with your budget I would get something with ... 
How much of High End Audio is Horn Speakers?
I have the Cornwall III’s going on 5+ years and they sound great to me. I have solid state gear with tube phono and couldn’t be happier. Be sure to play with toe-in makes huge difference with soundstage once you get it right. Congratulations and e... 
integrated amp on a budget
Give Peachtree Audio a look. Great integrated amps and their website has a list of global dealers. A used Gan400 is listed for sale on here. Or go for the Nova 500 you won’t be disappointed. They have a set of preamp outputs for a pair of subs als... 
Integrated vs. Separates on a Budget
Check out the Peachtree Nova 300 with a bluesound node. You won’t be disappointed.   
Advice for Amp to Drive Klipsch Forte IVs
I’m running Peachtrees Gan400 on my Cornwall, sounds amazing. I hope someday to try a tube amplifier.   
Short list of musical subwoofers
I have the two SVS SB2000 subs in my system and really fills in the stage even at lower listening levels. I’m very happy with them and for the price I think it’s fair.   
speaker choice for new 20x30 audio room
I would go for the La Scala with a pair of subs. Maybe find a used set. I have the Cornwall III’s with Peachtrees new Gan400 and its sounds really nice.   
What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.
I been using my PC with Tidal and am thinking about getting a dedicated streamer. What are your thoughts on the bluesound for streaming? And would that be better than my current setup?   
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
Christmas Auld Land Syne  Bobby Darin   
Finally Learned: Subs serve much larger role than adding more low bass
I run two SVS SB-2000 subs with my Cornwall III's. Got them dialed in pretty good. You can't even tell they're there if that makes sense.   
Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200
Manley Chinook SE, It’s a little bit above your budget but you can find one used. I use mine 10-20 hours per week since 2018 and still use the same tubes it came with.  
Bands/artists you never got to see live in their heyday, but would've liked to.
B.B. King Albert King Stevie Ray Vaughan