roberjerman

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Favorite cover?
@bdp24 : I have that JR AWSOP on Realization (Imperial 9372 mono) LP. Last track on side 1. And last track on side 2 is a cover of Dylan's Positively Fourth Street!  
Favorite cover?
Johnny Rivers doing "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"! 
High output MC cartridges
I had a Dynavector 20B on an Empire 698 TT. The combination sounded excellent! 
Cello system, trouble in paradise
Don't break up this system! Its real value lies in keeping it complete! 
Am I asking for too much??
Without measurements a subjective review is incomplete. I applaud John Atkinson for his thorough measurements! Without the same, the TAS speaker reviews are just pornography - or advertising hype (take your pick!). 
ESL57 vs ESL63
I bought my first pair of 57's back in 1981 and kept them in use until 2000. After my move down south in 2015 I purchased two pairs - the prices were right! One pair from Rhode Island, one from England. Yes, the 57 ESL is a speaker that one develo... 
ESL57 vs ESL63
I have a variety of tube and SS amps to use with my 57's: Dynaco ST70, Heath W5's, Golden Tube SE40, Futterman H3 and H3aa's, Quad 303, 50's, 405, GAS Son and Grandson, BEL 1001 ... 
ESL57 vs ESL63
The 57's and 63's still hold their place as the very nearly best speakers ever! Peter Walker's marvels! I have two pairs of 57's. This gives me the option of stacking them for improved image height. Regarding power requirements, both the 57 and 63... 
Interest in Ohm speakers
I have a pair of vintage Ohm Sound Cylinders (bought cheap at GoodWill). They are astonishing speakers! Full 3-D room-filling sound! I am very happy to have found them - often people don't know what they are giving away! 
What is the best LP version of Quadrophenia ?
Also two Classic 2007 pressings for $195 and $199. Pass on those! 
What is the best LP version of Quadrophenia ?
I just found 6 German Track LPs on Ebay. Rather pricey - $48 + $13 postage. But there is a seventh for $30 + $11. That's a good deal! But it has a time limit of 7 hours! 
Metal, Classic Rock, Classical, Reggae & Jazz?
You don't have to spend $20K! Plenty of choices pre-owned here on Agon and the other sites (Audio Asylum and US AudioMart). There are bargains to be had on the used market! 
What is the best LP version of Quadrophenia ?
I prefer original pressings (even if a bit worn) over new ones made from digital files! 
What is the best LP version of Quadrophenia ?
Try to get a vintage German pressing! All the various LPs I had from there were top-notch! Particularly the Decca Tommy! I am awaiting the arrival of Live At Leeds!  
VPI Uni-Pivit Tone Arms
And for twice the money there is the Fidelity Research FR64. I'd go for the Jelco!