robert53

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Mirage M1 Speakers
I'll forward the good advice to my friend. Thanks. 
Chicago Transit Authority
Great! Thanks again. 
Considering a POSSIBLE replacement for speakers. Opinions?
As someone else wrote, the Monitor Audio Silver 300's are the new model version of yours, if you like Monitor Audio Speakers. I have a pair of Silver 500's and I really like them .They are the same speakers but with 8" woofers instead of 6". For s... 
warmest speaker cables you've heard?
I also recommend Cardas Golden Cross. 
Chicago Transit Authority
I would also like to see them in concert. 
Chicago Transit Authority
I'm going to check their touring schedule. 
Chicago Transit Authority
Hey, thanks for the link. Those guys are really good and I enjoyed it. I checked out a few more songs too. Great stuff. The playing, the energy, and the vocals are all very well done. I was a teenager when CTA came out, and I've always liked that ... 
Chicago Transit Authority
I picked up the new Friday Music CTA album. It's very good.  
First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k)
If you listen to records, the CAT Preamps have an excellent phono stage as well as line stage. The only drawback is that the volume control is stepped, but the quality of it is unbelievable. They are built to last. 
Tube vendors.
My vote is for Andy at Vintage Tube Services. Great stuff and reliability. 
Watt Gives?
Good YouTube video. Paul McGowan explains it all. 
Amazon HD Lower Price
Amazon just gave me a free upgrade to HD. I've been a prime subscriber for years. 
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
Most musicians I know will listen to music on anything. they're not interested in high end audio gear. They devote their time to practicing, writing, band rehearsals, recording and playing live. I agree with the post above. I remember reading an a... 
Favorite Guitar Solo
Alvin Lee / Ten Years After / Woodstock / I'm Going Home. Raw Emotional Energy. Watching the video is definitely an emotional experience for me. Also, there are so many Great solos by numerous guitarists ( Many mentioned here ) that we are lucky t... 
So done with audiophile fuses
He didn't mention anything about sound. He only stated that it worked fine. No more blown fuses.