rockadanny

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Tannoy or Volti
Don't rule out Pure Audio Project speakers. I have the Trio15 with the Horn1 and an in heaven,  driven by a 2A3 tube amp. Sensitivity 96dB. No sub required for music IMO. Plays all genres superb sound. Clean, clear, organic. Love the natural sound... 
Your first concert was to see who and when?
Hey @sns my concert going was similar to yours in Detroit! My first also was Alice Cooper with Steppenwolf, only few years earlier than you at the Olympia Stadium, where the Wings used to play. Tho did see numerous performances at Cobo, Masonic, a... 
I'm Just Not Hearing It..., Do You???
What is "it" that you are no longer hearing?  
What is your scariest moment in High End audio?
Preamp can use 6SN7 or 12SN7 tubes via switch on the back. Had a pair of 6SN7s installed. Swapped in a pair of 12SN7s but forgot to flip toggle on back for 12v. Played music for a minute or so - dull and lifeless. Realized my mistake to flip toggl... 
Big Jazz Band Music with Great Sound
Sahib Shihab And The Danish Radio Jazz Group  
What bass-litmus-test music do you take to auditions?
Different bass properties, one acoustic, one electric, respectively: John Coltrane from Crescent, "Lonnie’s Lament". How To Destroy Angels, "How Long?".    
What artists can you not get enough of?
Miles Davis, apparently. 76 discs. Yikes!  
Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby?
Not "rock bottom" (per author) in my journey, rather, mountain top for me. No desire for improvement to my rig as I’ve assembled gear over the years and have reached my goal. I am a lucky dog as I’ve run out of money anyway. I spend my pennies str... 
Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
Check out the Legends Of Acid Jazz releases on Prestige, such as Rusty Bryant, also Boogaloo Joe Jones.  
Which Pure Audio Project Trio 15?
I’ve got the Horn1 version and love the sound, but I am running them with a 4.3W 2A3 tube amp. Its the only PAP speaker I’ve ever heard so have no comparisons. I’d love to hear other different center drivers myself, tho unlikely opportunity. My sy... 
New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid
I'm in Marietta. You are wecome to stop by and listen if you are interested.  My system is posted:  MY SYSTEM HERE  
What is your "holy grail song" that you cannot find?
George Harrison’s version of ; “ It don’t come easy “ whom he wrote for Ringo Starr. I really like George’s version but cannot find it anywhere . It is on GH’s "The Concert For Bangladesh" release.  
List Of Small Company Tube Amps
Whammerdyne for sure! I certainly LOVE my 2A3 stereo amp.  
Anyone listen to entire albums?
Mostly, yes. Entire CDs all the way through. Though after long listening sessions I’ll usually finish up with a few single selections to end in the proper mood before heading to bed.  
Coping with single sided deafness in right ear
PLEASE make sure you go to an ENT for diagnosis if not already done. One-sided deafness could indicate an acoustic neuroma, which requires medical intervention. This is a serious condition if not properly addressed. (Speaking from personal experie...