rockadanny

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You could work for any manufacturer, past or present...
Whichever company is located in Hawaii, assuming they'd pay me enough to live there comfortably with a killer kit. 
Desktop Speakers - New Tannoy Golds versus Adam, Vanatoo etc
Don’t know the Tannoy or Vanatoo, but my Adam F7 are terrific desktop speakers. In no way do I feel I compromised audio quality by having to buy speakers which would work well at my desk for < $1k. When I auditioned at Guitar Center they beat t... 
New Santana Album "Africa Speaks"
After sampling this on A'zon I'll pass. Thanks for posting though - always looking for more good music. 
What Powers Your Power?
Flux capacitor - it takes me back to the original recording venue. 
You just won a $5,000 audio gear only gift card
Don't hate me, but since I don't need more gear and love what I have, I sold the gift card on Card Cookie for $2500 and bought a 5th of Jack and got me some hookers ... so ... 
EVER FEEL LIKE A TOTAL NITWIT DISCOVERING AN ARTIST LATE IN THE GAME?
I'm still "discovering" artists from the 50's! 
What Possessed Me to Do This?
Make sure your "climate controlled" space really is, especially humidity. You can buy a digital thermometer which displays humidity as well to verify for yourself. 
Mood Music
ALL of my music makes me forget the problems of my day and puts me in a better mood. That said, I love Ella and Louie. My fav is "A Foggy Day". 
Cover Songs that are better than the Original
You forgot Eva Cassidy - Bridge Over Troubled Waters  ;^) 
whats the best bob marley LP
"Live At The Roxy" - Bob's emotion in his voice comes across very well on this recording - most emotion I'd ever heard from him - chilling. And the sound is pretty good as well.  
New Place - What Would You Do?
@avsjerry ... nope ... even though he deserved it (jerk) ... "bro code" and all ... you just don't mess with another man's gear 
New Place - What Would You Do?
Check your enclosures (speakers, amps, etc) for dead animals/fish. I’m serious. A couple we were friends with split up. She wanted me to open their TV cabinet (back in the day prior to flat screens, he loved this TV, and she hated him for it, but ... 
Slot, tray, or top load?
I prefer top load (I don’t have one, but would prefer it). The obvious reason: Fewer parts to fail than the other two. Wish I had one. 
Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.
If you are serious about this, listen to some of his interviews on youtube. It helps to understand his intentions and goals. Also, there is a good book of his interviews, "Coltrane on Coltrane".  
Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.
+1 gormdane! My experience exactly