rockadanny

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When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better?
I have had more than the last 30 years to compare, no ambiguity on my partSame with me. Perhaps I just got lucky with my choice of components. 
When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better?
I've realized that the premise is not necessarily true. I’ve listened to lots of vinyl for decades and now use a CD player as my only source. I believe you can assemble (craft) an audio playback system so CDs will sound just as good or better than... 
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
Lots of good suggestions thus far. I just heard a pair of Prana Fidelity Fifty90. Excellent speakers - not harsh at all. Dip down into the upper 30sHz range. Easy to drive - heard them with a 25watt tube amp playing rock music - no problem. Seriou... 
Would you sell to someone with no feedback?
I would not sell if person was not located in my country.I would ask if they had any feedback from other sites which I could view.I would need to speak with them on the phone a couple of times first, to get a sense of their genuine interest and va... 
Tubeyist sounding Pre-amp?
I can make my all-tube Mapletree Audio preamp sound all sorts of "tubey" depending on which pair of tubes I roll in. Very tube dependant sound. 
Tube Power Amp Suggestions
In the 6C33C camp, I love my Audio Mirror 45 Watt SET mono blocks. New cost way under your budget. Drive my 87dB speakers very well, and the sound is glorious. Money left over for tubes and power cords. 
Your Go to CD to Impress
As I've listened over the years to my CDs I've noted specific tracks along the way which sound spectacular on my system (some CDs, though have terrific music, have zero impressive tracks). Thus, my visitor can select any genre or performer and I a... 
Leon Russell has passed on......
psickerson: +1Ain't that the truth. 
Recos for entry level Bookshelf speaker $400-750 for 21yo nieces first system?
I agree with the idea of going for active, or at least powered, speakers. Quality of sound for the money is very good when spending less than $1,000, especially when spending way less than $1,000. Then all that is required is an input (laptop, pho... 
GRASS ANYONE?
Finally pulled the trigger on the CD "The Hillmen" recorded in the early 60s. Terrific bluegrass (and folkgrass too), California style (Chris Hillman on mandolin). 
Favorite Christmas Song & Album.
Fav Christmas CD: "Mas! A Caribbean Christmas Party", various artists. 
GRASS ANYONE?
The Del McCoury Band is responsible for the best lunch "hour" I've ever taken. Years ago I traveled to a customer's site in Philadelphia to train them to use our software. Walking around downtown one evening I ended up in a record store (Tower?) a... 
Favorite guitar players not named......
A few of my favs not listed:Mark SelbyDave Gonzalaz (The Paladins)Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar)Rick Miller (Southern Culture On The Skids, a.k.a. SCOTS) 
Tube amp Questions
Correct, the 600-R is not an integrated amp, sorry, my bad.Many integrated amps have pre amp outputs (line level) to connect to power amps - not sure if yours does but would be surprised if it does not.If it does you could connect your current int... 
Top five live Rock And Roll Albums
Can’t do just five, so how about six and a half ...Jimi Hendrix, "Band of Gypsies"The Paladins, "Million Mile Club"The Allman Brothers Band, "The Fillmore Concerts"Humble Pie, "Rockin’ the Fillmore"The J Geils Band, "Live Full House"MC5, "Kick Out...