rockadanny

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Preparing for Montreal Jazz Fest, who would you want to see live?
Tord Gustavsen for sure. But not if you are looking for excitement.But I would definitely see him. 
interconnect choice
If you're already using WyWires, I stick with those. +1.Although it depends on what you prefer to hear. I went from Harmonic Tech Magic Link (older version, not the current III's), which is upgrade from the Truths, to WyWire. I preferred the W... 
John Martyn
Solid Air and Bless The Weather are my two favs. 
Atlanta, Ga.
http://www.a-vcoa.org/ These folks are still active. 
Amps which are Great, but either Unknown or Underpriced
"... Van Alstine or Musical Design and thus explored their sites. Anyone have any first-hand experience with either of these designs?"simao - I had a Van Alstine Ultra 550 power amp driving my EggelstonWorks Fontaines for a while. Very powerful an... 
Amps which are Great, but either Unknown or Underpriced
"The current Audio Mirror 6C33C SET monoblocks are a bargain at their price compared to BAT and Lamm models. I am very happy with them."+1.I have a pair (45 Watt SETs) and they are terrific! 
Best Rock Album of 2015
Danielle Nicole, "Wolf Den". (blues/rock)http://http//www.amazon.com/Wolf-Den-Danielle-Nicole/dp/B00RXPTG8C/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1451702005&sr=1-1&keywords=danielle+nicole  
Has anyone matched a pair of Zu Omens (2010 no upgrades) with a Peachtree Grand X1 amp?
I suggest you try to contact member schw06 for this type of query. he has much experience with zu speakers and many amp topologies, including peachtree. perhaps he might be willing to lend his opinion.  
How Long Has It Been Since You Listened To Live Music?
A few weeks ago I saw Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox. Never heard of them before. Friend gave me free tickets so I went. Fun at first. Wonderful singers. But the campiness / burlesqueness wore thin after not too long so booked early. 
Ok, a bit early- what's on your audio wish list for 2016?
Listen now and thank me later!dweller ... followed your advice ... thank you! 
Ok, a bit early- what's on your audio wish list for 2016?
A new dedicated room, just for listening. And I should get my wish as our home is for sale and the plan for our next one is to have  a dedicated room just for my music. Finally! Can't wait! Big ugly gear? No problem! Speakers pulled out into room ... 
If you could have only one Christmas album/CD, which one?
"Mas! A Caribbean Christmas Party" - best ever Christmas CD! 
Jazz for late night relaxation
Paul Desmond, "Easy Living" 
Whats the weirdest concert you ever attended?
Hey Taters, I saw them either that same year as well (or perhaps the year before?) not far from you at the Windors Ice Arena. Iggy wore nothing but a silver glittered G-string. What a wild and crazy show it was! 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
On my system I started out with DIY and inexpensive cables ($50-$100), but was never really completely satisfied with any of them so I decided to try more expensive ones ($300-$500) and did hear improvements. However, it was not unitl I hit the ($...