roxy54

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Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
@mylogic  It was just a typo on Mark's part I'm sure, but I called it out jokingly because he was calling out someone else's error. No harm intended.  
Tube Pre-amp Suggestions.
@kds  I wouldn't know about that as I have no experience with class D, or specifically, Purifi amplifiers.  
Tube Pre-amp Suggestions.
First Sound.  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Poorly phrase?   
...they're back....
@asvjerry  No offense intended Jerry. Just expressing my own feelings about the band. As I said, I'm happy for you.  
...they're back....
@asvjerry  I'm glad for you, but that is a band that i have disliked since college days. Michael has a great smoky voice, but I can't deal with the other singer. Different strokes as always...  
Genesis
@simonmoon  Thanks for the suggestions. I will check them out. I might have missed it, but I didn't hear anyone mention Big Big Train. I bought their CD based on a recommendation, and I was disappointed. I seemed to imitate late 70's Genesis, but... 
Diamond vs Aluminum tweeters for B&W 800 series
Very nice of you Nick, but he'll still have to have the crossovers modified.  
Diamond vs Aluminum tweeters for B&W 800 series
@gfguimaraes  I'm sure that it would be fine.  
Does other Audiogon members' opinion carry any weight for you ?
I've been here since 1998, and I've learned from individuals here as well as cementing a few buying decisions based on the recommendations of a number of members who all liked the same specific component.  It's been fun mostly, but there have bee... 
Diamond vs Aluminum tweeters for B&W 800 series
They probably are an exact fit, but the crossover won't be calibrated specifically for them   
Diamond vs Aluminum tweeters for B&W 800 series
If they're two different tweeters, you can't just "swap them out" without changing the crossover to account for that.  
Any thoughts about the RR-888
I've been using two for about 4 years, a little below tweeter height, and I like the effect. It seems to calm and clarify to me.  
Harman To Acquire B&W, Denon, Polk And Marantz From Masimo In $350 Million Deal
Wow...that sounds like a fire sale for all of those brands.   
Tom Martin's Listening Room
And how much did all of that cost?