roxy54

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What the ship just happened?
Seller's fault due tio incompetent and apparently careless packing. He owes you a refund.  
SkyfiAudio
@stereo5  Very enlightening story. Based on what you said, I would never buy anything from them. Thank you.  
What are songs where people or instruments sound closer to you?
@curiousjim  Try songs from Speak of the Devil and Heart Shaped World. There are some close-up vocals on both of them, and very well recorded too.  
What are songs where people or instruments sound closer to you?
Try a lot of Chris Isaak songs.  
SkyfiAudio
Maybe they should be called Skyhi Audio. I always wondered about those speakers jactoy. What do you think of them so far?  
What are some of the mistakes, failures or bad purchases of your audio history?
Phase Linear 2000 preamplifier and DeHavilland 845 monos, although the guy I bought them from gave me a set of exotic Australian bi-wire speaker cables that are very good, and I still use.  
Canary Audio Preamps Any Good?
I bought a used one from Peter at PBN Audio a couple of months ago, and even though it's the lowest model, it is the best pre I have owned. Before buying it, I spoke with a Canary dealer, and he explained that even though he thought that they were... 
Does your "esoteric" taste in audio also exist in other "things" you own/consume?
Art glass and pottery.  
Spendor SP100R2 still a relevant speaker?
I owned the SP100's for years and enjoyed them greatly. They sound good (though different) with amplifier and cable changes, but always truthful and enjoyable. I don't think you'd be disappointed. By the way, they're heavy!  
Mood lighting for listening
I can't listen in total darkness . If I do, I fall asleep within minutes.  
Brass versus copper binding posts
Copper doesn't rust.  
burmester bc350 $375,000 per pair
I would really love to hear those speakers. I have never heard any Burmester speakers.  
Spendor SP100R2 still a relevant speaker?
Two different things but both fine speakers.   
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
Herbie Hancock - River - The Joni Letters His reimaginings of Joni Mitchell songs. It's very good and the sound recording is good too.  
Mood lighting for listening
That's very soft and relaxing. That's the color that I normally keep mine on at night.