russwill

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LoFi
I'm here to tell you that some of us are into the music. The only reason I stepped up at all was to hear my favorite artists in a more revealing way. It's why I go to shows and keep digging through Tidal, Spotify, and record bins in stores and gar... 
The best opening act you've ever seen & heard?
John Prine opened for Pat Metheny. John was solo. It was Metheny's First Circle tour. Santana opened for the Dead at Mile Hi in 91. AC/DC opened for Aerosmith in 77.  Some good shows. My favorite Little Feat opened for Jimmy Buffet in 88 at Fiddle... 
Modular LP record storage suggestions
Like BDP24 I had a cabinet made. I have 832 albums and growing. I love it. It's custom made to fit where a trundle bed was. No more having to get down on the floor. It is adjustable and it so nice to have them safely stored and accessible. It also... 
What has been a favourite moment in Audio?
The rep came from the Twin Cities and the store is in western South Dakota. We thought maybe the tweeter was loosened up in the drive or not tightened up at the factory. He unboxed them at our store. He would leave product at our store to demo. He... 
What has been a favourite moment in Audio?
One of our favorite reps came out to give us a spiel on some floor standing speakers. I can't remember the brand but, as he was doing his demo he cranked the volume and one of the tweeters leaped about five feet from the cabinet. He looked down at... 
What was your first record?
Deep Purple "In Rock".  
List some of your favorite live Jazz recordings
+1 Lee Morgan  
notable consolidation possibility, should I or not?
Usually when a retailer won't list a product on their page is because they aren't a dealer. They have the means to get the product but, can't advertise. Someone else has the dealer agreement in that area.  
HELP!!!! Newbie looking for a decent 2 channel power amp in the $1,000 range
Count me in with the Parasound.  
Welcome to Hell, here's your 8-Track
Ok, here's what I remember about them. They played at 3and 3/4 IPS. Cassette's played at 1 and 7/8. The Radio Shack car cassette player I had was bad for wow. My friends 8-track was better sounding for about a year till I upgraded and got a Pionee... 
Which Solid State amplifier would you recommend for my budget?
Parasound  
Digital is far better than vinyl
Hahahahahahahaha. Stop my sides are hurting! For an amateur you're pretty funny!  
Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
How about Veronica Swift.  
Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
How about Veronica Swift.  
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
I am from Rapid City South Dakota. I grew up on the local college radio station. KTEQ. It was a huge influence on my musical education. Rock,jazz,country rock, I got a healthy dose of it all. In the early seventies I learned about Traffic, Yes. Mi...