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| Spectral vs. McIntosh Sean, You just described my Spectral ownership experience, and that was w/the whole shebang: RadianHCs, DMA180, DMC120II, MIT all-around! Wow in the store, then I sobered up at home. After 30 minutes of music, I was always bored. When I went back ... | |
| I saw Pearl Jam last night... Reminds me of when I saw the Clash at Bonds in NYC touring Sandanista ~1980. When Strummer started talking politics over a backbeat, the crowd pulled ice cubes from their drinks and pelted him. He walked offstage; show over. End of story.The good ... | |
| Favorite Non-Major Record Label Lost Highway. Quickly becoming a real major label, having released albums by Elvis Costello & Van Morrison. Mostly known for alt-country & singer/songwriters such as Lucinda Williams, Tift Merritt & Ryan Adams. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Spectral vs. McIntosh This strikes me as a variation on the old "tubes vs solid state" debate. Both brands are fine examples of those, with Spectral being near the top in terms of most ss fans views of various ss gear. If you tend to prefer most tube gear over most ss,... | |
| Best music store online or off? For new stuff, Elusive Disc is hard to beat. They are great people, too. For used, I still have fun at Princeton Record Exchange, even though it's not nearly what it was even a year ago. Cheers,Spencer | |
| What happens when the Wife cleans the audio room burn the receipts | |
| Best "album" of 2006 Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur CoatLead singer of Rilo Kiley, on her first solo album. If you like Alison Krauss, Lyle Lovett's "gospelly" songs, and alternative singer-songwriter type stuff, this will be right up your alley. Grea... | |
| The new Prince 3121 Anyone know how the sound of the vinyl compares to the digital release? I'm always wondering which new releases are worth spending the extra money on to get the LP. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Teres, Galibier and Redpoint Dan,Thanks for the explanation behind your thinking. Makes lots of sense. As far as the cartridge choice goes, I've got a mix of music similar to yours. What that translates to is a mix of 200g & 45rpm audiofeasts and $1 garage sale beaters wi... | |
| Teres, Galibier and Redpoint Dan,So which Galibier did you decide on? What was your thinking on the various models vs. costs, and how it would mate w/your 2 arms? Sounds like you'll end up with a winner either way. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Waltz for Debby-Bill Evans Trio Tvad,Yeah, you're pushing that fine line between reality and entertainment. Can't believe I forgot to mention Roland Kirk - The Inflated Tear. What a performance! Cheers,Spencer | |
| Waltz for Debby-Bill Evans Trio "Debby" is one of my favorite jazz albums of all time. All the trio albums of his from the 60s are good, but most agree that the ones w/Scott LaFaro & Paul Motian are the best. You've got to get Cannonball Adderley w/Bill Evans "Know What I Me... | |
| Help with a tube amp recommendation As a Berning/Merlin owner, I agree w/the recommendation above. However, IME going direct from the Wadia would be a mistake. The Merlins will sound better with the BAM in the tape loop of an active preamp. Of the 3 amps you mention, the Manleys and... | |
| Did Meadowlark go out of business? Dead as a door knob. IMHO, the Kestrel Hot Rods far surpass either of the Paradigms. However, w/no support from the company available should you need it, it's a gamble. You might want to research parts/repair options before buying. I'd also expect... | |
| TRELJA almost In New York, 2006 Tvad,FWIW, Red Wine's battery-powered Monica2 DAC has made a great impression on me. Coupled w/Pioneer Elite DVD as transport, I'm getting sound much better than I expected at the price, and in some ways better than many more expensive digital rig... |