scottya118
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| New preamplifier - Backert Rhumba Extreme, Aesthetix Calypso Signature, Ayre KX5 Twenty I own a Rhumba Extreme 1.3 which I'll never get rid of. That said, it is punchy and dynamic but not at all a traditional warm sounding line stage. In many ways a "straight line with gain" preamp that will reveal every positive and negative aspect ... | |
| Genesis Who can forget those Michelob commercials? lol...Gabriel fans should check out that live 4 CD box set. Full Lamb set but best part is live SEBP. | |
| FM radio reception Generally a 40-45 mi radius' | |
| FM radio reception You didn't mention whether the Sirius is working properly. If so and the issue is just FM the unit may be in need of servicing. I state this because I own an MR88 and it's currently in for service at Audio Classics for a bad connector. I have an o... | |
| Jethro Tull +1 stuartk | |
| Backart Labs Rhumba Extreme version 1.4 Linestage Tubed Preamplifier I own a Rhumba Extreme 1.3 and ran it for a few years with a Pass XA30.8 which I still have. These fed into a pair of Audio Note AN-K spe speakers which some would argue are too small for 12x26 room. The room is sectioned with a sofa and I sit off... | |
| Big Jazz Band Music with Great Sound A couple titles from the mid-90's you might like: 1) "Brian Setzer Orchestra" and 2) "GRP All-Star Big Band." | |
| Your last concert was to see who and when? Going to see Los Lobos tonight. | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? Used RP-5 just popped up on Audio Mart listing for $1450. | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? My first impression on this thread is a used Rogue RP-5. | |
| Ugliest Component of the Year 2024! The wife was adamant: "I don't want speakers that look like Rosie the maid." | |
| Does anyone listen to the radio anymore? Everyday. I have a MR88 in my reference system that's fed by a combination FM/HD/Sirius outdoor antenna. | |
| Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover) Disraeli Gears, Abraxas, anything from Little Feat, and of course the one right above. | |
| Top 10 Live Albums Dixie Dregs - "Bring 'Em Back Alive." | |
| Top 10 Live Albums Just a "shout out" to jillan for mentioning Danny Gatton. I'll use any opportunity to call attention. Heard a great story about some guy hoping to find fortune in Nashville. Walks into hotel lobby, sees this guy sitting on the floor playing and al... |