tonykay
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| Michell Gyro SE Belt I just received a spare belt for my Gyro Dec from a guy in San Diego. His name is Rob and his contact is rob@audioartcable.com. His phone number is (619) 255-6451. I believe he is the US Distributor for JA Michell products. It was around $60. | |
| Whats the weirdest concert you ever attended? dekay, Saw your post above. So, the Beatles reunited in 1975 for a concert at a K-Mart in Iowa. That had to be a "Beatles Tribute" band. Though you didn't say it, I'm sure you realize the Beatles broke up in 1970. But you're right, if it really... | |
| Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian folk legend, dead at 84 Listening to "The Beatles Channel" on SiriusXM this morning, I heard Gordon Lightfoot introduce his four favorite Beatle songs. Obviously, he passed away recently, and it made me sad to remember all the great songs he wrote and performed over his ... | |
| Wine & Audio Consider visiting the handful of audio stores in the Bay Area and leaving a mixed case of your Thatcher's Wine. You should start with Music Lovers (Berkeley and San Francisco). We moved away before Covid, so things may have changed. The manager of... | |
| Hidden Gems in Classic Rock Albums dz13, I never saw Romeo Void in concert. I caught the song years ago on one of the rock stations in the Bay Area. I bought the CD, and thought it was pretty good for an unknown group. You probably won't find them in Rolling Stone's Top 100. soko... | |
| Hidden Gems in Classic Rock Albums Romeo Void’s album "warm in your coat". My favorite song is #7. "A Girl In Trouble (Is A Temporary Thing)" No political statement intended. | |
| Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian folk legend, dead at 84 Gordon Lightfoot is one of my all-time favorite singer songwriters. I have most of his albums, and play them regularly. My wife and I were able to see him about a dozen years ago in San Francisco. He, and his band sounded just like his records. He... | |
| Hidden Gems in Classic Rock Albums Elton John- "Tumbleweed Connection" Ten great classic songs. No throwaways. My favorites are "Where to now St. Peter?" and "Burn Down the Mission". I liked this album so much I sprang for the MFSL Ultradisc, many years ago. Jethro Tull- "Thick a... | |
| Songs with excellent advice? Cat Stevens- "Father and Son" "Maybe You’re Right" Jethro Tull- "Thick As A Brick" "For A Thousand Mothers" The Beatles- "She’s Leaving Home" Stephen Stills- "It Doesn't Matter" | |
| Krell CD DSP Many years ago, I owned a Krell CD-DSP and loved the look of it. I liked it so much that I packed it away in the garage for my ultimate future system. I finally pulled it down to listen to it and it would only play through the coax digital out. I ... | |
| Stupid Asking Prices- Why Don't Sellers Read Audiogon The Blue Book First? If you are here (Audiogon) often enough, or long enough, you get a sense of where used stereo items should be priced. As an insider, I can confirm my educated guess using the Audiogon Bluebook. What is funny to me is how indignant some sellers get... | |
| Phoenix and Tucson Record Shops? My apologies for neglecting to mention ZIA Records. I go to two regularly; the one on Camelback and 19th Ave; and the one on Thunderbird, just east of the 17 Fwy. I recommend both highly. Allow plenty of time, as both stores are full of records. D... | |
| Phoenix and Tucson Record Shops? I believe there is one near the corner of Camelback and Central, in Phoenix. There is another one that I know of called "Record High". I have not been there, but it comes highly recommended. It's over by the University, off Highway 10. I know they... | |
| What's your experience with snooty HiFi salesmen? I used to live in the SF Bay Area. I have had good luck with salespeople at Stereo Plus (Berkeley); Music Lovers (Berkeley); Audio Chamber (Berkeley); Western Audio (Palo Alto); and, my personal favorite "The Soundwell" (Berkeley). I had less than... | |
| Warning for Revel lovers bratscheboy, I read your post and empathize with your situation. Your cautionary tale reminds me why I nearly always buy used. I like to buy locally so I can see what I'm buying and load it in the car as I exchange cash with the seller. You're ve... |