waltersalas
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| Do You Remember Your First Music Purchase? I wish I could say something cool like the Beatles or Stones (I did buy a 45 of 'Angie' quite early, as I recall), but to the best of memory, my first music purchase was an album by the Partridge Family, probably because I had seen the television ... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century The First Sound is an excellent preamp--it has a "blacker" background than I have been able to achieve with the Syrah, and is incredibly dynamic. However, I believe the Syrah has a much more layered sound and just seems more "right" to me. By comp... | |
| Anyone still do insightful or intelligent lyrics? Although I wasn't crazy about her most recent album, I think Lucinda Williams is one of the best contemporary songwriters. Among lesser knowns, I strongly believe that Freedy Johnston and Amy Rigby deserve more attention. For something very strang... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Let us know how you like that Joule, Jim. It would be interesting to compare and contrast it with the Syrah. I think Asa has one of each in two separate systems and loves them both, if memory serves. We all should be so lucky.If I ever have the sc... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century "The defensiveness I have inadvertantly elicited speaks volumes about the insecurity of those so supposedly satisfied with their purchase..."Well, let's see here, Khrys. You've come upon a thread which is undoubtedly one of the most amazing in the... | |
| First Sound Tube Preamp Owners some help please? I loved the First Sound, but moved on to a Supratek Syrah, which I prefer. The First Sound is quieter and is incredibly dynamic, but I believe the Syrah is more musical and a better fit in my system. You can't really go wrong with either--it's a m... | |
| Your Top Five for 2003 1)The Libertines - 'Up the Bracket'2)Drive-By Truckers - 'Decoration Day'3)The Wrens - 'The Meadowlands'4)The Jayhawks - 'Rainy Day Music'5)White Stripes - 'Elephant' | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Khrys,I should know better than to continue down this path with you, but since you seem intent on doing whatever you can to cause trouble and thumb your nose at us, I must respond to your implication that the Supratek deal wouldn't be quite so swe... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Stiltskin,Welcome to the club. Since there is not much of a way to audition Supratek gear, most all of us here have had to buy on faith and the testimonials of strangers. If you have spent any time reading through this thread, you know already tha... | |
| Best 2-CH AMP at $2500 Occasionally, a Plinius SA-102 will appear for about that price. I love mine. | |
| Analog a dying breed Well said, Viridian. I second that emotion. | |
| Album which you have listened to most? Hard to name just three, but here are some tried and true contenders in my collection:Miles Davis - Kind of BlueJoni Mitchell - BlueRolling Stones - Sticky Fingers | |
| Best Tube Preamp & SS Amp Combos Another vote for Supratek Syrah. I have tried two or three SS amps with her, and am pleased with the results I'm now getting with the Syrah and a Plinius SA-102. Good combo. | |
| Favourite Guitar CDs Neil Young "Live Rust"Sonic Youth "Sister"Richard Thompson "Pour Down Like Silver" (w/ wife Linda)Television "Marquee Moon"Jimi Hendrix "Electric Ladyland"Husker Du "Zen Arcade"James 'Blood' Ulmer "Odyssey"Matthew Sweet "Girlfriend"Archers of Loaf... | |
| Speakers that sing The Piega P10s are going for the low side of your range, or less. I highly recommend that you add these to your list for auditioning. They are tremendous speakers, and an amazing value at $5K or less. |