wharfy
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| Favorite Tribute Albums? Like the OP, I think the Doc Pomus album is a must have. I also am fond of- The Q People: A Tribute to NRBQ Album-NRBQ may be the best bar band you never heard of. Bonnie Raitt, Steve Earle, Los Lobos, Yo La Tango, and others cover the better kn... | |
| Marantz SACD 30N @newelldon723 I also have a Marantz SACD 30n. It's in a second set-up in my office. Mated with a Unison Simply Italy and ProAc Tablette, it sounds terrific. I mostly use it as a streamer and like the HEOS app. I have played SACD disks on it and ... | |
| Audio Physic Virgo I (or Virgo II): still considered a very good or great speaker? This is a fun/informative thread. thanks for starting it @sunnyjim I have a pair of AP Sparks that I bought in 2003. Though they are a little light on the base, they mate well with my 12W Unison Simply Italy, in a 130 sq ft listening room. At on... | |
| New DAC, what should I look for? Two thoughts- Since you already have Holo product, a Holo ladder dac. If that doesn't do it, musetec (lks) mh-da005 dac. | |
| What Meatloaf and Beer Have Taught me about Audiophiles Meatloaf rocks! Best restaurant meatloaf I had was at the Collegiate, aka the Jet, in Alfred, NY, in 2019. A thick generous serving with a buttery mushroom gravy, amazing mash potatoes and a choice of veggies. With a huge apple pie ala mode, $20. ... | |
| Favorite Song Lyrics of All Time. What Say You? Today's favorite song lyric of all time is from the Band. "Then Daniel took the harp and went high on the hill And he blew across the meadow like a whippoorwill He played out his heart just the time to pass But as he looked to the ground, he noti... | |
| Speaker choice without need for deep bass @kraftwerkturbo Not sure what other equipment you have, but on the pre-owned market look at Axiom, Triangle, Revel, Audio Physic floor standing speakers. | |
| Upgrade ....streamer or amp? @troutbum "...my IRA in a shambles..." You still have money A couple thoughts/questions- What's your time frame? And are your upgrades lateral moves? David | |
| Steely Dan - Katy Lied - Just Released On SACD @lordmelton -Thanks for the info. Question-If you can't decode SACD, will this release sound better than the ones currently on the market? I recently picked up a used 1999 Katy Lied CD, and am underwhelmed by the sound quality. | |
| Billie Holiday's Birthday! @klimt You’re welcome! Here is a classic, Fine and Mellow, from 1957, with an all-star band. https://youtu.be/YKqxG09wlIA?si=1vnvWrc67uvkL_xn Or this Fine and Mellow from 1939, https://youtu.be/SHArH4K_P9w?si=yFB8utiCRFQNXosR | |
| Billie Holiday's Birthday! @klimt Love Lady Day! In no particular order.. Lady in Satin and Body and Soul. I think these are her last two recordings, as she dies within a year. Solitude Lady Day Swings, which is a compilation album | |
| ARC SP-6B Newbie with Questions @kevemaher - I paired it with a Sonic Frontiers Power One, which is after many years still an excellent amp. It runs on four KT88 or 6550 power tubes with six 6922 signal tubes. Per Class D- I know people pair their ARC pre's with ARC D-200, with... | |
| ARC SP-6B Newbie with Questions Congratulations, Kevin! The SP6 is one of ARC’s best early pre-amp/linestages. The EH are exactly what ARC says they are. The Gold Lion sound is top to bottom oomph. JJ’s will be similar to the Gold Lions. The NOS Mullard will emphasize mid-rang... | |
| One of my favorite bands, one that many have never heard. @winoguy17 The Astoria. Are you from the area? I grew up in the Hudson Valley. | |
| One of my favorite bands, one that many have never heard. @bdp24 Thanks for starting this thread, and the videos. This may be the closest NRBQ got to making it bigtime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFxpFm1u26k |