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Harbeth P3ESR or Monitor 30?
Sure will – thanks again! 
Harbeth P3ESR or Monitor 30?
Thanks, you guys are making the choice easy. The speakers will be powered by a re-capped, and very sweet vintage Accuphase E-303 integrated amp (180w into 4ohms). 
Harbeth P3ESR or Monitor 30?
Thanks smrex, much appreciated. 
Harbeth P3ESR or Monitor 30?
Thanks very much, yogiboy, that is quite helpful!I have been leaning in that direction all along, especially since heavy bass is of little importance to me, and the reviews of the P3ESR are almost uniformly very positive.What are you driving yours... 
Is it possible to be an audiophile and be happy with what you have
I am one of those who has little problem staying put for long periods, though it may take a while to reach that sweet spot of system synergy.I did not change my system in the U.S. for 15 years after having spent a couple of years tweaking and audi... 
The one piece of gear you will never sell
Hard to imagine selling my Jeff Rowland Concentra integrated amp. Spectacular and beautiful piece of equipment. 
suggestion For speaker cables between focal electra be and accuphase E-560
I can't comment on your specific components, but I have been delighted with my Virtual Dynamic David speaker cables when used both with a Jeff Rowland Concentra and vintage Accuphase T-303, the former paired with Green Mountain Audio Callistos, an... 
When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad
This is a useful overview of the history of rap, with emphasis on the best of the performers each year:http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/the-best-rapper-alive-every-year-since-1979/  
Decision Decision Decision between Cary and Audio Research Sound
Well, I'm biased, but if you can find one, I'd spend a bit more and go for a Jeff Rowland Concentra (I or II). I own the first version, and it is sensational.Regards,Tony 
When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad
@ps I was primarily referring to this:"This is one of the most insipid and vacuous threads on this website. There is an elephant in this room and it has little to do with musical taste."I (and others) had been directly addressing that elephant th... 
When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad
@ps The next time that you decide to step up on your soapbox, I'd suggest actually reading the posts on the thread first. 
When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad
@garebear We happen to be in basic agreement about the specific comparisons that you have made. While I do believe, for reasons that I have noted, that rap will endure, and that the best and most important of its performers will have long lasting ... 
When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad
I used the quote of Chazelle's not to support my opinion, but to illustrate an example of a thoughtful take on rap.Before I challenged you, you said:"It NEVER was any good and 30 years from now ...no 5 years from now, do you think that you will be... 
When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad
Condescending? No, a statement a fact, which I have supported clearly.It is also disappointing that while you have expressed your sweeping and strong opinions on this thread, you haven’t even bothered to read it carefully (if at all).On the first ... 
When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad
I appreciate that you are willing to engage further.While it is good to see you acknowledge that there is subjectivity involved in the appreciation of various types of music, that is only the most obvious point. I have already made another importa...