zoot45

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MY REVIEW: Merlin TSM MMM BME
Fritz LS 5/R or 7/R (both 3500.00). I have a prototype that uses ScanSpeak 9700 tweeters instead of Ring Radiators...with Quicksilver 90 watt Silver monos and Quicksilver pre, in 12x15 room. I doubt you would prefer the Merlins. 
transport quality???
I use the transport from a Theta Miles cd player (2300.00) from late 90' and Musical Fidelity M1 A dac... sounds OK 
Advice on monitor/bookshelves under $2,000
Fritz Carbon 7 (NO CONTEST) 
World's Greatest Tenors
I listen to Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, Wayne Shorter, Zoot Sims, John Coltrane, Ben Webster, Dexter Gordon, Coleman Hawkins, Joe Henderson mostly 
World's Greatest Tenors
We're talking jazz tenors... not singers 
Your first amp?
BogenDB212 (1957 I was 12) 
Selling old, going digital direct ?
The weight is not the main reason... I still work-out and swim laps 5 times a week, also still toughest guy on my block (why I moved from Chicago to AZ. I'm not trying to upgrade, just looking for a new toy to play with. I take reviews with a grai... 
Audio Equipment... the word Cool... and Life
Abucktwoeighty, if you are not cool... you must be disarming I've learned 
Audio Equipment... the word Cool... and Life
Mrtennis, you are very perceptive... it is not important, what is... being a good person, now that's really "cool" 
Audio Equipment... the word Cool... and Life
Vsollozzo, Funny! 
Audio Equipment... the word Cool... and Life
Jameswei, (first response)... My observations on the word cool are just that "observations" Much more important is being a good person. "now thats COOL" 
Audio Equipment... the word Cool... and Life
Nonoise, you are right-on with all the people you mentioned earlier. My first new car was a 68 fastback mustang like McQueen drove in Bullitt. (forrest green, under $3000.00) 
Audio Equipment... the word Cool... and Life
Csonos, I'm sorry but a handel is just a handel...you have to know someone personally to make a judgement like that. 
Audio Equipment... the word Cool... and Life
Not saying I am... just it is a "state of mind" and others will be the judge. 
Audio Equipment... the word Cool... and Life
Looks like some people don't understand... I drive a Mazda 3 hatchback and "a bum in the park". I knock-off 7-Elevens to supplement my income... but getting old and can't run as fast so cops are going to catch me.