chrisoshea

Responses from chrisoshea

Missing the Old Days
Yes...I agree that going to audio shows if possible is a great idea...I also think that if you are near a larger city with a big used audio store you can hear many speakers in a short time.....There are an old pair of Klipsch Heresys (IIs from the... 
Am I dreaming?
I love the Vinnie Rossi gear...I have heard it at RMAF in Denver many times and talked with Vinnie, he’s an electronic genius IMO. 
exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)
And as relates to female voice recommendations, a poster to analogplanet.com turned me on to this album; Billy Childs-Map To The Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro- This one is on CD or download only (as far as I know) and is very moving; https://ww... 
Anybody watch the Grammys tonight?
I second the thumbs up for the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. The Concertmaster, Steven Copes is a regular performer/teacher here in Colorado Springs at our Colorado College Summer Music Festival. https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/summermusicfe... 
exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)
Try "The Banks of the Nile" sung by Sandy Denny with her group Fotheringay... 
exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)
AND....Sarah VaughanBetty Carter Dusty Springfield Ella (duh) 
exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)
Some of the same as mentioned by others and some I love I didn't see mentioned;Sandy DennyAlison Krauss Laura NyroDionne Warwick Joni Mitchell Anaïs Mitchell (No relation) Saw her live recently...unbelievable beauty in her voice, great songwriting... 
HI-FI NEWBIE NEEDS HELP!
Welcome widespreadpanic,After reading some of the posts in response to your question, it's not too late to sell all your gear and buy a motorcycle or boat..."He who asks questions on audiophile forums may wish they never bought that first AR turnt... 
Buyer wants copy of passport?
No I would not...99% sure this is a scam artist looking for an opening. 
My jazz collection told me to get a *real* system
Hello there....I too am a Jazz fan, collecting LPs for over 40 years, and another guy who recommends tubes but there are some great SS UK integrated amps that may do it for you. This dealer is in Campbell and really knows his stuff and stocks a gr... 
Why is modern pop music today so terrible?
I second the recommendation on Anais Mitchell...incredible voice, great songwriter and guitar....I heard about her because I am lucky enough to live in an area with 2 classical stations, 1 new jazz station and a great college station with "free fo... 
Can headphones ever be as good as high end stereo?
I echo the thoughts of others...keep your speaker based system if you love it that much. You will really regret selling/trading it and it may build some unhealthy undercurrent of resentment between you and the spouse. My wife is an audiophile too.... 
Ethical Help from the AudiogoN Community
adeep42,I would agree with the many posters that offered the suggestion to;- Buy a replacement and/or fix the tweeter and re-list the speakers.- Delete the guys post that is dogging youBest regards,Chris 
Anyone own or heard of PrimaLuna?
I have heard Prima Luna amps at RMAF Rocky Mt. Audio Fest in Denver a few times.....They are among the most musical components I have heard...I have some of the low-price Jolida Hybrid amps and they are great...but if you have the $$ get a Prima L...