jwrobin
Responses from jwrobin
| What do you LIKE BEST about your current audio system? My father returned from a tour of duty, with the Army, in Korea, in 1965. He brought home a Pioneer receiver, Sony reel to reel deck, Garrard turntable and Pioneer speakers. As a 12 year old, I was hooked for life. Over the next 50 years, he often... | |
| What's been your turntable ownership over the years? 1971-1977: Pioneer PL501977-2001: B&O Beogram 40022001-2007: Rega P3 20002007-2013: Avid Diva with SME Model 10 Tonearm2013- : SME Model 10 with SME IV.Vi Tonearm | |
| What's going on with the audio market? 63, 20, ∞IMO abnerjack said it best. Obviously, we must address the household needs but, my discretionary income goes to music and equipment (if I feel the need). | |
| Your First Concert was..... Jimi Hendrix in Berlin, Germany, 1968. | |
| Anyone like the new Spocks Beard? I think it's their best since Neal Morse left. | |
| Your favorite prog rock music? ? Some great bands listed above. I second all the Porcupine Tree and Flower King recommendations and would add:FrostThe TangentEarly Spock's BeardPendragonAyreonCairoJSD; I have a copy of Scarlet Rivera.John | |
| Music for "Tough Times" Ian Anderson's Divinities. | |
| Shunyata Snakebite Music Direct is selling it as limited run, slightly different than the Diamondback.http://amusicdirect.com/products/detail.asp?cat=&sku=ASHUNSB | |
| What's your profession? Age? 51, electronics background. Currently Asst. GM of a telephone utility company. Been involved in this hobby since the age of 14. System retail: $28K. | |
| Greatest rhythm sections Tim Bogert And Carmine Appice; particularly in their brief stint with Jeff Beck. | |
| Talkin' bout YOUR generation... CreamThe VenturesThe DoorsJimi Hendrix-My first rock concert @ age 15 in Berlin, Germany.John Mayall-saw him in Berlin, too!Pink FloydLed ZepplinDeep Purple | |
| What music do you want to play really loud? ELP's Tarkus. | |
| Album which you have listened to most? Jeff Beck -Blow By BlowKing Crimson-DisciplinePorcupine Tree-Stupid Dream | |
| Wanna know how noisy your AC is ? Sean,Thanks for the generous offer. I, too, would be willing to share part of your expenses.John | |
| Bryston owners: What speakers are you using? Aerial Acoustics 10T's with 14B-ST/BP-25P. |