loomisjohnson
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| 5.1 Reciever accessories4less has very good prices on mainstream avrs (yamaha, marantz, etc.)--as much as 75% off. i've always like yamaha and integra, though frankly i don't hear a ton of difference between the big players. | |
| Brands that have the least depreciation mcintosh | |
| HPM 150’s Still Relevant? i also had the hpm100 which were a lot of fun and like you say, certainly had a full sound. they are not as revealing or detailed as my more modern speakers, but ultimately it's about whether you enjoy 'em. if you're happy with your hpm150, i woul... | |
| Bluetooth or not i've always felt that the wired connection is better than bluetooth, tho the difference is much less with the newest bluetooth aptx codecs (provided your devices support them) | |
| Canton Karat 100 speakers and other pleasant surprises if you're referring to the late 80s iteration of the canton 100, i had a pair i regrettably ended up giving away--they were a real sleeper which were suprisingly full range and musical. | |
| Newbie Looking for Advice on Streaming Music music direct has the bluesound node for less than $300 and would be my recommendation | |
| Speaker Sensitivity AND Power Requirements i agree with timlub--i'd look for more power-- | |
| What music or equipment gifts did you get for Christmas this year? amazon echo dot--thought it was stupid at first, now i'm hooked. | |
| Yamaha A 500 Integrated Amp Modifications the speaker connectors in back are just spring clips--pins should work fine, tho i'd personally use bare fire for 'em | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? richard manuel's a real good analogy--i hear him as somewhat sweeter-sounding than ray charles, but he had in any event a great, soulful voice. i like all your other picks, too, but steve marriott was my main man--he's the great white soul shouter. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? bdp, also check out exotic birds and fruit, which despite being post-matthew fisher and robin trower, is surprisingly great, with at least 3-4 classic tunes. keith reid's lyrics are more straightforward and less surreal than usual and gary brooke... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? procol harum!! so often overlooked, but at their peak so sublime... | |
| Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ? some 30 years ago, when i lived in northern california there was a guitar store where every freakin kid in town would hang out all day and play gear which few of them could afford. i once asked the owner why he didn't kick out the obvious gawkers,... | |
| Slappy here. Been a long time, have some audio source questions. if i had to do it all over again i'd forgo the transport/physical media and stream exclusively--i use spotify, but as per erik tidal sounds even better. pandora sounds awful in comparison to either. | |
| Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ? as inna said, we're all nice and ethical on paper; when actual significant dollars are involved i'd suspect our standards become more flexible. for myself, as someone who provides service for a living i'm empathetic to the b&m retailers and, a... |