pete23

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Classical Music for Aficionados
I just ordered that book a few days before finding this thread.It will probably take me quite a while to finish but I have that one and one on Brahms that a friend recommended on order.  I'm just a novice though even though I've listened to classi... 
Infinity Kappa 8's with a Krell KAV-300i?
When I researched the Kappa 8's I recall they really needed an amp that would power a 2 ohm load.  Here is one of the threads I found with a guy that had his amps eaten.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/infinity-kappa-8-sI don't have personal... 
Tekton Impact Monitors vs Buchardt S300Mk2 and/or S400
Thomas and Stereo stated in his review that the S300 and S400 shouldn't even be in the same series as they are so different, the S400 should be W400 for waveguide.  I'm sure the op has researched but this would be something a bit different, a ra... 
What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles?
@maxnewid interesting on Black Swan Lane.  I went to the Burgess show right before this, I think maybe 2006 at the The Earl? Never knew he went into this project afterwards.  They definitely have that "Up the Down Escalator" vibe in some tracks.  ... 
If still at entry level turntable would a new amp make much difference?
Thanks all for responding.  I will wait to upgrade front-end  / source before going with a new amplifier. 
If still at entry level turntable would a new amp make much difference?
I have a budget of around $2k used and slightly more if new. I have found plenty of options in the $1k-2k$ range just concerned about over-reaching. I have a Uturn Orbit with a Grado Black. It can only go up to a Ortofon 2m red I believe. But I do... 
The Best Piano Works of the 20th Century
Ligeti - EtudesThe last one might miss the 20th century (2001) but I always found these very enjoyable. I just realized I don’t have the third book :(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89tudes_(Ligeti) 
Help with kef r900 issue
Or maybe a quick youtube video demonstrating the issue and stating in the comments about what has been tried so far.  It is unlikely this symptom has never been heard before and others could offer suggestions. r900 not exactly inexpensive so would... 
Killing Joke anyone???
I have some of their older stuff on cassette and vinyl for years.I also have Hosannas on weird blue vinyl and it really sounds bad, just a ton of reverb and treble/gain cut. I figured it was intentional. Maybe the CD is better or I got a bad press... 
Whats playing on your system today?
SparksKimono My HousePropagandaOn all systems...There is some addictive quality to this crazy music that I must have missed years ago.   
What’s in your system today that you also had 10 years ago?
Music Hall CD-25 the first model purchased here long ago.Modded the opamps to 627s.Still running great after many years. 
Integrateds, which one??????????????
I would be interested to know your impressions of the Anthem after you spend some time with it.