marakanetz

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What is your most anal audio habit?
...lift my VTL amps from time-to-time to get some fitness exersice. They're ~46lb each but I believe that has a meaning... 
What is the best Table/Arm combo for 2000 or less
Scout sounds! I've got Michell Gyro SE/RB300(later moded) and it sounds Linn-ish but with much clearer details and deeper bass. You can order it directly from England and save arround $400. 
Best Blues Rock recommendations?
Check out Lounge Lizards "Live in Tokyo" album. They have an increadible blend of Free-Jazz, Progressive-Rock and Blues together! Certainly don't forget about Frank Zappa that had a huge input in Blues throughout his art. I wish He was alive still. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Ha Ha!!! Did anyone buy the truck dedicated for transporting audio goods here? I wouldn't surprise!Sean, does your rig fit in minivan? 
My arcam alpha 7 can't read help
I used to have the same problem with McCormack Mod Squad CD-player. If I was running it without DAC everything was fine. The next thing I've done to get rid of that problem is I've bought a dedicated transport and feel happy still.I've assumed tha... 
Rock musicians with musical education.
Thanks for great follow-ups! I belive that Keith Emerson also majored in music studies. Believe it or not Rock musicians also played sheet music while studying and training. 
What speakers for Art Audio Jota?
You should aim for efficient speakers such as Tannoy Churchhill, Coninsident... 
Speaker Stands: to spike or not to spike..
You should get special cone-shape disks from Michell that you can place under spikes. 
How do you decide on new music to buy?
Typically I've reached the point when at least one of the musicians in the new music I buy will be known to me or at least I know from what "hangout" these musicians are and under who's influence. There are record labels that I would certainly pay... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Lincoln Town Car 1987 5.0V8 with all extras possible: magnetic doors and trunk, sunroof, leather with only 60k orig. miles acquired from an old man near-by Palm Coast, FL.I had exhaust system mods recently that added me nearly extra 30hp. I used t... 
Turntable/arm short list suggestions, please.
Congrats with Kora -- that's where it will realy start... 
Need more bass response
Bravo, Bomarc! You've just solved my problem too. 
Good Audio System for Living Room
I believe that any living-room system needs a correction so I would recommend getting products from TACT audio if you can afford. 
Progressive talk
Anyone heard Damo Suzuki's P.R.O.M.I.S.E. mega collection?Share the experience. Is it all cool there? 
Progressive talk
Malcolm Mooney and Damo Suzuki will be performing at Knittingfactory tomorrow -- no $hit. Getting the ticket is a whole different issue.