philefreak
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| New "Astral Weeks Live" Yea, Van's a little sloppy. But I can make out his lyrics better than Jimmy Hendrix or some of the old Mick Jagger stuff and I like them too. I just think if you don't want to hear any other sounds (audience,coughing, hoots, hollars) Then why go l... | |
| Tube-aholics Anonymous? Blindjim, that's the funniest thing I've heard in a while. I wouldn't put tubes as BMWs. A Spectron switching amp is a new BMW M3. While traditional SS amps are more like a Honda. But a SET Tube amp (300B,2A3,45) is like a 2002 BMW just fun as h#*l. | |
| Scratch removal before ripping Huh, toothpaste. I'm sure it works well But Is there a sonic difference between Colgate and Crest? I'll have to do some AB-ing and let ya'll know my findings. One thing for sure, my disc will have fresh breath and no cavities! Sorry I just could h... | |
| New "Astral Weeks Live" I have to say. I've talked to other audiophiles concerning this cd. It seems that a lot of "so called music lovers" don't like the new version because it's live. Well, all I can say about that is Bull@$&t! If your only into studio recordings t... | |
| Anybody else love the new Jason Isbell? I have to admit that when Jason left the truckers, that it was a mistake on his behalf. Looks like I was wrong the guy can do some great music. Even the Drive By Truckers have done well with there latest. It is a great cd. I'm enjoying it a lot la... | |
| Buy tubes from Audio Research or not Jea48, I agree with your last post. Taters could have gotten a little nasty as well but, for K.Deal to hang up on him.I wasn't aware of K. Deal's statement on his website about ARC retubing until you pointed it out. That makes me feel a little bet... | |
| Buy tubes from Audio Research or not "In Reply to: RE: Upscale Audio no longer retubing ARC VT 100??? posted by cruzmsl on May 15, 2008 at 20:31:36"Note the date! Then why such a bad attitude towards Taters a year later? Mr. Deal sure doesn't come across like this on the phone. My pe... | |
| Buy tubes from Audio Research or not I've been in this hobby for 30 years and Mr. Deal is the worst in the business. Audiophiles (at least some) like to be talked down to. That's why the a**hole has stayed in business. Call Andy at Vintage tube services or do the ARC route. Mr. Deal ... | |
| New "Astral Weeks Live" Pehare,Yes it's great!!. The music was always great anyhow. I love the fact that Van just re-did the whole cd live for us! It's truly one CD that I'll be listening to for years. As I sit and listen, it's almost as if I've never heard it before. Th... | |
| Narrowed speaker selection down to 5 choices Lrsky, Funny you should mention a panel electrostat in the equation. I had some Apogee Dueatta sigs. for a while. They were very nice. Still weren't neutral. But, man what a soundstage! I need dynamics now that I've heard it. Todd | |
| Narrowed speaker selection down to 5 choices Missioncoonery, The problem with the Sophia 2 is the price. They're going for 10K used so they're out. The best I can do is 8K for now. Are the Sophia 2's worth waiting and saving til my budget can afford them? | |
| Narrowed speaker selection down to 5 choices Rtn, I tried Cardas Golden reference and Acoustic Zen Satori speaker cables. Both of these have been warmer in my previous room. They helped some but took away in other areas. I just had to basically live with my choice of compromises. Well, I'm t... | |
| Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps? It's funny to me how Pass's pure class A sounds different from Plinius or Clayton pure class A. It seems that class A is not always what we expect. All that said, the Plinius or Parasound JC-1 Monos may fit your needs. | |
| Best DAC for PC audio direct to amp Bel Canto DAC 3! | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Dcstep, I've owned a 2002 SMG BMW M3 imola red. Very Nice but it for 335I with 20" wheels and some BMW approved mods. It's real bad ass but looks low and slow. but, boy what's hiding under that hood! |