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| Is it worth upgrading B&W DM303 to B&W CM2? Cayin. That's a funny soundin' name. Sounds like pepper. Hot-n-spicy pepper. Like Tabasco. I would never buy gear that's hot-n-spicy...or made by Tabasco. Cayin...what a silly, nonsensical name for an audio lab.Cayin 17? Cayin keeps makin' the mod... | |
| Speaker match with Pass Labs XA-160 You really have nothing meaningful to contribute, do you Bartokfan? | |
| musical drummers...who are they ??? 09-24-06: GawdblessAren't ALL drummers musical?No. | |
| musical drummers...who are they ??? I saw Asia last night...Steve Howe, Carl Palmer, Geoff Downes, John Wetton. I was always a huge fan of Carl Palmer. He is an energetic, showy, competent and bombastic drummer.However, he is anything but musical. | |
| ? Simaudio W5LE with Dyn C1 any auditions ,Synergy 09-24-06: RalphcastUnfamiliar with model posted, checked database did not come up with any such Amplifier by Simaudio. You're the victim of a sarcastic post.Bartokfan apparently has an issue with model designations. | |
| Zu Definition 1.5 vs Merlin VSM-MXe I can't imagine two more different sounding loudspeakers.Your preference will largely depend on your musical tastes, room size and associated gear. | |
| Shunyata Python vs. Taipan Helix I was unimpressed by the Python Alpha, and didn't hear significant gains untile hearing the Anaconda Alpha. With that background, I'd suggest saving your upgrade dollars for a Python Helix, or an Anaconda Alpha. The Taipan Helix would be a sidewwa... | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? 09-23-06: WarrenhNope, the trailor credits indicated Howard Parr music consultant, I believe. But thanks for the info... :)Indeed, you are correct! However, it's Howard Paar, not Howard Parr. | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? 09-23-06: WarrenhSorry to digress on this thread, but I just have to ask Howard (since you won't reply to my emails) if he was the Howard Parr on the music credits from the move Mysterious Skin? Perhaps you should email Harold Budd, as he is credi... | |
| Suggestions for CD player $2-3k used? All the above are possibilities. | |
| Reasonably accurate, inexpensive dB meter--ideas? Sean is selling calibrated Radio Shack analog meters for $70. | |
| Your favorite prog rock music? ? Early Porcupine Tree has some similarities to Pink Floyd, IMO.I cannot think of any 70s bands that have much similarity to Dream Theater...perhaps Rush insofar as Rush and Dream Theater both play with precision, drive and interesting time signatur... | |
| Your favorite prog rock music? ? ...does anyone have the courage to admit they really liked 'Boys' Kharma Chameleon?No. I lack the courage to admit that. | |
| Tube Friendly Speakers - Down to 30Hz - $3000? Thanks for your very thorough and thoughtful post, Joe. | |
| Mods in Tube players: list in order 09-21-06: BartokfanFrom what i'm gathering from the local tech guy here in Baton rouge, he feels1) opamps: easy to change/pop out, low cost/$25 each, and make the most significant difference. I agree, it has made the most difference. You agree? Be... |

