chrisoshea

Responses from chrisoshea

What would you save in a fire?
My dog and 100-300 of my favorite records...The gear would have to stay....  
Thoughts on Speakers for a Small Audio/Video Room
Another vote for Audio Note Type K or J….nonoise… Bass NOT base… Base is for Baseball or a cabinet base…. BASS like in Double BASS or BASS guitar…..jeezz  
Stereophile review of the new Wilson Watt/Puppy
OP…. If you are confused by a hifi review maybe hifi is not a good use of your time and $  
??? What Is The MOST Expensive System You Ever Heard ??? What Was Your Opinion ???
For me it was probably one of Jeffrey C’s High Water Sound systems…. These rooms are my favorites at the many audio shows I’ve been to.. Have heard many all MBL systems…. IF the recording being played is a perfect “audiophile “ recording, great…. ... 
Doozy of an amp question
I would contact ARC, let them know about your preferences and have them suggest an ARC power amp to meet your needs….  
Best Sounding LPs
Porcupine Tree on vinyl???? Yes indeed. Try it, you might like it!!!! There are manyPorcupineTree titles available on vinyl.   
analyzing sound
And consider joining or starting a hifi listening group. Listening with other audiophiles can be so interesting…. Somewhat like seeing a film in a public theater the group vibe can make for a deeper and very cool experience.  
analyzing sound
OP…. Glad you are going to the Toronto Hifi show… Listening to live or recorded music is like practicing a sports skill or any other skill, the more hours and effort you put into it the better you will be at putting together a system or systems th... 
What exactly is PRaT???
OP…. As the old line goes about jazz… Of you have to ask, you’ll never know….  
Tune of the Day
Same tune everyday...DEVO - Girl U Want  
Truly Stunning Vinyl Album
Here ya go; Rhythm Devils* – The Apocalypse Now Sessions (The Rhythm Devils Play River Music) https://www.discogs.com/release/7476603-Rhythm-Devils-The-Apocalypse-Now-Sessions  Wilson Audio pressing or Passport Records pressing, both are world c... 
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
And...DeVore O/baby https://www.stereophile.com/content/devore-fidelity-orangutan-obaby-loudspeaker  
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
TAD or ATC if you have the $$....You could also consider a pair of Audio Note Ks...Enjoy the search  
Where Do I Go from Here?
OP...Great idea to keep your current system and enjoy what you have until 2025. From my view, since you like your current speakers and seem to be happy with your other gear I would consider; New turntable/arm/cartridge. If you listen to pop viny... 
Vibration Control
"In General solid state circuits are not effected by acoustic vibration."  You have been misinformed