coltrane1
Responses from coltrane1
| I'm here for the sharing, not the snobery Back in 1997, when I joined, this place and Audio WEB, were simply very kewl! This place has changed a lot since then. But after 24 years I accept it. It’s only the internet. Don’t take anyone too seriously. | |
| recommendation for a high end analog system Listen to jazz. | |
| Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse? Yes. End of story. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Bossa Nova, and some Stan Getz. And if I have time I’ll toss on some Keith Jarrett. But there’s always tomorrow. | |
| Speakers The single most critical component It’s truly not complicated. For me it’s ML Summits. Everyone has their own favorite. Personally, I don’t care for boxes. Even open baffles are good. So, there you go. | |
| Favorite cable brand. Whatever is under $300 | |
| What is an audiophile? Are you an audiophile? If that means, do I enjoy listening to music regularly? Then yes. | |
| What Makes your System Special? Well, I own it, meaning it’s paid for. Mostly bought used, saving lots of money. Most expensive were Martin Logan Summits, bought new. But all Class A Plinius, and Threshold gear and a few tube integrated’s. It’s all the audio I need. As Eastwood ... | |
| How many vinyl albums do you own you listen to? About 9000. I’ve been collecting since 1973 during a stint in the Navy. The Navy Exchange sold new for $5 a pop back then. During 9 months on Guam we bought a ton of albums. Mostly a 100 70’s RnB and the rest are jazz. We can’t get enough jazz you... | |
| Do you care about car audio? Upgrade car audio? Heavens no. Most car systems have gotten pretty good in the past 15-20 years. And I don’t need subwoofers in the trunk because I only listen to jazz. I’m good! | |
| Anyone else upset about new Audiogon policies? I’ve been here since the beginning, in 1997. Brother, the one constant in life is...everything changes. We’re simply riding the waves here. | |
| EXTRA! EXTRA!! Millercarbon Proven Wrong!!! Read all about it! EXTRA! EXTRA!! You’ve too much ego. You’re posting 20 times to every question posted here. Learn to chill. | |
| Sending a 110 lb amp to the manufacturer for cleaning/calibration. Good idea? How to ship? I shipped a mono block pair of 120lb amps to Korea from the west coast. So I feel you’ll be okay shipping one. | |
| Silver cables added resolution Silver huh. Great. | |
| is using a tube amp every day bad? I use a Twin Reverb daily. Answer to your question: NoIn fact, asking this question on a jazz guitar forum would be laughable. |