duke58

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Is Old Music Killing New Music?
As the parent of a 20-something year old musician, my son says if there is a music industry, it's nothing like it was when I was growing up in the 1960s and 1970s.  FM radio was king.  If your music was played on the radio, people went out and bou... 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
Growing up in L.A.in the 60's and 70's- it was all about KHJ, KLOS (Smith here), KMET.  Those were the days when the DJ's were into the music, not just talk radio where they gave opinions.  I moved to my mother's home town (Albuquerque, NM) after ... 
Upscale Audio and Primaluna
A few years ago, I talked to a guy at Upscale Audio once regarding selling my vacuum tubes collection.  Same type of attitude as the OP had with UA.  He basically tore down my tube collection, implied that it was all worthless, lower than whale ex... 
Neil Young - Guitarist
Because I like Neil's guitar playing, all I wanted to hear was "Like a Hurricane" when I went to see Neil Young in Albuquerque, NM, 2012. The tickets weren't cheap, and the venue had a grass area in back that was about $50 per ticket. That area wa... 
Polk Audio RT2000p or LSi 25's--- WHO CARES ???
I care. Most forums are nothing but opinions. You know what is said about opinions- everyone has one, just like that exit hole on your body.That being said, I still listen to a pair of Polk Audio RTA-12s I bought brand new in 1980. They were made ...