middlemass

Responses from middlemass

How much reality do you really need?
"There is one simple trick to dramatically improving your system for about $1.00 Enjoy a small amount of THC prior to sitting down to listen for an hour or two. Those who do know I speak the truth. Those who haven't....."I'm in...Now where can ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I always had trouble explaining to people why I liked the early Roxy Music stuff so much. Very weird within the context of that time. A YouTube commenter has nailed it:" This era. There is something undefinable. It's greasy. It's seedy. It's soph... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Roxy Music / For your pleasure In Every Dream Home A Heartache! The ultimate Ferry/Eno collaboration. If the original 1973 live version is still up on YouTube, well worth checking out...just incredible.Edit: Here it is...enjoy!https://www.youtube.... 
Arrangement of components on rack
I am a simple man: Turntable on top, preamp in the middle, amp on bottom.   
Boy, Oh Boy! Towshend!
My Townshend turntable isolation platform will be delivered tomorrow. John is fantastic to work with. For those who might worry about the overseas wait...don’t. I ordered it less than a week ago and it is here. 
Ignored Offers
Are you wearing deodorant? 
Raven Blackhawk LE... am I going to be disappointed?
Again. A beautiful thing to see. Put another notch in that belt, MC! 
Turntable mat journey
I have tried numerous mats for my Rega, including the Herbie's...Funk Firm's Achromat is the clear winner to my ears. One caveat: I have not tried slaw's My Mat. 
What is your favorite album cover?
Public Image Ltd - Metal Box 
eBay / PayPal: Beware - enough is never enough.
Now tell us what you really think. 
TONE
If I read your question correctly, the only thing which would, as you say, satisfy your concern is to be able to find a way to listen to real unamplified music played by real unamplified musicians in a real unamplified space. 
What audio aspect are you knowledgeable in?
Wise move. 
Samsung flat screen TV’s
Planned Obsolescence. 
What are your preferred profiles for integrated amplifiers
"The one that sounds best. There are great products in each design class."+1  
stereo review magazine
"I grew up reading Stereo Review all through the 1970’s and 80’s. Learned a lot reading Stereo Review. Learned a lot about amps, speakers, all the different components. Thought the world of them. Really looked up to some of them like Julian Hirsch...