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| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report @aniwolfe Thanks for the tip on PSP "Live," I look forward to hearing that.I saw Simon Phillips playing on Jeff Beck's "There and Back" tour in 1980. I'll never forget the crowd's reaction when they opened the curtain to reveal probably the bigges... | |
| New to audiophile and need HELP. 1) Buy "used." It's great buying quality gear for 30 - 40 cents on the dollar!2) First, decide on the speakers that you can't live without. Once you know what your remaining budget and power requirements are, selecting an integrated amp should be ... | |
| Greatest debut album @Reubent: Nice call on DADA's debut album. I seriously considered mentioning that one. I saw them on the tour for that album. They were opening for Sting, and they blew him off the stage. That album is one of many great records where the single (D... | |
| Greatest debut album First off, great topic! Secondly, I've got to admit that the debut albums by The Doors and Led Zeppelin were the first two that came to mind. However, I think "All Things Must Pass" by George Harrison qualifies. "Wonderwall Music" was a film sound... | |
| What is the most memorable concert that you had attended so far? I've seen almost 500 concerts; so, here's the top 3%:PINK FLOYD, summer of 1973 in Detroit. My 4th concert. This was the "Dark Side of The Moon" tour. Talk about "a hard act to follow!"MOTT THE HOOPLE & NEW YORK DOLLS, fall of 1973 in Atlanta.... | |
| BEST FEMALE VOCAL EVER Annie Haslam of Renaissance, particularly on the first three albums: "Prologue - Turn of the Cards." | |
| Many seem to be talking about their last system . Lot's of interesting comments; but, Three_Easy_Payments made me laugh the hardest, so thanks for that!I bought my first serious audio system in the 1970's; and, I've done a major upgrade every decade since. I suspect my most recent upgrade will al... | |
| Cover songs that are better than the originals. I can't believe no one's mentioned the Creedence Clearwater Revival version of "Heard It Through the Grapevine." Also, go to YouTube and check out John Doe's (of X) cover of "A Case of You." | |
| Cover songs that are better than the originals. Lloyd Cole: "Chelsea Hotel"Poco: "Magnolia"Rosanne Cash: "River"Translator: "Today"Bryan Ferry: "All Tomorrow's Parties"Mott the Hoople: "Sweet Jane"The Primitives: "I'll Be Your Mirror"Allison Krause: "Can't Find My Way Home"Jeffrey Gaines: "Win"... | |
| Popular DAC that is known for its warm-ish sound? Esoteric D - 07. There's one listed on Audiogon right now for $1431. | |
| What are your top songs that you use to evaluate a new high end purchase ? I agree with BigKidz that a variety of "live recordings (acoustic & electric) is essential, as is songs where the notes have a lot of decay (particularly acoustic piano). Big picture wise, have some male and female vocals, while also focusing ... | |
| Another Speaker Recommendation Request I recently demoed the Focal 1028 BE and the new Kanta 2. I had to go to two different dealers because each thought their speaker was better than the other one. I thought the Kanta was vastly better than the 1028 BE; and, the Kanta looks much bette... |