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Subs?
For dimensional reasons I went with one SVS 3000 Micro (2 at 8") and it really made a difference, notwithstanding the 15" woofers in my K-horns (which only go to 33 Hz). The second, identical sub really sealed the deal on improved SQ; it also has... 
Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover)
 
Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover)
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Collectibles signed by musicians. What do you have?
In the early 90's the band Spirit played at Music Revolution, the Tampa record store i was a part-owner of...and Jay Ferguson played my Guild D-25. Got all their signatures (not on the guitar); RIP Randy California! Los Lobos, Indigo Girls , Bruc... 
Stereo Times 2024 MOST WANTED COMPONENTS List
I'm pretty sure a sense of humor exists on this and the S.T. Most Wanted site. The Coda Technologies S5.5 amp is apparently sentient, even at an entry-level price point: "It offers beautiful tonality/colors with total transparency reviling all t... 
Can we make major musical discoveries at age 50, 65, or 80?
I stream YouTube music and am constantly amazed at how well the algorithm can predict enjoyable new music. My current pastime for the algorithm is to simply choose ONE song I want hear at that moment, select it, and then see what comes next. Hou... 
What were your top musical discoveries of 2024?
Kid Loco - A Grand Love Story (French DJ with a knack for Steely Dannish melodies....?! I know) Adrienne Lenker (of Big Thief) - Bright Future    
Favorite scream in rock?
Shocking Blue - Venus has a pretty good one.  
Modding a Oppo 103
Modwright has been doing this for years. I have a UDP 205 of theirs that has a single tube auxiliary power supply and in the main unit Dan Wright added two tubes to the audio side of the unit; the video side, which apparently runs in parallel, was... 
Whole Lotta Led
Rolling Stone reviewers consistently eviscerated their early albums but they were unstoppable. LedZep II was unlike anything else at the time, so much so that the MC at a James Gang concert in Memphis stepped up to announce the playing at midnigh... 
I hate to say it, but now I think maybe I like my amp in ultralinear mode versus triode
All I know is that on my system some music cds sound better in ultralinear but most sound better in triode. I’m a big fan of high definition music (Blu-ray audio primarily). Nearly all of them sound better in ultralinear. i have a horn system wi... 
Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp
Early 80’s in New Orleans, the audio dealer that recommended C-J MV75 amp & Pv2ar pre for my new-used ‘78 vintage Klipschorns stopped by to hear my system and asked if I wanted to hear a couple of bookshelf speakers he was fond of selling. Th... 
another one passes.
“The wind cannot hear said the late man, to the straight man” Reminds of the Cream co-lyricist who was there for “White Room”, “I Feel Free”, and “Sunshine of your Love”, poet Pete Brown who passed last year.   
Pop album that has stood the test of time
+1 slaw  Bruce Cockburn - Stealing Fire Saw the album tour in London, Ontario where the bass /lead used a Chapman “Stick” to amazing effect….the simultaneous, repetitious runs were done with it and made for a mesmerizing show. Of course, Bruce i... 
Pop album that has stood the test of time
Roxy Music - Avalon New Order - Power, Corruption, Lies ZZTop - Eliminator  Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues  Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big Chair Prince - Purple Rain Gregory Isaac’s - Night Nurse Steel Pulse - True Democracy  Pl...