g2the2nd
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| Longevity of ownership Cary CAD 200 (10+ years bought used) ProAc Studio 3 (almost 40 years) Rega Planar 2 (30+ years) All in use. stored ARC LS3 (20 years bought used) | |
| Speaker types- your preference and your journey? Cerwin Vega 12 in 3 way Magnepan MMG ProAC Studio 3 (still run these) Magnepan LRS (in rotation) | |
| “Civilian” reaction to your gear? When my son was young his friends ignored my system. They discovered Guitar Hero video game and they came in the door as I was cranking Barracuda by Heart and Jordan sat down next to me and listened the next 5 tunes. Guitar Hero saved classic rock... | |
| Bookshelf speaker recommendations Look at Tekton Lore. They are on budget and do not need a stand since they are small floor standers. Read the reviews. I have them in my bedroom system driven by a NAD D3020 V2. About 30W. | |
| Eversolo DMP-A6: Anyone streaming Qobuz directly in from internet, no computer? @daveteauk my bad typo. It could not be easier. | |
| Your last concert was to see who and when? Nena Freelon a few months ago at Blues Alley, DC | |
| Who do you turn to when you have the envies for funk? Here is some current funk: https://tidal.com/track/519713248/u | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Stella by Srarlight Joe Pass https://tidal.com/track/422392409/u | |
| Eversolo DMP-A6: Anyone streaming Qobuz directly in from internet, no computer? I have an A8. It could be easier. | |
| Subwoofers - crazy upgrade! I have 2 subs one 15 and one 12. Both run summed mono. They sound best asymmetrical in the room with the 15 doing most of the work and the 12 mixing the nodes. | |
| The Best Music You Have Ever Heard? Kansas - Carry on my Wayward Son Norah Jones - The Nearness of You Pink Floyd - WYWH One recent extra addition - Archie Shepp, Horace Parlan - When Things go Wrong. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Pat Methany Bright Sized Life | |
| If a tree falls in the forest… Now you are not alone. Thanks. Is this the album? https://tidal.com/album/111832716/u | |
| “Civilian” reaction to your gear? A work colleague who was an active live performance attendee but a Bluetooth speaker listener came over to pick me up to go on a work trip. The HiFi demo lasted 2 hours as he kept asking to hear tracks. | |
| Album which you have listened to most? Lifetime PF WYWH APP IRobot Recently Trouble in Mind, by Archie Shepp and Horace Parlan |