limomangus
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| All Pre 1970 Vintage speakers suck! Prove me wrong Bose 901s came out in 1968.I bought a pair in 1974,when set up properly and with the equalizer and at least 60 wpc...they sounded great with any kind of music.They wete used in concert halls ,by rock groups and clubs all over the US.... | |
| Question: What are some of your best pieces of advise to someone new to the hobby? OK, only buy new equipment .i have bought alot of used equipment some bought from people on this site.Well they didn't last even a year.Becareful,try and listen to the speakers you want ,but remember they will sound different in your home....remem... | |
| Real or Surreal. Do you throw accuracy out the window for "better" sound? We all wish for something better...Relax ,have a refreshing drink and enjoy the music.....my system sounds great to me .Learn to relax and enjoy the system you have, I'm sure it's fantastic.... | |
| Heavy Vinyl I try and find the best sounding recordings of the artists i like.But I'm not spending alot.I'm 71 ,spent my whole like listening to music from all different sources. But the record companies want you to buy and rebuy ...vinyl albums,cassettes the... | |
| What is your most fond musical memory. Yeah,I have a few but one was at Randall's island in NYC July 1970.The last night Sunday was free alot of groups canceled, because they weren't paided.But i saw Van Morrison, Rhinoceros, Mountain. Mountain was the group i loved.I remember hearing ... | |
| Mental and auditory acuity, and aging Yes I'm 71,and walk when i can 5 miles a day ,just keeping up a nice pace .I only drink with friends and not alone. Gave up smoking 35 years ago .I eat pretty much what i want .I had a 2 1/2 tumor removed in 2018 the Sat after Thanksgiving. I have... | |
| What was your first record? My Grandmother bought me Meet the Beatles and i love her and the album.... | |
| Gary Wright has passed away RIP.....Gary ,the Dream Weaver. | |
| What was your first record? I have been thinking n thinking what was the first album i bought with my own money.The Beatles 65,bought it at Woolworth's in Manhattan. I was a Freshman in High School Aviation HS class of 69. | |
| Product: Sonus Faber Concertino Domus Bookshelf Speakers; w/ Stands I bought a pair like 8 years ago paid $1,000 .i still use in my upstairs system .i have a Marantz reciever which puts out 70 wpc and sound great with all kinds,of music.Didn't get the stands. | |
| Why Can't Modern Tube Manufacturers Make a Proper Tube? I remember going into your local drug store and there you would find a RCA tube tester and underneath it would be where they held the RCA tubes.I worked for HL Dalis back in 1970.They sold electronics equipment and parts to every tv -stereo tepair... | |
| RIP Robbie Robertson Yeah the Band when i first heard it ,i thought wth did i just hear .I was,into Led Zeppelin, Beatles,Stones. I was 17 back in 1969...i thought what a crazy hillbilly album.But then i heard the Bands music and RR music and they were great.i listene... | |
| UPS Driver Literally Drops Package with New Hana Umami Red Well i worked doing shipped for a stereo equipment distributor. Worked loading trucks in the old PO.Was a Claims adjuster for UPS...Good luck trying to put in a ckaim.Having a video will help ,but it was only dropped about 18 in. | |
| Has Your Hobby Changed? Yes I'm 71 went through alot of years buying and changing my audio equipment. NOW ,i relax and play my collection. I have so many and cd i haven't ever listed to ,Now is the time...i bought so much that i find new stuff all the time....Nice. | |
| Perfect Vinyl Forever Years ago back in the 70s ,there was a product than claimed you spray this on the record and let it dry and your records are protected for Life.I bought it about $8 bucks a bottle. I must of bought 5 bottles .Did it work ,i don't remember plus i s... |