zane

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Transparency: What speakers have it in spades?
Apogee. Can't beat the ribbon for tranparency. There is a reason that a lot of dynamic speaker manufactures are using them now. 
Best female vocals on CD
Check out Ani Difranco 
Devendra Banhart - Anybody listening ?
Space Oddity is by Bowie. 
Are the Grammy's becoming irrelevant?
Mainstream garbage at best. Not the least bit interesting, or intellegent. 
haunting/dark classical
Haunting, dark,classical. Phillip Glass. Dracula, Low, and Heroes. Played by Kronos Quartet. 
Devendra Banhart - Anybody listening ?
Banhart is very refreshing. Freakfolk, cool title. May i make a suggestion. Space Oddity. Listen how the freak of all freaks does it. Get past the song Space Oddity,(which is one great song) turn off the lights, sit back, let the mans music transp... 
Any suggestions for good obscure music?
I have several artists i can give you. I will give you one for now "Bowie" Man Who Sold The World, Hunky Dory, Space Oddity, Heroes, and if you are real brave, and cerebral. "Low" Dylans lyrics are good and basic. Bowies, blow the mind away! 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I have owned Apogee Mini Grands for years. I have tried many speakers, all highly regarded. None, have been able to replace the Apogee. There is a certain addicting quality to their sound. Turn the lights off, put on a good female recording, and t... 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
Because they just don't realize just how good it is!!! Lack of exposer. 
SACD : why ?
Come to beautiful Destin, Fl. Where you can experiance snow white sands and emerald green waters. You can also be exposed to the SACD1, Pass amps, and the Apogee Mini Grands. I will guarantee you will never question the benefit that this format ha... 
Has anyone listened to Legacy speakers?
Owned a pair of the Focus. They could not touch My Apogee Mini Grands. So i sold them! Infact, none of the so called dynamic speakers that i have tried have been able to come close. 
Best female vocals on CD
Try Rebecca Pidgeon (The Raven) SACD is beyond discription! 
Apogee Mini Grand vs. Duetta Signature
PS. I don't know what the other guy is talking about as the Mini's are the smallest in the grand line. 
Apogee Mini Grand vs. Duetta Signature
I have owned the Mini's for years. Many so called highend speakers have come and gone.(no name's mentioned) To put thing's in proper perspective. The Mini's are still with me! I have never heard the Duetta's. Infact as i write this iam listening t... 
Ground for Cable TV Hummmmmmmmmmm
Call Tom Tutay of Transition Design. Your problem will be over.