Mike Dubay Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 There is a "golden ratio" for applying capital investiments to you system: Spend 50% on source material. Spend 25% on speakers. Spend 25% on every thing else. If you have a system that gives you great satification, it is a shame to not have enough music to appreciate it. Valves sound better to my ear. You don't have to spend mega $ to get great sound. Listen to music new to your ear. Worst case, you don't listen to it again. Best case you have a new genre or artist you enjoy. I scored a T. Monk album last week. There will be more to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 When someone uses the term "Fruits of their loins" in conversation, there is no reason to spit up the apple they just gave you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 It's not polite to talk about underwear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo72 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 My system always sounds better after the tubes warm up, and then even better after i've finished a Beefeater martini. Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Which T Monk did you score Mike? He is on my all time favorites list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 23, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 23, 2008 That I still don't know very much (but I know when to nod if we're standing around talking audio). Funny Fini ! I have been lucky enough to meet some really nice people through this hobby ! [{][}] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 The chances of frying a tweeter or blowing a speaker fuse are directly proportional to the amount of alcohol consumed before a listening session... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 The chances of frying a tweeter or blowing a speaker fuse are directly proportional to the amount of alcohol consumed before a listening session... Not if you have an MCM stack, where you get 110 db per watt in any room of a house. You'll blow your ears first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 When someone uses the term "Fruits of their loins" in conversation, there is no reason to spit up the apple they just gave you. [] [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I also agree. without a forum like this one, that's one of the things that's "learned the hard way". I remember when I realized that I had somewhat of a reputable system, I went out and spent around 200 bucks on speaker cable. Won't make that mistake again............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 How would you like to make $14 the hard way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzp Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I would rather listen to music than listen to my stereo. If I am getting too critical of how my system sounds, I need to listen to differant, and more music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmk Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Generally speaking, HT systems are good for movies. 2-channel systems are good for movies and music. Doug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I learned that after hearing my differing Klipsch set ups...how much I really dislike the vaunted Bo$e car stereo...really dislike it most of the time... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dubay Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Oldtimer, The album is Misterisos, which is several tracks recorded live. Besides the artist, it was produced by Teo Macero, who got the best out of Miles. I don't like to use hyperbole, but Monk is a genious. The album had a pretty bad scratch on one side, but when I played it on the stores turntable you could barely make it out. Best $6 spent this month. Can you recommend other albums? Many thanks. - Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 the premium for old gear in pristine condition is worth it. peace, TommyK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipbarrett Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Factory in a BMW is a Harmon Kardon, not bad at all. Dosn't claim to be something it's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Egg Nog is nasty, Bloody Marys are tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago_Pete Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Egg Nog is nasty, Bloody Marys are tasty. Gotta go along with this, Bloody Marys for brunch will take the edge off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Those who sell Cornwalls will always regret that decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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