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    New Rest in Peace Thread - Dedicated to Musicians who brought us Joy

    John Mayall, Pioneer of British Blues, Is Dead at 90. One of my albums back in the 70s was Moving On. Here is a track. [MEDIA]
    Post by: bixby, Jul 26, 2024 at 9:48 AM in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Apparently even walking through a store is enough for sars v2- K3 variants to find you and...

    Apparently even walking through a store is enough for sars v2- K3 variants to find you and infect. Weak flu like symptoms, not too bad.
    Status Update by bixby, Jul 26, 2024 at 9:34 AM
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    Seems appropriately named. They could have done something very simple and retro like the bright...

    Seems appropriately named. They could have done something very simple and retro like the bright yellow foam pads of the great (at the time) Senn...
    Profile Post Comment by bixby, Jul 18, 2024
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    First Tekton, now dcs, urgh!

    First Tekton, now dcs, urgh!
    Status Update by bixby, Jul 16, 2024
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    I bought some (hopefully) nice pens from Target today.

    I bought some (hopefully) nice pens from Target today.
    Profile Post Comment by bixby, Jul 16, 2024
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    A friend has the Trios along with some big custom subs, they are impressive. Talk about dynamics! He also has two pairs of Klipsch, the Forte iv...
    Post by: bixby, Jul 14, 2024 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    Obviously I cannot remember model numbers too well,. yes, I meant Studio 570. And I am with you, over the years I have attended about 15 RMAF...
    Post by: bixby, Jul 14, 2024 in forum: Advice Threads
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    you mean lets get rid of the dead garbage inventory day?

    you mean lets get rid of the dead garbage inventory day?
    Profile Post Comment by bixby, Jul 14, 2024
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    fwiw- I have owned the Tannoy Cheviot and had the Forte III for an extended time. I would not say the Cheviot is better than the Klipsch. Over...
    Post by: bixby, Jul 14, 2024 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    A slight turn to the east with Beryl as one model suggested is happening, which should track it toward Bay City. Perhaps a bit less impact for...
    Post by: bixby, Jul 7, 2024 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    Of course you can, actually less comb effect in the bass compared to closer to the wall. Depending on how the speakers are designed, you may have...
    Post by: bixby, Jul 7, 2024 in forum: Speakers
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    I have been using this for the past 7 yrs and yes it too has doubled. Yet cheap at $29....

    I have been using this for the past 7 yrs and yes it too has doubled. Yet cheap at $29....
    Profile Post Comment by bixby, Jul 7, 2024
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    Another possibility is that it turns a bit more east and heads to Houston. In any case, prep is the right thing to do!
    Post by: bixby, Jul 5, 2024 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    And now for something completely different! (Monty python line?) Some early models have Beryl making US landfall somewhat close to Corpus...
    Post by: bixby, Jul 4, 2024 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Always was impressed with the Volti room at RMAF, sounds like you are enjoying them, congrats.

    Always was impressed with the Volti room at RMAF, sounds like you are enjoying them, congrats.
    Profile Post Comment by bixby, Jun 21, 2024