Recent content by BobM

Anyone here a guitarist? Feel like putting your own spin on a tune? I've issued a guitar challenge here: Guitar Challenge Feel free to participate and join in the fun. Merry Christmas, Bob

Hello everyone, I’m happy to announce the release of my first album “2020 Suite”. As you can tell by the name it is a compilation of songs written about the events of this past year. I know, I know, the year isn’t over yet, but I anticipate there will be a plethora of albums with a similar...

http://www.monoandstereo.com/2015/10/triode-wire-labs-powercords-review.html From MonoandStereo.com I have used Pete's cords for a while now. They replaced a variety of other brand cables in my system and there is no going back. Pete seems to keep making these better and better. The new...

I finally did it - I stopped working and I started a blog about preparing for and entering retirement. I hope to explore all those wonderful topics like approaching that threshold, preparing financially, exploring relocation, keeping busy, buying or selling a house, dealing with family, etc...

Some of you may know him as the guiding light behind Porcupine Tree. Some have continued to follow his solo career. Well, here is a free download of some of his best solo songs from Amazon. Don't know how long it will be free, but check it out. Amazon.com: Sampler: Steven Wilson: MP3 Downloads

Cooked this for my wife last night. Once in a while I need to return the favor, since she does all the cooking and I make the reservations, and BBQ. Bacon wrapped pork medallions Swiss chard Baby potatoes a nice French Margaux (2003 Chateau Giscours) What's on your table, that you made...

The scale of scenes like this in Arizona and Utah are just off the charts awesome. And so many are just so very different. If you haven't visited there you ought to. Here's a scene of Zion National park (nothing special, just my phone camera) And another of the HooDoo's in Bryce Canyon on...

OK, without getting into any "he said - she said" discussions, what typical cries of BS from the general community have you found actually produced a noticeable difference in your system. I'm talking things a bit more than subtle tonal changes or general feelings of wellness. Let's keep it to...

I always thought of this video whenever his name was mentioned. What a great performer in a live setting.

Check out this 6 Moons review of the TWL "Loom" 6moons: audioreviews Triode Wire Labs Company loom Also remember the NYC show this weekend. Triode Wire Labs is teaming up with Volti Audio (Volti Audio - Hi-Efficiency Horn Speakers) and Raven Audio (Welcome to Raven Audio - Music Takes Flight...

I recently bought the reissue of Joey Defrancesco "Plays Sinatra His Way" 180g. took it out of its sleeve and put it on the VPI to wash. I was in a hurry so I just used the VPI fluid and vacumed it off, put it on the turntable and listened. It sounded OK, but there was some surface noise and the...

I want to find something like the Dragonfly DAC, or something similar, to work with my Android based Galaxy S3 phone. I would like to play the music stored on the phone into my main system but with better sound than what comes out of its mini jack. Audioquest confirmed that the Dragonfly will...

Finally rented the movie last night. Here's a picture of me over Emma Stone's left shoulder in the graduation scene of The Amazing Spiderman 2.

My daughter tried to hook up my vintage NAD 3155 integrated to some speakers, but she crossed the speaker wires. I replaced the blown fuse and now only the right channel is working. I don't think the cost of getting it fixed would be worthwhile. Soooooo. What should I look for boys? I need it...

I've been looking through Kickstarter because I got some notifications sent to me about artists I follow and their new kickstarter funding campaigns for their new albums. I'm in on some, but there are tons of great stuff out there that are self-promoted and funded and just won't be available for...