Recent content by KeithR

Let’s say under $1k for fun.

Fyne Audio F1-8 - The Absolute Sound interesting Dick likes to crank up the presence a lot. i'm not sure on the floorstanders that's a good idea. i'd prefer to see an F1-10/12 review in Stereophile with full measurement suite. Keith

Hey guys, have a pair of Fyne F1-12s which are 96db/8ohm speakers (though probably measure a few dbs less if the F1-10 measurements online are correct). I'm looking for a 50-100w SS amp. Have tried a FirstWatt SIT-3 (not enough headroom) and Pass XA25 (not my cup of tea) so far. I also heard...

I've heard they are getting rid of the options and including more for less $$. Is this true? If so, this is disappointing for existing owners as the cost to upgrade doesn't make sense vs. new model pricing.

This is a pretty unique speaker- any thoughts out there? http://www.auditorium-23.de/Hommage/Cinema.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbhkIc_1Pf8 even casually, we need more at this level of production in our hobby! Keith

Anybody feel the same about classical music w/ chorus? More important - are there any notable performances that could change my mind?

I was perusing Audiogon and saw a Jeff Rowland piece - I owned the Concentra II back in 2001 - and thought, you really don't see much of Jeff's stuff reviewed or many new products from JRDG these days. Has the decline in CES as a major dealer-oriented show also affected some US brands/new...

While watching Cobra Kai, was reminded of REO Speedwagon. Anyways, the dream pop band Cigarettes after Sex did this cover awhile back.

this premier album is some of the better indie music I've heard recently:

first new music in almost a decade! stunning!

nice, fresh female folksy album: http://www.npr.org/2017/06/24/533795115/on-her-quiet-folk-debut-bedouine-wanders-and-wonders

best songwriter in America?

Good morning, fellas - should be able to post some stuff today :) Hearing the rooms are somewhat small and difficult, but will see.

Digging this chica (h/t Audiostream): http://adelaidereview.com.au/arts/music/naomi-keyte-home-among-gum-trees-first-solo-album-melaleuca/