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I have had a Carver CT-7 and M1.0T for some time now. Klipsch RB81-ll and a MK V75-ll sub move the air. CDs are played on a Sony DVP-S7700, and vinyl on a Technics SL-D2. I don't listen to very much vinyl. I have a Sony Blueray player as well as a Panny Plasma TV for Youtube and such with a Roku Ultra. Most items were bought used (the turntable and Sony DVP I found at flea markets for $20 each.) If you are from SW PA you may know of Trader Jack's flea market. This is a fairly inexpensive system overall, the Klipsch being the only things I bought new. The Carver pieces I bought from a local dealer that had closed up shop and was emptying his garage so he could move to Florida, (I also bought a pristine Sunfire True Sub Mark ll from him for my living room home theater, but it was too much for my high rise apartment, so I sold it.) I found all of the used stuff when I wasn't even looking specifically for it. I was at that local dealer's house buying a used DSLR and he showed me his garage full of stuff. I'm lucky to be single and have a guest room dedicated to my stereo setup (and ammunition press), but it is still guest friendly with a futon. I followed Bob Carver's instructions for speaker setup and find the sonic holography impressive. I'm considering upgrading to AL-lll plus speakers and possibly a Nelion upgrade for my amp. I load my own ammo because I shoot NRA Bullseye/Precision Pistol with an 8" Colt Python in a local league. Regards, Dave.

My daily dose. The Rippingtons, Open Road (album)

Welcome!

Welcome! You've got some nice equipment. It's always nice to find used gear when you're not looking for it - price is always nice.

The piano and violin are nice.

James Fernando, Philly 3 was released on February 6, 2026. "At a moment when the jazz piano trio is often pulled between reverence and reinvention, James Fernando charts a compelling middle course. Were it not for the sheer brilliance of this trio, the album might almost pass for a classical work. That impression is no accident. Fernando openly draws inspiration from one of jazz’s great figures, Erroll Garner, himself a musician whose ambitions were deeply shaped by classical music." You can read the rest of the review here...

Careless Hands - Sammy Kaye

If you like Jo Stafford, she has a wonderful 1956 winter-themed record called "Ski Trails". What a great voice.

The song that drove half the country mad a couple years ago.

Whispering Hope - Jo Stafford/Gordon MacRae

Baby It's Cold Outside - Margaret Whiting/Johnny Mercer