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Rick's Blog...
Stay tuned for Rick's insight on the world of high end audio and music, where it's been and where it's going.
With more than 35 years in the world of high-end audio, Rick has insight that is worth listening to. In addition to the technical side of the audio world, Rick's knowledge of music, the truly important part of our passion is second to none!
A number of us (Rick's friends and peers) have been encouraging him to share some of his experience, knowledge and love of music, so we created this blog to give Rick the opportunity.
February 4, 2012
Welcome to the Audio Alternative Blog Page. Soon to come: music reviews, reviews of gear, as well as my take on all things audio. Stay tuned!
March 15, 2012
Recommended Systems On Demonstration:
First and foremost, our Vandersteen 7 loudspeakers have just seen the arrival and installation of a pair of Audio Research REF 150 power amps, one vertically bi-amping each channel, and the addition of the all new Audio Research REF 5SE preamp, which is producing the best sounding audio I've heard in my life! Transparency, sound staging and tonal balance have never, ever sounded better!
The Wilson Sashas powered by a pr. of Bryston 28B SST2s and an Audio Research LS27 is also a match made in heaven with spectacular control, dynamics and imaging capabilities, these wondrous speakers have achieved new heights of sonic realism in the store!
And, of special mention, The Vandersteen Treos ($5990 pr.), partnered with the Audio Research VSi60 Integrated amp brings a whole new level to tonal warmth and sound staging at the price.
These systems will all be on active display for our upcoming Music Matters open house on May 21st. Visit the events and mission tabs on our site for more information concerning this special evening of fun, music and great catering. You do not want to miss this exciting night featuring, live and in-person, Michael Fremer, Richard Vandersteen and Joe Harley!
April 14, 2012
A Few (Inexpensive) Recommended LPs You Quite Possibly Never Thought Of:
"The Sorcerer's Apprentice," David Zinman- Philips 9500 533
"The Singles Collection," Terje Rypdal- ECM 837 749-1
"The Flat Earth," Thomas Dolby- EMI EMS-81645
"Too Hot To Touch," Ben Sidran- Windham Hill WH-0108
"Consequences," Creme & Godley- Mercury SRM-3-1700
"The Colour Of Spring," Talk Talk- Capitol EMC 3506
"The Friends Of Mr. Cairo," Jon & Vangelis- Polydor PD-1-6326
"Innervisions," Stevie Wonder- Motown STMA 8011
"Weld," Neil Young- Reprise 7599-26671-1
"Too Fast To Live, Too Young To Die," Robert Gordon- RCA AYL1-5165
All the foregoing are listed because they combine great recording quality with great performances, and should be pretty cheap and easy to find on the used market. If I get a reasonable number of requests, I'll put some real effort into expanding on this list.
May 12, 2012
Monday night May 21st our Music Matters open house is going to be a grand event! If you haven't yet RSVP'd do it soon. We are already having quite the turnout for it. With industry luminaries on hand including Richard Vandersteen, Michael Fremer, Joe Harley and Audio Research Corporation's Dave Gordon, as well as catering by the Fort Collins Brewery, you do not want to miss this event. Come one, come all for a night of great socializing and music, as well as a one night series of special deals on used and demo gear!
