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Geoff4rfc
Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,165
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Any Robert Cray fans out there? Holy cannoli....these Focals certainly are!!!

I used to tell the gals, "if I had a swing like that in my backyard, I'd never leave home". Now, I have a new reason to stay!! :DB)
Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,317
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    Robert Cray, strong persuader and smoking gun? I like his music.
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,481
    edited October 2023
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    Love him. Saw him around 2005 and a great show. IMO, one of the lesser known/under rated modern blues players. Bet the Focal's do him justice. Congrats on the new-to-you speakers. I have an Original Masters Recording of Strong Persuader and it sounds quite nice. 80's sounding but I've always liked the track "Right Next Door (Because of Me)".
    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,167
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    Hard not to love Robert !
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,165
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    erniejade wrote: »
    Robert Cray, strong persuader and smoking gun? I like his music.

    Right!!! @erniejade The CD is Strong Persuader. @JayCee Right next door is AWESOME on this set up!!

    I've always liked Robert Cray but saw him (800 years ago) on SNL when he sang Smoking Gun and was blown away.....no pun intended :D

    We gonna get Stevie Ray next.....I heard him calling from my CD rack...."Dude, put me in, I'm ready to rock, gonna give you a TEXAS FLOOD"
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,481
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    Working this Blues theme...after listening to SRV transition to "In Session" w/Albert King if you have it. If not, the CD/DVD combo is worth the history.

    Albert is one of my top blues artists. My first blues concert was circa '92 with BB King, Bobby "Blue" Bland and Albert King on the same ticket. Each a master. Albert was sooooo cool. Unfortunately, he passed shortly after.

    From '83, the SRV/Albert King combo is sweet because Stevie was in the presence of greatness and knew it. Albert, recognized Stevie was the real deal on his way to greatness.
    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 6,700
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    Can I skip the kissing and get right to the slapping? If so, I'm in!
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,492
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    I only know Ronnie and Reggie Kray.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,165
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    JayCee wrote: »
    Working this Blues theme...after listening to SRV transition to "In Session" w/Albert King if you have it. If not, the CD/DVD combo is worth the history.

    Albert is one of my top blues artists. My first blues concert was circa '92 with BB King, Bobby "Blue" Bland and Albert King on the same ticket. Each a master. Albert was sooooo cool. Unfortunately, he passed shortly after.

    From '83, the SRV/Albert King combo is sweet because Stevie was in the presence of greatness and knew it. Albert, recognized Stevie was the real deal on his way to greatness.

    RIGHT!!! I have a handful of SRV DVD/CD combos...phenomenal!!
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,165
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    msg wrote: »
    I only know Ronnie and Reggie Kray.

    Scotty!!!! Getcher butt over right now and let me enlighten you!!!
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,317
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    I'm also a big Buddy Guy and Joe Bonamassa fan. Love Blues music.
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,622
    edited October 2023
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    This is a recent release that features Robert Cray and some other outstanding artists. Getting ready to give it a listen, now.

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    Brian

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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,165
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    bcwsrt wrote: »
    This is a recent release that features Robert Cray and some other outstanding artists. Getting ready to give it a listen, now.

    2gm9jpghsa3p.jpeg

    That looks killer!! I have George Benson "Breezin" CD with the long cut of Masquerade. The separation of instruments are fantastic! If y'all could have heard that play on my A9's, everyone of y'all would say, no way...it's trickery I say!!! When txcoastal finally gets here, he will be my witness. Should be in a few weeks.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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