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Songs of debauchery and excess
   
Powered speakers show audiophiles are confused
Once I had active Avantgarde Acoustic speakers, they have costed around 10k new. For all the reasons above mentioned I thought that it could be a good concept. I was wrong, because I did not liked that particular sound. No matter how I tried, with... 
Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll
Living in the area where the temperasture is around 95 F for at least 3 month of the year. Have p.single ended tube A class amp and preamp and do not switch on the amps at all during the summer. Than again, hi fi is a winter sport, plenty of other... 
Need your thoughts - LTA 40+ vs Pathos Inpol Integrated amp on 98db speakers.
I ve had Pathos Inpol 2, did not heard the other amp, but perhaps my impressions might help you. First, I would say that I would never advice paying the full new price for Inpol. If you can find the amp for the good price in sh (less than half of... 
Hi-Fi and the Folly of Perfection
When I was 15, had a cousin that bought new Suzuki 750cc motorcycle and often he would take me for a ride. To have such bike, was a 'dream' for me. Few years later, bought similar sized bike and had a friend who had the exact bike that my cousin h... 
Balanced vs. Single Ended Interconnects
I have had Pathos Inpol 2 (bigger brother of your amp) and also had Pathos Classic 3 on loan from a friend, for a comparation. It is a lovely sounding little amp and it is sensitive to cable changes. So, no matter what anybody might tell you, my ... 
ever hear of this site from indonesia?
Its a scam, discussed here on agon, as well on some other forums....  
What do you like and dislike about vintage Western Electric cables?
In audio (or better, among 'audiophiles'), there is much 'hype' going on,every now and than, about something, sometimes it is the 'newest invention', sometimes is 'long forgotten' method, matherial or tecnique. More than few years back, some of t... 
Roland Hanna - Jazz Pianist
@bigquery , @charles1dad , You are welcome, glad that you liked posted clips. Its true, with great music, time has different flow. Pity that many more people do not listen such things any more. Join the JFA thread sometimes...     
Disappearing Jazz?
   
Disappearing Jazz?
   
Disappearing Jazz?
   
Disappearing Jazz?
Again, you said that you are looking for some recommendations of ’traditional jazz and Ellington as well’...so, this must be it...will post few, but there are many, many albums to look for...        
Disappearing Jazz?
There are two different albums with the same name, called 'After Hours'. The one I would recommend has this cover    
Disappearing Jazz?