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Krell Evo 302 or Burmester 956 mk2
Thank you for your thoughts.I have found a 956 mk2 amp, and brought it home, so I had few months to compare both amps. The preamps were 011 and 877 mk2 xlr,both Burmester.I would like that I have had an Arc preamp to test it with Krell, because th... 
Krell Evo 302 or Burmester 956 mk2
The speakers are Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage. Krell and Sf are combination often used, but I guess that Burmester would not be a missmatch either. Like I wrote, I am more concern aboutt Krell amp and Burmester pre amp combination. So, again, any i... 
Which Burmester amp to choose ?
Thank you, Apdoc2004. I see that you have had the Pass ams as well? Do you know how many watts Burmester produce in A classs? Do you use any other Burmester gear in your system? 
Why so many cut Nordost Odins?
I had 3 meter xlr Odin cable,bought at the official dealer, with box and serial number that I wanted to reterminate at the factory. The Nordost refused to do it, saying that they are not doing that with Odin model. I think that is not fair. Sold t... 
"What's The Best Value Speaker In $5k-$10k Range?"
Metalphoenix,the people love or dont like ML's at all, so depends on yor personal taste. I like some aspects of their sound, but never bought the pair because it seems they are quite a bit fussy to set up, need lots of space, big amp, panels last ... 
Who is your favorite jazz pianist
Has anyone mentioned Phineas Newborn? 
Big Blue Tenor Sax
Coleman Hawkins, the Daddy of tenor saxaphone,strange that nobody mentioned him,he made many excellent albums,just try'Desafinado' or Hawk plays with Ben webster, Hawk at Ease, or Kenny Burrell's 'Bluesy Burrell' with Hawk, Duke Ellington plays wi... 
Upgrade from Rotel RCD-1072
I had Rotel 1072 and it was realy nice cd player,but it is realy not in the same league with players that cost from 3000 to 5000usd.(around 3000eur here in europe). I tried Meridian G08, Pathos Digit, Bryston BCD 1, and that time ended with Brysto... 
Who was the best jazz guitarist ever?
Orpheus,yes I know,thats way I posted this,hope you like it.I belleive its rare opportunity to see Green playing with Burrell,live.I have not seen or find any album with them playing together.Burrell is my favorite,but Green is great,no need to sa... 
Who was the best jazz guitarist ever?
http://youtu.be/AKW40qCeql8Orpheus,I realy appreciate your passion towards jazz music,this is for you,(and for everyone else who enyojs great music) hope you did not see it yet.Kenny Burrell with Grant Green together with B.Kessel playing live 
Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor "Minimum" Power?
I have the SF Cremona Auditors as well,and I use Pathos Inpol 2 integrated hybrid amp,with 45wpc on 8 ohms and 75 wpc on 4ohm in A class. Had my doubts also too, because prior to Pathos I used the Krell integrated amp, with loads of power. But,I h... 
Having an ear for Jazz
I had 25 years,was in London,and on one market heard some Jamaican guys listening to a casette tape on their radio,music was full of organ rythm, kind a dirty but with great guitar moments,sounded so exciting,like nothing I have heard before.It wa... 
Who was the best jazz guitarist ever?
My favorite is Burrell,like very much Grant Green and P.de Lucia,saw Paco sextet live last year,would recommend to anyone for listening.But,think no one mentioned some other great jazz players,like Tiney Grimes or Les Paul,than Herb Ellis or Tal F... 
Need advice on CD-Player
Regarding Meridian G06.2,its a nice player,very gentle,but its not balanced and it has that ugly new car stereo or pc drawer(in fact,has no drawer,which can scratch your cd in process of putting and taking your disc out)which is setbackfrom prevou... 
1950's and Early 60's recorded solo piano recordin
Try to listen Phineas Newborn jr,he is one of the greatest ever,but due to his personal problems did not achive fame and popularity he deserved