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Best Benny Goodman recordings
so what is the exact name of the broadcats CD?thanks 
Reference Level Recording of Classical on CD's?
Without knowing your preferences it is difficult.I can list what I like:I second Newbee's recommendation of Mahler's 1st symphony on Telarc with Benjamin Zander.I also find Mahler's complete symphonies set with Chailly to be pretty good from both ... 
Best Benny Goodman recordings
Eldartford, thanks I will try to find these.Thanks all! 
Purist 20th Anniversary Aqueous XLR ICs
Thanks for contributing.Let me start by saying that my goal is to achieve the most natural and realistic sound within this current system and room constraints.I am not sure what is colored and what isn't. Not sure what is neutral and what isn't. I... 
Purist 20th Anniversary Aqueous XLR ICs
Update...4 days now with the Cable Company loaners PAD Anniversary Aqueous XLRs. I got to say, my system has never sounded as natural and musical as it does now. It totally allows for just pure enjoyment of music, without making you analyze the re... 
Best Benny Goodman recordings
sorry I forgot to mention that I have Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert double CD set.I'll definitely check out the small group CDs. 
Autos with stock awsome sound systems; Recomend?
I like Levinson system in my Lexus. A friend just bought a BMW and the sound system there is on par. 
Pure class A amplifiers = "slow" amplifiers?
Guido, I've always enjoyed reading your posts, but recently you have just been putting on a dog and pony show. you seem angry and seeking a reason to argue. When it comes to this hobby, everyone has their own perspective and own opinions. For some... 
Anyone settled in on Purist Aqueous interconnects?
I received the 2 pairs of Aqueous XLRs from Cable Company today. Had a brief listening session with my current config of AZ Silver Ref MkII/Matrix Ref MkII of XLR ICs, teamed up with my PAD Aqueous speaker cables. Got a sonic imprint of the sound ... 
Pass Labs VS Classe
I'm very happy with Pass X250.5 and N803. It is a very good combinaition. I haven't heard the older series vs the .5 amps, but from what I gather the .5 is a better amp.I don't think you can go wrong with the X350.5 or the Classe, but I would like... 
Pass Labs VS Classe
Tboooe, 802D and N802 are pretty different sounding speakers. N802 is brighter and probably quicker sounding than the 802D. The diamond tweeter on the 802D is not as forward sounding as the N802's tweeter. there are more sonic differences as well.... 
Anyone settled in on Purist Aqueous interconnects?
For the second time I'm bringing this thread back to life.I've arranged for a demo of Aqueous XLR interconnects from Cable Co. I will be getting them soon. I'll compare them to my current Acoustic Zen Silver Ref II and Matrix Ref II set up. Plus I... 
Amp Config for B&W 802D's
forget MC402 with 802D. At least go for MC501 if going with Mac.I would also suggest to add Pass Labs X600.5 mono blocks to your list. 
Purist 20th Anniversary Aqueous XLR ICs
Hi Hamburg. When you say revealing you mean more detailed? 
Songs about the end of the cold war / Soviets
just curious...why?