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Jazz Recommendations
Well, I don't claim to be well-versed or well-schooled in jazz music by any means, but I own a lot of it. Here are my favs:-Bela Fleck + Flecktones: Live Art-John Mclaughlin + Mahavishnu Orchestra: Inner Mounting Flame-Coltrane: Giant Steps-Davis:... 
New Medeski Martin & Wood album
Are you talking about the newer albums or the older ones? On "It's a Jungle in Here," and "Friday Afternoon the Universe," they really rip the songs apart. I'd never call those albums boring. In fact, Jungle has some of the most reckless dissectio... 
Can tube amps play loudly?
Great stuff, guys. I've got plenty of reading and research to do now. I'm surprised no one yelled at me about one of my earlier posts. I mentioned that I heard Totem Arros and a small Simaudio and liked the sound. Whoops. Doesn't make any sense if... 
Can tube amps play loudly?
Phew, that's a lot of info. I'll start at the top:First, my budget is about $1500 for an amp. Delsfan, I should've been more clear. Integrateds are what I'm looking at, not stand-alone amps. I'm also looking to spend about $2000 on speakers.Solive... 
Can tube amps play loudly?
Jax2/Marco,I've heard enough quality SS and tube equipment on good speakers to understand the differences between the two. I've decided on tubes because of their warmth and the "life" they breath into music.I listen to all sorts of music, includin... 
Can tube amps play loudly?
Swampwalker,Is that a loss of 6dB per watt, or are you saying that at 4 meters, the TOTAL output would only be 6 dB?-Chris 
Can tube amps play loudly?
Thanks for the help, guys. Slappy, I appreciate your detailed explanation. Those sorts of volume levels would be completely acceptable to me. In fact, I'm surprised I could get that kind of volume with relatively un-sensitive speakers.-Chris