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Anybody heard the Jadis DA 88 Signature?
Pico,I've heard Jadis in the past few years and it sounds nothing like what you describe.  It was very open, involving and natural/realistic. Could be we heard quite different systems  or we just hear differently  ( both?). If their construction q... 
Tekton Double Impacts
Jazz for aficionados, 12951 posts and growing. 
lost Trane album anybody have anything to report
Hi Jond,Thanks for the report. In terms of style/genre is it more straight ahead classic jazz  or more along the avant-garde fringes?Charles  
Tekton Double Impacts
The Star Sound Apprentice platforms are excellent. I have them beneath my Coincident Total Eclipse II speakers and all of my audio components. They improved the sound quality of every single piece. Effective vibration management makes a very notic... 
Klipsch vs Infinity
Roxy54, Agree all audio products have their own distinct coloration. The Infinity are no exception. We’re just selecting the particular coloration we find most tolerable long term.We all have our unique experiences and I won’t dispute those of oth... 
Pre amps cost vs. value ... what I discovered last month.
Brian,Okay I understand your view of  relating Wide dynamic range to an older style/era of sound. I enjoy recordings that preserve dynamic range as it heightens emotion and realism.  I can also recognize that not everyone feels this way and may pr... 
Contemplating DEVORE SPEAKERS (and others)....LONG audition report of many speakers
Interesting discussion folks. I’ve heard the Devore O/96 and liked them. this is a good quality speaker IMO. I do however find the Horning ( I heard the Eufrodite) a particularly exceptional sounding speaker. It has a natural/organic sonic charact... 
are "LONDON" pressings made in the UK, inferior to the Decca pressings
Syntax,Interesting points that in summary do not dispute or contradict the gist of what edgewear has posted.Charles  
Pre amps cost vs. value ... what I discovered last month.
"Men like to measure, and are plagued by fear of not measuring up" A keen observation. .Charles  
A New Coltrane Recording!
Hi jond,Hello my jazz loving brother😊, thanks for posting this. Love the pictures in that article. I feel very fortunate to have seen Elivin Jones live on two occasions (he had Ravi Coltrane in his band at that time). Arguably the pinnacle of mode... 
are "LONDON" pressings made in the UK, inferior to the Decca pressings
Hello edgewear,If your first post is indicative of what you have to contribute, future posts will be much anticipated and appreciated. Charles  
Pre amps cost vs. value ... what I discovered last month.
Tomcy6, I don’t believe that your views of music compression/loudness is the minority you think that it is. If it is that doesn’t diminished the validity of your comments. I respect Brian’s stance regarding this topic however I’m certain that ther... 
Pre amps cost vs. value ... what I discovered last month.
Hello Brianlucey,I appreciate your sharing of experiences and perspective from the vantage point of a professional in audio recording. You have made some very interesting observations in regard to the listening experience. I absolutely agree with ... 
Running DCS Vivladi DIRECT?
By the way the OP ask for "comparisons and to elucidate the differences. This is what folkfreak did in fact do.Charles  
Running DCS Vivladi DIRECT?
Big difference between you and I George. I can easily accept the fact that people can and will choose either approach. If someone prefers DAC direct I don’t 2nd guess their decision (why should I?) . You on the other hand are dogmatic in your opin...