chashmal

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More CD Player selection woes
I agree with Tweak1 about the Lector CD 7T. I am waiting for an affordable one to come up on agon myself. I prefer to buy the MK3 if possible. 
Coltane Track - Which Album?
Sorry Grimace, my memory shifts things. The box only has 4 discs and a book. 
Coltane Track - Which Album?
You want the 1961 Village Vanguard Box Set with several versions of Naima. This is the one with 5 or 6 discs, not the single disc album that came out in the 60's. There is a 'complete' version with 2 discs also. Don't get that brother audiophile. ... 
Coltane Track - Which Album?
Yep. Sounds like the '61. Dolphy on bass clarinet and Trane on sax. It is beyond amazing. If you like live stuff from that period also try the live at Birdland album. 
Most achingly-beautiful music
ARVO PART "TABULA RASA" get it at all costs! 
Coltane Track - Which Album?
There are many 'bootleg' performances out there, not just official releases. The bass clarinet is not necessarily Dolphy, it could also be Donald Garrett who played with Trane throughout '65-'66. If you heard 2 saxes I would suspect that it was, b... 
Beatles Without George Martin?
Not an attack on you Danlib1. Far from it. I respect the love and devotion for one of your favorites. Enjoy. I was only speaking for my own frustrations at hearing the same music over and over A LOT for 40 years.I personally like Martin's producti... 
Best and Worst Rock Concert Moments
Grateful Dead 1981 (or something like that) at Radio City Music Hall. Best/worst I cannot decide. Made a mistake in measuring pulverized dried mushrooms due to already tripping status. Ended up eating about 1 full ounce worth. OK, I was feeling it... 
Beatles Without George Martin?
The more time goes by, the more I come to two conclusions:1. Yes, the Beatles were geniuses. OK.2. I am SO SICK of the Beatles! Got growth? 
best phono preamps?
Has anyone heard the Lyra Connoisseur 4-2L SE? 
best phono preamps?
I heard the Manley Steelhead and was blown away. Next is the Art Audio Vinyl Reference, which is arguably a better value (as it is much cheaper). 
Jazz artists for late starter.
Let us not forget the great Mal Waldron! Take a listen audioheads:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtZb9h0JclY&feature=related 
Album Storage
By special groups of interest:Avant-Classical, Avant-Jazz, Avant-Rock..etc. 
Best Micro Speaker?
Air Tight Bonsai 
The best CD Player for the money
Rega, Cambridge, Meridian