chuechue

Responses from chuechue

Audiogon "Recordings to Die for" a complete summary
hey!!...I think we've all forgotten bout the "classic" audiophile gals....Suzanne Vega and Tracy Chapman. 
Modern day female jazz recommendations
karrin Allyson is certainly great. Must try! 
Recommended Integrated Amp for Dynaudio Focus 260
Both mama and wife hv been listening to the Prima Luna and NAD for a few days and summarized the Prima Luna as....haughty, highly intellectual girl who's always well-behaved, dresses appropriately and always maintain her decorum and poise. She can... 
Best budget speakers for near-field/small space
My personal fav--- B&W 685 and Wharfedale's previous Diamond 9.1 If your small room is "cubish"/squarish, you might be pissed off with the boomy, resonating bass caused by standing waves. I learned this the hard way many years ago, and relocat... 
Recommended Integrated Amp for Dynaudio Focus 260
I have tremendous respect for the PrimaLuna Prologue Premium integrated amp, and paired with my Dyn 260, the mids and highs are my dreams come true. Even on the most demanding CDs with Chinese flute that sounds piercing on many high end speakers, ... 
Modern day female jazz recommendations
Diane Schuur....any of her albums, especially the GRP ones (Grusin Rosen Production) are fantastically-recorded. Her vocals are natural, unforced, and so realistically recorded, and her songs are wonderful to listen to. Wonderful orchestra backing... 
Recommended Integrated Amp for Dynaudio Focus 260
Thanks to Ablang, Jaxwired and Johnnyb53 !Today, I managed to try out NAD 375 integrated with my Dyn 260 as the NAD dealer was nearest to my home. Fantastic improvement!Even my non-audiophile mother could tell the difference. She said the music no... 
Budget Chinese Tube amps - any good?
I have an Audiovega valve tube amp (China) driving the highly-rated Wharfedale 9.1 bookshelf speakers on stands via Supra speaker cables. 4years of usage and 100% no problems. Warm and beguiling mids and highs. Highly involving, with a spacious so...