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Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
@fthompson251 if you’re into smooth jazz I’ve got a good one. Gato Barbieri had a plethora of jazz albums from 1975. His best selling was titled Caliente. It was a hot album. Here’s his take on a well known Santana tune Europa.  https://youtu.be/... 
Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
Jazz isn’t for everyone. Which is why so few in America purchase it. I believe that’s because most haven’t developed an ear to appreciate it. And yes, it helps if you’ve played an instrument to give you greater technical understanding. However, th... 
Subwoofers - Final Thoughts with Martin Logan ESL 13A
I have never understood the preoccupation with bass. For half a century we didn’t even have subs. When you listen to a live band do you experience the bass is missing? I just don’t get it. I have ML’s, and I have more bass than I need. This withou... 
Looking to move to a Tube Integrated setup
You’re in a high rent tube integrated district. Good for you!  
The end of physical media is neigh
Not in my house.  And I’ve got an oPPo and a 4k video player that’s barely been played, not to mention some 300 films on dvd, Blu Ray, and 4k.   
Do I Really Need a Dedicated Streamer?
Nope. I have not, nor will I ever, stream.   
Moving from a stereo amp to a dual mono set up
No need to reinvent the wheel my friend. Everything that you’re wanting to do has already been done many times before.  
What % Of Your System Are Your Cables?
Zero. There it is, I said it.   
After 20 years, in the market for a power amp
How much more power do you need than a Primaluna amplifier? For $4k you could have PL’s biggest power amplifier in the EVO 400? If you feel the PL preamplifier provides so much goodness why not mate it with a PL amplifier. What am I missing?  
"Cleaning" Vinyl Makes It Worse Not Better!
A VPI 16.5 has never let me down.   
Jazz for aficionados
The Roy Hargrove Quintet  Live in Paris  Divine -Trust https://youtu.be/VIid2aBAeDY?si=09vAJx_d4hA9iNxA  
Jazz for aficionados
The Roy Hargrove Quintet Live in Paris Strasbourg St. Denis https://youtu.be/1w3FVfkBVTE?si=P_GRd38SChLuH4Fx  
Seeking speakers under $3K for 10x12 ft room and driven by 20wpc tube amp
Man, you needed a pair of Cain&Cain Abby’s!  
Jazz for aficionados
Charles Lloyd Quartet Rabo de Nube sublime… https://youtu.be/T6Db9BYY018?si=wTGZNHNuPY8C4wP3  
How does sound influence your appreciation?
The world would be a lesser place without Jazz.