curiousjim

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Can we contribute
Flacid. “The amplifier’s sound was flacid. Even at high volumes, the sound barely ruffled the sheets.”  
Tune of the Day
   
Jazz for aficionados
I’ve had a note laying around that I just found and all it said was “Egil Kapstad”. And when I looked him up, to my pleasant surprise, I found a couple of wonderful albums,  Remembrance, Cherokee and a few not so wonderful albums!  There is one ot... 
Did I damage my new amp
Glad to hear that all is well! Now it’s time to enjoy some music.😄  
Jazz for aficionados
@wharfy Here’s a couple more good albums of his.    
Jazz for aficionados
Today’s a Michael Kanan Trio day. Started off with the wonderful “The Gentleman Is A Dope” album.  
*DAC
@paul70  Only had the R26 for a day and a half. But the Pontus ll has a wider soundstage, sometimes it was even outside of the speakers. The Pontus ll gave me better, cleaner bass. The upper range seemed a tad cleaner and maybe a bit brighter. A... 
Tune of the Day
Tool, Chocolate Chip Trip.  
Keb Mo
I’m pretty sure I have all his albums and I love 99% of his music! I kinda wish he hadn’t started so late in life so he would have more time to make even more great tunes!  
Robert Plant
I own a copy of the Honeydrippers album and it is pretty good, but the first album with Alison Krauss, Raising Sand, is fantastic!  Well worth owning a copy.  
*DAC
@navyachts    Maybe I missed it, but what is your budget and no you do not have to go over $5K to beat the 26!  Do you like the sound from the 26? I have the Denifrips Pontus ll and it is also a Ladder DAC and I believe it is hands down better. T... 
Tune of the Day
The Rockets,   Desire.     
Jazz for aficionados
It’s starting off as a Hank Jones day.  Here’s Love,  is playing on the box  
New In 2023
Almost time to start the What’s new in 2024 thread. Hope it’s better than 2023 for everyone.  
Tube preamp match with Solid Stare amp
A used Audio Research Reference 6 should fit your needs. All the best.