curiousjim

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List some of your favorite live Jazz recordings
It’s funny,  most of the time I’m not a fan of live albums because they rarely sound as good as the studio albums.  But when it comes to most Jazz albums, I love them.  Even Billy Cobham, Stratus, Live!  
AI and the future of music
I did not see the sixty minutes piece, but this thread has been really fun to read! And all you aspiring songwriters keep up the good work!  
End of life for Vandersteen IICe?
Landfill I’m sorry to say. You can buy another pair used for less than you can but replacement parts and then comes your labor…  
OK, who is buying one?
I sold my yacht and bought three of them with two arms on each.😁  
New In 2023
Thanks @stuartk  I have the original Encore. I’ll have to listen to the new one to hear all the changes.  
How Do Amps Affect Soundstage?
@mathiasmingus  I have found that all things matter when it comes to soundstage. A better preamp, amp, integrated, speakers, room setup, and yes, even cables help. I have cheap source and middle of the road everything else and I have a huge sound... 
Tune of the Day
Joe Walsh,   Birdcall Morning.     
Amplifier considerations, PrmaLuna EVO 400 versus ARC Reference 160 S. Is ARC worth it?
Short and sweet, I would try to stay with ARC if you can afford.    
What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?
@mtbiker29  What price range would be acceptable for you?  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
The Very Best Of The Doors.     
Tune of the Day
Loggins And Messina,  Trilogy.     
Tune of the Day
Bare Naked Ladies,   If I Had A million Dollars.  
Primaluna Dialogue Premium Integrated driving Magnepan .7 with Bypassed Fuses
Acoustat Model X’s came with the servo amps screwed to the bottom each speaker. The later amps I believe will work with any speakers.  
Whats playing on your system today?
@designsfx  Excellent choice.  
From whence does Sound Stage come?
@oldrooney  Your room is probably more the issue than your equipment. If you’re hearing cymbals by your feet, the sound is reflecting from someplace it shouldn’t. It sounds like some well placed sound absorption is what you need.