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Jazz for aficionados
Hey all, This is bugging me. @christianb5s4 posted an album by the Jan Harbeck Trio, Balanced.  So I listened to it and in the third song, Silver String Valley, the sax sounds like it’s very over modulated. I described it as sounding like a crunc... 
Feets Don’t Fail Me Now
The OP has been here before under many other handles…..  
I just discovered Van Der Graff Generator...
They’ve been around for years and have always had an eclectic following. I haven’t listened to them in years, my have to put an album or two on my playlist. 😁  
Denafrips Pontus II Clicks Or Static?
I have the Pontus ll and have never had clicks or pops, but the slightest static can make it do strange things! Lights changing when you run your finger over the top for instance.  Anyone do the update? What changed?  
Whats playing on your system today?
Genius, Selling England By The Pound.  
Gryphon Diablo 300 or Pass Labs Int-250 to Sonus faber Amati Tradition
Of your two choices, the Diablo 300 all day long.   
Which DAC Filter - Fast or Slow?
I use mostly the slow filter, like 99.9999% of the time.  
Jazz for aficionados
@christianb5s4 <<Currently listening to the album Balanced by Jan Harbeck Quartet.>> You mentioned Balanced and I’ve never heard it before, so I found the album in HR and started playing it, but I couldn’t get past the third track, ... 
Jazz for aficionados
   
Jazz for aficionados
The Bill Evans Trio is always a good listen, but today’s going to start with Ella.  
Tune of the Day
New Order, Blue Monday  
Whats playing on your system today?
Linda Ronstadt, Simple Dreams.  
Streaming Services
I have a Node N130 with a better power supply and am using USB to my DAC. I’m using Amazon HD and Qobuz. Both have good user software and decent sound, but Qobuz has a better selection of music and if you pay yearly, it only a few bucks a month mo... 
Opinion: Modern country is the worst musical genre of all time
It’s all Willie’s fault!🤣  
Qobuz Coming to Canada!!!
I have Amazon HD and Qobuz and Qobuz is definitely worth the money. All the best.