curiousjim
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| A list of efficient speakers at ~$5K a pair. KEF Reference Ones are are 91 db I believe. And depending on your taste and space the Klispch Heritage line are very efficient and most are in your price range. All the best. | |
| Jazz for aficionados Here’s a fun listen with Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Don Carter and Billy Higgins. https://youtu.be/wUBTHb3jGoU?si=kbXC68FKWOaO8JSb | |
| DAC for Aurender N200 I’m really happy with using a good USB from my N200 to the Pontus ll. Though I must admit that I haven’t tried ABS/EBU. | |
| What % Of Your System Are Your Cables? I’ve heard huge differences between IC’s and very noticeable differences between USB and speaker cables and small, very subtle differences between power cords. But I must say, I’ve never tried a $20k cord of any kind. | |
| Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis Early Miles Davis. | |
| In need of a preamp with a prominent display @mushman What’s your budget? | |
| The HARD ROCK & HEAVY METAL Thread Continued Always listened to Sabbath, Motörhead, Metallica, Disturbed, Living Color + | |
| Tune of the Day https://youtu.be/QHmH1xQ2Pf4?si=O5CN2cKM5igmxM_2 | |
| After 20 years, in the market for a power amp I agree that it would be best to get a Primaluna amp or amps. However, if you can find a used Hegel 30a, you’ll be surprised how great it will sound with your preamp. All the best. | |
| What % Of Your System Are Your Cables? Do I count the power conditioner? | |
| HOW DID YOU END UP WITH YOUR DREAM SYSTEM? After 50+ years, I’m almost there. I’ll be sure to let you know when I’m there. | |
| Jazz for aficionados @jafant Im thinking my days of buying of physical media might be over. I only bought one CD this year and only listened to it maybe twice. I have close to two thousand CD’s and about triple that ripped on a NAS. We have Qobuz and Amazon HD, so... | |
| Jazz for aficionados @acman3 I haven’t listened to Forces Of Nature in years! It and Umbria are on today’s playlist. Thanks for jogging the grey matter. JD | |
| Jazz for aficionados @stuarti I listened to both of you suggestions and thoroughly enjoyed both. Thanks as always. JD | |
| Jazz for aficionados Joe Henderson, Charlie Haden, Al Foster - An Evening With. Excellent! |