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curiousjim

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@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.  
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@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.  
Lifting the Christmas veil
Congratulations on having such an awesome wife!  
Eversolo a6 and Lampizator
I must join the gang and say “Your Lampi deserves better.  Much better than theEversolo!” I’m saving up for a Aurender. All the best.  
Jazz for aficionados
Started my day off with Norwegian pianist Einar Iversen and am thinking of moving on to Milt Jackson. Happy Happy everyone.  
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Happy Holidays to All