double4w

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Jazz Recommendations
Ray, these 2 were recorded in '97 and'94, respectively,and both are Telarc Jazz Series,and are very good recording quality.I will have to give the 'Jazz Cello' a listen. 
Jazz Recommendations
Yes,Ray Brown,'Live at Scullers' and 'Don't Get Sassy' are also standouts IMHO. 
driving LSi15s
Thanks Tim,I have not read up on Anthem,but will do so. 
driving LSi15s
Thanks Tony.I have read some on that model.I am also looking into the Parasound 2250.Have not been able to find any reviews on it yet. 
Jazz Recommendations
Just received 7 new cd.s from cduniverse last night.2 superb standouts,The George Cables Trio'Letter To Dexter' and Gene Harris Quartet'Black and Blue'. both are superb,music and recording quality.These are my first experience with these 2 groups,... 
tube buffer?
Gmood1,I appreciate your detailed response.It has led me to more research,(which is always fun).Thanks! 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Glenlivet,18 yr. single malt,and dry Chardonnay,and some of the Alsace Rieslings. 
Rotel RCC 1055
After some thought and research,I have about decided to go either NAD C542 or RotelRCD 1072.Can anyone who may have heard/auditioned both offer some input?Thanks in advance for your time.I have a NAD C372 integrated,so there would be some advantag... 
Any Audiophile recording of The Planets?
My only version is the Sir Colin Davis and LSO,recorded in '02'.It is the only one I have heard but it sounds ok on my set-up.This is a cd.Is there another on cd which is clearly better? 
Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo
My 2 stick outs,Carlos Santana,'Song of the Wind', and 'Samba Pa Ti'. 
Who's Your Favorite Bass Players; Why?
Yes Ray Brown,but also Keter Betts,he can be heard on the Junior Mance cd,'Blue Mance'.Awesome. 
Where to sample music
CD Universe.com has samples to hear but not the entire song.It is very good at prompt delivery. 
a little dinner music
Antonio Carlos Jobim,and specifically the cd 'Tide' is IMHO nice dinner music 
cello music
Listen to YO YO MA Plays Ennio Morricone,it is a real treat! 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
lyrics and music both,it has to be Streisand's recording from 'Phantom of the Opera,'All I ask'.