eleonida

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Audio's Biggest Loser?
Apparently I'm a 30-watt guy. I've got a moderately weighty Pass Aleph III, but for light, and just crazy good, I'll go with my Red Wine Signature integrated. About 10 pounds of pure battery-powered bliss. 
Most sophisticated and intelligent musician
Did I miss Mingus in there somewhere? Votes also for Metheny, Costello, and how about Radiohead's Johnny Greenwood (not film score Greenwood, since he's classical!)? 
Is Kind of Blue the Best Jazz Album Ever
Some have said KOB appeals to people with only a casual interest in jazz. Completely true, hence its huge numbers. Much of its brilliance, though, is that it equally rewards just about every level of sophistication. It's brilliant technically, com... 
Where's My Bass?
Thanks all; some terrific suggestions. I have experimented quite a bit with placement, mostly to quiet the highs. The speakers aren't at all sharp. The sound is laid-back and airy, and the reflection issues seem pretty minimal. There is a large pa... 
Odd Power Cord--Recommendations?
The Harmonic Tech is a useful adapter for low-end cd players (or used as transports) and DVD players. But my socket is bigger (though not as big as a standard IEC). Its pins are also IEC-like--that is, little vertically oriented slabs, not round o... 
Odd Power Cord--Recommendations?
Jab: That Vans Evers site is a lot of fun. I emailed them and I'm waiting to hear. Thanks all for the help. 
Speakers for Pass Aleph 3
It is bass ackwards, Cornfedboy (though I'm really more of a mid's type). I'm replacing an ancient pair of B&W DM-2000s. While I was looking at the bewildering number of options, I got a great deal on the Pass. I was half-hoping that the amp w...