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Supporting Local Audio Stores are we?
For what it is worth I continue to support Larry at Hollywood Sound and have done so for years. Although now it is a 90 minute drive, but has always been worth the time and dollars spent with him. Yes he is a B&M dealer, heavy into all things ... 
Review: Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1 CD Player
For the last few years been using the Audio Analogue Paganini of which I have been most happy with. Will quite soon move up to the Maestro CDP from Audio Analogue.Although the newer Northstar CDP could also be on the short list as well. 
Supporting Local Audio Stores are we?
Tvad - Ferrari dealerships come to mind. 
Supporting Local Audio Stores are we?
Back in the day 1976 to 1983 had a high end shop. Carried NAD as entry level,Luxman as mid - level and Threshold as the high end. Turntables were Linn, Luxman, Micro Seiki. Cassette decks only Nakamichi. Speakers were Magnepan,DCM,Polk and Allison... 
Who was your first
I am always amused at the writings of Ken Burns and Leonard Feather as well. Both are for the novice to learn about jazz, but no one has ever written a complete definitive accounting and if anyone does, no one will publish and if it is published, ... 
Who was your first
Perhaps my view and take is somewhat skewed here as I was in the business with CBS/Columbia and knew many of the names menetioned in this thread. Yep old geezer now, but the fire and memories of this time burn very deep. And some of the back water... 
Who was your first
The jazz domain by black americans is well documented, but we would be in error not to acknowlege the gifts of white musicians of the same period such as Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans,Red Rodney, Ira Sullivan,Shelly Manne, B... 
What is the best MM or Hi Output MC cart for $250?
Don't overlook the Benz Micro MC20E2. Stellar performer for new at $250.00 
Speaker advice
Biggest bang for the buck in high quality used speakers is the Vandersteen 2C series of speakers. These can be had for well under your budget requirements. Plus Vandertseen remains in business. Parts and service or advice only a phone call away an... 
Who was your first
Two come to mind right away Dave Brubeck in 1959 and in 1960 Red Garland. But early on it was Bud Powell about 1954 or so. 
Paganini DAC and transport
I have and own the Paganini CDP from Audio Analogue, although I have not heard the other two you menetion. For me Paganini just has the signature I am looking for, in fact if I can sell this one, I will be moving up to the Maestro CDP. Very hard t... 
Solid State Preamp recommendation for $2500?
No doubt the Threshold NS 10 remains as one of the finest preamps ever produced. It is of such empirical design, that no one has ever copied or ripped off the NS 10, not even the Chinese, which are ripping off many older designs now and maketing t... 
1k used Integrated amp- Plinius?
Back in 2001 at a store in Denver heard both the Plinius 8150 and the Classe CAP 150 in a side by side comparison. The Plinius was a special order for a customer while the Classe 150 was there as a trade in. Both units were played through a Wadia ... 
Solid State Preamp recommendation for $2500?
In regards to Classe pre amps the DR 7 ranks as one of the all time best reference preamps. Although not many produced due to its high cost, it remains today as reference for many equipment and music reviewers world wide. Very hard to find and onl... 
Solid State Preamp recommendation for $2500?
Simple get a Klyne preamp and be done with the search