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Oscar Peterson Performance 1983 Live in Tokyo
I saw the Beato video too and I think he was right calling it  the greatest solo he had ever heard. Beato is really good at breaking down what is happening and clearly understands musical theory as well as the musicianship itself. Such a great per... 
New to Integrated stereo tube amps
@earlflynn, glad to see your report on the Celest towers. Had not really seen any feedback regarding the Raven speakers. How about uou @ joeyga? Are you happy with the  celest towers? Yes the Raven Avian series have an active preamp section. 
New to Integrated stereo tube amps
I had a very similar experience. Still have my vintage Pioneer and Marantz receivers from 40-45 years, which still work beautifully. I was more interested in going from SS to tubes. Read a lot at this site, did a lot.of online investigation. Spoke... 
What Integrated Amp do You use
Raven Nighthawk Mk 3. Everything I wanted and nothing I don't. Glad to see you went for the Blackhawk MC. Looking forward to your assessment and comments. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Dexter Gordon QuartetSwiss Nights, Volume.1Inner City Records 1976 
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Old 97'sHit by a TrainRhino 2006 
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Johnny HodgesThe Smooth OneVerve 1979Sessions from 1959 and 1960. 
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SinatraSwing Easy/Songs for Young LoversCapitol 1955Wowzers! 
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TrafficJohn BarleycornU/A 1970So grateful we hung on to these old LP's through several moves and many years. There was a long period in the 90-2015 time period where they got no play at all. Making up for lost time now. 
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Dave MasonAlone TogetherBlue Thumb 1970 
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Rickie Lee Jones eponymousWarner Bros 1979Moody BluesOn the Threshold of a DreamDeram 1969Pretty forgettable  
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The PoguesIf I Should Fall from Grace With GodIsland 1988BeBop DeluxeLive in the Air AgeHarvest 1977 
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Peter FramptonFingerprintsA&M 2006 
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I always had the sense that Richie Furay wanted to be as successful and as well known as Stills and Young from Buffalo Springfield. He was very good but never achieved the success of CSN or the even loftier achievements of Neil Young. Heck, I'd be... 
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@ spirit of radioYou are right about Legend, but by that time Richie Furay was gone. Maybe he was their problem🤔