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Jazz for aficionados
Thanks for the info! 
Jazz for aficionados
I have no idea what happened. Everything I know is there for everyone to see on this and the “other thread”. If O-10 (or Rok?) would like to fill us in it would be appreciated.O-10, as always, I hope you reconsider. Best wishes. 
Is there an ideal (ish) cartridge output?
There is a quality of sound that I look for when determining what the ideal output of a phono cartridge is that is a little more ephemeral. This observation is based only on my experience with my chosen components over the years and may not apply ... 
Jazz for aficionados
Well, Schubert shamed me into the apology 😊.   I guess all is well that ends well. 
Jazz for aficionados
Listened to this last last night; one of my faves.  I can never understand the knee jerk reaction that some have to strings in Jazz.  The “sound” of the instrument(s) doesn’t matter nearly as much as what it (they) is playing.  Gorgeous arrangemen... 
Jazz for aficionados
“Final Comedown”. Interesting factoid: first soundtrack album released by Bluenote Records. Makes me wish I could grow an Afro (I hope that doesn’t upset any censors out there). So 70’s! Hey Mary_Jo, apology for my earlier indiscretion; all in goo... 
Jazz for aficionados
Wycliffe Gordon “Dreams” !!!  Great vibe all around.  Loved it.  Great clarinet player on the date.  This is one to get.  If not too much trouble I would like to know on which of the posted tracks Wycliffe plays trumpet on instead of trombone.  Se... 
What are the sexiest components ever made?
Meitner PA6i/MTR 101. Mine have a bit of mileage on them and still look fantastic; just like the way I like my wom........sorry 😊 
Jazz for aficionados
I have a feeling He would be more forgiving than my wife would be.  Kidding, she’s the coolest.  All in good fun.   
Jazz for aficionados (removed)
One of the greats without a doubt.  Heard him at the Village Vanguard a few times when he made his heralded return from Europe in the late 70s.  Fantastic!With this trio:https://youtu.be/bPOBJBKthd8https://youtu.be/MhWc2EgWInU 
Jazz for aficionados
Beauty, talent AND fire......https://youtu.be/Y8EMndSFFMk😍(I hope O-10 doesn’t see this) 
Jazz for aficionados
O.P. for OP:https://youtu.be/BEBa6q2C2Qg 
Jazz for aficionados
Yes, Mary_Jo, that is what I was talking about; a post that was also deleted. Personally, I consider the posts deleted over the years ample warning. As I recently told my upset kid (son), sometimes it’s best to kill them (Agon) with kindness inste... 
Jazz for aficionados (removed)
😊 
Jazz for aficionados
So, what’s worse? To have to bite one’s ideological tongue and follow clearly stated guidelines in the context of an Internet forum (!?) that we choose to participate in in spite of those stated guidelines and where one interacts with (almost) com...