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| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Hope you enjoy it, Geoff. | |
| Porgy and Bess recommendations? Music Direct has what they claim is "the definitive" Porgy & Bess: Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald, 1957 Verve recording (re-issued?) by Speakers Corner. 2 LP 180g Import LSPC4411 $64.99 in the Spring 2014 mailer. Have not heard it. | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Beck's Morning Phase; one of the most beautiful recordings I've heard in a long time. | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report 5/18 & 5/20 Jade Warrior - Waves, Kites, & Floating World. | |
| itunes sound upgrade- inexpensive or free Bitperfect $10.00. | |
| It's official, there's nothing weirder than... Chayro - Agree with your take (and Marty's) on Journey but c'mon..."...nobody would accept a non-European in that role."? Seriously?? Maybe I'm missing what you are trying to say there. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:African-American_rock_m... | |
| It's official, there's nothing weirder than... Marty - that was an excellent review. I enjoyed reading it. Hope you get to go to more bad concerts so you can report on 'em :-) ! | |
| CJ Classic 2 line stage pre-amp? Soundsgood- thanks for the comments. What other equipment do you use the CJ pre-amp with? (esp., amp and speakers). I know the sonic image "cowbell" raises for me but would appreciate knowing what you have in mind when you use that word. Thanks ag... | |
| CJ Classic 2 line stage pre-amp? Thanks, Zd. I know "back in the day" CJ was well regarded. Wasn't sure about current products. Yup - certainly best to find a seller that will allow home audition and return after a trial (if needed). Your comments about "too forgiving" duly noted... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Never did get to Umphrey's McGee tonite, Pokey.Ended up listening to...Robin Trower - Bridge of SighsKenny Wayne Shepherd - Trouble Is...ZZ Top - Tres HombresFinished with a killer video someone put up on YouTube...Joe Bonamaasa live doing Blues D... | |
| Help me buy my next DAC Had the first gen. V-DAC, Are you running with an synch. USB converter? Made a big difference for me. (or does the 2nd gen V-DAC come with built in asynch. USB?). At any rate, I went to a Schiit Gungnir. If you are still looking for a DAC, at leas... | |
| Smoke contaminated component Baking soda? (Like for a refrigerator - assuming you can keep it from dusting). | |
| John Mayer - Opened My Ears Read an interesting interview with him in Rolling Stone a good while back (he might have been on the cover). Among many other things, he talked about getting back on top of his game as a musician. As part of those comments he mentioned getting re-... | |
| Schiit Gungnir and redbook cd playback Sorry - that should be Stager Silver Solid ICs and DH Labs Silver Sonic digital cable. To add further to Jedinite's posting...Bryston BCD-1 was $2700-$3200? (discontinued??)Benchmark DAC-2 $1800-$2000 (Amazon)Schiit Gungnir w/o USB option $759; w/... | |
| Schiit Gungnir and redbook cd playback Tube Meister...I have one and like it quite a bit. Believe it is a good value and well made. Initially, the high end sounded very rolled off (also new was the Pangea AC14SE power cord I have on it) and bass somewhat overwhelming. Not well balanced... |