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Beyond Ayre Pass and Rowland
Which one of those do you like most, Charles? 
Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?
Not exactly McLaughlin but on a totally different level than Zappa. Would someone bring Paganini back, please, I got nothing to listen to ?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6R5wb9iY6I 
Loreena McKennith, anyone?
The core of her music and singing is definitely Celtic, but she expanded her horizons.I am familiar with early Clannad with Enya there. I like Irish ballads. 
Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?
Not Mahavishnu but almost an orchestra. Quite good, isn't it?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADwfyxpriAM 
Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?
This is from his second Shakti group. That mandolin bothers me a little, but John is great. Sound quality is not good.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVdgNXXbm_k 
Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ?
Coltrane's influence is clear. John himself said that the two biggest influences for him were Miles Davis and John Coltrane, he also liked Charles Mingus.I am familiar with all McLaughlin's official releases of that time and couple of bootlegs.In ... 
power conditioning question gentlemen
I meant nothing disrespectful, I only tried to guess what you really might want, that's all. And I in fact stopped posting here because it appears that there is nothing more that I could add.In the beginning I did say that wrestling with electrici... 
Where do you go to from Nottingham Analogue ?
I never heard before the complaint about Nottingham arm wiring, except that installing the cartridge does require skill and very steady hand, yes, very thin wires. If I could I would have it rewired with Purist Audio wire, but I believe the wiring... 
Beyond Ayre Pass and Rowland
Charles, thank you, I understand now. Both Absolare and Ypsilon seem to be superb performers and with perfect speaker match maybe even more than that. 
Phono/preamp/amp chain. One of them tube the others SS. Which one?
Orpheus10, you are right, and I would think of at least $4k or a little more. That would get you in used Lamm, VAC, Atma-Shere, CAT territory.Many really like their Herrons. That is if you are thinking tube phono stage. 
Beyond Ayre Pass and Rowland
Hello Charles,Thank you for your comments. Of course, we are not talking about matches and preferences. However, usually a great piece can be recognized by an experienced listener even if the match is not ideal.If I got it right, Absolare was some... 
What is going on? No-one buys good stuff priced right.
Can audio return to greatness? Question is can artistry return to being artistry and not you know what ? Theoretically yes.Economic conditions are good enough for many and not too bad for most, this is not a cause but an excuse. People spend ridic... 
My most remarkable service experience ever.
That's good to hear. I just bought Power Plant Premier, and though I hope nothing is going to happen with it, you never know. Yeah, Paul was nice when I once had an email exchange with him. 
Acoustic zen adagio jr for Rock music?
Not familiar with this brand. Why can't it do rock? And what can it do?My speakers are significantly better for acoustic music and vocal but they have drive energy and rhythm and so they can do rock and jazz/rock fusion reasonably well. I would ne... 
Priorities...
The question to him was 'stupid' and provocative, he had little choice. He could've said - recording - , though. He also could've said that the question was not correct, that separation of elements would be artificial. Legacy speakers, good stuff ...