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Looking for great jazz guitar recordings - any recommendations?
These are full Albums / CD's / Downloads that are exceptionally well recorded IMO.  Enjoy ...Stanley Turrentine - "Straight Ahead" Rippingtons - " Black Diamond", "Live Across America" , "Life in the Tropics" Jesse Cook - "Vertigo" ( amazing ) Lar... 
Axpona reviewers perceptions and reality
@geoffkait -  Weren't you advised to cut down on your sodium ? LOL  ( sorry ..had to put that in there and I agree with your comment  ! )  @Bubba12 - The Atohm's were being displayed/demo'd by some of my STL homies ( Music for Pleasure ) and I wen... 
Turntable Mat question
I've been using a Mission Sorbomat ( Sorbothane) on my turntables for over 30 years with excellent results.  Unfortunately , they are no longer made and rarely available.  
Axpona 2019
First timer at AXPONA.   First off, really enjoyed the venue. Lots of walking, typical elevator waits on Saturday.  Friday we had primo access to rooms and sweet spots, plus one-on-one conversations with owners, engineers, and knowledgeable staff.... 
How many audiophiles do you need to change a lightbulb?
Why change the light at all ? Can't you just stream the light ?  Oh wait...That's sunlight !   
CD Transports
@curiousjim Check this out :   https://www.psaudio.com/askpaul/what-in-the-world-is-i2s/   Hope it solves your curiosity on the I2S connections ( = I-squared-S ) + 1 @lowrider57   -  on the PSA connects using I2S ports !  I know it may be heresy... 
CD Transports
daj2832 Since you're using a PSA DAC, I would go with the PSA Transport and take advantage of the I2S connection between them .  That is what I upgraded to and have never looked back ! Happy listening !  
Just wanted to share that I got a new reviewing gig with Six Moons.com website
Congrats teejay !   I'm more of a reader/learner than a poster and I look forward to your 6moons reviews .Wishing you all the best in your new endeavor . Happy listening .  
Looking for speaker recommendations
Never go wrong with the B&W's  
New Amps Arrived...
Snarky Puppy - " Shofukan " or " Lingus " Yello -  "Tool of Love"Deep Forest " Will You Be Ready"  Good exercise for your amp and speakers... Happy listening !  
Home owner's insurance question
As an independent insurance agent/broker for over 41 years, here's some good info. 1)  Get an insurance person/agency that wants to know you and will know what you need.  We are stupid nosy for that reason.  If you buy online , the companies know ... 
What area or country do you live in ?
St Louis ...hence the name and pic !  
POWER CONDITIONERS FOR AUDIO QUALITY
Jack - I am running my PS PWT, DAC, Nu-Wave, Pass Pre & Pass amp and Shiit Asgard II headphone amp from a PS P10 regenerator  ( I have my Marantz SR7011 for A/V on there too ! ) . I would have bought a P15 or 20 , but the gent I bought it from... 
Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ?
@cakyol I am fortunate to have a friend in the business which over the years has allowed me to switch various amp & pre's in and out of my system. I was fortunate to have a Pass designed Threshold for quite a while, then I heard a Pass X250.5 ... 
How does the PS Audio Perfectwave Transport Stack up against the Esoteric P-03?
OP - It took me years to find a transport that could replace my Audio Research CDT-1 .  I had upgraded my DAC to a Bel Canto 2.5 and it opened up my ears, but something was missing.  Call it a leap of faith, but I bought my PS PWT and never looked...