jafant

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Rock with strings
I will go w/ Rock's 1st (3) concepts albums;Days of future PassedPet SoundsSgt Pepperthese (3) offerings set the gold standard and will continue to stand the test of time. Brilliant.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Be honest please
Another vote for NO.There is nothing wrong w/ finding a good bargain at SA or GW. Flea markets offer more options as well.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Danish loudspeakers: Dynaudio & System Audio
Another vote for an "okay" speaker. I feel it is a bit over -priced vs performance. My reference and fave speaker is the Thiel CS 2.7 or CS 3.7 in accordance to your room size. I have yet to demo Verity loudspeakers.Keep me posted & Happy List... 
Audio Research Reference 5 SE Preamps For Sale?
Guys-you owe it to yourself to try Transparent Reference XL or OPUS cabling to really bring out / open up the Ref5 SE true capabilities.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
B&W D3s have landed
Guys-as you audition this newest set of B&W speakers, please post your thoughts & impressions. Include all associated gear in your reviews, especially, cables/power cords.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Audio Research Reference 5 SE Preamps For Sale?
Keith-this is a killer pre-amp, especially, mated w/ a solid-statepower amp. Now is your time to score one at a great price!Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Lexicon RT-20 as CD Transport
Guys-I have heard the original RT-10 in an all Classe' B&W, Transparent cabling system. Richard Gray Power Companyconditioning. very sweet sounds indeed.I use a Richard Gray 400 pro and for its price it cannot be bettered. Grab one use/demo fo... 
A great one passes ...
Thanks! for sharing- Oregonpapa.The Lighthouse was a very special Jazz place indeed.An all "A" list played the Lighthouse- I love collecting those CDs. The sound is excellent, great ambiance. I have often wondered the kind of establishment that si... 
Mod shop for CD players in the Northeast?
Woofer72-which player are you looking into being modded ?There are still a few operations that mod cd/sacd players.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Silnote or Wireworld XLRs?
I concur w/ the panel as above. I am thinking that the SilNote would better the WW. Caveat, WW platinum would be a better comparison.Additionally, I like the WW electra7 power cord.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
focal sopra no2 vs wilson sabrina side by side?
zavato- what does over-blown mean?Additionally, I do not feel a fair comparison was made w/ the Sabrina vs Sopra 1 ?Keep me posted & Happy listening! 
new laser/assembly for Cary 303/300 cdp
Much Thanks! for the update- Pehare.It is good to know that there are some guys still "modding"cd/sacd players. Our hope is that they nor trade will never go away. Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Solid State Amplifier Advancements In A Decade
Second note;Honorable mention to Bob Carver & John Curl.I am sure there are others that I am missing at the present time. Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Solid State Amplifier Advancements In A Decade
Mitch-I think we all owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Nelson Pass.Historically, he has given us audiophiles some of the greatest SS power amps. 2nd would be Mr. Mark Levinson.On the tubed -side, Conrad Johnson and Audio Research comes into my mind. ... 
Recent equipment you hated, thought overpriced
I will chime in here;I felt that this example supports Aerial 6t & 7t loudspeakers. Over-priced in comparison to performance.Dynaudio speakers fit this category as well.Keep me posted & Happy Listening!