jfd11

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Looking for an integrated amp around 4000 to 5000.
Think Hegel. Even the older H300 are very good. 
Wow an old album that rocked your world
Mott The Hoople....All The Young Dudes 
Great country recording
I am an Emmylou Harris fan first and foremost. I have run into some gems from other artists though. Years ago I bought a Willie Nelson cd "Across The Boarderline". It was  produced by Don Was, Paul Simon, and Roy Halee. It includes songs written ... 
What country builds the best audio equipment?
Yes 
Only using Spotify connect, am I loco??!!
I have tried Tidal and am not a fan of their catalog. Qobuz has more of my preferences and their sound quality seems to be as good (to my ears) as the MQA in Tidal. With all of the good things said here about Spotify I guess I will have to get ove... 
Bose 901
I worked for a high end store in the 70's and the owner decided to try out the Bose lineup. Our showroom was not a favorable place for the 901s. There was a large window in the front of the store that ended up being where we put these things. They... 
Qobuz Special Offer
I currently am using Tidal because of the MQA feature. I also recently purchased a Brooklyn DAC for the same reason. Come to find out two things; the Brooklyn is very good and has improved the sound in all of my music files from my server. Also, I... 
Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment
I too sold hi-fi back in the 70's and 80's and I agree with rbstehno1 as far as his liking the Yamaha receivers and integrated from that era. Our store had a great repair shop that always had a few of the Japanese receivers of the day there for... 
Ric Ocasek found dead.
Great music. Full of energy. Just what the 80's needed. I still listen to them probably once a week or so.  
Great musicians who should have been famous except....
What do you call a drummer that breaks up with his girlfriend?Homeless. Sorry...couldn't resist. 
Bits bits bits from Upscale Audio
"Remember, all I am offering is the truth. Nothing more."Blue pill or red? 
What was your first big eye opener with regard to audio?
ARC SP6 1978 
Ended my Qobuz subscription
I finally got a DAC that unfolds the MQA Masters in Tidal.  So long to Qobus.  
Your favourite music movie?
Beatles "Help"American Graffiti 
This is juvenile...
Dusty Springfield