jfz

Responses from jfz

Any problems with Springsteens DualDisc?
I agree completely with Thom_y. It's a travesty that they release something like this, without at least giving us the PRACTICAL option of obtaining a regular CD version. I say "practical", because I understand there are some CDs somewhere (i.e. th... 
Wilson Audio, Talon, Rockport and B&W
FWIW: I was trying to let the original poster know of my own personal experience. In doing so, I was trying (maybe ineptly) to suggest that he take what (all) other people say with a grain of salt ("the moral being to listen for yourself"). In doi... 
Wilson Audio, Talon, Rockport and B&W
It always amazes me to read threads such as this one. Many people simply state their opinions based upon what they've heard, which of course is a reasonable thing to do. When comparisons are made, however, what amazes me is how little knowledge is... 
Who's Your Favorite Bass Players; Why?
Also Dave Holland 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Seems strange Alex didn't send a unit to Tbg, so we'd have another head to head opinion of two players - in a single system over a somewhat extended period of time. If Alex was "supposed to" send one (whatever "supposed to" means, and I realize I'... 
Rowlands vs. Levinson Amps.
You might want to consider comparing the 300 series Rowlands with the 436, not the 501s. I've owned a Rowland 302 for well over a year (actually quite a long time for me to be just satisfied with something in the audio world), and I honestly don't... 
What music would you like at your funeral?
Saint-Saens "The Swan", Springsteen's "Across the Border" and "Born to Run", Jackson Browne's "For a Dancer", and Bill Evans' "Peace Piece". 
Song intros that really grab you? ?
Bruce Springsteen: NYC Serenade and Something in the Night 
Best Live Albums?
Bill Evans' Sunday at the Village Vanguard (or Waltz for Debby) and Keith Jarrett at the Blue Note. 
Best Jazz of 2004? Please Participate
Another one to add from 2004: Brad Mehldau's Anything Goes 
Best Jazz of 2004? Please Participate
I forgot Easy Living and Mulgrew Miller's Live at Yoshi's. My thanks to everyone, and a special thanks to duanegoosen - for such an extensive list. I'm looking forward to trying some of the discs on your list, Duane. 
2005 Grammy Awards/Favorite Jazz Album
My votes: Dave Douglas, Strange Liberation; Frank Kimbrough, Lullabluebye 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Reading Ehfm's post of 2/8 about different warm-up times, I'm curious about what controls were in place for the comparisions. Seems to me the fewer things controlled for, the less meaningful/accurate any diffences you noted would be. Did the group... 
Audio with an HDTV with only digital audio output?
Thanks again. Your further comments make sense. 
Audio with an HDTV with only digital audio output?
Thanks very much Edesilva. I'll look into those options. This is frustrating. For $3,000, I don't understand why a TV manufacturer wouldn't include variable analog outputs.