jsujo

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Yes remasters/ HDCD
oh yeah...the Orchestra thing...it has some strong moments, but it boggles down sometimes, but I still listen to it. 
Headphone amps
if budget allows....try the Berning MicroZotl.. 
Yes remasters/ HDCD
maybe after I get the plum label Fragile, i will look for one,,,thanks for the tip! 
Any Audiophile recording of The Planets?
Are you guys referring to the HMV's mono version of Boult's The Planets? 
Any Audiophile recording of The Planets?
I think sometimes the TAS weighs too much on people's minds.. 
Mac MC240
I am kinda new at the tubes..but its funny, i find the amps as they are now, to be tremendous powerhouses throughout the freq range..again ,maybe ignorance is bliss in my case. Just cant spring for NOS tubes really.Also,I double checked, and I don... 
Any Audiophile recording of The Planets?
Telarc of the ATlanta Symphonic Orchestra dir. by Joel Levi is the best version I heard to date. 
Mac MC240
I have GE grey plate for the 12BH7, Sylvania is one pair of of 12AX7, the other is Tungsram, the 12 AU7's are RCA clear tops, and the output tubes 6L6GC are mundane made in USSR tubes...I would say that I didnt hear that much difference rolling th... 
Yes remasters/ HDCD
I have been seeing them live for ever, and although they are tight, its a different band...some songs are slowed down, Howe isnt as explosive (well, he is older), and the mix even isnt the same...Howe is not at the front of the mix anymore as he u... 
Best tracks to "show off" your system
It has everything you can ask for 
Yes remasters/ HDCD
Foster,,I started with Rock, then classical and then Jazz guitar.The first rock LP I ever owned was Relayer, which overall I think has the most innovative guitar work and sound. The solo in To Be Over is just tremendous,,and the contrapunctual wor... 
Yes remasters/ HDCD
Yesssongs...best rock live guitar in history...Yours is No disgrace and Perpetual Change/end of Starship Trooper in my opinion have the most awesomely complete guitar solo's ever...Howe simply connglomerated rock, Chet Atkins, Wes Montgomery and o... 
VPI Scout Belt Noise
I did the baby powder thing, and the start up noise stopped right away... 
Personal speaker evolution
updating mine,,,I went from Wharfedale 8.2'a i think they were,,,Platinum Audio 808's,,,great speakers.Mission 773eMission 774Pinnacle Classic Gold Aerogel (best of them all)JBL L-96Electrovoice 12 TRXB's most natural soundwaiting for some Tannoy ... 
Who woulda thunk?
Jon & Vangelis's State of Independence was used in a perfume commercial as well....i think some of these artists see it as an easy way for melody recognition...i cant blame them.