kana813

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SONY SCD-1 vs the New Generation of Competition
If you primary concern is redbook playback, you should look at the quality American made CDPs that focus on that format like the Wadia,Ayre,ML and ARC. They all outperform the Sonys on Redbook. 
Blues instrumentals?
Crazy4blues- the "bar-band status" comment about Thackery wasn't a negative, just surprised that with all his recordings he's not better known. I love the raw power of a good bar band, but it's hard to capture that energy on a recording. It's hard... 
Blues instrumentals?
Crazyblues- I have checked in with Mr.Thackery. Funnyhow he's never risen much above bar band status. Suggest you check out Robbin's "Weenie" music at:http://www.bigkahunasmusic.net/rford.htmlPersonally, I don't think guitar players define the blu... 
Blues instrumentals?
If you like the blues, give a listen to Robbin Ford. 
The Truth About Preamps
I don't think there's anyway to tell if a particular directCDP to Amp combo will work in your system until you try it.The same can be said of passive preamps. Many CDPs have inputs for other sources, both analog and digital.Like Disc, I'm using a ... 
Wadia 861 vs. Gamut CD1r vs Sonic Frontiers T3/P3
Ultrakaz- mahalo for the info. People said the same thing about the Gamut amp, which I owned and I agree about the Gamut's balanced sound. I'd like to compare the Wadia 301 to the Gamut CD1R. 
Wadia 861 vs. Gamut CD1r vs Sonic Frontiers T3/P3
Ultrakaz-Is your Gamut the newer CD1R? I'd also be interested hearing from anyone that's comparedthe 861 to the 301.Thanks. 
Female Vocalist like Diana Krall, Jacintha.
Here's another vote for Lizz Wright. Just discovered she's on Joe Sample's outsiding CD the The Pecan Tree.  
When does SACD make sense - my theory
Rsbeck- DAC6 was it worth the wait and how does it compareto your old sony on redbook? 
Ray Brown, Monty Alexander, Russell Malone CD
Excellent recording. You should also check out these Telarcs: Benny Green & Russell Malone- Jazz at the Bistroand McCoy Tyner-Land of Giants. 
Is there a future for Redbook players?
Since there's about a million times more music available onCD than SACD or DVD-A, I think the future for good Redbook players is pretty solid.It will take a year or two for the lastest DSD tech to find it's way down stream and I don't think the 24... 
Tube glows cherry red...then it doesn't ?
I would take the bottom cover off and take a look at the plate resistor and see if looks burnt or is cracked. I'll bet you had a high voltage condition in your neighborhoodand that tube or the associated resistor is weaker than theother seven. 
best speaker cable under $300?
Stick with the Q-10. You know it works and it's a qualityproduct. 
Spectron Musician II -- deep bass perfomance??
Sattothestars- if the Stellavox is so much better than theSpectron why handle both? 
I need more Funk
Checkout Soulive, here's their website.www.soulive.comAlso try funkmaster- Johnny Guitar Waston