krelldog
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| Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect? Chelillingworth-First of all I don't think anyone considers Mariah Carey or Celine Dion smooth Jazz artists.The radio stations that play "smooth jazz" mix in light pop for a bigger audience.Thats not our fault.Second,in my area(northeastern Ohio)t... | |
| Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect? Drubin- Zero emotional content? That is ironic because I have tried and tried to listen to Miles Davis,John Coltrane,and Dave Brubeck and its the most irritating sound I have ever heard.While I know its great music,I can't listen for more than 5 m... | |
| Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect? I am in no way degrading classic jazz.I just don't understand why there is such a negative attitude towards "smooth jazz" In my humble opinion some of the "smooth jazz" artists that are popular are amongst the most talented musicians in the world.... | |
| Power cord for EVS Millenium mk II Go to the website.There is some mention of a power cord upgrade through EVS.I just ordered one today(DAC 2)Or call Rick up he is extremely helpful and friendly.I am sure he would point you in the right direction.Good luck. BTW-how do you like your... | |
| Where R U????? I'm from Cleveland,Ohio.Very close to Hopkins airport.Happy holidays. | |
| Favorite HT demo scene from a movie? The opening scene in Dusk till Dawn.When Clooney and Tarantino are in the liquor store,and shoot the cop and the clerk,and then set the place on fire.When I'm showing off my HT system I turn my powered sub up a little bit more,and let it rip. | |
| Budget DAC Ninja- Amen brother.Is the 880 a beast or what.On top of that it was my first CD player.So it has some sentimental value.My 880 is not only built like a tank,but it is still in mint shape.Unfortunately the remote don't work.Ironically I have a Mar... | |
| Audiophile novice needs your expert opinion JOND- Thanks,Thats the first thing I tried and it did NOT work.When I unscrew my cable connection,the buzz stops completely. | |
| Audiophile novice needs your expert opinion Thanks Audiophiles.There was a very informative forum on the Mondial webpage.Someone explained that by using two Radio Shack parts(15-253, 15-1140)you could transform 75 ohm signal to 300 ohms and then back to 75 ohms,and this would cure the probl... | |
| Any opinions on Classe Preamps? Thanks to all who replied,I appreciate all the insight that was shared. Krelldog | |
| Acoustic Energy Speakers? I have the Aegis One's in my B system.They are very detailed and image out of this world.You cannot go wrong for 300 bucks. | |
| Good Stuff Cheap If You can find a used Forte amp(the 1a or the 4)I am only talking about the 50 watt class A model.You can probably get it for around 500 bucks,absolute steal,very high end sound.The Aegis One's(small minimonitor),I have a pair,for 300 bucks new,y... |