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Recommendations for good jazz radio stations
No single station these days, but there is a lot of good jazz programming scattered around still on FM and Internet stations.My current fav is the program "G Strings" featuring a very knowledgeable host and a fantastic variety of Jazz Guitar recor... 
Why is the price of new tonearms so high
For that price range and to achieve the performance levels expected, everything must be in sync and tuned in exactly, which requires considerable expertise. Otherwise buying an expensive tonearm must surely be a waste. You have to be seriously ded... 
Seeking Ten Years After song
Does Alvin Lee still tour?Can he and his band still "tear it up" like in his prime? 
Seeking Ten Years After song
"Cricklewood Green" is a fantastic psychedelic blues/rock album that has fantastic sound as well! One of my vinyl treasures. Highly recommended if your into that kind of stuff. If not, give a listen and see if you change your mind.BTW, its only a ... 
Music Server with no DAC?
I think Cruz123 is probably right. 
has anyone tried PS Audio perfect wave duo
Shazam,That approach wouldn't surprise. Looks like PS is going down the high performance/proprietary architecture/customer lock-in route more like Sonos with this product line from what I can see.The plus to this is that the stuff you buy from PS ... 
Wither Jimmy Page?
Byegolly,page/Plant did a fanstastic job of playing there Zeppelin catalog when I saw them during their late 90's tour in support of the "Walking into Clarksdale" album.Live performances of many classic rock acts from the 70's I've seen in the 90s... 
Music Server with no DAC?
"The closest, believe it or not, was the MHDT Havana using the Pacecar."The mhdt Constantine is SS and would be an interesting one to compare if the mhdt tube DAC was the closest otherwise.I have both Constantine and Paradisea. Each cost under $50... 
Speaker Recommendations for Soundstage and Imaging
Also, in the mini-monitor category, Triangle Titus 202s on good stands can meet the bill with little in the way of compromise except perhaps low end bass extension, but a decent sub will remedy that.Of course I also like the OHMs.I use both in my ... 
Mirage Omni 350 omnipolar
Looks like a steal for a decent wide dispersion design at those prices. 
Music Server with no DAC?
Nothing digital is "future proof".It will continue to get better and better over time. 
Music Server with no DAC?
Lightminer,I believe some of the well reviewed mhdt DACs at under $1000 used do 24/96. I believe my Paradisea and perhaps Constantine also do, but I have not tried it yet. It's on my todo list.... 
Music Server with no DAC?
"I find myself putting on Padora and just letting it play all day"I find myself in a similar mode these days mostly queuing things up randomly off my music server or tuning in my prefered Internet radio station of the day using the Roku Soundbridg... 
Music Server with no DAC?
Probably because they have determined that is not a money maker for them. They want to sell you bundled solutions that are easier to support together. 
Favorite Female vocals that give you goose bumps
Not goosebumps exactly but I love the chick's decadent laugh in the surf guitar classic "Church Key" by The Revels.I love the tune itself as well! Cowabunga!!!!Check it out here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLtXuXhXNns