mapman
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| Femto clocks ,every unit should have one So far, there is only 1 dac that shows up prominently in a Google search that uses the Femto clock. That one has received some good reviews but it is not cheap, in the 4-5K range.Faster more accurate clocks in DACs that might still come in under s... | |
| Can I get a Are you going for 2 channel or surround sound/home theater?For music only going 2 channel will get you further for the buck.You'd want a 2 channel integrated amp with minimum 2 analog line level inputs for CD and tape and 1 phono input + perhaps 1... | |
| The State of Jazz Don't even ask how many cover versions of Round Midnight I have in my collection. I'm guessing a few dozen. And each has something unique to offer and enjoy.Vocal jazz and of covers in particular get a lot of airtime in my system. I often queue up... | |
| If I like Gorecki'S Symphony 3 I'll like.....? Mahler Symphonies 2,3,4 or 8. | |
| Is it speakers or my rock/metal music? Plus help ? I do not agree that rock/metal speakers and "audiophile" speakers are necessarily two different breeds, at least from a technical perspective.I would agree that the personal musical tastes and preferences of rock/metal lovers and the stereotypical... | |
| The State of Jazz Standards (ie song standards) serve a purpose for jazz and other musicians I would think, but few originate in the world of Jazz anymore.The purpose is to have a well known or "standard" point of reference for different artist's to tackle and do t... | |
| why do hi-end fuses keep blowing, while std don't? McIntosh's advice to check tubes if fuses are blowing in general is hard to argue with.No vendor will support a product that the user has altered. Right or wrong, if the vendor has doubt about use of any part introduced by a third party, including... | |
| The State of Jazz Interesting question!I'd say times change, including the standards.Jazz sought new directions and largely wandered away from those standards years ago. Meandered away might be a better term, towards a lot of jamming to demonstrate a groups ability... | |
| why do hi-end fuses keep blowing, while std don't? I'm interested to hear what the fuse maker says. | |
| What Power Cord can improve clarity and bass slam? My approach is for amps, which draw large amounts of power and current, you want a heavier gauge power cord that is also good quality, essentially a bigger pipeline. Build quality is important for durability and also for connector quality as well ... | |
| Has education expanded your listening tastes? Years ago, I recall a NPR program called "The Art of Fugue" which went into great detail explaining that particular work. My appreciation of the music of Bach went way up from that.Some music is just fun though. Not much to think or learn about. M... | |
| Why not horns? I'm glad I did not know who he was until now.Nothing against him personally, but one one human can represent truth and reality for all.Plus I never found the Absolute Sound to be that interesting or useful. I never connected with it whenever I pic... | |
| Has education expanded your listening tastes? Soldiers do the bidding of man, nothing else, right or wrong, and often have little choice in the matter I would think. | |
| Has education expanded your listening tastes? When it comes to music, I'd say the fewer rules, the better. Just let it be, take it or leave it. It all works out in the end.I was listening to some old Robert Johnson recordiI ngs last night and found myself mesmerized by his guitar playing and ... | |
| Has education expanded your listening tastes? No doubt, attitude has a lot to do with it.Lots of bad ones around these days. I won't judge why that is case by case. Some may be justified, others not.One can only strive towards their own goals, have faith those are good ones, and hope maybe ot... |