montejay
Responses from montejay
| Roberta Flack-First Time Ever I Saw Your Face I have an early Atlantic version of this title(Not Rhino)If memory serves me correct it sounds outstandingI'm not so sure later remasters sounded as good but YMMV of course Going to dig it out for a listen this evening | |
| KIND OF BLUE I have many versions of this 1-sacd (jpn)2-mastersound mini lp3-gold mastersound4-legacy5-original master seriesand the best version6-K2HD which is sublime | |
| Esoteric SA-10 or Ayre CX-7e: Too close to call?? I have enjoyed the SA-10 for over two years , finally selling my Electrocompaniet 1Up. I love the way it plays both formats an sounds excellent. I have auditioned a couple of more expensive Esoteric model (SA50, X03SE) and the SA-10 really holds i... | |
| Best Acoustic Guitar Players Of All Time? Hard to pick just one but if pressedHedges. He really sounded like there were multiple guitars being played all at once | |
| Donald Fagen-Sunken Condos I admit it required a bit of time to warm up to, but I am loving "Sunken Condos". I like the sq on my system. Going to put it on now!Regards, | |
| Ayre CDX-7eMP or Electrocompaniet EMC-1UP I had a EMC 1UP for a few years and really enjoyed it. I replaced it with a entry level Esoteric sacd player. The change was a nice upgrade in soundstage and resolution on redbook plus it played sacds!The Electro is still fondly remembered for its... | |
| Best Song Intro I always linked 'Cowgirl In the Sand's' intro | |
| Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list 10-26-12: Rja'I'm going to with "Kind of Blue" again but the Japanese K2 HD version. I've owned just about every audiophile copy of this CD but this version is fantastic!'Good CallI own several KOB's as well, including some well regarded versions ... | |
| Accuton based speaker list? If you have a 8 watt set amp and want ceramic drivers, there really is only Coincident mentioned above.They are designed to work with low wattage. Hearing them with a 300b amp is a combination that has to be experienced to be appreciated. | |
| WHAT RECORDINGS MAKE YOUR SYSTEM SHINE? SRV "Tin Pan Alley" on sacdOutstandingJohnny A is also a great choice | |
| Favorite 300B: Sophia vs KR Hi Charles,I don't think many people would get me thinking about swapping out the BT from the Franks but your comments on the Takatsuki's have. Quick question. Could you go back to the BT and be happy?1450 is a lot more then the BT's. Right now I'... | |
| Are High End Audio Products Unreliable? I'm happy to say that although I've had some issues with my various digital sources from time to time, I have experienced absolutely no problems with my current monoblock SET in over four years of healthy use. Same for my pre amp and speakers thes... | |
| Top 5 Hamburgers I just discovered the best burger I've tastedThe Burger's PreistQueen St ETorontoRegards, | |
| Best Sounding CD / SACD player under 15K I like the K-03. Had a chance to audition in my system,Great dac and transport in one box.Regards, | |
| Your perfectly produced/performed studio rock song Deacon Blues |