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Anyone rolled fuses in the Primaluna integrated?
The three SR prototype Purple fuses I'm using in my ARC gear are all broken in now. Amazing. No joke, no hype.Frank  
Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art?
   Where’s the ibuprofen? Get me my cane! Wheel me into the shade... Man, can I ever relate. 
Fidelity vs. Musicality...........Is there a tug of War?
"It was the pinnacle at one time now it's "musicality" whatever the crap that is." My belief is that the term "musicality" refers to the tonal correctness of voice and instruments. Once "musicality" is attained in one's system, then disbelief c... 
Fidelity vs. Musicality...........Is there a tug of War?
wolf_garcia ...Who was responsible for all of the digital reverb on the original mastering? The audiophile reissue is much better. And by the way, that drum solo on, I believe side two is fantastic.Frank 
Fidelity vs. Musicality...........Is there a tug of War?
charles1dad ... Thanks for your kind comments. And, you are entirely welcome for the CDs. I wish you would post more on this site. As a fellow vibes lover, I miss your input. :-)As a teenager, I used to go to the Lighthouse Cafe in Hermosa Beach, ... 
Fidelity vs. Musicality...........Is there a tug of War?
When you go to a live, unamplified performance, of a small jazz group, or even a symphony orchestra, do you sit there and say to yourself ... "Oh my God! ... listen to that detail?" Music first. Fidelity second.Frank 
Anyone hear of the Black Cable Tie tweak?
You guys knock Geoff, but some of his tweaks really worked. Take the cable tie tweak on the downspouts for example. I tried it. Unfortunately, I forgot to put the cable ties in the freezer before installing them on the downspouts. This caused the ... 
Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art?
tablejockey ...I have the same feelings about Kenny G. as you do. However, I saw him one night as a guest on the old Arsenio Hall show. Kenny G. played his soprano sax without all of the electronics backing him up. It was just Kenny G. playing str... 
Is improvisational jazz to impressionism art as smooth jazz is to realism art?
The key to enjoying jazz of any type is to listen to it. Listen to all of it.My cousin introduced me to jazz around the age of fourteen. I cut my teeth on West Coast Jazz. Dave Brubeck Quartet, Howard Rumsey's Light House All-Stars, Shelley Mann, ... 
Quantum Science Audio Thread
leicachamp ...I have no problems with what was said. You made some valid points. I appreciate tyray’s positive comments as well. When the SR Purple fuses are released, I’ll start a new thread. They are way too good not to share information about t... 
Quantum Science Audio Thread
leicachamp ...Okay, your point is taken. I'll open a new thread once the SR Purple fuse is released and others can share their thoughts as they receive them, and try them out in their own systems.Sorry if my enthusiasm for a new product was found ... 
Summertime
Carol Kidd does a nice job on Summertime. The harmonica player and the pianist are really good too.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQBDEz9KBHk&ab_channel=Cangouro 
Quantum Science Audio Thread
Ozzy ...I don't get it. Why was my prototype thread completely deleted? I've asked for an explanation, and have gotten nothing but silence. And the post that was deleted here, was exactly like the one above to willgolf. Go figure.Mods ... if you'r... 
Quantum Science Audio Thread
willgolf ..."For the people with experience with the SR orange, is there a direction that you would start with or know that it works?"With SR fuses it seem to be hit and miss on directionality. Do you have a friend that can help you?Frank 
Quantum Science Audio Thread
It is a beautiful day in the neighborhood, except for the deletion of posts for no apparent reason. Thin skin, anyone? Frank