orpheus10

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Are you an Audiophile?
Thank you Viridian, and Inna; that means I absolutely do not qualify to be considered an "audiophile". The artists you mentioned found their way into my collection based on "Stereophile" recommendations.Inna, I can not hear the difference between ... 
Are you an Audiophile?
OK, how about "Audiophile lite". Would you accept that for us music lovers who are tired of playing with equipment, and just want to listen to the beautiful sounds that our labors have made possible? 
Are you an Audiophile?
Sonicbeauty, you are so funny. Your post is the very reason I stated that I am not an "audiophile". 
Are you an Audiophile?
Frogman, you cought me. 
Upgrade my Rega planar 3 or just move on ? update
I would also add the acrylic platter as opposed to the stock glass platter. You have a choice of two different counterweights. Which one is easiest to install might be the deciding factor. You have what is equivalent to a "Sota Star Sapphire". 
personality as afctor in component selection
Cyclonicman is a music lover, so am I. Once I discovered the high end, it was plain that it offered a better doorway into the music. I would be content with a number of "high end" systems, as long as I kept my speakers. The correlation between thi... 
Do you understand the words to the Mus U listen to
Inna, the name "Dead Can Dance" is derived from the ability of musicians to make "dead" drums and other musical instruments to come alive and "dance"; of drawing animacy out of inanimacy."Dead Can Dance" lyrics: they decided words are too limiting... 
Who was the best jazz guitarist ever?
Ptmconsulting, and all George Benson fans; he is by far the most romantic guitarist. I was listening to him late last night as he went from lost love, to true love, and then on to blue love. Someone as romantic as George, has to verbalize it. I di... 
Best REEL TO REEL blank tape?
The manual will have a "bias" and "eq" for various tapes. When using tape not found in the manual, the new tape will have instructions how to set "bias" and "eq" that corresponds to the old tape in your manual. 
Art Blakey experts please ... ?
"A Night At Birdland" is Art Blakey's most famous album with "old school" fans. It includes Pee Wee Marquette's famous introduction which is remembered by all "old school" fans. Pee Wee was a little guy with a big voice, he was Birdland's emcee.Th... 
Who was the best jazz guitarist ever?
Alexatpos, this is one of my favorites by Kenny Burrell, I'm sure you have that album.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP0flneNfaQ 
Art Blakey experts please ... ?
Jazzcourier, your user name is most appropriate. 
Art Blakey experts please ... ?
45's are the ultimate. Nothing can capture "nuance" like a 45; for those who can afford them, that's the way to go. LP's are close, but this ain't horseshoes. 
Who was the best jazz guitarist ever?
Alexatpos, while I like many great guitarist a lot; Grant Green was my favorite, or have I said that before. 
Art Blakey experts please ... ?
I claim to be an Art Blakey expert. Since I have many LP's and CD's, I won't list them all; I would rather give others the pleasure.Not only is Blakey "King of the drums", he is also the king of "Hard bop". There are more famous musicians who play...