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Should I get the Art Audio Jota
Darkmoebius, Thanks for the clarification; your point is well stated. This was unexpected - I thought most of the posts would concern pairing a single ended amp with the Minis. 
Experts: Why is preamp important?
"and least understood- control the interconnect cable between amp and preamp to minimize the effect of the cable. Most sources cannot do this BTW."I know this isn't to topic but Atmasphere's #4 purpose is so intriguing that, like Don_s, I would ap... 
Should I get the Art Audio Jota
"By the way, the CJ 17 and 11 are both a bit "fuzzy" sounding, kind of like looking outside through a window screen. The AA would be more like the window without the screen."Hi Tomryan,That was pretty much my thinking, and while I've only listened... 
Should I get the Art Audio Jota
OK, maybe I'm thinking wrong. I've been considering the 17LS a strength in my system and my intention was to maximize it's virtues with an amplifier upgrade. I wasn't aware that there were preamp designs specific to single ended amps. 
"Best" Integrated Amp for JMLab Micro Utopia BE
There is a Viva Solista integrated for sale on Audiogon right now for a good price. This is speculation since I haven't heard them together, but I'm very familiar with each of them and I would expect the combo to be amazing. As an aside, I have no... 
Should I match powercords
Thank you everybody. My system is already sounding a little soft so I'm sure you're right Blindjim, another VX would be too much. Thanks for the heads-up on the Dominus Ferrox Tvad, I'll look into them.Regards 
Best Male Singers of the 20th Century
What's up! Have we all forgotten Tiny Tim? Does anybody think Sinatra, Caruso, Dylan or any of the above mentioned could have made "Tip Toe Through the Tulips" a smash hit? OK, maybe Dylan. 
Best jazz or blues female vocalist ever
Nina Simone - BluesDinah Washington - JazzEnjoy 
Trumpet cds like Chinatown
Man, there's a lot of good trumpet music here! Thanks you guys, I'd never have found some of this stuff without your help. 
Trumpet cds like Chinatown
Hi Guys,Thank you. I'll check out all of your suggestions. Dcstep, I forgot about the "Glory" soundtrack, thanks for reminding me. Emiser, I think I know what you mean about Botti - nice sound, but it's all right there, it kind of lacks depth so I... 
Should I get the Art Audio Jota
Thank you for your posts everyone. Does anyone else feel like Misskuma - that the cj/AA pairing doesn't work? 
Should I get the Art Audio Jota
Thank you. I've been told that my speakers are more demanding of an amplifiers current than it's wattage and that the Jota BX would actually sound more powerful. Since I acquired the Modwright, there seems to be just a little too much of a fuzzy w... 
The CD you most listened to back in 2007 ?
Keith Jarrett - "The Koln Concert" and "La Scala". Every Tomasz Stanko cd I could get hold of. 
Size matters...need smaller speakers
Hi Tboooe,I really like the Focal Be series but if I were in the market, I'd be intrigued enough by KEF Model 201/2 monitors to make them a must audition. Good luck.Regards 
amplifier DB meters
I thought most meters were installed because the marketing types thought that's what we wanted to see and served little purpose other than aesthetics, like the analog humidity gauge on a cigar humidor.