pnmeyer
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| First foray into Class A amp -- recommendations I used to own the Pass Labs XA 30.5 (now own XA 60.5 monos). The XA 30.5, which is in your price range, is a special amp if your speakers are efficient enough. Pass has recommendations on its website as to minimum efficiency and I think it is accu... | |
| SGC Vortexbox Audiophile I have the Wyred4Sound music server that is based on Vortexbox. It works very well. Easy to control with IPAD or IPhone. I back it up to a portable hard drive. All very easy to set up etc. The Audiophile Vortexbox looks intriguing as you can obtai... | |
| Great Saxophone Artists and Albums Some additional suggestions:Branford Marsalis-EternalStan Getz- Bossas and Ballads; Getz/Gilberto; Anniversary; People TimeCharles Lloyd- The Water is WideEric Alexander-Gentle Ballads I-VPaul Desmond-AntiguaJohn Coltrane-Blue Train; Coltrane Play... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Sorry to see that Jimmy Scott passed away. R.I.P. | |
| Anyone had any recent contact with Micromega? You might want to give Audio Consultants in Evanston, IL a call as they are listed as a dealer. | |
| Jazz for aficionados Rok,My copy of Jimmy Scott's "All the Way" arrived today. Sounds great. I liked it so much, I ordered a couple more of his CDs.Another recommendation for folks haven't heard it-Ahmad Jamal Trio, "The Awakening" | |
| Jazz for aficionados Thanks for recommendation on Jimmy Scott. After doing a bit of research on his life, I ordered the CD and can't wait to take a listen. | |
| Jazz for aficionados I have to listen to that "Mellow Fellows" CD. I think Branford's Eternal CD is excellent. It is a mix of original and standard (but less familiar) ballads, with Branford playing both soprano and tenor sax. Dedicated in memory to people in Branford... | |
| Jazz for aficionados I have to listen to that "Mellow Fellows" CD. I think Branford's Eternal CD is excellent. It is a mix of original and standard (but less familiar) ballads, with Branford playing both soprano and tenor sax. Dedicated in memory to people in Branford... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Listening to a recent purchase - John Coltrane, "Soultrane." Just a regular reissue on vinyl on Prestige label. Never heard this recording before. It is excellent. Some really tuneful ballads and John plays marvelously. Recording is excellent too. | |
| Jazz for aficionados Frogman,I do not disagree with your assessment. I did not intend to imply that outside forces are the only or even key reasons for success. Agree that Miles "constantly forward-looking attitude" is a character trait that contributed to his greatne... | |
| need help with outdoor system One thing to mention, outdoor speakers are built to withstand rain, snow, etc. However, if you live in the Midwest or other areas of the country with cold winters, it makes sense to bring them in for the winter. They will last much longer. My Para... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Rok, I thought the following comment you made was thought-provoking and very true: "I am sure Miles et al. knew guys who deserved to be as great as they were, and I am sure they thought of them on their way to the bank. It's always been that way a... | |
| need help with outdoor system If you have a server/DAC set up, you can run it through your AVR in zone 2 (most zone 2 configurations require an analogue input.)In my situation, I have a Wyred4Sound Music Server (that is controlled via IPad or Ipod), which runs via coax to my P... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Based on someone's recommendation in this thread to consider Jimmy Giuffre,I just got the album "Jimmy Giuffre 3, 1961", 180 gram vinyl reissue by ECM, which combines the "Fusion" and "Thesis" albums both recorded in 1961 on the Verve label. Perso... |