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| Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list This is a great list. I found some on here where I thought that I was the only one who knew about them. I was wrong. Here are four which are mysteriously not here:Sonny Rollins, "Saxophone Colossus" (JVC XRCD)Sonny Rollins, "The Bridge" (Bluebird-... | |
| Comments of recommendations on Xmas music Here are two gems, not easy to find:1. Etta James, "Twelve Songs of Christmas" (Volume 1); This is an audiophile quality CD. Appropriately heavy, but tuneful bass, great dynamics. Excellent piano from Cedar Walton, and absolutely superb ho... | |
| Best Live Recording on LP I had started to write the Louis Armstrong rendition of "St. James Infirmiary" from "Satchmo Plays King Oliver" 45 rpm on Classic Records without having read the original post, but then I deleted it, because as good as this recording is (it will g... | |
| Audiomeca vs. Audio Aero I have heard both the Audiomeca and the Audio Aero, but not their newest versions, although it is my understanding that neither the Mephisto IIx nor the Capitole Mk II break any new ground in sound, although they may sound slightly different from ... | |
| Which components knocked you out on first listen? I got goosebumps the first time I heard the Yahama NS-1000S speaker. This was in a stereo store in NYC Leonard Radio, now long gone and must have been in the late 70's. They were playing a choral recording of some kind. To my ears at that time, al... | |
| Personal Preamp Evolution Pioneer SA-9100 integrated amp (70's)Audio Research SP 9 Mk III (80's)CAT SL-1 Ultimate (2000-Present)First Sound Presence Deluxe 4.0 MK II (2003-Present) | |
| Rate these on order of importance: Any of these, plus amplification/preamplification can screw up the sound. If the system sounds bad, the only thing that is important is how you can fix it. Whatever is making YOUR system sound like crap is number 1 in importance and in every syste... | |
| Review: Vandersteen 3a Sig Speaker It is all in the speaker positioning and setup with these speakers. Very subtle placement changes can improve these speakers 20-25%, much more than most other brands. Moving either of the speakers even a couple of inches, the distance from room bo... | |
| Tube Preamps under $10k with deep bass extension Kalan,Your post is interesting since I was a Plinius SA-100 owner prior to owning the Pass. I had both amps (Pass and Plinius) for about 3-4 months. I LOVED the CAT/Plinius combo and it was a tough decision to sell the Plinius. In my opinion, thos... | |
| Tube Preamps under $10k with deep bass extension I cannot imagine a CAT Ultimate which sounds bright. Only terms such as smooth and musical come to mind when describing this unit. In my opinion, it has the absolutely most liquid midrange of any preamp which I have ever heard. If anything, I find... | |
| What size spade for Vandersteen 3A? In order to fit the barrier strips on the Vandersteen 3A Signature with my 1/4 " Postmaster spades, I completely remove the screw from its screw terminal. Then, I threaded the screw into the spade and with plyers, I crimped the spade tightly aroun... | |
| Pass Labs amplifiers... I agree with the last person posting Aleph over X. The Aleph, to my ears, has no signature whatever. I have heard the Pass X-350 on several occasions and it has a sonic signature. I own a Pass Aleph 4 and have heard most of the Aleph series includ... | |
| Vandersteen 3A Sig, Von Schweikert VR-4 MOD, VR-5 I owned Von Schweikert VR-5's at the same time that I owned Vandersteen 3A Signatures. The VR-5's which I owned did not have the HSE upgrade. I found them to be a very good speaker with a very present and transparent midrange when set up properly.... | |
| Your Ultimate Reference Recording Without a doubt, Louis Armstrong singing "St. James Infirmary" on 45 RPM version of "Satchmo Plays King Oliver", a reissue from Classic Records of an Audio Fidelity recording. I don't care what your musical taste is, if this one doesn't send chill... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Hey Tim,I'd prefer a one-round fight with all contenders in the ring slugging it out in the middle of the ring together, or dueling in the same corral, as I am mixing metaphors. Can anyone else supply some of the other preten..., uhhh contenders a... |