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One favorite? My favorites change all the time... Currently, I'm enjoying a CD by a Japanese musician improvising on a 17-string bass Koto. It's called Seventeen, by Michiyo Yagi, The tunes are accessible, involving, and resonate unusual frequenci... 
EVA CASSIDY
I have listened high & low to find a vocalist who moved me like Eva Cassidy. After many explorations, there is a not-well known Italian singer, trained in opera, who has done it. Her name is: Maria Pia De Vito. More info at wikipedia http://en... 
Ridge Street Audio Sason Ltd. Loudspeaker
I got a pair of Sason's & enjoy 'em immensely. I simply listen & smile... I suggest that you give them a listening to. Robert & Steve are planning on bringing a pair to RMAF. You should probably email them directly to confirm: RidgeStr... 
Parasound JC-1 power amplifier
Zormi-SOTA=State Of The Art 
Owners of speakers by obscure companies chime in
Steve and Robert at Ridge Street Audio Design (RSAD) produce a great monitor speaker- the Sason Ltd. They do not advertise nationally, and do not have a dealer network. Word of mouth & candy-in-the-ear-and-eye is how they are sold.After talkin... 
Clarinet Music on vinyl or CDs
As a clarinetist myself I urge you to check out a creative soul from Italy, Gianluigi Trovesi. Trovesi is trained classically but breaks jazz boundaries. His entire repertoire is excellent. For intriguing music and superb sound I unhesitantly reco... 
Intuitive Summits & R.S. Audio Sasons?
I'm a new owner of the Sasons with the crossovers in the stands. The sound has changed profoundly over about 400 hours of play. Timbre has become much more accurate. I play classical clarinet, & accurate timbre colorations make a tremendous di... 
Jazz trombone anyone?
Engaging mix of ancient Mongolian msic interacting with Rudd's trombone. Recommended to stretch your ears: Blue Mongol-"On Blue Mongol, Roswell Rudd mixes his trombone with the folk sounds of Mongolian Buryat Band, but Roswell is not just any jazz... 
Speaker recommendations specifically for Lamm ML2
I have a small room too, requiring nearfield listening. Whatever you get, as you know, your room acoustics will impact sound & imaging profoundly. Be sure to audition them at home first or buy with a 30 or 45 day return. I decided to buy Ridge... 
Q sound and looking for the name of an 80s remake
Hahnzie, here's the site for you. Good luckhttp://www.qsound.com/2002/spotlight/main2a.asp 
Best sounding cd in your collection
Rja- Yea, that is the German recording. Great sound & great music! Highly recommended to all. 
Best sounding cd in your collection
1) Jennifer Warnes: First We Take Manhattan, Zound recording2)Mino Cinelu: Mino Cinelu Blue Thumb recording using QSound3) Dean Peer: Ucross Solo Bass Compositions, XLO recording 
linn classik or arcam solo to go with maggies
The Classik has "line out" so you can use it as a tuner/CD/preamp (bypassing the internal amp)and carry the signal into your existing amp. Then you'll have the power you need, as well as the convenience & sound of the classik. BTW, the tuner i... 
Shanling CDT-100 Technical difficulties
Brett-Why don't you call the Shanling Repair Guru:Mitch Singerman(310)823-5145He's authorized, knowledgable & communicative. Good luck. 
Who has heard Accuphase C2400 and C2800?
For what it's worth, this is from Echo Loft. BTW, I got the Marantz SC-7S1 preamp and love it: http://www.echoloft.com/cgi-bin/YaBB/Printpage.cgi?board=tell&num=1098959785 Hifi & Music >> the Echo Loft Lounge (HIFI) >> Message ...