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Jazz for aficionados
They are a lot of very good jazzmen here in Twin Cities that just don’t want to live in NYC , Chicago, or LA . Not a matter of talent just a lack of wanting to run in the rat race . 
Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
The Schmitt cables sold on here are excellent in tone and resolution AND, bring a lower noise level to the party than any other I've heard , A revelation at low price . 
Tom Petty: It was an "accidental" OD
When others in their millions deify you , you come to believe, to some degree or another, you are beyond normal human limits . 
Too Much Music: A Failed Experiment In Dedicated Listening
I’ve done the math as well , no way I can even come close .Given away 3 decent systems but almost impossible to give away Classical ina Rock world . 
What is really the purpose of streaming??
Excellent post on plastic bane glennewdick .Congrats ! 
Classical Music for Aficionados
How? Most logical thing when a retired music lover of the 1st order says he will post and does not . Don't do much for a week after you THINK you are all better .Keep him in your prayers guys . 
Classical Music for Aficionados
twoleftyears ,in my lifetime I have had the occasion to hear LARGE audiences cheer for music they never heard before over their favorite music simply becausethe artist in the former was authentic and that in later was  not ..It was a totally spont... 
Jazz for aficionados
Well, at least Mozart gave credit to Haydn, to the best of my knowledge that's more than Stravinsky ever gave Scarlatti . 
Classical Music for Aficionados
I hope our OP hasn't contracted the flu .The way its raging here in the Twin Cites I would not get on a flu machine aka airplane unless a close relative had died .A very close relative that I really loved . 
Classical Music for Aficionados
One of the foremost pianists alive, Andras Schiff sees either keys or notes in colors . Was a few years ago since I heard the interview, but in any event he see music in color .  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
George Frideric Handel. "The Chandos Anthems" Vol 1. Vanguard Classics . 
Classical Music for Aficionados
craig59 I understand the OD part , but as a devout Anglican with a good command of German has never happened to me after 50 years  with Bach, esp. the cantatas , to me they are a form of prayer .Someone who wrote great religious music in English a... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
craig58,  Got an even better deal today ! Box of Bach Cantatas, the heart of his work, 19 CD's by  one of the best  original instrument ensembles , Le Petite Bande/ Sigiswald Kuijken  for 43 bucks on Amazon . Had a few of these already, IMO they a... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Only thing that is ultimately necessary is death . 
Jazz for aficionados
"Haiti has  no culture " . More like you are testing God .