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The absolute best and worst-sounding CD you own ?
Some CD's that sound absolutely blissful in terms of sonics, presence, and tangible, holographic feeling when playing:1. Ponty, DiMeola, and Clark - Rites of Strings ('95, I think). Exquisite production and atmospherics, not to mention virtuoso, m... 
"RUSH" Vinyl remasters vs CD --Sound differences...OPINIONS?
My original Fly By Night pressing (1975) sounds much more full and spatial than a new version - or the cd.  
Diana Krall
I can't stand it when audiophiles slack in their botanical knowledge... 
Diana Krall
@czarivey Actually, a potato is not a root, but a tuber, and thus part of the stem of the plant. That's why you can bury potato plants underground and they'll still grow.  
Diana Krall
She's fun to listen to and she's good at what she does. I would love to see her live even if I "only" own three of her lp's. Besides, live performances really make you see an artist in a different light. @rpeluso Agreed. It's like walking into som... 
Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Truthfully, I was thinking of going the server path until i bought an Oppo BD105 and now I stream Tidal through balanced interconnects into my amp. I can pop a cd if I want to or stream music. And it sounds gorgeous and was Sterteophile Class A ra... 
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
Sweet Jesus. Rogue, prima luna, line magnetic. And my go to favorite, the LSA statement. These integrateds offer everything and lack nothing.  
Why does all new pop music sound the same?
"Pop music", ironically, is a much narrower genre today than it was even 25 years ago. It's more narrowly defined; it sticks to a stricter formula. Many of The artists in Kennevacs and my previous posts aren't pop at all and have much the same dus... 
Why does all new pop music sound the same?
I am a musician. And I recognize what the musicians of 50 years ago created and contributed. Just as I recognize what Jack White has done in the past ten years has altered the musical landscape inestimably, even if I don't particularly care for hi... 
Why does all new pop music sound the same?
@whart +1 
Chance To UpGrade:Spatial Audio vs Reference 3A
I had the de Capo's and then upgraded them with beryllium tweeters. A beautiful, full presence with lush mid-ranges and crisp highs. Their basses were comfortably extended without bloating. They would do well in your size room. Be sure to have a g... 
Why does all new pop music sound the same?
@lowrider57 Did you ever ask your interns what music they were listening to? Did you ever follow up on those artists?There might have been more "diversity" on the Billboard charts (though certainly not ethnic or gender diversity), but only because... 
Why does all new pop music sound the same?
The documentary "Hired Guns" on Netflix helps put this discussion into perspective in terms of what producers have been doing to many of the songs we all know for years.  
Synergy problem
I think you should keep your listening room and get a new hobby. It sounds beautiful.  
Hum!!
@stereo5 +1 for wit