stuartk

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Advice needed re: new CD player purchase
Sorry about the typos! 
Advice needed re: new CD player purchase
While I understand your concern about longevity and parts availability, your insistence upon upon 1) buying new and2) sticking with the old-fashioned, single-unit CDP place significant limits upon leveraging technological improvements, it seems to... 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
Nights throughout the 60's, I listened to to WABC out of NYC, via a transistor radio under the covers. The only records my parents played were Classical and Broadway Shows, which I didn't dislike but I much preferred the Beatles and Motown. In the... 
RE: the question: ":Why do forum interactions become contentious". . .
@dabel:. Thanks! 
RE: the question: ":Why do forum interactions become contentious". . .
@ghasley:I don't see an upside to revealing the person's ID but they 've been a forum participant for quite a long time.  
RE: the question: ":Why do forum interactions become contentious". . .
MD has ruled out any serious causes for my symptoms so I'll be participating again, but with considerably more caution when it comes to PM'ing others. Thanks for all the positive messages!  
Joan Baez - Do I just not get it?
Baez elicits the very same reaction in me, goatwuss. Perhaps she was classically trained?Rhiannon Giddens is a highly respected artist who started out singing opera but switched to Roots styles. To my ear, her singing sounds exceedingly stilted. I... 
Transports: Simaudio, Pro-ject, Jays
RE: whether RS2 T plays hybrid CDs:https://gzhls.at/blob/ldb/b/d/d/9/f6a43afedd765858e4431be564b09e183335.pdfI have been assured by Sumiko (Pro-ject's parent company) that service is performed in USA-- no need to ship units to Europe.  
Jazz Fans-- Name some of your favorite, less well known recordings
Thanks to everyone for continuing to contribute to this thread. I've continued to keep my eye on it and am enjoying discovering new sounds.  
RE: the question: ":Why do forum interactions become contentious". . .
@jim204:Thanks for your kind words.I've got some health issues at present and taking some time off feels like the best course for now.  
Monitor suggestions?
@motokokusanagi:I've found a dealer who sell both Proac and ATC and am waiting to hear about availability.  BTW, he said it's a "myth" that ATC's are power hungry. I'll just have to use my ears to determine whether they'll work with my integrate... 
Monitor suggestions?
Wrap-up:Apparently Hawthorne Stereo in Seattle doesn't bother to keep their website updated. When I called them, they told me ATC's are "severely back-ordered". Also, opinions re: whether Wells can drive ATC's are extremely inconsistent.For these ... 
Jazz Fans-- Name some of your favorite, less well known recordings
@simonmoon:Terrific ! This thread is greatly enhanced by your participation.   
Jazz Fans-- Name some of your favorite, less well known recordings
Since gosta mentioned Karin Krog, I will list some vocal cds I enjoy...Karin Krog: "Where You At" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR4swScUD_QSarah Vaugah: "Live in Tokyo Complete Edition"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meoiTxJofOsSheila Jordan: "L... 
Monitor suggestions?
@ motokokusanagi:I will call them.