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Coldplay X&Y New Release
Purchased the album this morning and gave it a listen over coffee. It is FANTASTIC! I am actually excited about going home to give it a another listen this evening. The Recording is excellent as well.Chris 
Need Help With a Bright System
Jwglista,I heard them on Cary Tube and Electrocompaniet Solid State Gear. Something was just missing as the speakers sounded analytical and mechanical. Again, the imaging was impressive but the dynamics and musicality was just NOT there. Also, I d... 
Need Help With a Bright System
Jwglista,I hear you on researching the speakers but let me share a friends experience. He too purchased the Triangles and I was taken back by how they imaged and the clearness you are explaining, I mean wow!, I heard it. However, I did not like an... 
Need Help With a Bright System
I think your problem is your speakers. Changing your cables is just a band aid and will only mask your problem at best. I have never heard Triangles sound decent with solid state gear. They sound mechanical and forward. Sell Them.. Problem Solved.... 
Sonus Faber Grand Piano Sound Characteristics
I have owned tons of speakers and love my Sonus GPH's. This is my third pair of Sonus Fabers and I could not recommend them more highly. Chris 
Connecting to the music.
FreshPuma,Interesting on your comments regarding the Au24. I owned AudioQuest Anaconda and Volcano and the AU24 made it look like childsplay. Hmmm.. The AudioQuest did a have a larger artificial sound and dynamics to boot though. Almost too much o... 
Sonus Faber Sound?
Hgeifman,You peaked my curiousity. I am using a Cary SLI-80 Signature with great results in the 40WPC mode and they sound fantastic. The amp does not even seem like it is working that hard.Maybe this is just Tube verus Solid State Results? The add... 
Sonus Faber Sound?
The highs are excellent. They are not JM Labs or Metal Dome tweeter highs but they are detailed and sweet. Not mechanical at all. Chris 
Sonus Faber Sound?
I concur with the comments above as I own a pair of Grand Pianos. They are on the warm side of neutral which lends to their musicality on most types of music. Very hard to go wrong them. Chris 
What's the funniest song you ever heard?
Tenacious D performing Tribute or Dio.Chris 
upgrading CD player results
Interesting. This happens. I think it all comes down to a couple of things. The sound may be different as you are probably very accustomed to the old combination. If you do not think it is better, than it's not. Also, the old combination may just ... 
Ryan Adams and the Cardinals Performance DC
The new record has grown on me after several listens but it is not his best work. If I had to put money on the table, I would venture and say Ryan is smoking quite a bit of the good stuff on a daily basis. This might explain the "Dead" feel and in... 
Krell KSA80B with Sonus Faber Concerto Home....
I have used the Concerto Home with Great success when paired with the matching adjustable stands. They do like power and shine when set up properly. I would also suggest that you check out the new Concerto Domus which is a 2 way front ported floor... 
Which Used CD Player for Under $1,500?
Was just in your shoes and purchased a Sony XA777ES. I could not be MORE happy. I owned a Cary CD-308 before this unit. Redbook performance is spot on and SACD is a nice bonus. I think there is one listed for $1275.00 in the classifieds. Good Luck... 
How Big is Your Music Collection
1500 CDs, 20 SACDs, 100GB of Variable Bit Rate MP3s accessed via iTunes! KiD