tomcarr

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To pricey
I love my 803D3s. I think they are worth it. Your opinion is all that matters.  
How much is about the recording
@oddiofyl Exactly!   
Considering Towers in the $3000 range
@somebike Congrats on the new speaks! I'll be surprised if you don't like them, a lot. Since you like jazz, check out the Jazz At The Pawnshop recordings. Recording quality is excellent.   
How much is about the recording
@russ69 I hear what you're saying. I've thought of adding an A+ list of the recordings that are truly incredible.  
How much is about the recording
PS- my ratings are based on sound quality only, not artistic or musical quality. I have no problem enjoying a class C recording as much as a class A recording.  
How much is about the recording
@skyscraper Class A- Dire Straits, Steely Dan, Chris Isaak, Norah Jones, Supertramp, Moody Blues, Jeff Beck, Pink Floyd, Andreas Vollenweider, Cat Stevens, almost any jazz or classical album Class B- Genesis, Heart, Eric Clapton, Roxette, Talking... 
How much is about the recording
Big deal to me. Fortunate to have an acoustically treated dedicated listening room. Figured out the setup. Now it's all about the recording quality. I grade every album I hear A,B,C,D based solely on sound quality. In my collection I'm hearing ab... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
David Bowie  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Elton John  
CD player suggestions...
Oppo 103, if you can find one.  
What is Your End Game System?
Whatever system I have on the day of my end.  
Distortion using OPPO 103 w Streaming and CD's, but not with DVD playback
@phil0618 "CD playback acting up big time..." Try turning unit off, unplugging from wall, wait one minute. Re-plug, turn back on. See if that takes care of problem. I've had the 103 for about 10 years now. Best results have been to leave unit o... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
The J Geils Band  
Considering Towers in the $3000 range
+2 for the 7Gs  
How far and wide? NSMT speaker placement
Equilateral triangle with speaker faces aimed at the listening chair is usually a good starting point.