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Music with Titles that get you to think
@slaw  Nice!  Seeing them on Thursday, 12/5 at Port Chester, NY.  
Music with Titles that get you to think
@slaw  Just listened to that song, last night. Terrific album. "For What It's Worth"-Buffalo Springfield "Careful With That Axe, Eugene"-Pink Floyd  
Phil Lesh
To appreciate Phil Lesh’s approach to bass playing, give a close listen to the Dark Star > Spanish Jam > Lovelight, with the Allman Brothers, Berry Oakley on bass, 2/11/70. Both Phil and Berry are mixed up in the recording and you get a wond... 
Holy cow: Ringo produced by T Bone Burnett!
Look Up tracklist: 1. “Breathless” (featuring Billy Strings) (T Bone Burnett) 2. “Look Up” (featuring Molly Tuttle) (Daniel Tashian, T Bone Burnett) 3. “Time on My Hands” (Paul Kennerly, Daniel Tashian, T Bone Burnett) 4. “Never Let Me Go” (featur... 
Phil Lesh
May the four winds blow you home again... Awesome Phil on this live version of TIFTOO. https://youtu.be/IwQCcOft5uY?si=m3-gE1ZjDG3VSrR0  
Preamp for Golden 40SE
@brianportugal -I had an SE40 and loved it until I went in a different direction. I used these pre-amps- Sonic Frontiers Line 1 Audio Research LS2BMKII and then LS15 David  
Recommendation Tube Integrated
@mathiasmingus-Have you gotten a tube integrated? If not, I'd look at Unison Research Triode 25. 45 W in Pentode/25 in Triode. The Triode meets your smooth and creamy criteria, as well as being resolving/involving.  https://unisonresearch.com/en/... 
Desktop - Nearfield Speakers: Totem Mite or Quad S1
Get the ProAc Anniversary Tablette. I'm using a 12W Unison Little Italy to drive them and the imaging, musicality and resolution is awesome. The other day I was listening to Ron Carter and I per chance was between the speakers and I noticed I was ... 
which of these four amps for Wharfedale Elysian 4's?
@audiocanada  Congrats! After you getting everything set-up to your liking, please share your impressions. David  
which of these four amps for Wharfedale Elysian 4's?
@audiocanada I heard your speakers and was very impressed. They have solid bass and really good micro-detail capabilities. Ayre V-5xe excels at imaging and transient responses, which would work well with your speakers. Some people describe the A... 
Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations
Update--I have auditioned the Simply Italy, an Elekit 8600S, the Quicksilver EL84 integrated, and an Audio Note OTO. Yes, it's been a very busy couple of days. Paired them with my friend's Super Tablette, his Focal 906 Arias, and his Closer Acoust... 
Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations
Here’s the latest-I’m going to audition a Unison Simply Italy Integrated (It puts out 12 W using EL34’s and 12AU7’s) and Focal Aria 906’s (90db sensitivity/8 ohms). I’m starting at the upper middle/lower high end of my pricepoint for the room layo... 
Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations
Wow! Thanks for the helpful responses. There is quite A LOT to "digest." Yogiboy and br3098, you are right about the Harbeths. dekay-the room is 12" x 10.5", with 8.5" ceilings. It has a row of windows on 10.5" wall, with an entry door galley clo... 
Speaker Slip Covers
@allenf1963 -I hear you about your cats. Congrats for rescuing them. I bet they are a hoot playing together. I bought these for my speakers.  David https://www.alcocovers.com/product/outdoor-custom-made-outdoor-speaker-covers/    
Bob James
How about this one?