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| Real Stinkers Great question...I'll have to give it some thought...but in a little broader overall thought:.. It seems, to me, that many artists that I have enjoyed through the years turn out 2 or 3 great albums...then downhill from there. | |
| best speaker for real world music Actually many speakers may fit your needs...with a good sub added. I don't think the Martin Logan Aeon is the right choice for you...but read the current review of the Aeon with Martin Logan's sub in the current Absolute Sound. The reviewer does a... | |
| What Tube Amp Looks Coolest? For a classic look, the VAC 30/30 and 70/70 are a sight to see..as well as most Conrad Johnson tube amps. | |
| Virtually lost, a minimalist cries out for "help." Jayme, what would you be using for an amp and speakers to feed this volume controlled cdp with?I have tired this several times..and each time did not like the sonics of a cdp directly into a power amp. Used the Resolution 55, the Levinson 39, two ... | |
| Are they ever going to remaster the Beatles? Treyhoss, hope you're right with the Sony thoughts...but most of Sony's CD's and SACD's sound poor...it's in the mastering.They need to hire Doug Sax or Steve Hoffman or someone to do the job right...or we will have the traditional wierd Sony non-... | |
| Top Ten Tuners of all Time?? As an update to my posts above... Wanted to add another vote for the Classe Tuner-1 and any tuner modified by Don Scott. | |
| Are they ever going to remaster the Beatles? Maybe you should contact Acoustic Sounds...seems like they are stuck on the same 20, or so, Jazz titles and about the same number of Blues titles..that they just keep doing over and over again...Lp, CD, SACD, 180g 45rpm...etc. They likely could no... | |
| Best female vocalists on LP still available The first 2 Julia Fordham releases can be found both new and used on LP. Check on ebay or some of the LP resale sites both US and UK. | |
| Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" Perhaps the king has no clothes? I love Jazz, it has been my main music diet for 30+ years. That said, I do like "Kind Of Blue", but enjoy many others more.While we are on the subject, will Acoustic Sounds ever get tired of re-releasing the same 2... | |
| The plight of SACD.... Hi Phase,Thanks for your post on my thread,"Want to get excited about SACD again"..a week or so ago.God, I wish someone with power at Sony was reading several of the recent threads about SACD. Many good thoughts have been written and obvious inter... | |
| Your Favorite Holiday Recordings Are? Craig,If you like the Anne Murray Christmas CD, you might check out her "Croonin" CD...if you don't already have it. Some of the best covers of standards since Rosie Clooney and Ella.Thanks to all of you, I now have a number of new titles to add t... | |
| Most Architectural Turntable/Best Looking? Shasta, could not agree more about the natural Ash. One of the things I like about some older and current modern furniture from Scandinavia is their use of light/natural woods..Ash, Beech, White Oak and others.I worked at a hi-fi store in the days... | |
| Your Favorite Holiday Recordings Are? Thanks to all. Every year my sons and I try to add at least one new CD/SACD that will become part of our holiday tradition.Thanks, Jim | |
| Most Architectural Turntable/Best Looking? Thanks to all for their responses. I am also a collector of great modern furniture and lighting from, Hans Wegner, Breuer, Eames, Juhl, Arne Jacobsen, Poul Henningsen/Louis Poulsen, Artemide, Flos, Knoll....God, the list goes on.In the 30+ years t... | |
| Want to get excited about SACD again?? Actually Madisonears, all of the above is based on sonic qualities and far from a failure to understand.You need to read through your own bias. My thoughts above are in wanting SACD to succeed on all levels and feel this success is more likely wit... |