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Ultimate Audio Upgrade

No, not something from Machina Dynamica. I made the big plunge in my next step in music appreciation. I purchased a cello and am learning to play! Seems that after several years of audio listening I continue to want more and more. The last time I got so excited was when I listened to a pair of Verity Parsifal Ovations driven by a VTL 6.5 and MB 450's and dcs SACD source. And they didn't even sound as nice. And the cello was a little less expensive. I would be interested in peoples recommendation of cello music that is "outside the box", bluegrass, jazz, etc so that I may expand on what might be possible with this instrument. I would also appreciate anyones experience with picking up an instrument late in life. Thanks, David.
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shadorne
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BOND - definitely "fit" - you'll find yourself thinking outside and inside the box.
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onhwy61
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What power cord are you using on the cello?
mrtennis
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after playing the cello, the deficincies of stereo systems will become evident.
inpepinnovations
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Even more important, what material is the pike on the cello made of?

Seriously, playing a musical instrument, especially one where one 'forms' the notes instead of just striking a key, will give a new perspective when listening to music through your audio system. Things like perceived differences in power cords will not seem as important as the sound of your instrument held and played in different ways. You will also discover that it is impossible to reproduce the sound of your instrument with your audio system no matter how much you try!

Enjoy.

Bob P.
bdgregory
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ok, we can already see where this is heading. I have limited experience with cello music, though it's one of my favorite instruments. I like Jordi Savall "Les Voix Humaines", and of course Yo Yo Ma.

I also picked up an instrument this year - I bought a guitar in February to see if I would learn it. I had played guitar and clarinet in grade school, but poorly. I'm 53 now.

To my surprise I couldn't put it down, and have progressed far better than I even anticipated. The problem is once I became more proficient, my little guitar and amp were no longer satisfactory. I had to upgrade. Then I realized I needed an acoustic, and then I needed a Strat, then a Les Paul, and a 335, and another amp . . . I now have 4 amps and 7 guitars.

Maybe this was predictable.
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