Schumann Resonator

MC -- I don't know if my Viking Acoustic Grande Voix Dual Horn speakers are the reason.  I suppose I could try the SR's in my Theater Room where I have Tekton Double Impact In Wall speakers to see what the results are there.  

Mahgist -- I will look into your additional tweaks.

Sokogear - The early Pat Metheny was better than his later stuff.  He is such a great guitarist and great to listen to.  I also Love Michael Hedges RIP, Kaki King, Al DiMeola, Explosions in the Sky for guitar rock, John McLaughlin to name a few.  

@willgolf - true about Pat Metheny, but that is true about almost everyone, except maybe Neil Young. Although Pat's newest double album from last year is very reminiscent of his early incredible albums. Not "experimental" at all.

I've heard of Al DiMeola. I'll have to check him out. Never heard of the others - I'll check them out too. It's hard for me to listen to new groups unless they happen to be on Sirius when I drive my wife's car and they allow their songs on the Real Jazz or Watercolors stations. It's hard to roll the dice for $25 for vinyl if I'm not sure I'll like it and play it. The last new one I checked out was John Scofield, who was recommended by my brother in law. It was pleasant/nice enough, but nothing special. I considered him a poor man's Larry Carlton (who also is not a favorite, but since he recorded with Steely Dan for a while back in the day I have a few of his CDs, which rarely get played).

For me other jazz guitar favorites are Earl Klugh, George Benson and Lee Ritenour. As far as rock, Mark Knopfler/Dire Straits, Steve Howe/Yes, Brian May/Queen and of course Clapton are at the top of my list.

Please don't forget the GOAT who most (at least the jazz guys) claim to be their idol, Wes Montgomery (R.I.P.). His collaboration albums with Milt Jackson and Jimmy Smith are 2 of my favorite albums. Also his recording with Miles' band, Full House is incredible.

For those who need to learn discernment in such matters, I offer my latest article at Dagogo.com, "Audiophile Law: Burn In Test Redux", wherein I show that this kind of activity is a waste of time and leads to poorer system building. 

For those who need to learn discernment in such matters, I offer my latest article at Dagogo.com, "Audiophile Law: Burn In Test Redux", wherein I show that this kind of activity is a waste of time and leads to poorer system building.

System building meaning what: throwing money for costly upgrade ?

You are an unpaid sellers of new products my friend not someone able to build a system, someone who BUY ready made electronic components...

I created for 500 bucks my own system, not with upgrades but with elementary scientific facts...

The most important one being acoustical law...

Acoustician dont need a 100,000 speakers + a 100,000 amplifier to give himself a great sound.... a blind customer yes... A blind reviewer yes...

Study more, experiment more, buy less....

By the way why are you so repulsed by a 20 bucks experiments HERE that could teach ourself something?

The  self appointed "scientists" are scandalized and now the sellers of costly gear are afraid...

You are never repulsed by the marketing conditioning playing in the sellings of costly electronic design?

What are your priorities?

Mine is reaching the most perfect sound at peanuts cost.... OH! i am deluded probably, too much creative to be honest....Bordeline ? Probably.... By the way i succeeded to reach a great S.Q. at NO COST.....It is then possible.... I dont pretend to have the greatest system , read me right please, but my modest system work at his optimal quality working....And when this is the case upgrading lost much of his appeal...