Ultimate Audio Upgrade

after playing the cello, the deficincies of stereo systems will become evident.

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.

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.

Though I still love my audio system the two times where I listened to something and was a little disappointed when comming home was listening to the Verity/VTL system above and hearing this cello under the bow of a decent cellist. Now I need to become a decent cellist. Well, that and buy that Verity/VTL system and add a decent analog source.

For music, check out the Barkohkba Sextet's "the Circle
Maker", it is Masada's klezmer/jazz done in a gorgeous chamber style.