don_c55

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When you suddenly realize....
Tried to stump the search engine by entering “The Fugs”.All their albums showed up!Very “deep” music collection. 
Diana Krall
I do not mind DK but prefer the following Jazz singers:Ann Hampton Callaway Blues in the Night, To Ella with love, From sassy to devine: The Sara Vaughan ProjectCheryl Bentyne Talk of the townKarrin AllysonIn Blue, Round MidnightHolly ColeTemptat... 
What is your listening chair?
Natuzzi Leather loveseat from early 90's.Very comfortable and classy.I have a "two seat" sweet spot. 
Power regenerators X Power Conditioners
I have used a PurePower 1050 AC regenerator from years back with great results, however dealing with the Canadian Company has issues.Now I use Chang LightSpeed AC line filters that work just as good, and are cheaper, but hard to find.Both did not ... 
ARC Solid State Monoblock Options
If you like the D240 MK II you may want to track down a used D400 MK II or D300.More power, better sound.I would avoid the DS series.I used to own the D240 MkII and liked it 
Magnepan vs B&W: Same specs, different bass?
I have owned and listened to the 6 foot Magnepans every day since 1977.The .7 series designed under Mark, son of the founder Jim Winey, simply does not go as low in the bass as the previous 3 series.  That is my experience having heard the new .7 ... 
Speaker suggestions – Possible Magnepan 3.6R or Dunlavy SC-IV
@jl35 Most audiophiles I know prefer the 3.6 over the 1.7i.Larger soundstage, much deeper bass, better mids and high frequencies.The true ribbon tweeter beats the quasi ribbon the 1.7i by a mile.  
Magneplanar Listening Comparison 1.7 vs. 3.7 Speakers
The 3.7 has bigger sound stage, better resolution, richer tone, and lower bass reproduction. 
Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ?
Buying audio equipment is a purely a business transaction, the dealer is out to make money, and is not your friend.......IMO.Fixed list price...no discount...is the norm.Equipment setups do not sound like what you get at home, and judging in store... 
Leather couch, leather love seat or single wooden chair
Natuzzi leather love seat! 
Why is the snake oil topic closed?
jji666Your post answered the question..........leads to less crap sold on Audiogon. 
HeadAmp Blue Hawaii HP amp
The Blue Hawaii is for electrostatic headphones only! 
Classical music DVD sound quality?
The problem with video playback of classical music is what I call "visual listening spot movement".The video "moves around" to pickup the "action" of players and conductor during the performance. "Audio only" playback is from a fixed position in t... 
Suggestion on XLR Cables
Go to this pro audio site   https://www.markertek.com.You will find Canare and Mogami Pro XLR cables.Cheap and SOTA..... IMO.All you need. 
SACD vs. Blu-Ray for audio quality/sonics
SACD is DSD and Blu-ray is high res PCM.Both can sound superior to CD.