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Jazz for aficionados
If I misunderstood the tenor of your comment, my apology. But concise and precise you were not. But, I think you are missing the point, and it appears we do have a disagreement. The point is that you can't take the other influences out of the equa... 
Jazz for aficionados
There you go again, Rok. Why make a provocative comment that not only is factually incorrect in it's omissions, but seems to diminish the validity of "all the so-called latin stuff"? Your comment shortchanges the equally important influences of Eu... 
Jazz for aficionados
Hi Chazro, I mentioned More and Aragon only because they relate to Buena Vista SC, the reason the discussion turned to Cuban music of that period; which was already a departure from the OP's theme. I completely agree there is a tremendous amount o... 
Jazz for aficionados
Thanks. I have always had a soft spot for that music; I am Cuban, after all.If you don't know these already, check out the music of Beny More, and Orquesta Aragon; wonderful stuff. There is a great compilation "The Very Best Of Beny More" that is ... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Thank you Chris, Dover, Richard, and all for the fascinating data, opinions, and food for thought. I continue to enjoy the, admittedly, subtle effects of using a single weak magnet with my ET. I can't claim to understand the physics involved well ... 
wiring monoblocks to speakers
Yes, but that's because short reponses closer to the OP is always better than long, low capacity responses between posters. 
wiring monoblocks to speakers
One example that is supported by (or supports?) Al's always succinct, useful, and thorough advise:I use 5m runs of extremely low capacitance RCA IC's (Nordost) between high input sensitivity (.75V) tube mono blocs and a high quality resistor based... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Dgarretson, thanks for your comments re the Precept; I hope to find one for myself. But, I have a question about your most recent comments; and this is taking your comments at face value. How did you ascertain that your very positive reaction was ... 
That Audiophile Thing
Orpheus10, for the last thirty years or so, I have had a system that is by, most standards, pretty complex: air bearing tonearm, big tt with separate ps, flywheel, etc., tubes, crazy-inefficient speakers (Stax). I have always enjoyed the "gear" si... 
Jazz for aficionados
Quite a few of the ones already mentioned have been reissued by AP including Blue Train, Side by Side, Blues And T A T, Moaning, and others. Do a cross check and you will find more. A couple more personal favorites on AP:Joe Henderson "Page One"Wi... 
Jazz for aficionados
For anybody that hasn't heard/seen this, per Foster 9's recommendation. Horace Silver is on fire. He actually quotes Prokofiev around 7:48; these guys listened to and were influenced by all types of great music.http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=dUAu_... 
Jazz for aficionados
Rahsaan Roland Kirk, one of the great geniuses of the music. If you want to try other recordings of his, start with "The Inflated Tear" and "The Return Of The 5000lb Man". Amazing stuff. 
Melos Audio MA200 PH: your opinions, please
Daniele, I am a little confused by the model #. I own a Melos 222c preamp with built in phono section and separate power supply. I am aware of a 220 phono section and a 210 line stage; never heard of a 200. In your comment you suggest that "looks ... 
Old vs New Magnepan 1.7 vs Tympani IV
I think that could be arranged. He is, in fact, in NYC and I suspect would enjoy this. Send me a private message with your email and I will pass it on to him (Bill G.) 
Jazz for aficionados
A few thoughts on the Buena Vista sound. If one uses as criteria two of Jazz's essential ingredients,improvisation and roots in African music,it is clearly "jazz"' as Rok points out. But the music heard on most of BVSC's recordings is actually clo...