larryi
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| Preamp issue Measuring DC offset does not rule out an intermittent failure like a large buildup of charge that is discharged as a large pulse characterized as a “pop.” But, I have not heard of such pulse damaging a tube linestage. I think Backert Labs will ... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? A particularly good Windham Hill album is Michael Hedges’ “Arial Boundaries” a terrific acoustic guitar album with extremely good sound on top of great music. | |
| Preamp issue If you can, talk to manufacturers of both components. The Backert Labs folks should be able to tell what was the likely cause of the damage to its component. At high fi shows, their folks seem to be quite frank and forthcoming. | |
| Preamp issue For the DAC to be the cause, something intermittent and very strong affecting both channels would have to be the cause. I don’t have any idea what that would be, but my guess is that this is an unlikely event. Most likely is something wrong in t... | |
| Garrard 301 tonearm build...thoughts? The table, assuming it has been properly reconditioned, is suitable for the finest systems. I know a dealer who recommends that table for systems deep into six figures. He loses a lot of money by NOT selling exotic modern tables, but he likes th... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? Yes, the LA 4 record, particularly the original release, is terrific sounding. East Wind is a Japanese label that consistently released great sounding records. | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? There have been several suggestions, including my own, for Brubeck's "Time Out" album which has the fantastic "Take Five" track. I do agree that there are many Benny Goodman albums that display terrific music making and virtuosic playing. I have... | |
| Tom petty record misprint Blank-sided albums are not misprints if that is what is intended. I have an audiophile pressing where there are two records, both of which are only pressed on one side. Supposedly, pressing both sides degrades the pressing, hence the one-sided r... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? i don't know how good the sound is on digital versions of Soular Energy, but the vinyl copy I have is extremely good. Nice recommendation. | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? I was not at all scolding and was not directing that statement to ANY suggestion. I was merely pointing out how hard it is to predict reactions to any piece of music or artist. The example I gave was of someone whose music seems universally lika... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? i don't think your post ruffled any feathers. You received a lot of diverse suggestions from those responding and that is all to the good. If we misread what you were looking for, it is because it is quite hard to interpret your thread title. N... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? As I mentioned before, you should start with a Blue Note compilation, such as "Best Blue Note Album in the World Ever" which is a two CD collection featuring many of their best artists. If you don't find three or four tracks in that collection th... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? I often find it unfathomable that certain artists and albums are disliked by a lot of people. I have a hard time trying to figure out why Eric Dolphy fits into the category of artist that some people truly don't like. I would put the Mal Waldron... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? I like the MJQ recommendations made above, but, they may not be as accessible as the "Time Out' recommendation. Still, it is hard to say what will connect with any one listener. I had a friend who I lent some jazz CDs to as an introduction. Jus... | |
| Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz? Stuartk did an excellent job describing improvisation in jazz. It is a lot of fun following how the ensemble weaves its way through a tune, particularly where that tune seems almost, but not totally, unrecognizable. I suggest listening to Lester... |