ocbu9094
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| A blowing session???? I think of a "blowing session" as a recording session, perhaps driven by the label, with a nominal leader and a team of sideman who are typically also on the label. It features standards and blues tunes, so everyone knows the changes and can roll ... | |
| My first tube integrated: which one to get? I spent the last 35 or so years listening to SS only and last year I ended up in the same place you are now. I looked at a bunch of "starter" tube integrateds, probably same stuff you came across too: Cary (used), Quicksilver, Rogue, Raven, Decwar... | |
| what’s a song cover that you think is better than the original? Love it when Audiogon members reveal that they also love music! Cover threads always turn me on to something new (in this case it was Eva Cassidy's version of Woodstock, which is unbelievably good). My contributions: Slam dunk: (What's So Funny '... | |
| CD player to match Arcam A65+ Integrated Thanks for these thoughts. I have heard a couple different Arcam cdps over the years and always liked them but they were paired with tube amps. Never thought to incorporate a tube buffer. Not for this setup, but it got me thinking about my other s... | |
| Words From the Wise A list for the teachers (me), social workers, those with children, or others who cannot spend thousands of dollars over and over again. . .1. Buy for the long-term unless the thrill of this hobby for you is keeping up with the technology, the nove... | |
| New Swifts vs. used Kestrel Hot Rods A few posts ago I was in the process of deciding and, having decided, here's my input. I ended up getting the Kestrel Hot Rods over the Swifts and I am quite happy with them so far. To me they just sound more "complete." Certainly enough bass for ... | |
| CD Player to match Classe amp and Kestrels Oops, I just noticed that I typoed in NAD 521, when it should have read NAD 512. Thanks for the thoughts so far. | |
| New Swifts vs. used Kestrel Hot Rods Funny, I find myself in the exact same position trying to decide between these two Meadowlarks. listen@energytrip: your comment about the Swift needing to "fit the music collection" intrigued me. Could you elaborate a little? I listen to a lot of ... |