stuartk
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| Jazz for aficionados @michaelspiellman I enjoy Abraham Burton, too. Are you familiar with the live recording "The Magician" ? | |
| How does sound influence your appreciation? @rvpiano Perhaps my system isn’t yet good enough to afford such experiences but on the other hand, listening to familiar music that I don’t particularly care for on systems far better than mine has not changed my responses. I don’t enjoy such mu... | |
| DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ?? @bunkertoy Check this out -- Bricasti M3 in 9/10 cond. for $2500 : https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650163190-bricasti-m3/ This is a great deal! | |
| Jazz for aficionados @curiousjim It’s actually "Booker Little Quartet" on Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGEWBmAw2-0&list=OLAK5uy_lUIq-30MKjoPVl_UkR9R2cdVdCQiyDw5s&index=2 First of the live Eric Dolphy led Five Spot sessions: https://www.youtube.co... | |
| Jazz for aficionados @curiousjim re: Booker Little Check out the 3 live records from the 5 Spot with Eric Dolphy and Mal Waldron and the self-titled record on the Time label. | |
| PSAudio Directstream DAC M-1 (refurb) vs Denafrips Venus II. Quick decision needed! @howardlee Glad you found it helpful. | |
| PSAudio Directstream DAC M-1 (refurb) vs Denafrips Venus II. Quick decision needed! @howardlee Why are you putting so much pressure on yourself? There is no need to panic. There will be other PSA dacs down the road that come available from TMR. Don’t assume others know better when it comes to pleasing your ears. Give the Ven... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you all for continuing to enrich my life by deepening my appreciation for Jazz! | |
| Audiolab 9000cdt vs PS Audio Perfect Wave SACD Transport @tpcarter Got it. Good luck! | |
| Audiolab 9000cdt vs PS Audio Perfect Wave SACD Transport @tpcarter Why are you not also considering Jay's ? | |
| Anyone using Ferrum Wandla DAC? Stereophile A+ rated and yet so little interest shown here. Weird. | |
| DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ?? @bunkertoy Sorry-- I assumed you were located in US. You might ask TMR whether there are complications regarding shipping to Canada. Reputedly, the Pontus 12th has more meat on the bones than the new Pontus 15th. | |
| DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ?? @bunkertoy FYI, TMR (The Music Room) is probably your best bet for used gear that you can return. Be aware that you will have to pay a restocking fee + shipping if you do. There are other online dealers of new gear that will charge you the ship... | |
| DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ?? @bunkertoy If you know what sort of presentation you want, it's definitely easier than if your goal is a vague "something better". If you don't listen to other DACs, how will you discover what you like? Reviews can be a relevant factor but if ... | |
| How do you pick your gear? Tips and insights are welcome. @oberoniaomnia RE: "Listening is a pipe dream". Upscale Audio is one CA dealer that offers a return policy. There are plenty of others online. Audio gear purchasing need not, by definition, be a "shot in the dark" -- it’s your choice, ultimat... |