stuartk

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Jazz for aficionados
@jaym759 Thanks for the clarification. Now I understand! I’m not sure that all artists would agree that moving the listener is their top priority, though. We creatives tend to be extremely critical of our work so I’d venture that most artists a... 
Recommended for Americana Fans: Amanda Ann Platt and the Honeycutters
@slaw  You're welcome!  
Jazz for aficionados
@jaym759 Not sure I follow you. Yes; we all have our favorites and these may differ substantially from one person to another. As an example, in your case, you mention the particular affection you harbor for Coltrane’s "My Favorite Things". Clear... 
Looking for a DAC to pair w/ Jay's transport mk2
@larseand  One advantage going with a Denafrips DAC -- it would allow you to take advantage of I2S connections.  The comments by @cooper52 are consistent with other comparisons I've encountered regarding the differences between the Pontus 12 and... 
Jazz for aficionados
@curiousjim I listened to both of you suggestions and thoroughly enjoyed both. Thanks as always. Glad you enjoyed them! You’re welcome... as always ;o)  
Jazz for aficionados
Not trio, but new: McCoy Tyner and Joe Henderson: Forces of Nature: Live at Slugs   
Jazz for aficionados
@curiousjim Yet another J. Henderson trio: The Standard Joe, with Rufus Reid and Al Foster    
New In 2024
Cannonball Adderley:  Somethin' Else  MoFi Hybrid Sacd 11/29   M. Davis : Miles in France 1963 & 1964 The Bootleg Series 8 Sony Legacy 11/8   Emily Remler: Cookin' at the Queens Live in Las Vegas 1984 & 1988    Resonance Records 12/... 
Jazz for aficionados
@curiousjim  If you like that, try Henderson's "State of the Tenor-- Live at the Village Vanguard"  trio records.   
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.