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Martin Logan electrostatic speakers, How do you know if the panels are good?
I own Quad 2905's and I had to make repairs. Other than listening to them to see if they sizzle, pop or sound distorted in general, you'll have to take them apart. Two main things to consider are burns in the material or board separations from bro... 
Qubuz feedback and membership Plan Suggestions
Is anyone using Audirvana Plus with Quobuz, if so how is that working out?  
Qubuz feedback and membership Plan Suggestions
If the mix/remaster is average, then it doesn't matter how high the resolution is. Tidal, Deezer, Amazon Music, non of these streaming services offer the MOFI, etc... audiophile remasters.  
Qubuz feedback and membership Plan Suggestions
Does Quobuz include audiophile remix, reissues i.e. MOFI, Analogue Productions? 
Qubuz feedback and membership Plan Suggestions
I haven't signed up yet because I'm repairing a speaker but I received an invite which stated that their complete catalogue will become available once it's offered to the general public. 
The Tragic Decline of Music Literacy (and Quality)
Contemporary composers, typically defy repeated harmonic patterns with exception to John Williams (minor 3rd's) and the Minimalists. Even listening to three hours of Stockhausen would, I'd think, be better than making a diet of listening to the po... 
The Tragic Decline of Music Literacy (and Quality)
wolf-garcia, I wouldn't disagree with that but I'd say that about all serious contemporary music. I suppose it's inherently confusing since the thread is partially about music education and partly about music appreciation. 
The Tragic Decline of Music Literacy (and Quality)
wolf-garcia, why do you say that? 
The Tragic Decline of Music Literacy (and Quality)
By the way, most conservatories have prep programs offered to kids and adults. As for typical college departments, it could vary. 
The Tragic Decline of Music Literacy (and Quality)
Fortunately I live near the College Conservatory of Music which offers opportunities I never would have experienced otherwise. Especially the new composers series that took place for three weeks during several summers. I met Steve Reich, Moritz Eg... 
It was 50 years ago today....
Two after Beatles records that deserve merit IMHO are 'All Things Must Pass' and 'RAM'. 
It was 50 years ago today....
Sorry, I'm thinking of 'I Feel Fine'. 
It was 50 years ago today....
'Day Tripper' featured George Harrison's counterpoint guitar which was sophisticated and still is. 
It was 50 years ago today....
wolf-garcia, that's how I felt when I heard Traffic. 
It was 50 years ago today....
It would be hard to come up with a 60's/70's pop group that didn't incorporate horn and string arrangements into there recordings. The Beatles were a product of their environment with this respect. Often, the band would record and then a later dat...