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Jazz for aficionados
Very interesting article. WM is certainly articulate but assuming Paolo, Dino and Gigi are unaware of this history, does it disqualify what they create from being jazz? I am taking liberties with WM’s position. A very good article. WM is impressiv... 
Jazz for aficionados
Well, now I know what the "traditionalists" think...at least one of them.Appreciate you sharing your thoughts, Rok,  Can't say I'm surprised.  Can't say I agree entirely.  Ultimately, it doesn't matter.  I will still enjoy the Meltemi recording wh... 
Jazz for aficionados
@alexatpos Don’t know if "Italian Jazz" would warrant a new topic but this Meltemi recording has certainly got my attention. (This Italian digs it.) Not sure what the "traditionalists" will think, however. 
Comparing Bel Canto and Schiit DACs
gdnrbob - You are very welcome.  I think I posted comments previously on another thread too.  In my O-pinion, there's an advantage to having lived with the non-MB version for a while and becoming familiar with it's "sound" and then doing the upgra... 
Jazz for aficionados
Something a bit newer (a 2006 release) and from Italy...so yeah, Italian Jazz (hope that don’t make anyone’s head explode; or maybe I do). A trio that does hold my interest.  Sonics on this recording are very good.  Love the "equal time" (i.e., pr... 
Schiit offering LISST "tubes" for SAGA & FREYA pre-amps
To anyone interested...The LISSTs are on their way back to Schiit.  During the second day of use they started producing noise in the right channel.  No signal being applied and Freya in mute mode.  Something getting through that shouldn't have.  S... 
Comparing Bel Canto and Schiit DACs
@jayctoy JC - hope the Gungnir MB works out well in your system.  Good luck! 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
The Appleseed Cast - Low  Level Owl Vol. 1 & 2...a suggestion from my friend, Pokey.  It's massive.Track 5 from Volume 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og1U0RD7t5g 
Diana Krall
Departure Bay (even if co-written w/Elvis) hardly seems the product of a snow queen with an icicle heart.  2chfreak's seem right on the mark..."...she has a way with a lyric and can curl the words just so.[  ]...she plays that piano with style and... 
Record Cleaning Fluid?
1 or 2 drops of Dawn dish washing detergent (or other cheaper store brand if so inclined) in ~250 mls of a 10:1 distilled water:99% Isopropyl alcohol solution will work just fine.  You just need enough to produce a little stable foam when shaken. ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Strange, beautiful music indeed...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msq6v1zzZps 
Schiit Vidar Monos or Adcom GFA-565se or Rotel RB-1582 MKII
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/schiit-freya-impressions-and-tube-rolling-thread.832177/page-90Comments re a quad of LISSTs in Freya (see post #1338). 
Schiit offering LISST "tubes" for SAGA & FREYA pre-amps
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/schiit-freya-impressions-and-tube-rolling-thread.832177/page-90See post #1338 (and, secondarily, post #1340). 
Schiit offering LISST "tubes" for SAGA & FREYA pre-amps
Ordered a quad of LISSTs.  Posted comments over on HeadFi (the Freya Impressions and Tube Rolling Thread). 
Jazz for aficionados
ALRIGHT!  They do lay down a groove.