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odyssey amp's how do they compare to others
Some of the pioneer tuners are starting to be recognized as top tuners, where before they were asleep. I know someone is going to differ with me, but I never could stand pioneer products (personal experience). What people seem to judge things by (... 
Audiogon "Recordings to Die for" a complete summary
Also Patricia Barber: "MOdern COol". She is different, but very, very giftedly so. I haven't heard "cafe .....", but this one is a must buy. If the other one is anything like this one, I would see why she rates so high on this list. This isn't xrc... 
Does anyone know of a non-digital sounding cd?
(((-> ***** Bingo! ***** cd is Patricia barber: " MOdern COoL ". She came into my room with so much of a strong presence. This time it took only 4 cds, instead of 10. I never thought that jazz could come across like that. There may have been a ... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Eric Clapton: "Unplugged". I get a sense of the sound bouncing off of the auditorium walls, with spaciousness, and he sounds very warm. Guitar strings are crisp, and leave the speaker, coming out boldly into the room. Very warm, and very 3 dimensi... 
Does anyone know of a non-digital sounding cd?
I just got my xrcd at 'The Beat' here in Sacto. It was very , very good, and the sax was right in my living room. The stereo was alittle to one side, yet the good ++ definitelyoutweighed the bad. I try not to be too picky, cause there are better w... 
Does anyone know of a non-digital sounding cd?
Thanks for your info. I have written most this down, and am on my way to the *Beat*, here in Sacramento to look for these. 
Best Male Singers of the 20th Century
Smoky Robinson: "Tracks Of My Tears", and " My Girl Has Gone". Marvin gay. Eric Clapton: "Sunshine of Your Love", and Others. Alot of older artists: Roy Orbison, etc. Newer ones to me are the singers from Aerosmith, and Metallica. 
Are there any absolute truths???
I really liked reading here. I have read, and read many (conflicting and contrary) reviews, and advice, etc. It is very interesting after reading everything, that there isn'ta clearer understanding. I find in life, that it isn't so much what I lea... 
Best Inexpensive Tuner?
Oops!!! I am now buying the Accuphase from my buddy, who was disappointed with the Accuphase, but after listening to this a little more, I will have to conclude, that it may be a whole 'nother level of sound quality. I don't want to altogether com... 
Best Inexpensive Tuner?
Again, I have listened to a couple of tuners, and still do not feel this Luxman I have (T 110u) isn't a slouch. I listened to an Accuphase T 100. My friend, and I comparedthese two in his living room. We both felt that the bass was a little deeper... 
TUNERS..anyone?
I just bought a luxman T 110, and it is quite nice. Voicesland in my room with presence, and air. The bass is rich, deep, and weighty. Bass has decent definition. I did a lot of research here, and learned some neat things.I wouldn't know for sure ... 
How important is "brand name"?
I think a trained ear is important, but it is good to hear from other people here, who confirm what I feel. I have heard this before, but always like to hear it again. It is hard to believe that with all the hype that catches a person, who innoce... 
Some thoughts about value in high-end audio
I thought I might add something. I emailed Roger Russell(MCintosh), about some of the things he has written. I myself can't tell the difference between the hype, that is out there. He has been with MCintosh for 40+ years. I asked him about what he... 
Do the Audio gods shine upon you?
This is very interesting. I also read reviews, and then onecomponent seems like it is the one to get, then vise versa. It's even worse when I drink a lot of coffee, actually Inever don't. I like my system, and have my eye on other stuff, but I can... 
Luxman T-117 Tuner
yeah! but, It was also said, at Tuner Info, that the T 117was one of the best sounding tuners, ever. Better than the MCintosh MR 78, FT 101 and others. Up there with the TU9900,so that, others might disagree with you, who may have greater knowledg...