SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,With both you and Israel so enthusiastic about the Mullard CV 378 rectifiers it has gotten my attention. I'll look to Ebay to find a pair sometime this week. I may as well put the best tub... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,A couple of more Frank Morgan CDs.1) "Twogether"(spelled this way) features the wonderful pianist John Hicks.2) "Mood Indigo" plenty of Frank's beautiful alto saxophone front and c... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI've never gotten the impression that this is a"vanity thread" by any means. Albert comes across as humble, generous and willing to share his knowledge, experiences and time with everyone... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,Yes, Frank Morgan and kenny Burrell are a formidable musical pair, glad you enjoyed them. I think you'll like the above recommended Kenny Burrell with the legendary Coleman Hawkins. Bill, ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,Here are a few of Tenor saxophone CDs I think you'll enjoy.1) Coleman Hawkins "The Hawk Relaxes" Features Kenny Burrell.2) Kenny Burrell "Bluesy Burrell" features Coleman Hawkins.<... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Thesaint519,Thanks sincerely for your kind comment. You have an excellent system that obviously required thought, knowledge and of course taste. I'm sorry that your inquisitive and interesting ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brett, I agree with Andrew's suggestion for a system page. You have assembled a very fine system and I believe others would certainly appreciate your efforts and subsequent results. Charles, posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Agear,My version of "Night Lights" is regular redbook that I've had for about 8 years. Johnny Hartman who along with Carmen McRae are supreme vocalists who are very much under appreciated and k... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brett,I have to admit that I would be interested in the mixed power amplifier scenario outcome. I hope Mr. Rankin gets your Wavelengths straightened out for you soon.Charles, posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).With the recent placement of the Psvane W.E. Replica 101D in my CSL and now the Jupiter copper foil caps in my amplifiers it has increased the distinctions between my favorite 300b tubes. This chan... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hello Brett!It is a joy to hear from you and welcome back. I've missed you wry humor and always insightful posts. Thanks for your kind comments. Is your system up and running again? I know how ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Bill,I'm glad to hear that and I suspect you'll enjoy the other suggested recordings as well. "Night Lights" is just beautifully done by masterful musicians. This is one of my favorites I ta... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Drdavid,What rectifier and 6em7 tubes are you most pleased with?Charles, posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Jeff,thanks for the Ebay information .Charles, posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Bill,I understand you regarding the warranty concerns, and besides the stock Frankenstein will still keep you very happy (as you've discovered). The Jupiter capacitors are just some icing on... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,Fellow Frankenstein owner Snopro (Joe) was on target regarding the Jupiter copper foil capacitor replacing the stock Solens(input coupling 6em7 stage) in the Frankenstein.This was an "... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,I got a reply from Israel this evening regarding the Mullard CV 378. He's sold out currently but considers it the best choice for the Frankenstein. Bill was the impact of this rectifier in... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,I'm using Slyvania at the present time. The Mullards have me interested, I had one in my former Quicksilver preamp and it was very good.Charles, posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Thanks a lot Bill, I'll give Israel a call.Charles, posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brownsfan(Bill), Did you happen to discover the Mullard CV387 or was it a suggestion from Israel? I'm not familiar with that tube, what vintage is it?Charles, posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi David,I haven't changed the 6em7 driver tube and I didn`think there were many choices of this tube available. Regarding the rectifier I've tried the Sylvania and a General Electric and didn'... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Andrew,I see your point and this scenario or assessment applies for some audiophiles where neurosis is substantial. I'd like to think many audiophiles have the same motive as I do, obtain good ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hello Jeff,Thank you for your kind comments regarding my system. Jeff I was a diehard analog advocate for many years and still enjoy listening to good quality turntable sourced sysrems. The tru... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Agear,That strategy could be effective, I don't drink and therefore I'm unable to verify. I suspect there are an ample number of folks here who could attest to this methodology and its benefits... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,Different instrument but beautiful music.Dmitri Matheny, "Starlight Cafe" this is a live jazz venue recording (just my style!).Dmitri plays trumpet and the flugelhorn and is ac... posted over 11 years ago | View comment |