SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Brett,I'm glad you enjoyed the Frank Morgan CD.Brett, if you like jazz guitar I recommend Doug Raney "You go to my Head".He can really play and his chords are just beautiful! I'd bet... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spirit, I'm glad my modest input was helpful to you. It's impossible to predict what someone else may like and what the outcome may be. SET amplification done correctly is the ultimate in my op... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Final SETLudimagis,Hello,You have two very different amps with the 300b SET and Hypex N core. Do you enjoy them equally? Does one mate better with your Ascendo speakers(it would seem to favor the N ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Gopher's Latest and GreatestGopher,Lampizator-Melody pre-845 SET-Zu. This must really sound exceptional.What did you gain moving from the Melody AN 211 amplifier?I imagine you`re done for a long while.Regards, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spirit,I don`t believe your Hovland will be embarrassed either,it is just a matter of which sonic perspective you will connect with more deeply and provide the most emotional involvement.There`... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spirit,I suspect this upcoming SET amplifier evalution is going to be quite a bit of fun and discovery for you.Your Hovland amplifier has served you well and made you happy for a while now. Eac... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Simply SimpleJarraa,This system is well put together and is very straight forward. I imagine your sound is very beautiful,natural and has a high degree of emotional realism. You certainly must experience de... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Isochronism (Brett),I received a "Blue Bacharach" CD today via UPS. If you sent it, thank you very much! Jwm and I listened to it tonight and enjoyed the music (I really like the Grant Green an... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemJfrech,You made an excellent choice, you can't own everything. There are simply some wonderful music reproducing superb quality components available in the High End audio market to select from.... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemCongratulations on the Robert Koda preamp, it has earned quite an esteemed reputation. I'd love to hear it compared to the stellar Absolare Passion Signature . This would be a lot of fun. You'll en... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I listened to these CDs last night and would recommend them to fellow jazz lovers. 1. Sarah Vaughan "How long has this been going on" features Oscar Peterson and Joe Pass.2.Kenny Burrell "A... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brent,Thanks for the recommendation, I think you'll really like the Carmen CD .Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Spirit,I`d agree that with the capacitor upgrade and final amplifier selection you`re pretty much done! You can just forget about components and simply explore and enjoy your music.A... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
My Loft SystemSnopro,I can understand the change in direction you`ve made. What motivated you to make this change? I did the same 4 years ago and glad I did.Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Sunnyboy in 2012My general observation,it seems many female listeners(particularly musicians) really detect the natural sound-realism attributes rather than hifi characteristics.I`d trust her judgement alot.Re... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Shindo Green in Wine CountryClosdesducs,I can understand why some would like two different systems for change of pace reasons.As you chose the Shindo to be your main choice I can certainly appreciate why.I hope once thing... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jérôme's systemThis is a beautiful system! the music must sound simply devine,what a collection of special amplifiers you have.Your father was obviously very talented and unique.Regards, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Gary,You`re welcome and I`m glad you like it.Carmen is one of my very favorite jazz artist-musicians,her emotion and talent really gets to me. Thanks for your XRCD suggestion.Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jeff's 2 channel listening roomJeff,Thanks for inviting bob and me over this evening, the music was very enjoyable. The new speaker positioning was a good decision and with only 50 hours thus far the Atairs are opening up an... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jeff's 2 channel listening roomI had the opprotunity to hear these speakers for 2 hours last night(they had been in use about 4 hours prior to my arrival). During the time I was there the Altairs noticeably improved.With minimal... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Shindo Green in Wine CountryHi Closdesducs,I`m very familiar with the ARC sound and it`s okay for what it is.Your Shindo system is an entirely different presentation that I find to be more emotionally engaging,nuanced and... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brf,Beautiful! Congratulations, what a nice looking boat. Charles, posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Shindo Green in Wine CountryBnrlaw,Your comments were well expressed and understood.I`ll always choose the component that gets to the soul or core of music`s emotion and communication.It does render the audiophile checkli... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Isochronism,My thoughts exacty! LOL.Charles, posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brf,The Duelund CAST does deliver!Their effect on my speakers and DAC are very considerable.Charles, posted about 13 years ago | View comment |