What is it that I'm missing?

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I think what may be most appealing, among the many characteristics of Jazz, is that, in most of its forms, it draws the listener deeply into the music-making. It swings, and that is certainly a powerful lure, but our involvement doesn't stop at finger snapping or toe tapping. Jazz, most of it anyway, is grounded on compelling melody lines and the artistic improvisation built around them. Great jazz groups are united in a particular performance and they welcome the listener to join in.

Anachrophilia

As KK reminds us, vintage gear is still a viable market, if only to those who once owned a PAS3x. So, what has happened to the ongoing vintage equipment reviews that were promised by Stereophile? Was this just another election year promise that now lays discarded on the floor of the auditorium?

Challenge your audio might?

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You are given the task of putting together a speaker/amp/ integrated/receiver? system with a budget of $1200.00 for a newbee. They have an older CD player and turntable he/she will replace next year. They have earmarked $1,000 each for the next two years for new source equipment, but, that is the next two years.

You are only asked to recommend a pair of speakers and some kind of amp to get them started on the road to audiophilia. What do you suggest?

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