I just ordered the "Bach - Piano Concertos" performed by the young genious David Fray and Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie, Bremen.

I watched the rehearsals for the cd on tv tonight. Absolutely wonderful, and the young man is no doubt a great virtuoso on the piano.

Harpsichord Concerto I in D minor, BWV 1052
Harpsichord Concerto IV, BWV 1055
Harpsichord Concerto V in F minor, BWV 1056
Harpsichord Concerto VII, BWV 1058

I just read Robert J. Reina's review from March, 2010 of the Dynaudio Excite X12 loudspeakers. Some of his statements are exactly describing how I feel about my own speakers, Dynaudio DM2/7 which are somewhat similar, but just a tad bit cheaper. Interesting reading:

The layers of detail revealed by the X12's rich, glorious, silky midrange made me want to listen to female singers.

Unfortunately I just tossed out my most recent three issues of the magazine. In a discussion I was talking about seeing an ad for 24/96 album files sold on what looked like a credit card sized device with what look like a USB type connector. Can anyone tell me who the company is that is offering this product or other companies with similar products?

I recieved an envelope with the June issue that contained an armband marked "stereophile", it isn't for an Ipod or anything else I can think of, the pouch is round, gray with red lettering, any body else get one or know what it's for?

Anyone using these phones? I'm thinking of putting together a budget($200-$250)phones and amp system and these are in my price range. I've read a positive review on them and would like to hear some first-hand comments on them. Any opinions/suggestions would be appreciated.
Regards, Sam

Al Jurreau

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