Here are my top 5 sax lovers albums. I am not going to include Coltrane because frankly I love all his work...and I won't include any "smooth jazz". I am also only including CD's that are up to par on both performance and sonics.

1. The complete Roost Sonny Stitt Recordings- 9CD's Mosaic Records. I believe that Sonny Stitt was a better sax player than a lot of people out there. While not into exploration as Coltrane was Mr Stitt plays with a fire that is hard swing. His blues are excellent and his boxed CD set is a great way to get into one of the best sax players ever.

Some magazines seem to keep just the several brands over and over...this listing shows what a variety of STUFF is out there. http://www.audiodirectory.nl/

Ok Here is the story I bought a used Sanyo PLC-X45 Projector and wanted to go digital after many long years in the quadraphonic age. Two weeks ago I bought a McIntosh MX130 (wow a CD Input what will they think of next) and loved it. To my surprise I stumble upon a deal for an MX119 that I could not pass up. So I can

Hi all.
Has someone opinions on the new Audiolab 8000s integrated? Is the headphone socket any good?

PS: It should be matched with JMLab bookshelves.

thanks.

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Bought a reasonably high end digital stereo power amp direct from box - manufacturers instructions spartan and no basic set up information - advertised RMS 500w per channel, I assume this to be accurate...so how to burn it in with a totally NON debatable method? I have read reviews but they all use slightly differing methods to precondition for testing only - I am looking at an amp for life...well, maybe not quite, but I plan on using it for a good while!

I checked out a pair of these today, and they sound amazing! 2 way speakers, with a single 8" woofer, and I honestly thought there was a sub hooked up!! Not to mention the awesome mid-range!
They were driven with an Audio Research tube amp, and an Esoteric transport, with A.R. DAC.
It probably would not sound quite that good with my system, but it has me curious.

Does anyone here own Spendors?

This is an easy one for me. Without blinking an eye it would be a McIntosh. The MC402 in particular. Oodles of pure American muscle, 400w per channel (min) to be exact. I just love the history of the company, the technology, and lets not forget those gorgeous blue meters. To my ears the sound is just so sweet & involving that I get goose bumps. Well, like the title says - the amp of your dreams. I've been saving loose change for some time now & maybe in a few more years. Till then I'll just "Dream On"