Diehard jazz fans probably well aware of this one, but this newly discovered gem offers up plenty of goosebumps. SACD Multi-channel hybrid with Ray Brown, Gene Harris and Jeff Hamilton recorded live (1988) at a Santa Monica Club co-owned by Ray Brown. As Corey Greenberg would say, "It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing".

RG

So we're all pretty jazzed about the Wave Audio DAC, it's a long overdue product. In principle, I am too, but in practice I've already invested more than I should to put a (way too) high end DAC in my main system, and I just can't rationalize the cost for a bedroom system that sounds good, but is worth at most $1000 at this point. So far the best solution I have is USB from the laptop into some sort of USB to PCM converter (e.g. M-Audio Sonica Theater or similar), then digital coax into a DAC--which is getting pretty roundabout and kind of pricey for what I'm trying to do.

Aloha,

A post on another thread reminded me of a speaker that I have heard people rave about but have never heard for myself.

The speakers in question are made by a studio company called Mackie, and they have a line of self-powered speakers, most notably the 626 and 824 (sometimes with "HR" in front of the model number.)

Anybody here ever play with any of thses speakers?

I'm a first time poster, so be gentle. I'm in the early stage of learning about buying a powered subwoofer. I'm looking for a "gem". My definition of "gem" is best bang for the buck (no pun intended). My initial thinking is that something solid can be had for under $1,000. The sub's purpose is to add low-end support for a home stereo (for jazz, blues, rock, etc.) and perhaps will eventually will become part of a surround theatre system. Thank you in advance for any guidance you may provide.

Best Regards,
Mike

I know that you are familiar with the Musical Fidelity
A3.2 integrated as well as the various versions of
XLPS. I have a MF A3.2 and have been wondering if
you thought that any of the XLPS preamps are better
than the onboard phono preamp in my A3.2??

thanks in advance,

Bill

What makes Thorens turntables so good. I would really like to know because I hear the phrases of Thorens but why, if I'm going to plunk down a few dollars for a turntable with no pitch control like the TD 160S MK V I have pictured. The same goes for Dual, Acoustic Research and Sota. They are beautiful turntables and "I NEED TO KNOW!"