| Siegfried's Responses | Posts |
|
Most achingly-beautiful music
I'd say the second movement of Bruckner 7th. Or maybe the adagio of the 9th | 632 |
|
Best single-malt Scotch...
Very interesting thread. I'm not surprised audiophiles appreciate a good whisky, after all its one of the cheapest upgrades. My preference goes to Talisker and Highland Park, . . . | 323 |
|
An observation about "Modern" classical music.
You've got to try some of Webern's early works (his lieders for instance) and then move slowly up in time. 20th century music will probably never be your favorite but I can . . . | 124 |
|
Music out there with good bass
If you're a real bass freak, you must have a listen to Yello. Their two last cds ("Motion Picture" and "The Eye") display tremendous qualities in terms of . . . | 59 |
|
All In One Room
Man, do I hate you... I own something similar but smaller. Maggies 2.6r with Classé CAM200. I dream of earing big symphonic works on a rig like yours. Do you use the sub while . . . | 48 |
|
favorite SOPRANO?
Edita Gruberova. Try her in lieders from Richard Strauss or Mozart's concert arias. Goosebumps guaranteed | 47 |
|
Jazz recommendations?
You must have a listen to Tord Gustavsen Trio's Changing Places (ECM 1834). Brilliant music making, great sound. You can get a few sample of the record on ECM's website | 31 |
|
music to wake up vandy 5a subs
Maybe not your style but the last cds from Yello should do the job. Look for "The Eye" and "Motion Picture". Pristine production, fabulous sound. If you got . . . | 20 |
|
Reliable tube integrated for $1000
Having a close friend who owns a Cronus, I can't say reliability is its first virtue. Here is a list of the problems encountered in the first 4 months. - Defective headphone . . . | 19 |
|
Problem with AC and how to solve it
Thanks everybody. I'm new on this site and I'm quite amazed by all the help I'm getting from you guys. Not beeing a true audiophile, I've never been truly interested in the . . . | 13 |
|
Chuttt's system ...
Nice rig. Ribbons rule! Very nice and clean setup. Are you into big symphonic works? If so, how do the Piega react | 11 |
|
Poring into the world of hi-fi
Man, these Sonus Faber look just great. What kind of music are you listening to? As far as your setup is concerned, I'd try to somehow remove that large table from behind the . . . | 11 |
|
Reading Vs Listening to Learn Piano
I guess you can learn both ways. But if tou want to save some time, learn to read. Having studied violin (and piano) at the conservatory for 10 years, I can assure you that . . . | 11 |
|
My dedicated 2 Channel music system
Hi Lord Magnepan, Don't put this mylar too close to the fireplace... Nice rig | 4 |
|
upgrade old cd player
Hi dannymc, From the description of your rig I guess you must be listening mainly (of course I could be wrong)to jazz and classic. I heard the new Classé CDP-100 a few times in . . . | 3 |