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Oracle Alexandria turntable question
I have a Delphi so can't speak to the Alexandria. However, Jacques at Oracle answers emails. They usually have parts. Also, there's a FB group of Oracle owners, which Jacques is a member.   
Kind of Blue
The vocalists: Carmen Mccrae: Carmen Sings Monk Carmen Mccrae /Betty Carter: Live Kevin Mahogany: Another Time Another Place Toney Bennett /Bill Evans: Tony Bennett and Bill Evans    
Kind of Blue
Cannonball Adderley: Something Else (Same personnel as KOB sans Coletrane)  Oliver Nelson: The Blues & Abstract Truth, Screaming the Blues Joe Henderson: Mode for Joe Walter Booker: Bookiie's Cookbook     
What Holiday Gifts did you ask for or Give to Yourself?
My wife got me a set of IsoAcoustics Gaia ii's.   
Table,cartridge,phono...where to put most of my money?
It would be nice to know your digital setup, since that is the competition. I think you need to spend more money on a vinyl setup to beat a good digital setup. And I'm a vinyl lover.   
"Hardly Used / Less than 100 Hours / Took out for pics only"????
I purchased a phono preamp with the idea that I would digitize my records. After a few sessions, I realized that the exercise was too much work for me. That preamp was no longer needed.   
BEST little know Jazz Album that you ever heard?
The Three, Joe Sample, Ray Brown, Shelly Anne. There is a direct to disk on vinyl.   
Capital Audio Fest (CAF) 2023
@blisshifi Victor did have a room on the 8th floor.   
Capital Audio Fest (CAF) 2023
I went Saturday afternoon. Got through floors 8, 3, and the ground exhibits. Missed floors 6 & 7. I'm a tube, open baffle, and horn lover. Almost every room sounded good. All relative. I enjoyed the VK Audio room. AER speakers in a see-through... 
Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
Too many to list. All time favorites: Laura Nyro, Neil Young, Frank Zappa.   
Sonore Rendu
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