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Stradivari Drum Funny
What's the definition of "perfect pitch"?-You throw a trombone in the lake and you hit a viola. 
Stradivari Drum Funny
What's the difference between a violin and a viola?-The viola burns longerHow can one tell that the floor of the stage is level?-The violists are drooling out of both sides of their mouthsA violist, on her way to a rehearsal, stops at the 7-11 to ... 
Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect?
The problem here is the insistence of some on calling this genre of music, Jazz; not the inherent value of the music. The great irony is that the PLAYERS of this music themselves would be the first to admit that this music is not Jazz. Call it fus... 
Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect?
The problem here is the insistence of some on calling this genre of music, Jazz; not the inherent value of the music. The great irony is that the PLAYERS of this music themselves would be the first to admit that this music is not Jazz. Call it fus... 
Cough vigilante
Thanks for sharing. Regards. 
Cough vigilante
I have been following this thread for the last two days and planned on contributing my thoughts on this unfortunate phenomenon today Sunday. Detlof, you have expressed my thoughts on this perfectly. I can only add that unfortunately, this behavior... 
Planning audio audition trip to NY/NJ, vendors???
Three weeks ago I had what was without a doubt the most pleasant experience I have ever had at a dealer's showroom. This was after 25 years in this hobby and visits to every major showroom in the NYC area, as well as showrooms in several other cit... 
Time Life Classic Jazz
It sure is! 
Stacked/Double Advents..a modern version?
I enjoyed your post Al. 
Manley Reference Pre-amp
Mark, I'm intrigued by your comments; I have always been very curious and interested in trying a Manley Ref. pre. I have used a pair of Manley Ref. 200/100 monos for a few years and think that they are fantastic. When I was in the market for a pre... 
Copy-protected CDs - philosophical discussion
With all due respect, the idea that once we buy a cd we own it and can do with it whatever we please is absurd. We are talking about copyrighted material and I find it interesting that in this entire discussion only one fleeting mention has been m... 
Switchable Tetrode - Triode please explain
I have used Manley Reference 200/100's for the last few years with either Maggie MG3A's or Stax F-81's; both wonderfull combinations in most respects. Luckily, I don't listen at particularly loud levels so this dilemna is tolerable: In triode mode... 
Guitar lessons in NY area
I have no reason to doubt that Martin is a very good teacher, and I certainly respect his confidence in his method. But I would like to respectfully disagree with the assertion that wether a teacher is a fulltime teacher or not is the most importa... 
Where R U?????
Park Slope in Brooklyn, New York. Love Brooklyn, fourth largest city in the country. Would enjoy meeting any Brooklynites, or any New Yorkers for that matter, that visit this site. You all have an open invitation to visit, hang and listen to some ... 
Guitar lessons in NY area
Scott Kuney- busy in just about all areas of the music scene; jazz, Broadway, "downtown", also a good classical player. Mid-forties, likeable and laid back kind of guy.Jay Berliner- great studio player, who I believe, still teaches, all styles.Ste...