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Is Kind of Blue the Best Jazz Album Ever
Nick sr,the answer to this question depends on the mood you are in to a great extent; how ever I believe that an objective jazz lover would pick "Somthin else" over "Kind of Blue". Give "Somthin Else" a spin and get back to me. 
Is Kind of Blue the Best Jazz Album Ever
NO. "Somethin Else" led by Cannonball Adderly, with Miles Davis, Hank Jones, Sam Jones, and Art Blakey; is the best Jazz album ever. 
West Coast Jazz?
Thanks to the knowledgeable music lovers who contributed, I am on the track to some fantastic "West Coast Jazz". 
The many musical faces of Mr. Miles Davis?
The phrase, "unintended consequences" is always associated with something bad. In Mr. Davis's case it turned into something good. Each time he changed styles of music, he gained new fans. While his old fans, like me, didn't approve of his new musi... 
Opinions on budget TT
I have a Rega P3-24 tweaked to the bone and I like it. 
Is Hi-fi getting more expensive?
"High End" is getting more expensive because so many companys have gone under that those remaining can charge more. Soon we will be left with a product that only the rich can afford. 
Where to find Shuguang tubes?
Shuguang 12ax7's are some of the best. 
Sterophile's not so nice review of Bryston
Since I have never owned or reviewed Bryston, I can not comment on them; however, I have owned and auditioned equipment reviewed be Stereophile. There have been times when I thought a component should have gotten an "A" rating as opposed to a "B",... 
Strange phenomona this hobby.
Audiophiles always have systems better than professional musicians who hear live music all the time. Why this is so you will have to draw your own conclusions. John lee Hooker said he liked his sound system "Simple and funky". 
What is your favorite Chick Corea CD/Album?
"My Spanish Heart" 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
"Somewhere in the Night" by Carly Simon is my favorite. 
Reel to Reel
Taping vinyl makes it easy to hear them played back, and saves the wear and tear on your records. The playback from 2track is better than the original, although you use double the amount of tape that you would use on 4track. 
Dr. John
The song "In a Sentimental Mood" by Dr. John, is the most beautiful I have ever heard. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I am spinning the most unusual music ever recorded by Grant Green; the motion picture soundtrack "The Final Come-Down". 
The many musical faces of Mr. Miles Davis?
Foster_9, I appreciate your contribution to this thread. Since our tastes are in harmony, I know you will dig Chico Freeman "The Emissary", if you don't already have it. I dug that Miles you hipped me to.