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electronic music
I'm seeing many good recommendations, so far, but nothin listed is actually classical music.  Modern classical music in general, and modern classical that uses electronics  more specifically, tends to be quite avant-garde, atonal, and pretty "tho... 
Best HIFI Stores LA/Orange
Venice Audio is probably worth checking out. Venice Audio Audiogen in downtown is also probably worth checking into. Their range of brands is small, but they carry TuneAudio speakers, very high efficiency. As well as Diapason Speakers, also pret... 
What songs do you listen to to test a system's midrange performance?
I will come back later with some music recommendations.  But thought this might be of interest to you.    
How important is the efficiency of a speaker to you?
Not very important.  The best speakers I have ever heard, and the best I have ever owned (not in the same set, I could not afford the best I've heard), have all not been very efficient. My old Koss Model 1a full range electrostatic speakers were... 
New In 2024
When I see the title of a thread, "new in 2024", I will only list actual new music. No reissues, archival material, etc. Too much great new music to keep up with, to spend time and money on endless reissues. Mary Halvorson - Cloudward / brand n... 
The D'Appolito, MTM Configuration
I used to own a pair of the Aria 5 speaker kits back in the late 90’s. This was back when Focal still sold raw drivers to us DIY’s. These were probably the very first D’Appolito kits available. I built them from scratch. Not being a woodworker, ... 
Need Guidance for Next/Last Pair of Speakers
If you don’t mind a very small amount of assembly, you should check in the Pure Audio Project Trio 15. Pure Audio Project The enclosure bolts together, then drivers are mounted and wired up. All with tools included. Besides saving a bit of mone... 
Songs you use when auditioning gear
Since I previously talked about what I look for in a good recording, and why; here are a few examples. These first few are mid to late 20th and 21st century classical, and tend to be atonal, angular, and kind of "thorny" sounding, so musically, Y... 
Using PA Speakers In A Home "Audiophile" Application!
@toddalin  If you are ever in Southern California, you need to come to my house and hear what PA components set in the right cabinets can do for imaging and soundstage, clarity, and precision of instrument and vocal placement. Some of the "PA" ... 
Using PA Speakers In A Home "Audiophile" Application!
@deep_333  The culprit is largely PA electronics, imo. For example, I’ve tried Crown amps on my hifi rig and the soundstage flattening is immediate. I have also observed it when trying out Mcintosh hifi amps (not meaning to offend any Mcintosh u... 
Songs you use when auditioning gear
@jastralfu  that’s an interesting perspective.  I don’t listen to much classical but I have been diving into all types of Jazz though.  Any suggestions for well recorded Jazz titles? Even before I became a classical fan, I would still use clas... 
Songs you use when auditioning gear
@newbee touches on this above. The TL;DNR version. When I am evaluating gear, I want to, initially at least, use recordings with the least possible amount of studio effects and manipulation. I want the instruments to be as purely recorded as pos... 
Starting a Classical Vinyl Music Collection
@jjbeason14  Can I ask why you want to start a vinyl only classical collection? Why not just a collection of classical music regardless of format? I love vinyl and have a large collection (of various genres), but, I  could never ignore all the ... 
Favorite Obscure Rock Song
"Supper’s Ready" by Genesis I hate to be that guy. But the state of present day rock is pretty bad if Supper’s Ready is considered obscure. But I am not that guy, since there is an ongoing supply of great modern music. But as a huge fan of pr... 
Contemporary Classical Composers - new discoveries
Has anyone mentioned Tōru Takemitsu? Seriously great composer. His compositions tend to have an air of mystery and serenity.