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Who R U?
Arcamguy inspired me to respond. I am a 50 year old surgeon and I got into this byzantine hobby through my love of music. I am not a guy who listens to sounds, but a music-lover who listens to almost everything. My current system is analogue-based... 
Best Jazz pianist
Not surprised I haven't seen his name on this thread, but I am down with Sir Roland Hanna. An incredibly sensitive pianist with awesome technique. Not necessarily the best, whatever the metrics on that are, but very deserving of our recognition. 
Underrated jazz greats
thanks to all for posting - I never suggested that Tabackin, Roland Hanna and Paul Desmond were not recognized in their genre, only observe that they get less attention as unique voices in jazz than they maybe deserve. 
Underrated jazz greats
Viridian - well said vis-a-vis Rashaan. There was an expression of true dedication to the medium. 
Underrated jazz greats
I am totally intrigued by these responses. Let me be provocative, and state that i believe that Paul Desmond never got the recognition he deserved. So often, i see this erroneous reference that Dave Brubeck wrote "Take Five". Paul was an extremely... 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
EAR acute CD player with a tube output stage. Fairly? close to analogue, but not steering me away from my record collection. My analogue front end is considerably more evolved. 
Short report on EAR Acute CD player
I am intrigued to know whether there is an upgrade path. I have the EAR acute and really like it, but this third iteration sounds like it may have some incremental improvements. Anyone have any info on this? 
Kondo KSL speaker cable how do they sound?
I recently tried a bi-wired set of KSL silver speaker wire. I now run Kondo wire from the phono cartridge to the speakers. Early impressions are that of more prominent midrange detail, increased air and high-end extension with a slightly leaner ov... 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
Just before our love got lost, you said, "I am as constant as the Northern Star". I said, "Constantly in the darkness, where's that at? - if you want me I'll be in the bar".A Case of You - Joni Mitchell