timwat

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Taste of Brazil.
This is a MUST BUY in the genre:http://www.brazilianjazz.com/index.htmlTrio da Paz - CafeCan't say enough about these guys! I'm not in the group, don't receive royalties from the label, don't roadie for them, etc., etc.But get the CD, they're not ... 
Lisa Marie Presley
Jbello:That's a mental visual image I really don't need today...or any other day... 
Acoustic Gitter LP Suggestions
Trio Da Paz - "Cafe" (Mail order only from www.brazilianjazz.com)Paco De Lucia - "Caja Segunda Epoca" & "Caja Tercera Epoca" (both of these are three disc reissues of three classic Paco albums...at great prices)John McLaughlin - "Concerto for ... 
Keith Jarrett recommendation
Ken-Yes, good catch. There are four pieces on that release, and Jarrett plays on the first. So while it's all Haden, it's also 25% Jarrett.Thank goodness for the new math. 
Loud and Live
King Crimson - USAVelvet Undergound - live 1969The Who - Live at the Isle of Wight 1970Genesis - Live (the old blue one, with Gabriel)and...Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison (talk about playing to an audience, instead of a record company!) 
Keith Jarrett recommendation
Albert:"One's man's treasure...", right?I wonder how that particular reviewer views the larger context of Jarrett's complete body or work? Other delights I found about Staircase is the wonderful timbre of the particular instrument used for the rec... 
Keith Jarrett recommendation
Ok, I couldn't resist. Here's the last paragraph of Rolling Stone's (!) review of Staircase:"Jarrett reaches a peak of eloquence in the second section of "Hourglass," where a wandering nocturnal theme, two parts Fauré to one part Bill Evans, gradu... 
Keith Jarrett recommendation
Staircase has always been my favorite Jarrett release, although Facing You and My Song are close. It seems to me as a pianist that Jarrett visits another place than he seems to in his live gigs (ie, Koln Concert), not so much playing for the crowd... 
Advise on phono cable please
Who let the flame-bait in?Dude, go troll for laughs on the digital forum. Cmo was asking a genuine question. 
Newbie ?'s
Given your stated tastes and the fact you don't mention vinyl in your new setup, I would second the recommendation for the recent reissue of King Crimson's "Discipline", as well as their live "USA" and "Red", all HDCD reissues. Lots of other good ... 
Cartridge recommendation for Rega P-25
With my RB600, I have enjoyed my Dynavector high output MC; I have the 20x-H, which is wonderful but can be pricey new. Their 10x4 is less expensive and I am told a very fine HO MC as well. No step up required on either. 
Where can I hear Teres
Aren't there enough substantive changes from the Teres to view the Redpoint as a different (albeit, related) animal? The differences in bearing and platter seem to me to be significant enough to warrant this.It seems from viewing the link that Bwh... 
Music Hall CD-25 vs. Shanling CD-S100 : Same?
"Dammit, Jim, I'm a doctor...not a design engineer!" 
Powering my Magnepan 3.0's
I have heard good things about the InnerSound ESL (but don't own & haven't actually heard). I am using a Plinius 8200 integrated which does just fine. Sheer rated watts on a spec sheet probably doesn't tell the whole story of compatibility, as... 
Question for Ex-Maggie Owners
Emil:If possible and if you have the room, I would recommend you hold out and purchase used 3.5s or 3.6's locally. Reasons:1) You're right, they're beasts in terms of size and weight. I'd want to physically inspect (torn or dirty socks, evidence o...