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I have no experience with these but they might be of interest - cambridge evo and naim

Looks terrific. I looked at the spec sheet; it states that it is to be used with MSB products only.

Oh my.... He was my favorite. :(

Give a listen to her song on Chimes of Freedom. Not available on Tidal/Qobuz. Buy the CD, under Bob Dylan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

i might have 15+ versions of DSOTM. i'm sure i'm not alone. at least -3- CD's, -2- SACD's, at least -8- vinyl pressings, and -2- 15ips, 1/4" tape master dubs (one is really good, one is just ok). the best sounding of all these versions to my ears...

these are stacks of S3 crossovers the 4S11 in gray jackets are easy to pick out. Other pics online showing 4S11 cable used in M project speakers too.

You should hear them. :snicker:

No Mundorf

I don't think the C399 will have the "Eigentakt" amplifier. It's an NCore, not a Purifi like the M33 or 298.

I like the look of those Charles.

Totally agree, have thought the exact same. I read in a Rolling Stone magazine I think it was, about the recording of the 21 album & the different techniques & filters applied. As someone that totally appreciates supremely mastered music without...

DTOSM is the 2011 version (better than the stereo tracks of the 2003 SACD.) WYWH is a new transfer and mastering (clearly different from the 2011 BD and the SACD), though I'm not sure it is better.

listened to the 24/96 DSOTM on qobuz ...can't say it wowed me. the mids seemed pretty lifeless. but then i had just been listening to the OJC masterings of sunday at the village vanguard and waltz for derby immediately prior which are absolute...

plan A is streaming via Roon, plan B is my cd collection

Yea, I did not get the DSOTH or the WYWH because I have my SACD of each (ripped to server of course), but I have been happy with the SQ of the five I did purchase.

Listened to the new 24/96 DSOTM this afternoon via Qobuz. It is good but not better than my SACD rip. Not sure I would miss the RIP if I didn’t have it. The quality of streaming has come a long way.

I will play the Take 5 versions and see what I think.

Yes, the Tidal version, 176.4. I only get the first unfold, even with that the 176 was much better than the 44.1. Usually the differences are more subtle. However,I listened to a Cowboy Junkies album last night on Tidal, both 44.1 but one was...

Hello Fellow MSB Owners: It's been a while, but this was one of the first places I came to get info about MSB. It's still my favorite piece(s), my favorite manufacturer, and dare I say Michael is my favorite dealer :O Regarding the above...

Agreed. I do think getting the new B&W 801d4 in the lab would be fun and good for the channel. Such an iconic brand, series.

I liked 21 a lot but not much else she has done excites me, including this new song. I think it all sounds too much the same for me. I thought her cover of The Cure's Love Song was excellent.

@BlueFox, Here is a link to Jay's Agon thread, about 18,000 posts; My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each! | Audiogon Discussion Forum

> Now NAD is coming up with an all in one box solution c399 for the holidays which is an ESS Dac + Eigentakt amplifier with WIFI,Phonostage,2 way ApTX HD Bluetooth and dual subwoofer outs over the combo above. I was a reluctant convert to NAD...

Welcome! I'd consider something like a Lumin D2 in the mix. It has Leedh voluming processing as well.

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The AV123 (GR Research) X-Statik's are back in play!

I am. I wish her early albums were better recorded. She puts a lot of emotion into her singing.

Welcome to the forum, thank you for your kind words.

Interesting comment on the Luxman, considering it is known that Luxman double down to 60+60 at 4 ohms at a very under valued rating with this amp & 80'000 pico farads none the less....

Am a fan of Mogami for good reason.

I take it your a fan Joe.

Bud, you should try it sometime. I'm sure those old aluminum braced box speakers of yours will get you in the ballpark of sound ;)

Since I don’t watch videos on audio forums it would be nice if there were discussions about the gear.

Pink Floyd "Hi-Rez" now on Qobuz.

Agree; however, my interest, and I suspect that of many in your audience, is not in the Rotel/Parasound category but what comes between these and ultra high end lines like the Soulution 700 series.

Great conductor with tremendous contributions to classical music over many years. RIP.

I understand. The issue is that there are way too many channels reviewing the Rotels and Parasounds of the world. I don't want to jump on the same bandwagon but i am open to bringing in an affordable component occasionally.

in this particular case, on my system the MQA Take Five (176/24) does better the Quobuz 44/16. slightly more dynamics and more textural information.....more analog. not huge. the 176/24 version on my internal hard drive (played through Roon) is...

Bring your mask and your Vax card as you will need both to attend the show.

MQA Take 5 or Quobuz Take 5?

Take 5 by Dave Brubeck, the high resolution version,it's excellent Jakson, Johnson, Brown & Company by Milt Jackson Mayday by The Warning Star Crossed by Kacy Musgraves (The CMA wouldn't allow this album to compete, wanted to hear it. ...

The 1st Dire Straits album sounds good, I like Making Movies but production not as good, never got into Brothers In Arms. The high res version Take 5 by Dave brubeck is excellent and probably one of the more dramatic differences in recordings...

While it is often difficult to justify the exuberant prices on audio products in general, this product seems almost reasonable all things considered. Almost... It looks like a serious headphone amp. :audiophile:

Jay, I have enjoyed your show, but the prices of equipment like this make them not even a little bit interesting to me. I will be watching again when you descend from the top of the tree.