HutchFan

Recently, a good friend of mine gave me his old Adcom GFA-555 power amplifier, and I decided to integrate it into my stereo system. Since the amp is vintage, I had it serviced; happily, it came back with a clean bill of health. The technician only had to make minor bias adjustments. Next, I had to buy a preamplifier (since I was replacing my old Marantz AV receiver). After doing a bit of research, I ordered the Schitt Saga 2. It arrived in the mail earlier this week, and I've got everything set up now. Honestly, I'm amazed at how much difference the new amplification makes. I expected improvements, but there's been a huge leap -- especially in the bass. I'm super-pleased, and the system is sounding great!

Gorgeous singing & accompaniment.

Next up:

Now on my turntable: A favorite LP of mine.

SACD

Definitely reminiscent. The same artist maybe?

@medjuck, Last year, I stayed in the Cumberland House Knoxville. It's a few blocks from the main drag, Gay Street, but easily walkable.

Life-affirming artistry.

Sibelius' Second Symphony, as heard in this set:

A desert-island disc for this listener.

I don't know what "Habs Legend" means!?!?

Yeah, that's no big deal to me either. I probably wouldn't make it to those shows even if they weren't separately ticketed.

Jean Martinon - Icon: The Late Years (Erato, rel. 2015) Disc 1 - works by Albert Roussel: - Bacchus et Ariane, Op.43 - Suites Nos. 1 & 2 - Le Festin de L'Araigné [The Spider's Feast], Op.17

The Jazz Tribe - The Next Step (Red, 1999) Outstanding!

Amen to that! When I first saw the thread title, it startled me. 😮

An excellent lineup, I think!!!