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Wasn't referencing your post. It's an alternative for the OP to consider. We're not all tube fans. Fine and dandy, but by quoting my post it's an assumption it's referenced. Hey to each their own, but after my experience with Decware amps, especially the Toriis, I'll not consider owning a solid state amp in anywhere near the near future. I know what seems best for me. I'm used to sort of being ridiculed for my devotion to Decware and passion for their bang for buck value and excellence of build and sound. It's alright. I meet all kinds of resistance to the idea that they can sound the way they do, and even I didn't believe they could sound they way they did and understand why at first, espcielly the high current Toriis. I just can't help but recommend them to persons who love music and have speakers that need an amp with grunt and control. I hope David's friend finds an amp that brings him as much happiness.

Many many happy happy returns.

Not sure you're referencing my post. . . . I suppose this could be a great bang for the buck but it's exactly the type of amplifier I personally avoid. Not my cup of tea.

My copy of the SACD of Idle Moments arrived. I'm slightly disappointed, I thought it might sound just a bit better than it does (which is excellent, it does sound excellent). Kevin is absolutely correct about the output level, it's very quiet. Doesn't bother me because I don't make compilations nor do I use changers. In comparison basically sonics wise so far I'd say I prefer the sound of the two Audio Wave XRCDs I have to this one by just a hair. This does make the system sing though, a really nice showpiece.

Pretty sure the second date has NOT come out anywhere on any silver-disc (at least not that I'm aware of). The grey-market Euro-boot "Jazz Door" issue is the same date as the Japanese Sony. Okay, I guess I'm mistaken, I was confused I guess as I've had the music for years through a traders' circle I used to be a degree of an arc within. It really does need to be released officially, but the fate and state of Miles Davis material on cd this century has been perplexing and disheartening. I've become used to it.

That looks nice. I've had a lot of experience with amps with those tube types, and ultimately prefer the EL34 and variants. I bet my Torii would kick its ass. Looks too old-timey for me. I've had my share of old amps and I'm not into the look or sound now. I hope that you guys get to hear a Decware amp one of these days. They changed the way I heard amps.

Great to hear. I don't think the sound quality of the Mosaic set will bother you either, and in my opinion the California material can sound pretty damned good. And it's a fascinating group of recordings not entirely eclipsing the wonderful written material.

Well, the cool thing is part of what they ARE releasing is not out there officially or on bootleg cds (to my knowledge). The Juan-les-Pins material has been out in Japan and from Europe, two discs worth. . . . Perhaps Columbia feels most of those who would buy them. . . have them.

Right about the stands and positioning, but so what? David's friend obviously likes and wants these speakers. He knows what he's getting I'd wager, better than you or I. And by the way, the specs say 42* not 45, and I personally feel these will allow great sound if used as designed, and reviews support that. A lot depends on the material and the positioning and intended purpose. I rarely listen to material that needs more lower output to be honest, and I have NEVER heard a system with a subwoofer that sounds absolutely right, I always hear the "seam" and don't want to. Not saying it can't be done, but it's not common, I've not experienced one. We know you won't buy a pair. But you should consider the Torii amp. *http://totemacoustic.com/english/hi-fi/compact/rainmaker/specifications/

Let's just agree to disagree. I haven't heard these speakers, and the speakers I use are quite different, but I think they'll produce some very nice music, with enough low content. They're very well thought of by many listeners. I'm not one who thinks you have to be able to reproduce the very lowest frequencies to have great sound. If you are, find.

Stefan, I know exactly what you mean. The thing is, if you can fall in love with the right, very efficient, probably single-driver speaker, the cheapest one can be the very best sounding! I just haven't ever found a love or lust for that sort of speaker. And I fell hard for the Radial speakers, that thrive on the big amp's power in reserve. I'll keep tempting you Stefan. I tempted Cary long enough.

I disagree. I've driven a friend's inefficient bookself speakers with my Torii Mk II to demonstrate what it would do for them and they came alive. Unless David's pal has a really big space (and if he did, he'd probably have big floorstanders now, he can get some seriously good sound from the Torii amp. Not sure about the Rotel or Cambridge Audio amp. . . . I'd recommend for a small or medium sized room a 20 to 30 watt tube amp or a sixty or maybe a bit more watt solid state amp/receiver/whatever.

That's true Dave. But these speakers are rated 87 db. . . which is NOT efficient. They're going to need some current to be fully exploited.

Since he can afford these high quality speakers, I recommend he consider the finest integrated amplifier that I have heard, which will drive those speakers well and make them shine. This is an amplifier that will not be the weakest link in an audio chain. An amazing machine, a great value in comparison with so many other high priced items. http://www.decware.com/newsite/TORII.htm There's some innovations here that are not available elsewhere such as the Hazen Grid Modification (I've heard before and after and it's quite a significant change.) And there are THREE levels of regulation here, and that is part of its magic. And there's no maintenance to do here, completely self-biasing, every few years buy some output tubes, ever ten years or so buy the input tubes, once a lifetime perhaps buy rectifier tubes. Hand built in the USA. Point to point wiring in careful layout. Not one circuit board or op-amp. Three sets of transformers! I have this in my main system, and it's Mk II predecessor in my bedroom system. (I realize how fabulous a luxury that is). The Mk II is great but the Mk III is a step above, the modifications he made really let it get to the heart of the music. It has all the holographic and corporeal virtues of tube technology,and all the wonderful solidity and reliability and strength of solid state. (This has speaker driving power equivalent to about a 100 watt solid state amp). I could recommend nothing else to someone serious about fidelity. I will probably never need to buy another amplifier.

I agree. Quite well-acted.

Hope it was great and many many more!

This is such amazing music, to have it all in one place like this is wonderful. I'll look forward to the next Ellington set.

I'm watching that same leading man in the STARZ network mini-series of Follett's "Pillars of the Earth." 'S Alright.

Congrats Brandon on everything! Many many happy returns!

Good to see a post from you Brandon! Hope all is well.

Many many happy happy returns!

Many many happy happy returns!

That may be so true it has frikkin' laserbeams mounted on its forehead. Paul, you may be familiar with these but I highly recommend Rex Stout and Cornell Woolrich. Love those guys. I'd rather say he doesn't disappoint very often. Some of his are brilliant, and I always wish the rest were just a bit more like those. This thread has made me realize it's been too long since I read one of the B. Cool and Lamb detective series by A. A. Fair (a pseudonym of course).

Short and short-lived series. Very Fox TV but not too bad. I enjoy watching Juliana.