
MR.MAGOO
Audioholic Field Marshall
Due to the word "WAR" in the title my internet provider / cell phone maker decided it was protecting us from evil green monsters by placing this in my 'junk mail' folder!
another trip to the used CD store appears in order. I enjoyed this title.![]()
This was recorded in Japan as were most of this groups other recordings. This comes on SACD and other formats but I find this artists recordings finely done, even with some of them dating back to the 70's.
There's some collaborations that this artist leads to...bordering some older jazz/lounge standards that are well done/recorded.another trip to the used CD store appears in order. I enjoyed this title.
the Blues to the East one I didn't take much of a fancy to.
But this one I enjoyed a great deal. simplicity and a great recording as well.
I've got it's "little brother" the Marantz CD5004, your's has the added features of the front USB terminal, and a 'higher-quality' DAC (whatever that means)Been a pricey year, but damn does she sing... Compared it side by side on my Focals with a NAD and an Onkyo CD player, this is leaps and bounds better. I almost didn't want a CD player because I wasn't impressed with the music quality compared to some other formats; I need high fidelity! With her, I smiled when I hit play on the first CD.
Plus, I'm a deal monster. Reg $699 CDN, got it for $408 CDN brand new in box.
Marantz CD6006.
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Nice man! Lucky YOU. I am like so envious.....LOL!!!!Found these at my favorite KEF dealer, "lightly used" passive LS50's in one of three special edition color schemes (one now used for the LS50 Wireless), like new in box for $900.
The recently added NAD D3020 amp can power them just great. I can't even get to -20 on the volume without running for cover. Sorry for the crappy photo.
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Thanks Ken. Working on it. Not sure what the next step is given I see a neurosurgeon. Kind of nervous to be honest with you. But hey, it is what it is. Enjoy your new toys!Thanks Phil! And I hope you're getting your physical issues worked out. Not being well sucks, bigtime.
Get well soon!
Nice. How do you like it? The front USB was a plus in case someone wants to plug their phone or iPod into it, or stream Tidal/Spotify through it. My Preamp doesn't have any convenient USB ports, so this is a nice bit of kit. Better quality DAC may be negligible, would have to ye ol' side by side. My Anthem has a top-end DAC so it might not matter, I will mess around with configurations.I've got it's "little brother" the Marantz CD5004, your's has the added features of the front USB terminal, and a 'higher-quality' DAC (whatever that means)
I wish you all the best Phil. Health is a precious thing.Thanks Ken. Working on it. Not sure what the next step is given I see a neurosurgeon. Kind of nervous to be honest with you. But hey, it is what it is. Enjoy your new toys!
Cheers,
Phil
Thanks Buck for your kind words. They really do go a long ways. No worries. Just a bit apprehensive if you will. It is most appreciated.I wish you all the best Phil. Health is a precious thing.
www.Bluejeanscable.com <- All quality, no marketing BS fluff.Nice. How do you like it? The front USB was a plus in case someone wants to plug their phone or iPod into it, or stream Tidal/Spotify through it. My Preamp doesn't have any convenient USB ports, so this is a nice bit of kit. Better quality DAC may be negligible, would have to ye ol' side by side. My Anthem has a top-end DAC so it might not matter, I will mess around with configurations.
I am waiting on a Fospower coax cable instead of the flimsy angel-hair spaghetti RCA's it came with. Only costed $11 CDN, I can't bring myself to buy monster or audioquest or any of that snake oil. Something with decent gauge conductors, shielding and insulation, good enough. Hell, I made my own speaker wire out of 12/2 SJOOW cable cause I had some laying around. Neatly bundles your wires (especially 12/4 for bi-wiring) into one clean black cord, good quality stranded copper, and tons of insulation.
How's yours hooked up?
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Sounds like Alex and Doug paid a visit?I mean rubber gloves on, deep cavity clean.
I was only there to take pictures...Sounds like Alex and Doug paid a visit?