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Offline Brap

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12840 on: January 16, 2020, 04:57:54 PM »
Bobby Broom streaming “Jazz Groove”. Just loving the Carerra’s.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12841 on: January 16, 2020, 05:01:22 PM »
Erich Kunzel/Cincinnati Pops: Russian Nights



Telarc CD

Track Listing:

https://www.amazon.com/Russian-Nights-Kunzel-Cincinnati-Orchestra/dp/B00150ECZS
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12842 on: January 16, 2020, 05:03:29 PM »
Bobby Broom streaming “Jazz Groove”. Just loving the Carerra’s.

Glad to hear that the new speakers are bringing you to that happy place

Isn't that what it's all about?
Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12843 on: January 16, 2020, 05:30:15 PM »
I’m telling you, this is a great combo and daily amazed. Low end is excellent. Many of you will give me grief but here goes... work out in the basement to older 80’s disco dance mixes to keep the reps going. Found a few good ones. Donna Summer “I feel love” club mix, sounds just like the club back in day. The Carerras dont miss a thing, low end jumps out and the left to right mixing moves across, top of the speakers. Not kidding when I also say the 3.1 anticables did something with this setup from the moment plugged in. “No &$&@“ came out of my my mouth quite a bit. Hi-Res stream is awesome. Can’t thank Fritz enough.
Fritz Carrera 7 Be
VTA ST-70
Parasound Halo P5
Oppo 105
Rega P3
Ortofon Quintet Bronze
Cambridge CXN streamer
Teac 3340S
Anticables 3.1
Masterbuilt reference/Kimber Cable IC

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12844 on: January 16, 2020, 06:24:48 PM »
I’m telling you, this is a great combo and daily amazed. Low end is excellent. Many of you will give me grief but here goes... work out in the basement to older 80’s disco dance mixes to keep the reps going. Found a few good ones. Donna Summer “I feel love” club mix, sounds just like the club back in day. The Carerras dont miss a thing, low end jumps out and the left to right mixing moves across, top of the speakers. Not kidding when I also say the 3.1 anticables did something with this setup from the moment plugged in. “No &$&@“ came out of my my mouth quite a bit. Hi-Res stream is awesome. Can’t thank Fritz enough.

I think Charles first mentioned how good these Carreras are and maybe Jack chimed in. Am so grateful I became aware of them.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12845 on: January 16, 2020, 06:29:36 PM »
Yup, Charles was gracious to speak with me about them. His comments took me over the ledge. Much appreciated. He is a Fritz dealer so start lining up your orders!
Fritz Carrera 7 Be
VTA ST-70
Parasound Halo P5
Oppo 105
Rega P3
Ortofon Quintet Bronze
Cambridge CXN streamer
Teac 3340S
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12846 on: January 18, 2020, 01:31:19 PM »
Linda Ronstadt: Simple Dreams



44/16 FLAC sourced from a MoFi Gold CD
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12847 on: January 18, 2020, 01:35:01 PM »
Don McClean: American Pie



44/16 FLAC sourced from a MoFi Gold CD
Remember, it's all about the music........

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• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12848 on: January 18, 2020, 01:42:37 PM »
Mel Torme and Buddy Rich: Together Again for the First Time



44/16 FLAC sourced from a MoFi Gold CD

A CD version of the 1978 Direct to Disc LP from Century Records.
Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12849 on: January 18, 2020, 02:17:41 PM »
The Soul of Ben Webster



DSD 64 file ripped from an Analogue Productions SACD
« Last Edit: January 18, 2020, 02:19:16 PM by tmazz »
Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
• DigiBuss/TWL PC&USB/MIT Cables

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12850 on: January 18, 2020, 02:20:59 PM »
Laurence Juber: Downtown



44/16 FLAC
Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
• DigiBuss/TWL PC&USB/MIT Cables

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12851 on: January 18, 2020, 02:22:56 PM »
Laurence Juber: PCH



44/16 FLAC
Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
• DigiBuss/TWL PC&USB/MIT Cables

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12852 on: January 18, 2020, 02:25:06 PM »
Beck: Sea Change



192/24 FLAC
Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
• DigiBuss/TWL PC&USB/MIT Cables

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12853 on: January 18, 2020, 03:03:05 PM »
Al Hirt/Pete Fountain: Super Jazz



CBS Special Products CD

Another one from the quarter bin at Mr. Cheapos.  Not bad musically, but mediocre SQ at best.

Not worthy of shelf space.  [-(

It's off to the Crack House for this one. Can't win 'em all.



Remember, it's all about the music........

• Nola Boxers
• Sunfire True SW Super Jr (2)
• McIntosh MC 275
• ARC SP-9
• VPI HW-19 Mk IV/SDS/SME IV/Soundsmith Carmen Mk II ES
• Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 DAC/Rasp Pi Roon Endpoint
• DigiBuss/TWL PC&USB/MIT Cables

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Re: What are you listening to right now?
« Reply #12854 on: January 18, 2020, 03:20:08 PM »
Doobies, live at The Beacon, 2018. I’m centerstage  :thumb:
Fritz Carrera 7 Be
VTA ST-70
Parasound Halo P5
Oppo 105
Rega P3
Ortofon Quintet Bronze
Cambridge CXN streamer
Teac 3340S
Anticables 3.1
Masterbuilt reference/Kimber Cable IC