Less is moreSystem edited: System edited. I finally accepted the fact that the 40-50 feet (est.) of speaker wire was too much for the Yamamoto A-08s. This was noted by Jeff Day in his original review of the A-... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
The Whiskey RoomI have a number of Japanese jazz group cds; however, my favorite group is the Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio (various recordings on Three Blind Mice). For something very different, try Dotou Banri Ondekoza... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
The Whiskey RoomI have had great wines in Japan. But they are all imported and, therefore, very expensive. I agree with T_bones' assessment of sake - the taste and tradition of Japanese sake is rich and varied and... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
The Whiskey RoomI have been to Japan many, many times, but never as far north as your house. I, too, had an EAR 859. Currently, I am using a Deja Vu 2a3/45 - great sound and definitely scruffy. posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Deja Vu all over again!KarelI visited Jarek in Krakow to audition the Lektor V. However, when I listened to the Lektor Prime, there was no contest; and I bought the more expensive CDP. Granted, it is a lot more e... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Underpay architect audio system IIGorgeous! posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
60 years, 3 houses, 2 owners, 1 systemI agree with Garryh and Ekobesky. This is a prime example of good music and good design coexisting without sacrificing either for the sake of audiophilia. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreI visited Jarek and listened to his entire system, but I believe that the amplifiers that he used are what is now called the Single Six. I did not here the Silver Grand Monos. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
TIDAL WaveAnother example that good audio and good design are entirely compatible. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreCity Bank was incorporated around 1900 as a neighborhood bank; my building was the branch with headquarters 6-7 blocks away. Years later, it was bought by America Security Bank that then merged wit... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreSystem edited: Pictures added. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreActually, I am done for now. What' s next is merely to enjoy it. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreFirst, the EAR Acute is a wonderful CDP; so differences are very relative. However, the soundstage is a bit wider and deeper; every note has more presence, resonance, and air; and overall the music... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreSystem edited: System Edited: On a trip to Poland I had the opportunity to audition the Ancient Audio Lektor Prime CDP and be treated to the hospitality of Jarek Waszczyszyn. This has displaced the... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Loving My OwnUnlike most members (you included, it seems), I have no interest in a separate listening room. I am more interested in being surrounded by music wherever I am in my house. I rarely make suggestions... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Loving My OwnI agree with Douglas. Yours is a prime example of how modern audio and tasteful, modern design can co-exist and please all senses. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreMy comment on the EAR 859 vs the Yamamoto A08s was when I was using National Union (or other NOS) 45 tubes on the A08s. Lately, I have been using Emission Labs 45s. Now it is harder to state a defi... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Evolution Acoustics and Brazilian TubesMy Def 2s are 11' apart, toed in pretty severely, and placed close to the long wall of a 14.5' x 22' x 18' high living room whose other long wall opens up to the rest of the house. The speakers are... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
White RoomAnother example that good audio and good design can coexist. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreThe CD storage cabinet - including the pull-out "shelves" - was custom made by the Kennebec Company in Bath, Maine. They did all of the cabinetry for my house. Amazing craftsmanship. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreMy Zu Def 2s were one of the first pairs manufactured. A few months after I received them, I got a call from Sean Casey (of Zu Audio) asking me if Zu could swap them for a more recently manufacture... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Evolution Acoustics and Brazilian TubesI love my Def 2s. Which color did you get? posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Low watt DIY blissBeautiful space and decor. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Low watt DIY blissBeautiful space and decor. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreSystem edited: Pictures uploaded. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment |