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Enjoying them a ton (and yes, they hit on the above required traits, and your bands are in sync with Sean's playlists), and although I listened to a lot of speakers before pulling the trigger on the KEFs, then Zus, they were all at a lower price point (especially used) then Doug is looking. There was a Zu Omen MK.II introduction sale, but unfortunately that ended (and started) last week. The KEF R700s are killer, but depends if you want a big sound, how you feel about crossovers, and how efficient is efficient. Add me as a fan of the upper Harbeths. Also for whatever it's worth I had big fears of Esmé destroying the drivers/cloth grills and after talking with a couple people who had similar fears at earlier points in their lives, so far we've all had zero problems. Course Vandersteen-like covers may be different. EDIT: Plenty of places have good return policies, but will just say the "pre-loved" Zus (sometimes used, sometimes new cabinets/used drivers, sometimes just on sale) have their normal 60-day return (free-shipping) policy and they've been rotating models there in batches. May be worth keeping on eye on if you don't find something else sooner.

http://youtu.be/QrGrOK8oZG8

Have a relaxing day. http://youtu.be/38UlEzCgxoQ

The Best of Brian Eno, Producer (Beats playlist)

Speaking of boring... Middle East authorities are cracking down on audio that gets you “high” – Quartz http://qz.com/293069/middle-east-authorities-are-cracking-down-on-audio-that-gets-you-high/

As others said Spotify/Beats/Google Play/Tidal/Rdio/etc. is the real solution. Still - http://ios.wonderhowto.com/how-to/put-music-your-iphone-without-using-itunes-0147391/

With the LS50s the house I'm likely going to be selling mine. Ping me if you're interested. I'll give you a good deal.

“LUAKA BOP 25TH ANNIVERSARY" 7LP VINYL BUNDLE over at PopMarket

Eyeing todays PopMarket vinyl offer so World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor? on Tidal. Should pull the trigger just for the Tom Zé.

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Dylan & The Band The Basement Tapes Sampler (Tidal)

Yeah, we use them. They work fine. Small, so easy to lose, but never had a problem with them.

^ That get a like just for the cover.

Nice! Will hunt down. EDIT: Found. Thanks! Kiasmos (self-titled)

caribou | our love

Ah, Wender's Tosca Cafe movie (well, it's what I always think of). Combining entertainment again - Ryan Gosling's Dead Man's Bones self-titled (Beats).

This again.

This one hurts a bit more than expected. RIP Tom.

Happy birthday and interesting box set.

Fiona Joy - Signature Solo (Blue Coast Double DSD). For the sentimental times - like the day before its price goes up.

Brian Eno and Karl Hyde | High Life

What's With This Surge in Jazz Bashing? http://t.co/PCIolm911L

Well, haven't used for a very long time, but it's mostly focused on singles, right? And why would I want data split across services if not necessary? In essence, I guess, Beats is Pandora for albums and I'm an album listener. And I like discovery. Beats is not really structured around Tidal/Spotify/good old MOG personal collecting/tagging and favoriting (though there). It's probably me, but Tidal feels the furthest opposite. I have to do most of the work through search and in that case I'm going to end up searching on stuff I already know. How do I search for albums I've never heard of? But, hell yeah, I like the quality. Still debating, but it's the biggest disappoint (again, from the "fresh" perspective).

If you're an iOS user and looking for sleep/nap aids these two apps (currently free) are pretty good. Have used occasionally for a few years. http://dealmac.com/iphone/deals/1182560.html

My eyes say two, but my mouth says "twwoo."