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I just listened to one of two new Blue Note Hoffman releases, Undercurrents by Kenny Drew and a bunch of jazz heroes. IT IS AWESOME! I had never even heard the album (unless I checked it out on Rhapsody when I signed up for the Blue Note series). Anyway, these are even better than the Fantasy 45s as an overall package, and I am torn on whether to just order up the Acoustic Sounds Blue Note series as well... \

I totally agree that this is a departure album while still being true to their [super]nature. Sorry for the bad pun. Anyway, somebody in these parts hooked me up with the tracks as well, and I have not yet bought the disc but that will be remedied soon. Good to hear about the deluxe edition, I will look for it.

Good idea Nate, and good luck with the next one! Sorry about the Apple upgrade story, Salty, I have been burned by them so many times it is hard to remember them all. I still love Apple and want them to come out with new stuff, it is just when they are off their normal schedule like this that it cuts even deeper.

Have a great one tomorrow mr. grawk.

Not from Toronado, my dear. That would be sacrilege! And Santa forgot his glass, so I ended up with that one too!

Hey thrice, did you steal that blinky neon DT sign from Toronado?

OK, where do I find them? Have any for sale?

Oh well, I pulled the trigger on this deal and the seller agreed to deliver it to me on Tuesday. Nice. I am going to be staying in a hotel downtown for a few days, so I guess I can use my iMod or laptop through the Pico as a source and have a pretty damn fine "road rig." Thanks for all the input on my questions. Much appreciated. Now, I just have to find out for myself if the O2 is all that or not. Then, I will be able to compare with the 4070 as soon as Todd gets those delivered to me. I guess that makes me a pretty clear member of the Stax Mafia, in addition to the AKG Mafia, the Ultrasone Mafia, the Sony Mafia, the Grado Mafia, the Sennheiser Mafia, the Shure Mafia, etc.

Who would take that sucker bet? Happy Birthday Ed! Slur away!

Does the new 007tII require re-biasing?

Is this 007t self-biasing or do I have to mess with that?

Thanks for the responses, guys. It seems like decent deal, but not the best. Others have sold relatively recently on HF for less, but without all the extras.

That would really make the deal, now wouldn't it! Anyway, I don't like the way he has the O2 cord wrapped around and under the stand, but what the hell...

OK Staxen, I have a question: A local guy has the following for $2300, firm: STAX Omega II's Earspeaker plus 007t Tube Amplifier. Please note that photos shows that this comes complete with 20 ft extension cord, earspeaker stand with clear plastic cover which were all extra cost items you would want. What say you on the deal-meter? I am buying a 4070 also, and was considering the 007tII new, although I have not checked out prices yet. I am also thinking of giving the O2s a real shot since so many people say that they are all that when given time.

Welcome. I didn't realize you were not here already.

For you kids at home, here is an action shot of Gene's patented "double-blinding" method, as the Agile_One himself prepares to burn some shit in.

Agreed! But why ain't it up in the emoticon ghetto? ^^^^^^^^^^

No shit. All I can do is roll around on the floor laughing like a Nenso-copter. It clearly is the greatest of all pictures, and the fact that Tyll posted it in my 10-year-old son's BD thread on Head-Fi makes it all the better. Tyll is the shit. Oh, and Jay is right. If we can have the kitty and puppy, why can't we have a Tyll emoticon?

Incredible! I cannot decide which one looks more like thrice!

Happy birthday Stephen my friend! I hope you rape and pillage well in your dreams tonight and wake up refreshed for your big day. I think we discussed at MOA last week -- or whenever the hell that was -- that the 13th is also my son's birthday. We'll be back in Mayberry for a little party, but I don't think there will be nearly as many kegs... I hope yours is fab and that you need to be hooked up to the M*A*S*H IV all over again. Cheers!

Absolutely not. It is confusing that amps and cans are practically named the same thing and there are numerous lines over time. I have to look up most everything. Plus, the SR-Lambda vs. Lambda Pro vs. Lambda Signature thing has me currently bolloxed up and I even have two different pairs of them in my possession. Speaking of things in my possession, I have been listening to the Hertsens Signature a lot and it is a great DAC. That said, I keep "forgetting" to pack it up and bring it to the office to ship to you. Tomorrow [hopefully]. Sorry. \

Maybe she'll be ok with it if I also promote one of her books. OK people, go out and buy this thing [if you know what's good for you].

AN Dac-1 is an Audio Note DAC-1 and FrankCooter was using one on his Audio Alchemy transport. As for the nomenclature question, I would say that the there is no set definition for hi/mid/lo-fi. What I think the people you quoted were saying was that the Lavry or Transporter are in the middle tier of audiophile/hi-fi gear. More entry-level items and seriously higher end items exist within the overall realm of audiophile/hi-fi gear. I don't think any of them was placing those sources on the same level as a basic or mid-level Pioneer universal player or something. Just my take, but that is how I understand it. We missed you at the meet, btw. You would have had a blast, but I am still happy to know that you will be around for CanJam.

I meant to mention it in terms of his gear being split but still being first class because the Marantz stayed with the WA5 while the ES-1 got bumped up to the EMM in the K1K room. Not too much, just too much to remember!