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    Jazz overcame a rough history

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    Preserved moss as an echo buster

    Has anyone tried using preserved moss as an acoustical treatment for echo in a room? If so, please share your experiences. I have a very large 'great room' with tall wood cathedral ceilings, glass windows & glass doors throughout. I've placed rugs, furniture, plants, various soft absorbing...
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    Arco bass in jazz recordings

    There's something special & moving when I hear arco (with the bow) bass in jazz. I'd appreciate any recommended jazz cuts where that dark, solid, cavernous arco bass flows. Thanks in advance.
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    Curious to hear your experience with Viking Acoustics Berlin R speakers

    Have you listened to, or own David's Viking Acoustics Berlin R speakers? I'm curious to hear your impressions, and your placement explorations. I have an order in for a used pair of his Berlin R MKiii. I will be driving them with my Vitus SIA 025ii integrated. My room, unfortunately, has...
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    New APL DSD-MR Special Edition (SE)

    Seems like creative Alex Peychev announced a new top-of-the-line Special Edition DSD. Apparently this is a 'step-up' from his DSD-MR MK2. From Facebook: "We are very excited to announce the DSD-MR SE (Special Edition). The SE is the final release for our reference DSD-MR model. The DSD-MR...
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    APLhifi.com site is down?

    It seems that Alex's aplhifi.com site is down. Does anyone know what's happening with this situation? Is everything ok? Thanks.
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    Duplicate file finder that identifies highest bitrate of duplicate(s)?

    I have a large quantity of music files on my external SSD (Win 10), some of which are duplicates. What software do you recommend that will accurately identify the duplicates, and display the bitrate of the duplicate(s)? My intent is to easily delete lower quality duplicate files, and keep the...
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    WTB: DCS Rossini DAC or Vivaldi DAC

    I'm trying to buy a gently used DCS Rossini DAC or Vivaldi DAC in good shape for use in Olympia, WA USA. Ready to buy now! Please let me know if you have one available. Thanks, Musically, Ken * Note If this should be posted elsewhere, please let me know.
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    Your DAC replacement thoughts please

    I have been using an AMR DP-777SE DAC which is now having intermittent reliability issues. I'm considering replacing/upgrading to either a 1) Chord Dave 2) PS Audio Direct Stream or 3) APL DSD ($$) I need to buy used, and I'm comfortable with that. My hopes are for reliability, deeper...

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