phicar2 Wrote:
Well, unfortunately the reason I posted is becuase I tried to do just
such a comparison and quite frankly was having a very hard time telling
any difference. However, I didn't try every kid of music with all kinds
of ranges (probably A B'd about 10 songs) so I was just
tomsi42 wrote:
A few things to listen for is S-sounds (I find that Diana Krall's S
can be a bit harsh (*) ), overall sound balance and finally musicality.
With musicality I mean: does the music grab you and do you want to play
more (and more, and more until it is morning).
And this means
I appreciate different tastes too!
Anyone who likes high quality music and systems which reproduce it well
will like a well-recorded album.
When I listen to Diana Krall's Live in Paris I enjoy a great
recording, terrific instrumentalists, and a great singer.
--
RAB
I agree with Pat. Krall is a great pianist and overall musician but her
voice is not the greatest. I'd take Ella over Diana every day!
Clap Hands Here Come Charlie on vinyl is a treat!
pfarrell Wrote:
RAB wrote:
When I listen to Diana Krall's Live in Paris I enjoy a great
recording,
crooner wrote:
Krall is a great pianist and overall musician but her
voice is not the greatest. I'd take Ella over Diana every day!
Clap Hands Here Come Charlie on vinyl is a treat!
In the Classical world, there are Hilary Hahn and Anne Sophie Mutter.
They are also good musicians that aren't
pfarrell Wrote:
Patricia Barber, in contrast,
is a great singer to my ears.
Two thumbs up for PB. Modern Cool is a work of art, musically and
lyrically, plus recorded perfectly. More 'they are here' than 'you are
there'- IMO. Most of her stuff is in print from MFSL right now. They
will be
I am not trying to be clever, but should you use whichever sounds best
to you?
Look at it as follows. The DACs in both machines have to cost less than
$100. If you had a high end Yamy Z9 or something the answer would be
more obvious. An external DAC is also an upgrade option. For now, it
must
Well, unfortunately the reason I posted is becuase I tried to do just
such a comparison and quite frankly was having a very hard time telling
any difference. However, I didn't try every kid of music with all kinds
of ranges (probably A B'd about 10 songs) so I was just wondering if
someone else
There's really no way to know, other than listening. But I doubt you're
going to find much difference without an equipment upgrade. You might
also try the digital coax output while you're experimenting. Some here
have commented it sounds better than optical on their systems.
Unfortunately,
phicar2 wrote:
Well, unfortunately the reason I posted is becuase I tried to do just
such a comparison and quite frankly was having a very hard time telling
any difference. However, I didn't try every kid of music with all kinds
of ranges (probably A B'd about 10 songs) so I was just wondering
Thanks guys! I will try the coax as well and see what I think sounds
best...or I guess more importantly what my wife thinks sounds best :-)
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phicar2
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