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After almost 25 years of not buying any home audio gear, I have jumped in with both feet. Just purchased a new to me, Carver M500T amp and C2 Preamplifier. They arrived yesterday, Going to swap out the old Denon AVR later today. Im running a great pair of B&W 686 but I plan to get more substantial speakers soon. Looking forward to the forum. Cheers Chris Newfoundland, Canada

The Derek Trucks Band, Soul Serenade (album)

Here is a photo of what the insides look like - two upward firing drivers.

Besides listrning to what you guys have been posting my wife and i have been listening to Hell Freezes Over while doing the prep cook work for guests tonite. The record sound like the show we saw at the Sphere in LV last month. The speakers are omnidirectional Harman Kardon HK-50's. They fill the living room and kitchen with nice background sound.

Brian Simpson, Midnight Groove is released today, March 28. 2025. "Midnight Groove marks a pivotal moment in Simpson’s career, showcasing his ever-evolving mastery as a composer and performer. Today, Glide is excited to offer an exclusive premiere of the album, which encapsulates Simpson’s wide-ranging musical palette and talent. From funkified sounds to straight jazz and smooth grooves, tropical stylings, and R&B, Simpson traverses a rich sonic landscape with his collaborators to give us an album that is both fun to listen to yet impressive in the amount of skill that comes across. Ultimately, Midnight Groove is a testament to Brian Simpson’s unwavering dedication to his craft and his ability to create music that stirs the soul. With its rich melodies, enchanting rhythms, and heartfelt performances, the album is sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners around the world." You can read the rest of the review, and listen to the whole album here...

Four80East, Barn Sessions Vol 1 was released on Mar 15, 2025. "Over the past few months, the Ontario-based jazz group Four80East (Rob DeBoer, Tony Grace) has been releasing a series of videos on YouTube recorded in their new barn, which has been converted to a recording, performing, and post-production studio. These are live renditions of songs covered on their entire catalog of albums. Some of the songs include both a four-piece horn section along with a four-piece string section, while one of the songs features only Rob and Tony." You can read the rest of the review here...