Introduction
I’m a basshead. I say that loudly and proudly, even though some folks believe basshead and audiophile are mutually exclusive. Obviously, I’m not in that camp. But sometimes, I...
I read reviews on this and I said let me try this out, for $10 I couldn't lose. This surpassed all of expectations for a $10 IEM.
I am going to purchase a set for my wife, she was also blown...
Fanmusic is a distributor and a brand of Chinese audio-equipment which also has an eBay store. I was contacted by Tony, their manager a while ago and he informed me that they were working...
Very nice amp for mid-fiers to entry high-fiers.
The sound quality and specs are very good for the price. Works very well with Jazz and Classical music in particular (not that rock and...
My pair was a supposed demo model from one of Hifiman's retailers. They came in mint condition, which is lucky for me. I'm not using a balanced cable yet, but I already feel it's a good upgrade...
Carmen McRae is waaayyyy underrated. I like some of her versions of Billie Holiday's signature tunes better than Billie's—which is saying alot because I'm kray-zy for Billie Holiday.
Carmen McRae Sings Lover Man (And Other Billie Holiday Classics)
i really dig amy mann's voice...the "magnolia" soundtrack gets regular rotation with me.
charlotte gainsbourg is another moody gal.
nico can send chills down my spine.
love kim deal and trish keenan from broadcast, as well.
and lets not forget nina simone.
Hayley Westenra latest album "Treasure" theres a song "Sonny" which just floored me, last time one did that was Sarah Mclachlan's "Angel". Both their own voice and a piano (a bit of bass for Sarah too).
Sandy Denny (of Fairport Convention) and
Linda Thompson (new album out: Versatile Heart)
is not worth to be called a thread about female vocalists. So there.
As for acoustic remakes (not female, sorry): how about Richard Thompson's acoustic version of Oops, I did again (I kid you not) from the album 1000 years of popular music (which might just be the best idea for a concept album. ever.)?