I've had the Midgard since yesterday and so far, I like it very much. I'm using it in my work system to drive the Audeze LCD2C cans. I found it is susceptible to picking up a low level hum from the Panasonic player beneath it. I'll work on that. More to come!

Thanks for the assessment, much appreciated! I am very familiar what a good tube amp can bring to the party. I have an Eddie Current HD300 I use at work with Sennheiser HD600 headphones. That amp really just isn't a good match for the Audezes.

Baldwin as in The Baldwin Piano and Organ Company? I could see where they would rebrand tubes for their organ amplifiers.

ethermalt - I was wondering how those two would get on together. I, too, have LCD-2C 'phones and have been considering an amp to drive them. Without the ability to audition, I am hesitant to sink the money into the Quickie. Works well, yes?

My old Advent 300 receiver sings through my Senn HD600 as well as my Etys.

Here is something a little less strictly classical, built on improvisations with a series of very talented collaborators. This is a free download but don't be bashful about paying. It is well worth it!       http://iapetus-store.com/album/mundo-nuevo-free-download

http://www.iapetus-media.com/markus-reuter-todmorden-513-2/   More information about the structure of the composition at the link above.  There was a release of the original version (non-orchestral) available but I am not certain whether or not it is still in print.  I bought mine over a year...

I have not heard this yet. Those are three talented guys so I bet it is very good. Thanks for the tip!

Being a big Crimson fan, do yourself a big favor and get a copy of "Deep", the latest Stick Men recording.  It is absolutely killer!  And I credit you dear sir for wanting to do your best to support the artists: me too.  I try to purchase from sources where the artists get the lion's share of my...

I guess I really didn't expect too much in the way of responses as Markus is just one of many talented musicians who have to work extra hard in the new world order of the music business to get noticed.  I am a big fan primarily due to his versatility and musicality playing in a broad range of...

For those of you who don’t know him, Markus is a “touch guitar” virtuoso, producer and composer from Austria.  He is a graduate of Robert Fripp’s Guitar Craft and is actively involved in multiple groups (Stick Men, Crimson ProjeKct, and Centrozoon along with collaborations too numerous to...

Had a chance to hear my selection, Stick Men's "DEEP" played in concert last night.  The studio version is awesome, live is EPIC!  Man can these guys (Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter) play.  They are on a short US tour now.  See them in Chicago (7/31), Detroit (8/1), Niagara Falls...

Crazy Man Michael - Fairport Convention The Great Valerio - Richard and Linda Thompson A Reunion - Gentle Giant Heart Attack in a Layby - Porcupine Tree

Active on Drummerworld and Sonor Museum (acoustic) and Vdrums (electronic) forums.  Very much agreed there is a LOT to learn from the collective knowledge and talents on those sites!