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John Coltrane · similar · level up · best sounding
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This, but it rewards my gear
If you like A Love Supreme, you need Karma by Pharoah Sanders when you want the recording that rewards speakers and headphones because Karma by Pharoah Sanders — nearer dynamics/soundstage profile with stronger fidelity signals than A Love Supreme.
Pharoah Sanders
Karma by Pharoah Sanders — nearer dynamics/soundstage profile with stronger fidelity signals than A Love Supreme.
- Shared genres: jazz, spiritual jazz
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Same era (±8y): 1965 → 1969
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Lee Morgan
The Sidewinder by Lee Morgan — nearer dynamics/soundstage profile with stronger fidelity signals than A Love Supreme.
- Shared genres: jazz, spiritual jazz
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Same era (±8y): 1965 → 1964
Confidence 95% · sonic
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Nina Simone
I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone — nearer detail/midrange profile with stronger fidelity signals than A Love Supreme.
- Shared genres: jazz, spiritual jazz
- Destination tagged Hi-Res / lossless
- Same era (±8y): 1965 → 1965
Confidence 95% · sonic
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