Grateful Dead "Europe '72". Lp
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Got the records in I ordered off Etsy, they look in very good condition. The Rubinoos "S/T" advertised as 1st pressing Norman Greenbaum "Back Home Again" WLP Stephen Stills "2" pp Neil Diamond "Taproot Manuscript" pp Patti Page "I've Heard That Song Before" mono/pp @noromance, The PP lp I bought because you had mentioned her recently. This is a mono period pressing and very clean. |
Uber, Can’t speak to his PCs. Only to what I have. My Taipan Helix recommendation I believe is solid! For a more inexpensive PC....I replaced my Python Helix (1k) with a Signal Cable (silver) $169.00 and it was superior. If you ask, they’ll put a 20 amp IEC on it. Having said this, I'm a huge fan of the Marc Tunis iCs, ( with KLE RCAs). Haven't tried his PCs but, they would be on my list. |
@mammothguy54, Doing a distilled water rinse is recommended. Air drying is better. I use my VPI for expediency buy would prefer a second VinlylStack just for this purpose. Have you looked into DIY? It's what I use and have had experience with my Audio Desk. The DIY is a better solution and less expensive. If you add a pump and filter system it takes up more room but is a nice upgrade for little money. |
My mini-review. Lp-1 - Butterfield Blues Band @ Woodstock The vinyl is high quality/quiet, just like all ROG lps are. What is unexpected is both lps are slightly off-center. I set my expectations low for this record because of the less than desirable circumstances. So far, I’m very satisfied. "Born Under a Bad Sign" takes up the entire side 1, except for a few announcements. The harmonica sounds clear and satisfying in the beginning of this song. Then the brass chimes in right in the center stage as well. The bass guitar is there too and not mic’d well. The organ is in left field as is the lead guitar when it starts in. After a few minutes though, things change somewhat. The brass goes more to the right. This makes things much better. I’m feeling very good about this purchase now. You got to turn this record up! Sounds really good that way. The grounding issue they had then shows up only in the quieter passages and isn’t a big deal for me. I guess Eddie Kramer did the best he could under less than perfect conditions. LP 2 in a bit............ |
Jim, As you know, I sent them to Tim @ maze-audio. I had contacted him a few weeks ago with my needs and requested he contact me when he could do a quick turn-around. They arrived today. Perfect! The sound, well in a few words, everything is more well rounded/flushed out and more dynamic/extended. The Mark Tunis ICs came with locking RCAs which I hate as they are a pain. I"ll say his ICs with the KLE Absolute Harmony’s are a sleeper in the crazy world of high priced ICs. I’ve read the KLE need break-in time. I’ll enjoy every minute of it. Full disclosure: I’m using my Deleund phono cable at the moment, which I love. I did have Tim modify my M Tunis phono cable with the KLE RCAs |
Some lp that came in over the week, Crooker Still "Shaken By a Low Sound" deluxe edition/2021 Calexico "Descamino" 2000/Quarterstick Records Art Blakey $ the Jazz Messengers "Moanin'" 2021/.Blue Note PJ Harvey "White Chalk" "Dry" "Is This Desire"
Listening will have to wait a while. Merry Christmas to all!
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@noromance , Hi! I bought a Hot Stamper of 4 Way years ago. The last RSD, I got the 3lp complete set re-mastered and it blew away the Hot Stamper. I believe it's still available at www.rhino.com . |
Montrose "S/T" Friday Music When I was buying lps decades ago, I knew nothing about first pressings and so on....... my only other copy of this lp is a re-issue I’m sure, because it doesn’t have the ’palm tree’ label. Having said that, this Friday Music release is the bomb! This record does have meaningful bass info afterall. One of The Best hard rock debuts, all time. |