Hey Boxer.
Merry Christmas Sir! |
Time loves a Hero ... Little Feat.
First album that I have tried after cleaning with my all new to me US cleaning rig.
Holy moly, it is QUIET!
Very happy with results, this album was filty with a lot of fingerprints to boot. |
Very true Boxer.
I only bought some of the ones I did as I knew a US cleaning setup was on the way.
As long as not too badly scratched I figured dirt could be cleaned out.
Wonder what that says about the habits of jazz music fans....🤔🤔 |
Boxer.
You mean your tonearms DON'T have spare change stuck to them?
Dang, I been doing it all wrong! |
Yes it is and onto another one .
Aqualung ... Jethro Tull.
Tbh this one looked like someone had used it to shovel sand with!
It ain't perfect, us cleaning can't fix scratches but it was totally unplayable previous. |
80,s new romantic's to finish this wonderful Christmas day evening off.
True ... Spandau Ballet. |
Greg
That cd4 format was the reason the Shibata stylus was developed ages back.
While quad died an early death, fortunately the benefits of the Shibata ensured a long life. |
Tomic.
It must be the extra copper content of that 69 penny that damps the resonance.
Butthole surfers again Boxer? Lol |
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy ... Elton John. |
Garden of Eden ... Passport. |
Bit of classic hair rock.
Love at First Sting ... Scorpions |
Greg
Yes a lot of misinformation out there, just about as bad as mono and stereo playback.
I do not own any quad discs so cannot comment on how well they may play on regular stylus.
If they play and sound good then surely that's all that matters. |
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Long Misty Days .... Robin Trower |
WOW.
Well welcome back to the vinyl fold Badger.
Great album to come back with. |
McCartney II ... Sir Paul. |
All Shook Up ..... Cheap Trick |
Daltrey ..... Roger Daltrey |
Fragile .... Yes.
Now I have clean records it is time to look seriously at a flattener.
This album has a serious warp to it.
I know Slaw is the man for recommendations on that front. |
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Ismism .... Godley & Creme. |
Slaw
I will pm you later on the Orb but I think I will be investing in one .
Have found a very fair price at a USA distributor.
Great write up on the MyMat by Boxer, much more eloquent than myself.
And yes I run mine on top of a acrylic mat now as easily adjustable vta on TT makes it a no brainer.
This is a change from original configuration so will try to put results into words later. |
Lol boxer.
Thanks....... I think.🤔🤔 |
Found this album on eBay and it just struck the right chord😂😂
Hard Up Heroes.
A double album all mono of old mostly British acts on the Decca label.
SQ is quite stunning and it is dead quiet in the groove with my dedicated Rega TT with Ortofon 2M Mono Cart. |
Always been curious to this question.
How do you pick your music?
Does it depend on your mood?
Do you read something here and think yes!
Or like myself do you just pull something out randomly?
This is for vinyl, streaming is a little different. |
What a Life .... Divinyls |
Wishbone Four ... Wishbone Ash.
Slaw.
Dimples up so far, never even considered flat side up tbh but will try it. |
Slaw
Anybody and everybody!
Just curious, no big deal.
Not finished the first page of the " thumbs up for us cleaning" yet! |
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Two cups of coffee, semi alive now.
Abacab .... Genesis |
Thx Spirit, W4 is a mighty fine album as is Argus as I see Slaw is spinning.
Little shop of horrors was an instant classic, so bad it was excellent.
Thx Tomic for the imagery! |
Slaw
I am on the fence over Raising Sand.
It's fine as it is but I just feel it could have been so much more......
I find the pace a little lacking and I'm always waiting for it to take off but of course it never does.
Not truly.
Just my 2 cents.
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Getting old... I'm pretty sure I "got old" overnight! It sort of just happened 😂😅
Tbh mood usually does not determine my choice but it likely will decide how much I appreciate the music at the time.
Maybe I should rethink my music choosing methodology!
Threat to Survival ... Shinedown.
180g brand new, present from my daughter! |
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Hey Boxer, finally selling that old C.E.C CD player. Replacement is an Esoteric DV-50S. Can spin CD,sacd and DVD-A now. |
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Fun and Games .... Chuck Mangione. |
Boxer
The crack about the C.E.C was a joke my friend, not that I would not sell it of course.
Just you used to mention it a lot... Lol.
Now that Vira arm is very interesting but like Slaw it has me scratching my head as to just how it works.
Although we obviously take your word that it does and very well by the sounds of it.
Some of the benefits of a linear tracker without some of the hardships.
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The Power Station 33 1/3. |
On with the show!
The Age of Aquarius ... The Fifth Dimension.
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It does not seem to matter what cart I try out on my Garrard I keep coming back to the same one as having the best overall balance of detail, bass, soundstage and presentation.
My good old faithful Nagaoka MP-150.
Not even expensive by any means but it sure does rock on my Garrard 401 and Micro Seiki 505ls tonearm combo.
Of course all my carts are sub $1000 units ATM.
Maybe I need reach higher...... |
Very wise words Slaw.
You are most likely correct , good job I do not have the mindset I have read on some threads of late where some try to claim the Cart is 80% of the deal!
It does seem to be odd though that such a relatively inexpensive cart can best an up to $1500 cart on this table.
Yes I know I said all sub $1000, that's my cost, I do have one lomc that retail at $1495.
Funny old business. |
Boxer
I think I get it after making Google my friend!
Glad it is working out so well.
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Thx Slaw for making me not feel like I am the only person on the planet who does not like Amused to Death!
👍👍 |
Private Audition .... Heart |
Coast to Coast ( live) .... Rod Stewart and the Faces. |
Heavy Weather ..... Weather Report. |
Eye of the Tiger ..... Survivor |
Tomic
Yes it appears everyone likes the Nagaoka line of carts apart from our resident Russian Chakster!
Thinking of buying the top dog mp-500 as Greg has given it a big thumbs up.
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Well happy birthday indeed Reubent!
60 years young.
Exactly where I will be too in a new month .
Enjoy everything brother! |
