@slaw - Hey Steve. I am enjoying the new cartridge, although I don't love the process of setting up a new cartridge, or waiting through suspension break-in. It's getting better, but changing daily. Hope if "gets there" soon, and I can't stop thinking about it and just listen to music... I'm going to go back over my setup again tomorrow, just to insure it is as close as possible with the tools I have at hand. I think I'm going to order a new headshell, so I'm likely going to have to go through it all again in a week or so. |
Hey Steve @slaw , or anyone, Do you own Band of Horses - "Acoustic at the Ryman"? Just curious about the sound quality. I borrowed it on CD from my local library and loved the performance. Had the LP in my hand back last winter (pre covid), but put it back on the shelf. Now I see they have gone way up in price. The one I was going to buy back last winter was only $17.99. Now, I can't find anything less than $89. Not going to pay that much for it, unless it is REALLY special on vinyl..... |
@bkeske - Brian, congratulations on the new pre-amp. Have a fun weekend! You guys have snow on the ground? Good reason to stay inside and listen to records... |
Well, I bought, or received as gifts, about 20 records over the Christmas and Birthday season. So, now my record rack is overflowing. Again! So The Great Culling - part deux has begun. Luckily, this time I only need to sell/trade a net 20/30 records. Last time it was 200... I really want to have all of my records fit nicely into my 800 LP capacity rack. A little available space for "emergency purchases" would also be good. It's going to be a little harder this time, as I already culled the real losers last time (2019). However, this time, I'm going to sell off some higher quality records that I just don't love. I mean, why keep them if I'm not going to listen to them. Here's a "for instance". I had a copy of Willie Nelson - "Startdust" that I rarely/never listed to. I love Willie Nelson, just didn't really like that record, although it's one of his most popular. So, one day in 2018 I find a copy of the MoFi version in the "new today" used record bin at Plaid Room. It's in perfect condition and it's $16.99, so I grab it. Why the heck did I do that? I don't listen to the one I already have. So, today, while pulling out potential candidates for TGC - part deux, I come across both copies of "Startdust". Since I know I'm only going to keep one, at most, I listen to the MoFi (probably for the first time). Guess what? I still don't like it. So there's 2 going into the "to sell/to trade" pile. Now, only 18/28 to go... So if you see me listing some oddball choices, you'll know why. Last listen before possibly going into the "pile". Wish me luck... And God Speed... ;~)
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@knighttodd - Welcome to the best thread on Audiogon! Keep 'em coming... |
For any of you Elvis Costello fans (I'm referring mostly to you @big_greg 😁), that EC record I played earlier tonight - "Momofuku" is pretty darn good, considering almost no one has ever heard of it... Check it out via streaming if you have any interest in Elvis Costello. It's a 2008 release, that was first released on 2XLP vinyl and as a digital download, then later released on CD. It's a rocker, with The Imposters and guests, but came out during a period when he wasn't doing much rockin'. Good stuff that I somehow missed at the time of its release. |
@audiophile7605 - Welcome to the best thread on AudiogoN! Keep 'em coming... |
@trhester1 - Welcome to the best thread on AudiogoN. Glad you joined us! Keep 'em coming....
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Listening to a couple of records I received as Christmas presents. First up..... The Jayhawks - "Hollywood Town Hall" I love this album. I've owned it on CD since it was first released and it is one of the album that sparked my interest in Americana. The vinyl mastering is quite a bit different from my original CD. Most obvious is significantly more bass. The bass lines stand out quite a bit more on the vinyl LP than on the CD. Sounds great! |
Hey Steve, I enjoyed John Hiatt - "Slow Turning" - Catalog #
B0027601-1. Per Discogs, it is a re-issue on Red vinyl. I have not previously owned this album in any format, however several cuts are included on a Greatest Hits CD I own. I like the material very much, as I like pretty much everything I've ever heard from John Hiatt. He's a gem IMHO. But I didn't find this vinyl LP to be anything special. It's good material, but the SQ is just OK. Not special like the previous listen to my new copy of the re-mastered "Hollywood Town Hall". If I were looking for a copy of this record, I think I would try to find the earliest vinyl release possible, or maybe an Audiophile pressing, if there is one. |
@tomic601 - I love the resolutions and I'm fully supportive. Fish more - I too plan to fish more this year (only fished about 6-7 days last year) - I too plan to cycle more. I'm riding tomorrow in 45 degree weather to close out my 2020 with 2200 miles. Been doing PT to address my IT Band syndrome. Hopefully I have it under control so I can top 3K miles next year, and more than one Century ride in 2021. - No more gun dogs for me, but I did grow up on a farm with English Pointers and loved them dearly. We also had cattle dogs - Border Collies and loved them dearly too..... Good Luck! I hope it all works out for you........ |
@bkeske - Nope, wasn't me. Although I do have some Yellowjacks CDs from back in the day... |
I don't have that one, but I do have a couple of Yellowjackets CDs from the early '90s. Enjoyable, but I haven't listened to them in quite some time. If you like Robben Ford, have you ever heard: Robben Ford and the Blue Line - S/T It is a fantastic album. Unfortunately, not available on vinyl. But it is an excellent album, with fantastic sound quality too. Stream it, or buy it on CD if you're a fan. It's a rockin' blues/rock album BTW. Been jammin' to it since it was release in the early '90s. I've even taken it to audio shows and club get-togethers several times over the years. It has widespread appeal with rockers, blues fans and, dare I say, audiophiles... Happy Sunday morning to everyone...
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