Well, "Noble Beast" is of really good SQ, (IMO), it just doesn’t hold up to my past memory of it.
Maybe seeing AB live, which is why I'm doing this comparison, in part because I have a chance to see him tomorrow, would change my perception?
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On "Are You Serious", AB made a much needed shift from his previous records. This one is more in tune with the current musical landscape. SQ is VERY good. |
"Break It Yourself" has a wonderful balance and easily outclasses the previous lps in terms of SQ. "Eggs" would be next. I'm getting into this one! |
@reubent ,
Tonight has been an eye-opener for me. I had held it in higher regard previously.
Pete Townshend "White City"....freshly US cleaned.
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John Lennon "Rock & Roll"
Listening to this really brings forward John's roots!
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Van Morrison "Tupelo Honey" pp |
@6t5-gto,
It's very tempting...I guess I' had made up my mind earlier. Especially since I'm having so many reservations?
Ryan Bingham "Fear & Saturday Night"
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Ryan Adams "S/T" 2014/PAX-AM/SQ = EX |
@6t5-gto,
Thanks for your input on the AB show. I think my deciding factor was I really don't want to make the trip. I do think seeing him live would be fantastic. I still plan on buying his later works.
Does this make me a fan in any way?
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The Grateful Dead "Europe 72'"../OP/out of 3 boxes of vinyl from brother.
Ice-cream cone to the forehead. #BANG# |
The RB lp’ SQ = EX. The pressing has some "wooshing" in the quiet passages. Gonna put it through another US cleaning.
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Valley Maker "When I Was a Child" SQ = EX
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Dave Rawlings Machine "Nashville Obsolete" ….another great one from Acony Records |
@big_greg,
Is the change because you feel you're missing something or more out of curiosity? |
Valley Maker "Rhododendron" SQ = EX |
@reubent ,
I thought I’d hear from you regarding "White City"
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@bdp24 ,
I’ll keep those records in mind. Thanks for mentioning them.
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@6t5-gto,
Which speakers are you auditioning?
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Finishing up the Grateful Dead lps. SQ is EX
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I hope you all will check out Valley Maker, especially if you are fans of Angus & Julia Stone. |
Bonnie Raitt "S/T" OP/Warner Bros/ a record show find.
I remembered buying it and recently found it in my "for sale" pile. So, several years have passed as have system changes, but maybe more importantly, record cleaning changes.
So I steamed it then put it through my current US cleaning regimen. The results....It’s a keeper. I find a lot of satisfaction in this.
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John Hiatt "The Eclipse Sessions" wowzerrzes!
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Patty Griffin "10,000 Kisses" |
"Nine Tonight" doesn't have the greatest SQ but it's Bob...... that makes everything alright. |
Tom,
I love to see you so reinvigorated with music. |
@bdp24 ,
I ordered the new Buddy & Julie Miller lp today among others with Music Directs' 20% off.
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John Lennon "Imagine" MFSL |
A shout out for Shunyata...
All the years I've owned several models, they’ve been through many a storm and NEVER failed. Knock on wood. |
Counting Crows "This Desert Life" OP. Haven't played in years but remember it being an overall solid record. |
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@mwinkc,
I was given a copy a few years ago. First time I'd ever heard it. It struck me as very transparent recording. Need to re-listen.
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I'm admitting, this was my first time hearing the above (lp). It's not perfect but very, very enjoyable! A great party record. |
Finished sides 1 & 2 of the above set.
Now on to sides 3 & 4 of The Rolling Thunder Review. This turns out to be a great way to compare.
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@hce1,
That must have been a long trip my friend.
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Bruce Springsteen "The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle"
A survivor from some of my gifted lps.
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@jamesclarke,
I’m a huge Jason Isbell fan myself. Have you tried any of his wife’s Amanda Shires) solo stuff? "My Piece of Land" is great!
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@mwinkc,
Recently ordered " Dig in Deep" by Bonnie, I’m hoping it’s gonna be great.
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Earth Wind & Fire "Gratitude" OP/ SQ = EX |
Re-listening to Bob Dylan "Live 1975/The Rolling Thunder Revue"
Sides 1 & 2. Realizing now that what’s missing is some of the midrange frequencies and of coarse the lowest bass. Going to try and complete the entire set over the weekend.
Understanding this sets' flaws helps me to enjoy it more for what it is.
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Ryan Adams "Heartbreaker" ...UK/Cooking Vinyl/hell yeah! |
While the rest of this set is cleaning.....Bob Dylan "Desire" MFSL/45rpm |
Randy Newman "Little Criminals" promo |
@big-greg,
I should have picked that one up a few months ago at an out of town record store. OP/sealed/$40.00.
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Marc Carroll "Stone Beads & Silver" …...nice!
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Jenny Lewis "On The Line" |
I'm realizing that gaining perspective, especially with these Dylan recordings, is important for one's enjoyment. While good SQ is one factor, the artists' ability to convey their message, is equally important. It is through this "prism" that I'm able to enjoy Dylan's songs presented in very different venues and different ways on different lps. |
Finishing up this evenings' Dylan listening with sides 3 & 4 of "Desire" MFSL/45rpm. |
The Doors "Morrison Hotel" German pressing! |
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Steppenwolf "At Your Birthday Party" OP/ABC/Dunhill |
Another survivor....Steppenwolf "Early Steppenwolf" / side 2 is "The Pusher".
I’ve been pleased at how well recorded all of my OP pressings of Steppenwolf sound. |
"Dig in Deep" sounds really good, great bass response. Needed flattening. |
The Courtney Barnett sounds great! It needed flattening as well. The vinyl quality is better than the Bonnie lp. |
