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Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw Thanks man. I should see if it is on Tidal. I’m just so smitten with my turntable right now, none of my digital sources, including CD’s, seem ‘up to par’ in comparison.😁Leonard is alway a bit like listening to poetry. One of the reasons I li... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Andre Previn conducts Rachmaninoff Piano Concertos 1 & 4. Leonard Pennario and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. RCA Victor Red Seal. Originally released 1965, reissue, late 60’s per label design. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Horowitz plays Schumann - solo piano - Variations On A Theme By Clara Wieck & Kreisleriana. Columbia Masterworks 1970 
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Reiner conducts Brahms Violin Concerto in D. Heifetz w/Chicago Symphony Orchestra. RCA Victor, Canadian pressing. Release date unknown. ‘Shaded Dog’ stereo label.Wow. Nice. Big. Stage. 
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
almost done now. Seems like a whole néw micro universe to obsess over.Well, of course, some of us call that ‘fun’ 😁 
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More from the Solti-Edition box set #6. Sides 5-8Verdi - Missa Da RequiemWiener Philharmonic and Choir, 1970 
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
I’m sure every album you decide to play will be a somewhat new experience.I, also, just put together a new TT rig over the last couple weeks, and every album I play is somewhat like listening for the first time. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw Hey Brian,How many hours on the Zepher?Good question. I would have to guess, right around 60. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Breaking open one of my wonderful Decca Solti-Edition box sets. Vol. 6. Was in the mood for some choir works on this Friday.Starting at the beginning with Beethoven’s Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123. Sides 1-4. Will probably listen to more.This... 
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
@kro77 My Studio Deck arrived today so will work on figuring and setting it up. Ended up spending less than i had talked myself into at 918 bucks which seems like a really reasonable starting point.Congrats!! Enjoy. I think you made a good choice... 
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@slaw Brian, do you have "I Want it Darker" on vinyl?No, I don’t. The only Cohen I have on vinyl is ‘Songs of Love and Hate’. Been too busy buying classical since getting back into vinyl again 😉 Would like to get more of his albums on vinyl though... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@mammothguy54 @bkeske try the 25th Anniversary Edition release of Graceland. The SQ is incredible, way over the top. Sit in the sweet spot and your jaw will be on the floor. Playing my my original release almost had the same effect, the soundsta... 
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@slaw Leonard Cohen "Thanks For the Dance" arrived today.Steve, would love to know what you think. That set has been on my list ‘to buy’ for quite some time.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@noromance @bkeske Saw Paul Simon perform Graceland in London. Astonishing.Yea, not the biggest fan, but remember when that album came out, the accolades it received, and had to get it. It is a real treat sonically and musically. Just sounds wonde... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
John McLaughlin and Mahavishnu - Adventures in Radioland. Relativity 1986