casey33
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| turntable newbie: need advice for better sound Tvad is totally correct.I'm wondering if the cartridge is wired out of phase"lack of 3 Dimensionality despite wideness of the soundstage".I would also ask can you tell what instrument is playing when listening to CD or Radio?This turntable/Cart co... | |
| Van Morrison-Down the Road What's the label on that one?I bought a recently released LP by Van called "Keep It Simple".Double LP with Exile- Polydor- Lost Highway logos.The jacket was pathetic,but the Vinyl and music were really worthwhile. | |
| Duk Ellington Money Jungle - 200G Classic Records I just put it on for a spin.I must say that while agreeing with the other comments on recording quality,the chance to hear Ellington actually play that piano rather than just sit there and direct the action,is the thing that makes this LP indispen... | |
| Tonearm compatibility and advice The low compliance DL 103 would also be a poor match with the afore-suggested Magnepan Unipivot. | |
| Bagpipes anyone? I have always considered Bagpipes on LP to be one of those perfect thrift store purchases.You know they didn't play it more than twice,neither will you,but it's only a buck.Rufus Harley is not the only Jazz Piper (Bagman?) Albert Ayler gives it a ... | |
| Decca vs London? I have three copies of Beggar's Banquet UK pressings the unboxed Decca is really nice.Though the boxed is quite nice as well.The name Decca on the label with no box around it (hence unboxed) is an earlier pressing.Though the boxed is still solidly... | |
| Decca vs London? Not exactly.London was formed because of the split ownership of UK and US Decca.London was able to release US label material in the UK which could not be labeled Decca.London is a UK corporation (or was).A Decca UK LP doesn't necessarily have a Lo... | |
| QUESTION ON LP I believe you are describing a 78 RPM record.An earlier form of record manufactured up to mid fifties.It is not made of metal,but hardened shellac.The turntable required must not only be capable of spinning it at 78 RPM,but must also be fitted wit... | |
| Favorite version s of Autumn Leaves? Gotta second that Betty Carter version.What a delightful human being she was.Saw her at Town Hall NYC on a bill with Barry Harris('73)and many other times.Maybe the most exciting singer I ever heard live.She kissed me on the cheek in Van Nuys in '... | |
| Overlooked Follow-Ups I can't really comment on The Hunter as I only have it on CD.Therefore I can only hear it in my car.As far as following a hit so massive it can't be followed Los Lobos "La Bamba" gave way to "La Pistola Y La Corazon" the spanish language record th... | |
| Another vinyl comeback story If they really want to bring back the LP get the price below $25,get the quality control back.I ignored the rumors of a dying LP.I am ignoring the rumors of rebirth and salvation.Next someone will be telling me they are going to fix Washington. | |
| Leon Russell Love Leon.Saw him live twice in the early 70s with his revue style show which included Furry Lewis and Freddie King.Two absolute giants of the blues.I listen to Carney fairly regular,though my favorite is the first Shelter LP.Stop all That Jazz ce... | |
| So whats your favorite music themed movie? "Don't Look Back","Harder They Come" deseve mention. | |
| About your music collection "one has to be an audiophile to be a music lover"? How totally absurd,The music that gives me the most enjoyment is generally LP compilations of 20s or 30s 78 RPMs.Not what you'd call the audiophile experience.I have over 50,000 LPs,and am an audi... | |
| auditioning sessions vs. listening sessions Some of your threads suggest a sense of angst.Try going a week without thinking about cables or a lack of transparency in the upper range.Select a stack of wax that inspired you in days gone by.Play it concentrating only on the music.If necessary ... |