easy_e
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| iPod volume versus laptop volume Swampwalker,So either the laptop or the iPod should be connected to phono? That way, I won't be able to alternate between vinyl and the iPod/laptop at my upcoming Christmas party.Is that right?Now I have the iPod connected to a tape input and I'm ... | |
| beautiful piano recordings: solo or small ensemble Keith Jarrett - The Melody at Night, With You | |
| So You Think You Know Your Mozart? 10/10. The only challenging one was the snippet from Haydn's Surprise Symphony.I'll give my 9 year old son the quiz later and report back (if he does well!). | |
| Worst Name for A Piece of Equipment What about...Naim? | |
| "At Last" as performed by Elvis Costello Thanks Albert!I think Elvis is a great balladeer. I'm one of the few that actually loved "North" (I still do). | |
| A trick with Scotch Whisky I'll stick to my Johnnie Red, unadulterated. | |
| Best movies last two years Closer and Lost in Translation come to mind. | |
| Jimmy Smith's best albums? The only Verve album of Jimmy Smith's I enjoy is "The Organ Grinder's Blues". I much prefer the Blue Note releases, especially The Sermon. | |
| Gene Harris suggestions? He recorded his best work with a trio called "The Three Sounds". I believe they're on Blue Note. One in particular features Stanley Turrentine on tenor. It's truly a gorgeous album. | |
| Jazz Recommendations. I think Boa2's list would scare most neophyte jazz listeners away. Although I love the albums listed I don't agree it's a good start. Too out there for the most part. | |
| Which musician retired too soon? I don't know if Syd Barret actually retired or just kind of lost it.Jeremy Spencer and Danny Kirwin I think are in the same boat (maybe I'm wrong). Instead we have Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. | |
| 4 must have hours of baby boomer music? I'm going on 40 and whenever we have friends over the following always work: James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Ray Charles. Have fun. | |
| My son and the Alban Berg String Quartet He insists! | |
| Integrated Amp Recommendations Classe. Either CAP-100, 101, 150, or 151. Used definitely under $2,000. | |
| Best integrated amp for imaging/soundstage at $1K? Buy a used Classe Integrated: Cap-100, 101, 150, or 151. |