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| Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners Pegasus, I lived with MGIIIA's for many years and, to this day, the sound I achieved with them in the loft space that they were in is the best from any system that I have ever assembled; with the possible exception of the sound from my Stax F-81's... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Glad, you're ok, O-10. | |
| Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners Interesting comments on the subject of mc cartridge loading; especially from Ralph Karsten of Atma-Sphere and references to Jonathan Carr's feelings on the topic. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/mc-cartridge-loadingIn the context of my sys... | |
| Jazz for aficionados The infamous Charlie Parker "Dial" recordings! That recording is almost painful to listen to. Reminiscent of Billie Holiday’s later recording when she, like Bird, was being ravaged by drugs and alcohol. Bird is in bad shape and faltering ; but, th... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Re Blakey: In spite of all his talents and very important place in the history of Jazz, Art Blakey had the reputation of being a hustler and a voracious junkie. This is well documented and verified by the accounts of his sidemen; many of whom wer... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Great call! Very, very interesting player. I understand, given what you have described as what you're looking for in piano players, why you like him; economy with authority. He uses very interesting harmonies and there is a lot of melodic count... | |
| Jazz for aficionados No reflection on how I feel about the content of your post, O-10; but, that was perhaps your best post here. It read like a good jazz solo; but, I digress. I hope that you are, ultimately, not one who is capable of pulling the trigger. The fla... | |
| Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners Good suggestions, Harry. I sent you the board via USPS yesterday. I also included a piece of the material that I mentioned previously. If and when you get around to trying the "double-board" I would try with and without the sheet between the bo... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Very interesting article, Alex. Thanks for that and I am looking forward to seeing the film. Almost too difficult to absorb just how much "life" some of these great artists experienced; and, sometimes didn't. Along with the great art so much of it... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Mraz lets the note "ring" longer than most bass players which is a big part of what gives him that beautiful singing tone. As a result there is more connection of the notes in a bass line. That could definitely result in what you describe. Of c... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Nice clips! **** Amazing how he makes the best better ! ****Interesting comment. Some players have the ability to raise the overall level of the players around them. This is a quality that, when present, is usually most obvious coming from horn or... | |
| Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners A lot of passion, indeed; and, I am impressed at the fine level of nuance that you are able to hear and able to describe. Harry, no shame due for wondering if raising the arm board might be a step backwards in transparency; it's always a possibil... | |
| Jazz for aficionados It was recently pointed out by Schubert what a great player George Mraz is. Amazing ability to ground the rhythm section and with unusually beautiful bass tone and intonation. Has always been a favorite. This is a favorite record that he plays on.... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Brilliant musician.https://youtu.be/X2zpbq8mr7w | |
| Jazz for aficionados Thank you for that link Learsfool; some wonderful kernels of wisdom in there. I particularly liked the advice about practicing with emotion even when its practicing rudiments. And, of course, this:"It takes practice to learn a language, cook go... |