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| Jazz for aficionados O-10, thanks for the Shadowfax link. I like it; it's not the kind of thing that I would go out of my way to listen to, but I like it. I am not a big fan of music with that "New Age/World Music" vibe; just a personal preference. It's a pretty melod... | |
| How to meaningfully audition speakers?? Dover, I agree completely with your comments. Personally, I think it's an unfortunate state of affairs. A few thoughts re some other recent comments:- I don't understand the notion that because absolute fidelity is not attainable (it isn't) we sho... | |
| Tony Bennett A great story! | |
| Tony Bennett The "Bennett vs Sinatra debate" is one of those pointless exercises that will never have a clear winner. ****Bennett is just not everyone's cup of tea****Funny, I always felt that way about Sinatra. Bennett is one of those singers that has that ha... | |
| How to meaningfully audition speakers?? Well, at least you are not saying "mute" as my dear wife insists on saying :-). But, while I agree that "personal taste rules the day", the concept as an analogy is flawed. True, guitar players choose an amp/speaker based on its tonal colorations ... | |
| VPI bearing oil/grease? Slaw, thanks for the clarification. Earlier you said that you agreed that the sound was leaner with oil vs lithium grease. I also noticed less-stable pitch with the grease; the main reason that I stopped using the grease. You mention that the DuPo... | |
| How does one "Get lost in the music"? Excellent post, Noromance! My feelings exactly. And to hopefully get the ball rolling (and appropriately titled):http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cfmiRnPjLCA | |
| Jazz for aficionados In case anyone is interested. As I said before, this features some of Lew's very best work. Definitely worth owning. And sealed!http://www.ebay.com/itm/FREDDIE-HUBBARD-SWEET-RETURN-SEALED-ALBUM-/390675478669?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item5af612b88d | |
| Jazz for aficionados Orpheus10, you could not be more correct; Lew Tabackin is most certainly an underrated player. Lew has been one of the heroes of the NY scene for a long time and I know him personally, having recently been part of a project that recreated Henry Ma... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Genius! http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ9El7k4mNoRouse sounds amazing! And no, one can't have too much Monk."Misterioso" is a great record. Griffin is fabulous, and one of my favorite tenor players. Still, there's something about the way that Rouse... | |
| It was 20 years ago today. . What was your system? - Maggie MG3A's (very heavily modified). Still have them sitting in a closet waiting to find the time to repair the midrange panels.- Moscode 600- Counterpoint 5.1- VPI HW19 MK2- ET2 (still use it)- Monster, Grado, ??? cartridges- Straightwire cab... | |
| Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners I have no direct experience with the 2.5, but my understanding is that the larger diameter spindle also has a tighter gap between it and the manifold's interior creating a stiffer bearing. Chris can give you a much better description. | |
| How to meaningfully audition speakers?? ****Type casting is a no-no as there are always exceptions to the rule: long haired rockers who always use 11; studious geeks who defer to exactitude; free thinkers who tend to experiment. **** - NonoiseThat was going to be, essentially, my first ... | |
| Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners As Chris says, it's difficult to tell the 2 spindle from the 2.5; but not impossible. I can usually tell when it's a 2.5. Look at the diameter of the spindle in relation to the diameter of the arm wand. In photos, the 2 spindle usually looks to be... | |
| How to meaningfully audition speakers?? Charles1dad, thanks for the kind words. Out of respect for the OP's request, I will send you a private message with my thoughts. Cheers. |