jimcrane
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| Just an old fans memory lane. Chicago bands from the sixties... Paul Butterfield Blues Band | |
| Internet radio stations for classical music My hometown favorite, All Classical Portland, KQAC, 89.9 on the FM dial. Good mix. "Sunday Brunch" with Suzanne Nance (eclectic) at 10 a.m. (Pacific time) and "The Score" (movie scores) with Edmund Stone on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. are partic... | |
| Member Almarg passed away last night On this forum, Al was a mensch. My condolences to Al's wife and family. May his memory be for a blessing.Jim | |
| Think fast: What would you take? I hope everyone remains safe and unharmed.Here in Oregon, there are three evacuation alert level. Stage 1 is an alert that an area might be subject to evacuation; Stage 2 is an alert to prepare to evacuate (i.e., pack and load vehicle, etc.); and ... | |
| Update on Audiogon Member Almarg Grace and peace to Al and Margaret and their family.jim crane | |
| Listening as a civilian Thanks for sharing your thoughts about music during your convalenscense. I hope you recover quickly and fully.I enjoy your posts and look forward to more of them.Jim | |
| Bach - Goldberg Variations you favourite Jim204,Thanks for starting this thread. The Goldbergs are a wonder and a joy. Mahgister's praise was, if anything, understated. Aquinas had five proofs for the existence of a supreme being. If he had lived to hear the Goldbergs, he undoubtedly wou... | |
| Give Bach a try Oracle462:+1 for Vikingur Olafsson's albums. Great sound, too! | |
| Jazz for someone who doesn't like jazz. I suggest that you begin your jazz journey with some Dixieland. In particular, try Evan Christopher, a clarinetist who plays updated (i.e., not the Preservation Hall style) New Orleans-style Dixieland. His Clarinet Road Vol I: The Road to New O... | |
| Soundstage Confusion Hi Millercarbon,The quotation is attributable to the British economist, John Maynard Keynes: "When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?” Not to get philosophical on an audio site, but I think the quotation is the epitome of E... | |
| Anyone have this kind of problem with their amp? Thanks to everyone for their help!Stereo5, I'm going to try contacting Classe again. Who knows, maybe I'll get a response this time.The local repair shop I went to is Audio Specialties here in Portland; the owner, Doug, is well-respected. I don'... | |
| Anyone have this kind of problem with their amp? Thanks, noromance,Ever since I've owned it, I've had the amp on a wood shelf nowhere near a heat vent, with 3-4 inches of open space around the amp's top and sides. The top (which has vents and which I've always kept clear) has always gotten warm... | |
| Anyone have this kind of problem with their amp? Thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply.Bsamooa, special thanks for your detailed questions and suggestions. To respond briefly: (1) there's no noise (e.g., boom or scratch) at sound cut out; (2) after sound cut out, no hum or hiss from ... | |
| Sunday Morning sounds It's still morning here in Portland, and a foggy, chilly one in my part of town. Madeleine Peyroux is singing, and she sounds just fine. Richard, thanks for sharing, and you-all enjoy the rest of your days.Jim | |
| Favorite instrument through your favorite speakersi Good thread! Lately, I've been really enjoying the sound of clarinets through Harbeth M30's. Anyone here also like Evan Christopher's recordings? |