johnrob
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| What are the characteristics quality recordings? I have ordered some of the music mentioned by Rushton and Slipnot & look forward to listening. Thanks!I've observed something in recordings that appears to be related to compression in relation to Wildoat's question. My amp has a meter that re... | |
| What are the characteristics quality recordings? WOW - Some excellent responses to this post! Thank you.I would enjoy hearing from other people regarding their views on this topic - particularly on what cds or albums exemplify a good recording in areas of music such as rock, jazz, etc.Thanks aga... | |
| Subwoofer with 2 channel stereo setup I have a sub with my Totem Forests. I bought it before I started using the DK Designs VS1 MkII. Now that I have the VS1, I generally keep the sub off or the level way down. The only time I use it is when I have the volume low with music that I kno... | |
| Best drink while listening to your rig? Lately, I've been partial to Glenmorangie single malt scotch with a sherry wood finish. On a cold day a nicely aged Port is also good, especially if I have a fire going. After a day of backcountry skiing, I like sitting down to some music and a gl... | |
| Norah Jones? Gunbei, BTW....... I typically enjoy your humorous quips that I've read on various threads.JOhn | |
| Norah Jones? Gunbei,I was away for a few days and didn't have a chance to respond.Perhaps I'm a little over sensitive to the issue of what might be perceived as sexist, put-down comments as I deal with some clients who are at the receiving end of these comment... | |
| Norah Jones? I like Norah Jones music. Her music has it's place...quiet evenings or mellow hours. She shows her talent and that she can let emotion into her voice when she sings with Ray Charles. She also showed greater potential with the Peter Malick group. I... | |
| Love it, or Hate it ? (wood trim) Like it. Pathos does a nice job with the use of wood. IMO the wood needs to be integrated into the design - some amps look like the wood is just thrown on and this doesn't work. However, wood that is nicely done on an amp can help blend it into th... | |
| Where R U????? Canmore, Alberta, Canada - which is in the Rocky Mountains and is 20 kilometres (14 miles) east of Banff and 100 Kilometres (60 miles) west of Calgary. | |
| What Patty Smith album to own? Ozzy,Horses is a CD that really takes a few listens. There are actually some quite beautiful moments on the CD IMHO. There are some interesting arrangements as well. IMO the real punch of the CD is the emotion that she lets into her music, but you... | |
| Best Jazz of 2004? Please Participate 1. Hiromi - Brain - Excellent, fun cd by a young artist with interesting sound and a touch of classical influence2. Keith Jarrett - The Out-of-Towners 3. Patricia Barber - A Fortnight in France | |
| What Patty Smith album to own? While I enjoy Horses, my vote is for Gone Again. | |
| DK Design NOS Valves? Check out Nicksgem10s 1 December 2004 thread. There have been several posts in response to this, that latest on 23 Feb 2005. If you can't find it, type "DK Designs" into search.BTW - I have a new DK - too early to tell you much other than I found ... | |
| Spanish Guitar Thanks again for the posts.I've now had the chance to listen to several additional artists. Among those to whom I've listened, I most enjoyed John Williams (El Diablo Suelto and Spanish Guitar Music), Jesse Cook (Vertigo), and Jason Vieaux (Guitar... | |
| Headphone amps To all,Thanks for the ideas. I look forward to further research; however, it appears that auditioning some of these units prior to purchase might not be possible since they are mail-order. It does appear that several of the little amps have been e... |