kacomess
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| What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles? "Living with the Animals" by "Mother Earth" with Tracey Nelson as lead singer circa 1968. Parts of this long out-of-print album have appeared on Tidal. Powell St. John (a sometime member of the 13th Floor Elevators, an important proto-psychedelic ... | |
| Is the Last Record Preservative system a worthwhile investment? The problem as I see it is this: anyone who applies Last to a record is (by definition) someone who cares for their records. In other words, that person is an audiophile and will likely be very careful about cleaning, etc. So, how can you separate... | |
| Thoughts on VTA...... Robelvick: You wrote, "I keep adjusting my tonearm until the vinyl sounds as good/better than the Tidal stream." If Tidal's sound quality is your reference and you're adjusting VTA to match it, why not simply listen to most of your music streamed ... | |
| Thoughts on VTA...... I think that obsessively fussing with things like VTA for each record is one of the reasons I now mostly listen to Tidal and only use my vinyl for select music. In other words, after a while I noticed I was fiddling more with the rig and listening... | |
| If you could only keep 5 record albums, what would they be? Bach, The Musical OfferingBeethoven, Symphony #9Miles Davis, Kind of BlueRolling Stones, Sticky FingersMuddy Waters, Folk Singer These are not specific pressings, simply preferences as to what I would prefer listening to given no other options. | |
| White Album Deluxe Anniversary edition I purchased the 4 album vinyl re-issue (awaiting delivery) even though I own an original US copy. I'm not sure why I did that, since it's available on hifi streaming services such as Tidal... | |
| Hendrix 50th Anniversary Electric Ladyland Box Release I own a virgin (pun intended) copy of the "Electric Ladyland" nude cover album (both the vinyl and the cover). I friend brought it back for me from the UK when it was first released and I've carefully curated it. An interesting cover and a good al... | |
| What is the most memorable concert that you had attended so far? First place: Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band + It's A Beautiful Day at the (abandoned) Fox West Coast Theater in Long Beach, California, circa 1972.Second place: The Mothers of Invention at the Phoenix Star Theater just after the release of "... | |
| Is the Vinyl Revival well and growing? bdp24, I live about 0.6 mile from Music Millenium and I've concluded that the records there are "overpriced". However, the store does need to pay overhead and it's bordering Laurelhurst, an expensive area so that likely accounts for the costs (not... | |
| Where do you look for rare records and pressings ? Discogs, WFMU's annual record sale (though I've only been once since I live on the west coast). I'm also fortunate enough to live near several excellent record stores. | |
| Which band IS really America's Greatest (rock & roll band)? I suppose it depends on the definition of "rock 'n roll" but assuming it includes psychedlic rock, I think the 13th Floor Elevators (from Texas, no less!) almost created the genre. Certainly though, ZZ Top and CCR are/were great American straight-... | |
| Marty Balin has passed away. Jorma's closing lines ("Now we are three...") is especially poignant. I think the JA did make a difference, albeit for a very brief time (unfortunately). | |
| For those of us over 60.. Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band. Jefferson Airplane. 13th Floor Elevators. | |
| Best TT under $1k You can do quite well in the used market for your price range. As already recommended, a vintage VPI (HW-19 or even an HW-19 Jr.) will serve you well. There are many other options that will serve you as well as (or better than) the options you've ... | |
| Need to recap my Classe Audio DR-8 Amps - need suggestions The DR-9 was the last effort of David Reich at the old Classe. I assume the DR-8 is in the same strata. If so, they are very fine amps and - if in need of aid - I think that they're worth the effort. As for the "new" company, I've not found them ... |