metralla
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| moody blues vs rock hall of fame Serendipity.I'm working my way through my CD collection and I just so happen to be at the Ms - in fact, at The Moody Blues. I had to sort them into chronological order first, and then off we go. "Days of Future Passed" was nice but not as psychede... | |
| Danny Boy - Recommendations There is a fabulous version of "Danny Boy" on a Telarc SACD called "A Celtic Spectacular" with Erich Kunzel - Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Just beautiful singing by the tenor John McDermott. Track 15. Excellent sonics, as would be expected from Mich... | |
| Money well spent on Amp or Speakers selected due to the slim design and that they fit snugly under/near my TV CabinetMaybe you have taken the "fit snugly" idea too far and have your speakers tucked away. Make a test with them pulled way out into the room.Regards, | |
| Most Challenging CD 01-10-11: Muralman1 writes:I just got finished playing Dire Straits, "Brother in Arms." This is one of the best produced CDs ever.Which version? There are quite a few different masterings of this album. Some sound better than others. I prefer Vert... | |
| At what volume do you typically listen? Apartment dweller here - so pretty low. I've checked the RS loudness meter a few times over the years, and under 75 is typical.Regards, | |
| How to remove tarnish from OLD Silver wire? Try the two Tarn-X products - first the "Wipe and Rinse" to remove the tarnish, rinse with distilled water, and then the Silver Glaze polish.Regards, | |
| Where do I go from Eva Cassidy? Thanks - you are on the ball. Released Jan 25, 2011.http://www.allmusic.com/album/simply-eva-r2102853/reviewI won't be able to stop myself.Regards, | |
| A good ipod dock for an ipod classic. Do you want the digital output to connect to your own DAC?Regards, | |
| Stoned Plinth I recently replaced my PolyCrystal shelf with a very thick and solid soapstone slab. It worked out very well. http://s632.photobucket.com/albums/uu43/ghtoz/Soapstone_Shelf/?albumview=slideshowNot quite the same as a turntable plinth of course, but... | |
| Japanese Pressings? The best digital sound for almost all Moody Blues are the original Deram releases made in West Germany in the early '80s.I like lots of Japanese CDs, particularly first pressings. But not for the Moodies.Regards, | |
| Quality Red book CD Which CD? Where was it made? What are the numbers - serial number and matrix number? The original CBS/Sony S&G made in Japan are extremely good, and a bit hard to find. I like old CDs, preferring them to almost any remastering by the majors.Re... | |
| Custom sized speaker stand recommendations. I recommend Sound Anchors also. Shipped fully assembled and filled, bolted to a heavy plywood base.Regards, | |
| Eric Clapton Clapton Agreed. I like the vintage/standards material (Hoagy Carmichael, Irving Berlin), the soft blues, and it does sound good. He plays well, and sings very nicely.Regards, | |
| Girlfriend's mom threw my Cardas out with trash No clue. You'll have to ask Artmaltman.Regards, | |
| Sony scd-xa777es vs scd-777es? 10-10-10: Buconero117 writes:Should not be as the chip set in each is the same.I don't think that's true. I own a modified SCD-XA777ES. I also have a stock XA5400ES, and agree with Jylee. Regards, |