orpheus10
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| Ry Cooder recommendation... Paris Texas; the most desolate, and forlorn music I have ever heard in my entire life, for the most desolate and forlorn movie I have ever seen in my entire life. If you ever think about suicide, go see "Paris Texas", and you will realize "It co... | |
| Class "A" sound, as related to Stereophile. Dave, I sent my "Grado Reference Master 2" in for repair, and they sent me back a new cartridge in a new case. You might think that was a good thing, but in reality it was a wash. The reason I'm mentioning this is because Joe Grado died last yea... | |
| Class "A" sound, as related to Stereophile. Dave, I thank you for your recommendations, and the only reason I'm not looking into them, is because my plate is full right now.I just got a new cartridge, and you know what a b---h they are to install, plus the present project. I have discovere... | |
| Class D Technology Dave, I think it done snuck up on you too.The cable I use to make my own, was once sold by Belden in 100 ft rolls to radio and TV stations; that lets you know it's some good stuff; they both demand the highest quality at the cheapest price. Belde... | |
| Class D Technology I will try Class "D" when it get's as common as "bacon and eggs". In the meantime I will maintain my staunch prejudice against Class "D".Did you know that the vast majority of people who hate "Black" people have never seen one up close and person... | |
| MOFI's new UD1S Santana "Abraxas" LP Mofimadness, Santana's "Abraxas" is one of my favorite albums, and I find the music both fascinating, and spectacular. I lost count of the LP's I've bought since it came out, and a few CD's as well; however, I'm not sure if I'll ever get that one... | |
| Class "A" sound, as related to Stereophile. Helomech, I never thought of the rating system in that fashion, but that is a very good analogy. Class "C" will get you from here to there, but not in luxury, or exceedingly fast.Class "B" is most desirable, and can get you from here to there, ve... | |
| 6922 Tubes! Mullard NOS, is the best 6922 I've ever had, and while it is also the most expensive, it has lasted longer than any tube I've ever had. Got it from Brent Jessee. | |
| Jazz for aficionados I don't think we've heard much of Lou Donaldson, who happens to be one of the first jazz sax's, and also one of the best in my collection; this tune "Blues Walk" is a classic in jazz; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNR7822K_40Lou Don... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Very good Acman, I've gotten too old to become acclimated to new music; this sounds so good, it even feels good. "All Blues"Miles Davis – trumpetJulian "Cannonball" Adderley – alto saxophone (except on "Blue in Green")John Coltrane – tenor saxop... | |
| Class "A" sound, as related to Stereophile. Dave, truer words were never spoken; each man has to find his own "Holy Grail" when it comes to cartridges; "Grado" is the poor man's "Koetsu"; that's part of my "Holy Grail".Where we are now, is the common ground; while we might take different pa... | |
| Class "A" sound, as related to Stereophile. Erik, it's good to hear that. These big name brands evolve over the years from their "signature sound", therefore an audition is absolutely necessary before you buy. Some thoughts on "Stereophile's" classification system; they rest their foundati... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Andreas Vollenweider is a musician who put on an incredible performance when I saw him live. Since this was a big theater I carried two pairs of binoculars, one to focus on close up, and another to get the big picture.The percussion section was t... | |
| Class "A" sound, as related to Stereophile. Dave, I appreciate your advice; I'm going to purchase enough material to make a batch of them, and experiment on wall placement. With something like this, I've discovered nothing beats experimentation, plus good observation and record keeping.A s... | |
| Class "A" sound, as related to Stereophile. Randy, I own Audible Illusion and CJ PV-12. The AI is class A, while the PV-12 is class B. Both are tube, and both sound good; the short answer is size and quality of the "sound stage"; the AI is more definitive and has a larger sound stage. Th... |