orpheus10
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| The Audio Research Reference 10 is here $30k I consider the ARC sound to be analytical as opposed to musical. When people hear "more" with ARC electronics they assume that means better, but I'm not sure. ARC is "clinical" as opposed to musical, according to my sensibilities. Although I can't... | |
| Top 10 Jazz recordings ever Rokadanny, on that DVD "Jazz On A Summer's Day", you are witnessing some historic music. Jimmy Guiffre and Bob Brookmeyer are playing "West Coast" jazz. It's a genre that I thought was boss, and it's hard to find. Unfortunately, the very best exam... | |
| Top 10 Jazz recordings ever Rok, the explanation is rather long and convoluted. It only applies if you have TT and phono pre that can do those tricks. RIAA equalization is a form of pre-emphasis on recording and de-emphasis on playback. A recording is made with the low frequ... | |
| Looking for help on upgrading my entire vinyl rig. There are enough boss tweaks available for Rega P3-24, that you can bring it up to the level of a new Star Saphire as your finances allow. I've done it and I'm quite satisfied. While the Saphire has a suspension, and the Rega doesn't, I use mine p... | |
| Top 10 Jazz recordings ever I'm glad you saw her at Newport, that's when she was at her peak. "Early Autumn" is my favorite, for sentimental reasons. I saw Coltrane do "My Favorite Things" live with that same group, it was unforgettable.Although I don't have CAT WALK, you ce... | |
| Bryston 3B-ST vs. Musical Design D-140 Musical Design varies considerably in both level of sonics and price. If you found one with "Black Gate" caps, and modded all the way, it would be very transparent and neutral. They also cost more than one with standard caps.The D-140 is no longer... | |
| Top 10 Jazz recordings ever If there was ever a "jazz singer" it's Anita O' Day. Not only does she sing jazzy, but every move she makes is jazzy. I know you both have checked her out at Newport. Her name should be preceded by "Cool and jazzy" Anita O' Day. | |
| Top 10 Jazz recordings ever Rok, I'm sure you and Rockadanny have "Anita O'Day Sings The Winners"? | |
| Pepper Adams on baritone sax.. Jazzcourier, what an appropriate name. For Gerry Mulligan to sat in awe of Pepper Adams was indeed high praise.I've been enjoying Pepper's music for years without knowing it. Always a person on the go and in a hurry, I would buy an album by "Mingu... | |
| Top 10 Jazz recordings ever Jafant, I think there should be a big 4. That would include "Something Else" led by Cannonball Adderly and Miles. | |
| The best classic reel to reel tape recorders I still own and use a Technics 1500 and an Otari MX 5050. When I bought the decks I also bought new rubber rollers, that's very important. If you can't buy the rubber don't buy the deck. The Technics is 2 track and the playback always sounds bette... | |
| Room Acoustics and Speaker interaction. I have the same situation in a bed room, and in regard to speaker placement, I discovered diagonal works best with the phantom center channel in the corner. | |
| Conrad Johnson MV60se amp paired with Bryston SS and tubes go well together. I have the reverse, tube CJ pre and SS amp that sounds so good I can't tell it from all tube. The only comment I have is that the reverse is cheaper because of tubes in the amp, but you can upgrade the sound of the C... | |
| Donald Byrd Rok, they're already gone. While you've recommended some fantastic music that I've added to my collection, it's all old. Fortunately for us, Donald left so much good jazz, that as much as I have, I'm sure there are gems of his I don't have. When I... | |
| Donald Byrd Today, I'm very saddened at the loss of my old friend Donald Byrd. Although I never met him, through his music I felt like he was a personal friend. Me and Donald go all the way back to 1960 when I met him on "Fuego". Since that time, we've been t... |