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December 31, 2020, 10:46 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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And up next, new BN80:
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December 31, 2020, 09:06 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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Also new BN Classic today:
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December 31, 2020, 08:20 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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new BN Classic re-issue:
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December 31, 2020, 06:31 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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I seem to see all the pics.
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December 31, 2020, 06:23 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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Stopped by the local record monger today for a few new ones. First up:
21st-century be-bop? Maybe, good stuff. -
December 30, 2020, 10:39 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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a little west coast Wes
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December 28, 2020, 10:11 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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Up next on a BN75:
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December 28, 2020, 08:26 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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And thanks too for sharing this, listening now.
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December 28, 2020, 08:23 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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Thanks for joining in! I listened to this a couple of times when it was released, and... I didn't love it. I thought it was very interesting, particularly the melodic variations on the tunes compared...
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December 27, 2020, 10:56 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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Hi Mike, I have! I don’t have a ton of original Blue Notes, and I’m not super into chasing original pressings, so the (good) re-issues tend to catch my eye. Several BN75s, BN80s, and Tone Poets here.
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December 27, 2020, 10:52 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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And a recent “new” release on BN80 series:
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December 27, 2020, 10:06 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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Hi gang, not sure if there’s interest (this thread has been “dormant” for a few years), but I thought I might post up a few Jazz albums and see if any conversation sparks up. :audiophile:
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December 10, 2020, 10:51 PM
Thread: Greetings from Michigan
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I can attest that they are completely above board. While I have not exercised their return policy, I have made many purchases, and even chatted with them a few times for various inquiries. (A friend...
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December 8, 2020, 10:26 PM
Thread: Speaker Breakin Techniques
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Re: Speaker Breakin Techniques
Yes: speakers very close and facing each other, one wired out of phase, pre-amp on mono, Rusted Root CD (And Then I Woke) on loop/repeat, and close the library door for a week.
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December 6, 2020, 03:43 AM
Thread: Greetings from Michigan
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Welcome from a fellow Michigander!
That Luxman is great, I've been eyeing something like that for a system here, too, but keep spending the funds elsewhere, haha. -
December 2, 2020, 09:07 PM
Thread: WHISK(e)Y!
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Re: WHISK(e)Y!
Not a “top shelf” bourbon, but interesting, and good:
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November 24, 2020, 12:09 AM
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Re: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner Recommendations
I also have a Typhoon (and an HW-17), and am contemplating a "Degritter" from Estonia. A local friend has one and he *swears* by it. He even talked a local "boutique" record dealer (that we both...
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November 23, 2020, 11:01 PM
Thread: New SabrinaX
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I heard the new Sabrina X at a local dealer several weeks ago, they are nothing short of outstanding. If the "fun fund" was sufficiently flush, I think they would be here. Best I can do is keep my...
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November 21, 2020, 11:53 PM
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Re: The true story of how Billy Joel's, Piano Man, finally caught fire
Great story, thanks for sharing that link! :)
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November 21, 2020, 08:19 PM
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Re: Positive Feedback’s 2020 Product of the Year Awards
Indeed something for everyone - a nice variety of excellent components and commentary!
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November 12, 2020, 12:11 AM
Thread: Suncoast Audio - New Website Launched
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Re: Suncoast Audio - New Website Launched
Looks good! Easy to navigate (and yes, fast!) and has everything there in easy to see categories. I like a nice, clean layout and interface. Well done!
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October 30, 2020, 09:01 PM
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Re: Have you ever wanted to know more about TAS Writers?
I am a subscriber, and read those bios in the Buyer's Guide and thought they were interesting, very diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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October 28, 2020, 09:06 PM
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Re: Classical Music Only | What You're Listening to Now, Or Very Recently | Any Mediums :
Beethoven late quartets tonight... Op 130 Bb at the moment, with the later-extracted Op 133 "Grosse Fugue" to follow.
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October 7, 2020, 08:49 PM
Thread: A move from Harbeth to... Wilson?
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That small, huh? Maybe his office? :P
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October 6, 2020, 03:22 PM
Thread: A move from Harbeth to... Wilson?
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Haha, maybe it's more like picking at a scab rather than scratching on itch? :lol:
Yes, very different "house sounds" between them, though ones I am familiar with.
There is a well-known local...
I'm suffering issues with getting 1 boulder amp to talk to another boulder amp. I will agreed sound is pretty good.
Boulder 866 app