stiltskin
Responses from stiltskin
| There is only one Ray Charles... Ray Charles and Betty Carter I have a superb early release on Lp and have heard a DCC re-issue cd that is also superb.Fabulous music with sonics to match.Well worth the time and effort finding this DCC re-issue. | |
| McCartney Live? McCartney for us was a absolute thrill to see live...Especially performances of early Beatles songs. | |
| Establishing a common analog listening bias Agree with Dave Brubeck Quartet "Time Out" Classic RecordsI think Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers deserve a mention "Moanin" mono Classic Records.We need a bit more Rock... | |
| Establishing a common analog listening bias Henry, No sir you did not offend me, if that's what you hear from your pressing then that's what you hear.As you know what Dertnarm is after is current and readily available pressings for anyone interested in participating.My RCA pressings of Bela... | |
| Which phonostage is a heavenly match for a XV-1S Ecka, most definitely you would do well with a better phono stage, your ears will thank you continuously.Yes the Einstein, I use a ASR phono exclusive with my Dynavector.Keep your eye out for a used one, either one, plenty in this hobby need to se... | |
| Establishing a common analog listening bias Wheather your a fan of Belafonte or not, the fact remains this particular recording is superb with NONE of the discribed issues above....None.I can only guess why Halcro would say what he did, most likey a poor pressing for sure.Anyone with a good... | |
| Who has a 2nd Graham Phantom armwand? Strip the thread, Maybe a pipe wrench if you like that much tightness, I heard somewhere some owners have accidentally dropped their ceramic arm tubes not only breaking the arm tube but also wrecking their cartridge.I once rammed an outer platter ... | |
| Establishing a common analog listening bias Halcro your description of what you hear off Belafonte's long time and highly regarded performance is totally mystifying."Voices and instruments undemanding though well recorded"""Audience is simply an ill defined and sometimes a distorted screech... | |
| Establishing a common analog listening bias Axel, Noticing this electronic hue on the vocals on So Long So Wrong was a slight disappointment and a minor nit pick. I didn't listen deeper to what else could be wrong on the recording,sat back and just enjoyed the music.With Alison Krauss and U... | |
| Establishing a common analog listening bias Hi Axel, Without getting into a forensic analyst of why these modern day engineers have to do this,knowingly or unknowingly simply put this other wise very good Lp stands out a slight electronic hue that's attached to all of the vocals.It's not ov... | |
| Establishing a common analog listening bias Natural sounding vocals with little to no artifacts attached for me is of paramount importance on a recording."The illustion of, in the room with you kind"To add from my suggestions above , another one that stands out that is readily available and... | |
| Establishing a common analog listening bias Dertonarm Now that you clarified your point.My picks are all available ,exceptional music and a job well done with these re-issues. Ella Fitzgerald "Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie" Classic Records Harry Belafonte "At Carnegie Hall" double Lp set Cl... | |
| Establishing a common analog listening bias DertonarmI think your concept is a good one ,you mentioned this on another thread and I for one would participate.I'm thinking out loud, a possible fly in the ointment....If it gets off the ground I'm confident you will hear from those with origin... | |
| Who has a 2nd Graham Phantom armwand? When switching mine only tighten the collar ever so slightly. This helps with ease of switching.Once you do it a couple of times you can feel it seat into the Bendix connector . My thinking is your not putting unnecessary pressure on any part of t... | |
| Next step up from my Rega P3 Yes no doubt, Buonarroti, your budget is gone.Next is your phono stage and choice of cartridge.... |