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1: Music Lane, RE: Happy Rob Day! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2017-04-23, 14:52:32 (79.168.110.231)
You guys made me listen to this today! .......
2: Music Lane, RE: Happy Rob Day! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2017-04-22, 16:57:01 (79.168.110.231)
Well, many people (including musicians) committed suicide, and nevertheless lots of people mention (the issue here) them. Do consult https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicides (or, at least, https .......
3: Music Lane, RE: I'm sorry our paths didn't cross. I like his taste in Bruckner, and the Solti comment too. nt (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2017-04-22, 16:45:42 (79.168.110.231)
A lot of us too ;-) .......
4: Music Lane, RE: Happy Rob Day! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2017-04-22, 16:44:31 (79.168.110.231)
(please forgive my rusty English typing) I happen to have known Rob to some extend. We used to chat online quite often. He wasn't an easy person, for sure. He loved music to a level I've rarely seen m .......
5: Music Lane, Did anybody mention Bruckner? (C) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2014-08-26, 00:47:28 (93.108.11.83)
I'd stick indeed to 4th, 8th and 9th, but add the 7th, which is also a must (it's the most recorded one...). For the 4th, there are plenty good performances. I just have to say the first versions of t .......
6: Inmate Systems, Jorge F's Second System (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2013-05-20, 10:27:11 (81.84.69.51)
Jorge F 's Second System System
IP Address: 81.84.69.51
Last Update: May 20, 2013 at 10:27:11
Amplifier: LM4780 DIY Chipamp. (waiting for one identical to the one of main system)
Preamp .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Audio Technica in New York (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2008-09-03, 17:11:02 (83.132.154.67)
Thanks everybody, he has already bought the cartridges. Regards, Jorge .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Any luck Jorge? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2008-09-01, 13:37:27 (83.132.154.67)
Hi Gregg, He said no employee knew anything about whatever cartridges are. He's going back to NY on September 3rd. I hope he goes back to the shop. I've also noticed shops in NJ, such as http://www.e .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Just spoke to a salesman on the phone (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2008-08-31, 14:46:00 (83.132.154.67)
His mobile phone doesn't work in USA. I'm trying to contact him thru email. Thanks. Regards, Jorge .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Just spoke to a salesman on the phone (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2008-08-31, 13:08:57 (83.132.154.67)
His mobile phone doesn't work in USA. I'm trying to contact him thru email. Thanks. Regards, Jorge .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Nope :-( (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2008-08-31, 09:52:53 (83.132.154.67)
He's been to that one, wothout success, all he saw were plastic turntables. Thanks anyway. Regards, Jorge .......
12: Vinyl Asylum, Audio Technica in New York (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2008-08-31, 09:24:33 (83.132.154.67)
Hi, I want to take adavntage on a friend's trip to NY, and would like to get a cartridge there. Does anyone know where it can be found? T.I.A. Regards, Jorge .......
13: Inmate Systems, Jorge F's Current (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2008-05-06, 15:21:23 (83.132.154.67)
Jorge F 's Current System
IP Address: 83.132.154.67
Last Update: May 06, 2008 at 15:21:23
Amplifier: LM4780 DIY Chipamp.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None.
Speakers: Heavi .......
14: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Please help, suggestions sought (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2008-01-02, 15:21:21 (89.152.82.178)
I'd like everyone lese to make suggestions as well. Concerning Porto, I've got a few contacts there; I suggest you email me (thru the Asylum prompt) so I can tell you about. (I've been there during th .......
15: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Please help, suggestions sought (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2008-01-02, 14:26:09 (89.152.82.178)
C'mon guys, this should be partly posted on AV/HT asylums, but it happens to be kind of a stereo system; AFAIK, most classical DVDs are stereo only. I don't know much about AV/HT, DVD players included .......
16: Amp/Preamp Asylum, 2,000.00 USD = 1,370.61 EUR (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2008-01-01, 13:28:46 (89.152.82.178)
Or is it EUR 2000? Please ignore the funny replies, which don't help. I'm not sure about what you're looking for. Seems you're looking forward to build a system, but which one? You mentioned receiver .......
17: Music Lane, Otmar Suitner on Denon (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2007-01-10, 08:29:28 (205.223.231.2)
. Regards, Jorge .......
18: Inmate Central, Thanks for the (good) news (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-10-30, 06:35:03 (62.48.185.200)
Regards, Jorge .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, Yes (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-04-11, 04:02:14 (62.48.185.200)
I used to own a Benz Gold (I've upgraded to the Glider). A close friend owns a Gold and I visit him often, so I'm still familiar with it. The Gold is in fact made in Japan. I don't know who actually m .......
20: Music Lane, Did anybody mention Bruckner? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-17, 04:18:22 (62.48.185.200)
Well, Dave stole most of my words. I think The Ninth is a must, The Eight is a must, The Seventh and the Fourth are usually recommended for beginners, the Seventh is a safer bet, The Sixth is an under .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, Re: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-16, 13:03:47 (85.139.185.18)
Well, strange nickname you chosen, given you're rather smart. The cartridge gain is high, you must have the optional MC phono stage. There's also the mentioned 100 Ohms resistance affair (I would have .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, Bad news (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-16, 11:15:32 (85.139.185.18)
I'm in front of the turntable. I've got bad news. I don't have accurate measurement tool and using a common ruler isn't enough for such small difference. It looks closer to 7.1 than to 7.3 millimeters .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, To be or not to be... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-16, 09:13:00 (62.48.185.200)
>>>2. Plugged the same into the MC/Aux stage. More output than the line stage, but less than the MM stage. Wouldn't it be the opposite? We've a problem here, there should be more gain than using the .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, Is it related to the clamp? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-16, 07:36:34 (62.48.185.200)
I've called the local importer, but the person who was there doesn't know. I suppose you can always contact Basis directly thru phone or email. About the expensive clamp, all I can tell you is it isn' .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, Oh, that one... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-16, 07:13:44 (62.48.185.200)
I have 6 more pictures of it (and others). Do you want them? ( try also http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&q=ariston+((rd+11)++OR+(rd-11)+OR+(rd11))&btnG=Search ) Regards, Jorge .......
26: Vinyl Asylum, I'm far from mine now (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-16, 03:15:21 (62.48.185.200)
(must check later) Regards, Jorge .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, Pictures and links (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-16, 03:11:33 (62.48.185.200)
I've been told some links aren't working. I guess the addresses must have been truncated due to folding. Try copying and pasting these http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jorge_salema/slideshow?.dir=/6d35&. .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, Check these (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-16, 00:46:35 (62.48.185.200)
I've uploaded a few pictures of other Ariston models into http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jorge_salema/album?.dir=5073&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jorge_salema/my_photos. .......
29: Vinyl Asylum, Oops! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-15, 09:55:07 (62.48.185.200)
>>>I modified my BC in order to accept both power supplies, the basic and the SE. The differences are as big as expected in a A/B comparison. I wanted to say the differences are NOT as big as expecte .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, Re: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-15, 09:53:23 (62.48.185.200)
I have used the BC for a few years both in its standard format and in the SE one. I’d say it’s a very honest phono stage and also includes very interesting setup facilities. The weak point is, IMHO, t .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, Kind of (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-15, 09:14:38 (62.48.185.200)
I own both an old AT-110E and a new AT-95E. I've never tried both in the same turntable, but I have an opinion though. The AT-110E is clearly better. I'm tempted to try a AT-120E but the price differe .......
32: Vinyl Asylum, European price (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-15, 09:09:56 (62.48.185.200)
Check http://cgi.ebay.de/Denon-DL-103-MC-Tonabnehmer-Cartridge-System-NEU-OVP_W0QQitemZ7582539186QQcategoryZ23324QQcmdZViewItem and http://cgi.ebay.de/Denon-DL-103-MC-Tonabnehmer-Cartridge-System-NEU- .......
33: Vinyl Asylum, I've bought from him too (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-15, 07:18:54 (62.48.185.200)
Do notice: Item location: Bottrop, default Germany Regards, Jorge .......
34: Vinyl Asylum, That's a German price (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-15, 06:25:14 (62.48.185.200)
;-) Regards, Jorge .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Speaking of used cartridges on eBay... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-15, 04:01:25 (62.48.185.200)
Some manufacturers rebuild damaged cartridges, even other brands, for very reasonable prices (around less than half the new price), just for marketing reasons. Benz Micro Switzerland is one of them. O .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, More (long) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-15, 01:52:55 (62.48.185.200)
BTW, the picture is in http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jorge_salema/detail?.dir=9735&.dnm=6320re2.jpg, in case it doesn't show up, but it's also in the slideshow. About the RD-11 differences, I have som .......
37: Vinyl Asylum, The Ariston RD-11 Superieur is working (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2006-02-14, 14:20:37 (85.139.185.18)
I got this turntable in parts in 2000, as you can check thru http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=vinyl&n=23884. I've waited for so long to have it working that I made a few posts every time I no .......
38: Music Lane, Kondrashin... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-30, 07:41:41 (213.63.132.174)
... Other than Mravinsky, should be the way to go. Here's a picture of Shostakovich and Kondrashin I've found during a search. Others that might be worth tyring are Ashkenazy, Gergiev, Jansons, Kitaen .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, I hate it (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-09, 07:13:51 (213.63.132.174)
Some 2 in every 10 used records I buy are hand-written :-( Regards, Jorge .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, Ooops! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-07, 14:36:32 (212.113.164.104)
Turntable (including Basis clamp) 41% Tonearm (including Incognito kit) 24% Cartridge (not including service) 20% Phono Stage (to be upgraded very soon) 15% The previous percentages concerned wh .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, Update (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-07, 14:30:51 (212.113.164.104)
Turntable (including Basis clamp) 20% Tonearm (including Incognito kit) 12% Cartridge (not including service) 10% Phono Stage (to be upgraded very soon) 8% Analogue-relate stuff is worth som .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, No match here (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-07, 14:26:09 (212.113.164.104)
Had to recalculate, analogue-relate stuff is worth some EUR 4000. So, analogue-related stuff is some 50% of the whole system value (some EUR 8000). Turntable 20% Tonearm 12% Cartridge 10% Phono Stage .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, Average, I guess (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-07, 10:19:36 (213.63.132.174)
Analogue-related stuff only: Turntable aprox. 30% (including Basis clamp) Tonearm aprox. 17% (including Incognito kit) Cartridge aprox. 15% (not including service) Phono stage aprox. 10% (to be up .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, Two Basis Vector ;-) [nt] (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-07, 09:39:06 (213.63.132.174)
... Regards, Jorge .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, Dust, maids, and so on (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-07, 09:33:49 (213.63.132.174)
I've got a new acrylic dust cover for the Basis. Dust is a nightmare at home. There are two big works in the area, a hospital and some administrative buildings, each one on each side of my building, c .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, No, not really, but I should, and... -) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-07, 08:42:24 (213.63.132.174)
Other than the related storage issue... (I've posted more than once in General and Music Asylums.) Some years ago, the organizer of the Cascais Jazz Festival, stated in an interview he owned more rec .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, Another stunning 4 seasons (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-07, 08:15:57 (213.63.132.174)
Piero Toso I Solisti Veneti Claudio Scimone Erato Usually seels for cheap. Both performance and sound are great. Regards, Jorge .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, Re: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-02, 10:18:19 (213.63.132.174)
You can compare the several inputs route inside the amp. If the phono input route is different than the other sources ones the phono stage board should be noticeable. Regards, Jorge ::: TOPI .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-02, 10:09:54 (213.63.132.174)
Try the Dynavector P-75 phono stage, or the Benz Lukaschek. Regards, Jorge .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, Re: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-02, 08:55:02 (213.63.132.174)
I've considered mentioned that one too, but thought that using any deck other than a turntable would be more convenient. OTOH, and enlarging the topic, IMO a built-in phono stage isn't the best techni .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, Not really (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-02, 07:19:07 (213.63.132.174)
. Regards, Jorge .......
52: Vinyl Asylum, Worth trying (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-02, 04:11:25 (213.63.132.174)
I already had a broken cantiliver in the past. Since then my system is covered with "Do Not Touch" stickers, mainly the tubes and turntable. Knock on wood and cross your fingers... Regards, Jorg .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, The Glider doesn't have one :-( (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-02, 04:05:25 (213.63.132.174)
But I'm building a dust cover for the Basis! Regards, Jorge .......
54: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Mainly classical haul brag post (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-02, 03:59:47 (213.63.132.174)
I've not been hauling lately. Mostly due to non-availability, but also due to other random reasons. My usual haul sources are specialized shops and the flies. The shops are much pricier, classical LPs .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, Re: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-12-02, 03:17:38 (213.63.132.174)
Connect a CD player or a tuner or a tape deck to the supposed phono stage input plugs, and play it at very low volume, turning the volume higher gently, until you can actually listen. If the sound is .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, Ikea MA shop in Ikea US website (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-11-30, 09:50:26 (213.63.132.174)
Contains both http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10103&storeId=12&langId=-1&productId=66548 and http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalo .......
57: Vinyl Asylum, HIP (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-11-28, 09:47:12 (213.63.132.174)
Another niche that could be explored is the baroque and ancient, with period instruments. Those performances are rare in vinyl. HIP and period instruments became the standard rather recently, well aft .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, William Thakker (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-11-23, 04:39:20 (213.63.132.174)
>>>...from William Thakker very soon (I hope...anyone ever buy from him [ebay])? I did. Good seller. Regards, Jorge .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Cartridge recommendations (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-11-21, 02:06:14 (213.63.132.174)
If you're using a Black Cube I recommend the low output version. It is much more refined than the others. Regards, Jorge .......
60: Music Lane, Re: Easiest to screw up? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-11-18, 10:09:48 (213.63.132.174)
I once saw an interview by Previn, stating the beginning of R. Strauss' Don Juan (IIRC) is very difficult to play correctly, and most conductors start it while the audience isn't yet quiet and actuall .......
61: Music Lane, My humble personal experience (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-11-18, 09:57:30 (213.63.132.174)
I only own one SACD disc, given it isn’t available in any other format (it’s my favorite work of my favorite composer). I have hesitated about buying it, due to feeling insecure about the quality of t .......
62: Vinyl Asylum, Yep... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-11-18, 08:32:54 (213.63.132.174)
I keep saying to myself I shouldn't procrastinate listing the records, but they're so many... Regards, Jorge .......
63: Vinyl Asylum, Re: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-11-18, 08:17:02 (213.63.132.174)
Similar AT models mentioned in www.cartridgedb.com are below 5mV. Regards, Jorge .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, Forgetting (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-11-17, 10:01:19 (213.63.132.174)
I guess it happens to all. I don’t remember anymore the records I think I own and I can’t find. I do have 90% of my collection organized, but can’t memorize it, mainly the classical section (the bigge .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, Err... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-11-17, 09:49:28 (213.63.132.174)
Would you send me one? I'm sure I don't have any; they're overpriced here :-( Regards, Jorge .......
66: Vinyl Asylum, Re: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-11-16, 03:25:01 (213.63.132.174)
I am not aware of local prices around you, but I will suggest the following: A common Rotel integrated amp with built-in phono-stage (MM only...) should do the business. Acoustic Energy Aegis One spea .......
67: Vinyl Asylum, Nope, neither here :-( (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-11-15, 10:00:56 (213.63.132.174)
It doesn't work Regards, Jorge .......
68: Music Lane, Disagree (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-06-09, 06:14:34 (192.85.110.100)
Sorry. I've just listened to three samples, common CD, SACD hybrid, and XRCD, on the very same listening session. The JVC is, head and shoulders, the very best. The hybrid is just decent on a SACD pla .......
69: Vinyl Asylum, Exact copies or...? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-05-13, 02:37:31 (192.85.110.100)
I don't have that many duplicates, far from tem per cent of the records. There are exact duplicates, which I think I only have two or three, mainly due to bad condition of one, for example Pink Floyd' .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, Bruckner 9th, I guess (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-05-13, 02:09:04 (192.85.110.100)
;-) Regards, Jorge .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, Online manual (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-05-10, 03:29:50 (192.85.110.100)
It's available. Check the link. Online Manual for the Black Cube phono stage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valued customer, Congratulations on bu .......
72: Vinyl Asylum, Disagree (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-05-09, 03:47:46 (192.85.110.100)
Typical statement from those having not heard MANY cartridges. Regards, Jorge .......
73: Music Lane, Do listen to #7 and #8 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-05-05, 03:33:41 (192.85.110.100)
NT Regards, Jorge .......
74: Vinyl Asylum, Check this one (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-04-13, 03:05:32 (192.85.16.3)
It is currently using a Glider M and sounds great. http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3867921644 Regards, Jorge .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Re: Decca LPs (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-03-07, 13:59:57 (212.113.164.100)
Nope, not even close, but thanks. (I know an inmate in the SF area though.) Moreover, that stuff is impossible to find in this very small Southwest corner of Europe :-( Those I own are - "NUMERO UN", .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, Decca LPs (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-03-04, 08:58:26 (192.85.16.3)
I own three, "Plays Bach", vol. 1, 3 & 4, IIRC. Usual Decca sound, with lots of warm bass. The music is just... great! That stuff shows up on Ebay from times to times and can also been seen on ads. h .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, In this small Southwest corner of Europe and more (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-03-03, 08:25:46 (192.85.16.3)
The local scene isn't relevant, giving the very small size of this Southwest corner of Europe. There's been a small vinyl revival, both at used record shops and flies, but it's the audiophile scene th .......
78: Vinyl Asylum, So far so good (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-03-03, 06:36:17 (192.85.16.3)
I guess I've opted (actually, there was no other choice) for an unusual mounting. It's there only since xmas, so can't judge if it'l stay stable for long. The pics are just the initial ones, with lots .......
79: Music Lane, Second Mravinsky (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-02-21, 02:46:25 (192.85.16.3)
And add Kondrashin. Regards, Jorge .......
80: Music Lane, Search the archives! (did anybody mention Bruckner?) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-02-21, 02:41:12 (192.85.16.3)
After Mahler, he once was largely the most discussed composer here. Also, a few years ago, Bruckner-dedicated online groups were very few and nowadays it's getting difficult to choose one. Having atte .......
81: Vinyl Asylum, Rui Borges's turntables (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-02-18, 03:38:25 (192.85.16.3)
I happen to know Rui Borges (he has two of my turntables in his waiting list). He also builds his own turntables. He's currently running a hi-fi shop called Delmax, in downtown Lisbon. (Delmax's websi .......
82: Vinyl Asylum, Re: RE: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-02-10, 09:10:44 (192.85.16.3)
Just for the record, I got mine from a reputed dealer, actually a vinyl-specialised one, in second-hand, not from his shop, but from his personal system, after he had upgraded it to something totally .......
83: Vinyl Asylum, Re: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-02-10, 09:04:34 (192.85.16.3)
I guess that comparison will only be valuable using comparable tonearms and the same cartridge, and also using the same system, phono preamp included. Otherwise you'll be listening to different compon .......
84: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Linn and the others (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-02-09, 05:31:18 (192.85.16.3)
Salvatori says so. Don't know, I'm too young :-) A local expert says it was Philips who did, before Thorens. I believe him, because Philips was a real giant (still is, but doesn't car for hi-fi any mo .......
85: Vinyl Asylum, SE (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-02-09, 03:19:06 (192.85.16.3)
I've upgraded to the SE version. It's not cheap, but worth trying. Regards, Jorge .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, Actually (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-02-09, 03:15:37 (192.85.16.3)
A local expert recommends the DL-160 instead, due the easiest setup and better compatibility. Regards, Jorge .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Denon and Benz (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-02-09, 03:06:47 (192.85.16.3)
I have already posted about this in the past. I used to own a DL-304, supposedly above competition, that has been beaten by a humble Benz Gold. (I tried two different phono stages by then) I have late .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, Linn and the others (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2005-02-09, 03:00:16 (192.85.16.3)
The Ariston / Linn story can be found searching the archives. Although, there's one little thing about Linn most people tend to forget (or just ignore), that, IMO, has a huge impact in sound, the main .......
89: Music Lane, A few from here (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-11-15, 05:46:18 (192.85.16.3)
B A R O Q U E Carlos Seixas (1704-1742) C L A S S I C Joao de Sousa Carvalho (1745-1798) R O M A N T I C Joao Domingos Bomtempo (1775-1842) Vianna da Motta (1868-1948) X X t h C E N T U R Y Joly Braga .......
90: Music Lane, Re: What Rach 3 (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-11-15, 04:15:03 (192.85.16.3)
From the few ones I've heard so far (and you should search the archives; it's a common topic), I can only comment a few. After all I only own some half-a-dozen. I do like Argerich on Philips, although .......
91: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Philips classical pressed in netherlands (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-11-09, 07:28:01 (192.85.16.3)
Living in Europe, there are plenty available here, as well as pressed elsewhere. I love all them, including the cheaper pressings. The last I've bought was a box containing Rachmaninov piano concerts .......
92: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Office systems (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-11-09, 07:10:32 (192.85.16.3)
I don't know about vinyl in the office :-( I'd like to know about too. I work in the client's office and there's no way, even my boss wouldn't accept it. Furthermore, available space is rather limited .......
93: Music Lane, From best composer for solo piano to best composer for solo harpsichord (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-11-08, 13:32:49 (212.113.164.98)
Once you've mentioned it, my favorites are, above all, Seixas and Scarlatti, fellow mates at the Portuguese court. Couperin is fine. Regards, Jorge .......
94: Music Lane, Re: ... how about Scarlatti, Bach, Couperin... ? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-11-08, 11:34:14 (212.113.164.98)
As I posted above (http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/music/messages/116187.html), those have not written for such thing as piano. Give their actual work a chance and listen to it as it has been written .......
95: Music Lane, Re: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-11-08, 11:28:30 (212.113.164.98)
Well, Soundmind, as you surely imagine, I didn't like it as well, while young. Two things made me change my opinion, though: 1) A first period instruments live concert; 2) Listening to LPs instead of .......
96: Music Lane, Re: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-11-08, 00:57:41 (192.85.16.3)
I'd keep J. S. Bach out of this. Like it or not, he DID NOT write for such thing as piano. I've always wondered why people hate harpsichord that much! Regards, Jorge .......
97: Music Lane, Satie, but... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-11-08, 00:55:10 (192.85.16.3)
Chopin rules. Regards, Jorge .......
98: Vinyl Asylum, BTW (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-11-02, 02:52:12 (192.85.16.3)
Can you provide me a copy of the manual, pleaseeee! Regards, Jorge .......
99: Vinyl Asylum, 3 more (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-27, 08:58:28 (192.85.16.3)
Phonomena Plinius Jarrah Benz Lukascheck. Don't know the prices near you... Regards, Jorge .......
100: Music Lane, Here (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-27, 07:21:36 (192.85.16.3)
At the flies or used vinyl shops. They're not that cheap though, given the demand. Come along and I'll show you the place. Regards, Jorge .......
101: Vinyl Asylum, Try to stretch your budget to look for second-hand (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-18, 05:41:27 (192.85.16.3)
Basis 1400; you won't need anything else for ages. Regards, Jorge .......
102: Music Lane, Mravinsky (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-14, 05:44:14 (192.85.16.3)
Just give him a listen; other than being Shostakovich's friend he was just great. Regards, Jorge .......
103: Vinyl Asylum, 271 records... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-14, 05:31:29 (192.85.16.3)
271 records only? Come over here and start cataloguing my collection... Pleaseeeee... Regards, Jorge .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, Benz (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-07, 06:55:06 (192.85.16.3)
I have not tried my 1400/RB300 with any cartridge other than the Glyder, but have listened to others, both at my dealers and shows, mainly the Ace. IMO, the phono stage choice is very important and ne .......
105: Vinyl Asylum, I am speechless (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-07, 04:16:57 (192.85.16.3)
Amazing, unbelievable, ... Regards, Jorge .......
106: Vinyl Asylum, Nope (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-05, 08:12:52 (212.113.164.105)
I think that is absurd. OTOH, I fear for the health of the belt, because my motor is currently closed to a tube amp. Regards, Jorge .......
107: Music Lane, Sound quality (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-04, 07:48:25 (192.85.16.3)
I beg to differ. I was lucky to find this LP, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4031252737&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT, and it must have been the CD transfer, because the sound qua .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, Second that, but also... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-04, 04:17:30 (192.85.16.3)
Second that, not only because I own one, but also because it'll provide both design and sound. OTOH, if the budget allows, Teres (http://www.teresaudio.com/gallery.html) could also be considered... .......
109: Vinyl Asylum, Re: torture tracks (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-04, 01:48:54 (192.85.16.3)
Something like that happened to me, with other records, and I’ve found out, to my great astonishment, that it has disappeared after cleaning the record. The sound has just changed, showing much more i .......
110: Vinyl Asylum, Consider also (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-04, 01:44:27 (192.85.16.3)
Goldring GR1, almost the same as the NAD and Rega. That being said, I think Pro-ject should also be considered. Regards, Jorge .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, Have you seen this one? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-10-04, 01:19:47 (192.85.16.3)
Pricey, nobody tried it... Regards, Jorge .......
112: Music Lane, It already happened both here and in BBC and Euroradio and so on. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-28, 08:01:47 (192.85.16.3)
It already happened both here and in BBC and Euroradio and so on. (nt) Regards, Jorge .......
113: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-28, 06:15:24 (192.85.16.3)
Thanks. I've been checking it. It's cheap plastic all around; there are a lot of missing screws, I suspect they have never been fitted. The arm lift system seems Ok, unlike I first thought. I've corre .......
114: Vinyl Asylum, Search the archives (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-28, 05:45:47 (192.85.16.3)
The Ariston (and others) story can be found in there. It'll also answear other posts you've made. Regards, Jorge .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, Suggestions sought, cartridge or stylus? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-27, 08:28:08 (192.85.16.3)
I have bought a Pioneer PL-225 at the flies for EUR 25 to use as record washing table. It is working. Have not tested the motor speed. The arm up and down is not in very good shape and one of the cove .......
116: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Basis motor noise...is it normal? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-22, 07:18:33 (192.85.16.3)
My motor had a small problem and had it replaced for free, but it didn't concern actual noise. The importer did ask about noise, so seems there have been complains, but the only, very small, noise I c .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, I have two copies ;-) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-22, 06:54:13 (192.85.16.3)
;-) Regards, Jorge .......
118: Music Lane, Houston, we have a problem! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-22, 06:04:31 (192.85.16.3)
Things aren't brilliant here, but not that bad. I don't travel that much, but the last two (business) trips I've made were to Germany and England, and I've been able to find classical radio in the hot .......
119: Speaker Asylum, Re: Proac Tablette 50 Signature vs Response 1S (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-03, 01:19:03 (192.85.16.3)
I have owned the Tablette 50 III, not the Signature, and currently own the old Response One S. The current are much better than the previous. There's no question about it. Actually, I can't see any ad .......
120: Music Lane, Re: Anything by Shirley Horn :-) nt (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-02, 06:15:27 (192.85.16.3)
The one that sings "The Music That Makes Me Sleep"? ;-) Regards, Jorge .......
121: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens TD-160 question (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-02, 06:10:47 (192.85.16.3)
Check also http://www.theanalogdept.com/images/spp6_pics/Web_Thorens/MK2_Manual/Unpack_1.jpg from http://www.theanalogdept.com/thorens_td_160_dept_.htm from http://www.theanalogdept.com/thorens_dept_. .......
122: Tubes Asylum, Re: Jolida JD102B ... Good Matchup? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-02, 04:00:39 (192.85.16.3)
I have one with ProAc Response One S (96 db IIRC) and it works fine. (Speakers in picture are ProAc Studio 100) (BTW, consider having the amp earthing modified by an expert; the sound improvement is .......
123: Vinyl Asylum, Can't see anything (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-02, 01:12:17 (192.85.16.3)
Just "Sorry, you may not link to images. ConsumerReview.com" Regards, Jorge .......
124: Vinyl Asylum, Erato (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-09-01, 09:13:50 (192.85.16.3)
Having been chasing records for years, that's my favorite label so far. Seems most known musicians have been recording for them before joining Deutsche Grammophon and the likes, but ist's mostly sound .......
125: Music Lane, An almost unknown 9th (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-06-04, 13:30:41 (212.113.164.105)
In this tread: >>>-Ninth: Carlo Maria Giulini/ Wiener Philarmoniker (DG). Amazing! >>>#9 - Harnoncourt is fine, this isn't exactly my favorite, Giulini is also good - earlier Giulini In the archives, .......
126: Music Lane, Furthwangler's 6th (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-06-04, 11:44:19 (212.113.164.105)
>>>The Furtwangler 6th is a must-have, in surprisingly good sound considering its wartime vintage. The downside is that the first movement was lsot, so you only get movements 2-4. (BTW does anyone kno .......
127: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Teres, the ideal table? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-06-04, 08:30:00 (192.85.16.3)
If you're looking for the looks only... http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue11/images/dk48.jpg http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue11/images/dk54.jpg http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue11/image .......
128: Music Lane, Re: Chopin: casting about for recommendations (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-06-04, 04:14:46 (192.85.16.3)
Ears made these recommendations in the past: Chopin: Ballades (Zimerman, Moravec, Rubinstein), Scherzos (Moravec, Rubinstein), Fantasy in F Minor (Zimerman, Perahia) Chopin: Ballades/Zimerman/DG Chopi .......
129: Music Lane, Did somebody mention Bruckner? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-06-04, 03:29:26 (192.85.16.3)
(Search the archives...) I don't know where you'll be able to find Bruckner on vinyl, other than audiophile pressings. I've recently seen an 8th or a 9th, an audiophile LP from EMI, but it was rather .......
130: Music Lane, What a coincidence (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-06-03, 07:10:16 (192.85.16.3)
I happen to have found a 4th by Mravinsky/Leningrad on Deutsche Grammophon at the flies. Its condition is rather decent. The recording is very acceptable, although it's a DG. Stereo separation seems a .......
131: Vinyl Asylum, Re: «EASY TO LIVE WITH» (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-06-03, 06:25:10 (192.85.16.3)
Take a look at Basis. They are great, look great (excellent WAF), and are kind of «fit it and forget it» (mainly the 1400 and 2000 models). There are several models within your price target. They 're .......
132: Vinyl Asylum, There was more... ... ... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-06-03, 05:55:03 (192.85.16.3)
Wilko and I usually meet at local flies almost every Saturday morning, here, in this lost Southwest corner of Europe He usually arrives first, giving my waking up difficulties, and picks the best stuf .......
133: Vinyl Asylum, And... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-06-03, 05:28:22 (192.85.16.3)
Giving the price of the clamp, no question about using it! Regards, Jorge .......
134: Vinyl Asylum, 1400 clamp (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-06-03, 04:27:45 (192.85.16.3)
I’m also using a clamp on my 1400 and it isn’t possible to remove it while spinning. Regards, Jorge .......
135: Music Lane, Re: Mrawinsky is THE WORD. (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-05-22, 15:44:15 (212.113.164.100)
I think most Russian conductors do Tchaikosky much better than usual, at least less sentimental. I’ve heard an orchestra from St. Petersburg, live, and it was superb. Regards, Jorge ::: TOPI .......
136: Music Lane, Suggestion (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-05-20, 05:56:50 (192.85.16.3)
Try this: http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/search.mpl?searchtext=(Rachmaninov+OR+Rach)+3&topic=&author=&date1=&date2=&slowmessage=&forum=music Regards, Jorge .......
137: Music Lane, Solti (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-05-19, 14:11:08 (212.113.164.100)
It is, without any doubt a personal affair, but do me a favour and perform a search on early Music Asylum and Classical Court posts; you will, most probably, be very surprised. Solti has the advantage .......
138: Music Lane, One exception though (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-05-19, 14:05:43 (212.113.164.100)
There is a record with all chances to be a flop: - It is from DG; - The conductor is CMG; - Far from being Italian opera, it is a Bruckner work... (need to say more?) Try the 9th Symphony and let us k .......
139: Vinyl Asylum, Re: no plans to get rid of any. (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-05-13, 14:08:14 (212.113.164.100)
Let me know, if you ever change your mind ;-) I'm out of backup cartridges :-( Regards, Jorge .......
140: Vinyl Asylum, Re: MuzikMike..... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-05-12, 06:38:36 (192.85.16.3)
It's worst, as far as I've heard. The hole house isn't sure due the weight of the LPs... Regards, Jorge .......
141: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Thorens model ownership poll... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-05-12, 06:35:53 (192.85.16.3)
Strange, the TD-150 result. I thought there were many more. (I own both a TD-150 and a TD-160B mkII I’m going to merge into a single one) I guess the poll isn’t reliable. Regards, Jorge ::: .......
142: Vinyl Asylum, Re: help with list of unused... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-05-12, 06:25:37 (192.85.16.3)
Are you willing to get rid of any? Regards, Jorge .......
143: Vinyl Asylum, Well... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-05-12, 06:22:53 (192.85.16.3)
Well, lucky you. I had one, before using Benz stuff, and it has been a big disappointment. A humble Gold has beaten it head and shoulders. I used to underrate the Rotel RQ-970BX (and exchanged it for .......
144: Digital Drive, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-05-12, 04:15:42 (192.85.16.3)
;-) Regards, Jorge .......
145: Digital Drive, Multi-bit CD players list (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-05-10, 06:08:44 (192.85.16.3)
Being a sort of digital newbie; I’ve got this query for you all: Is there any online list of multi-bit CD players or anyway of knowing if a given CDP is multi-bit or bitstream? I’m looking .......
146: Vintage Asylum, Try this first (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-03-24, 07:32:11 (192.85.16.2)
Click the link Regards, Jorge .......
147: Vintage Asylum, What to do with old system? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-03-24, 03:36:42 (192.85.16.3)
I've posted about the cartridge in Vinyl Asylum. This friend of mine has visited girlfriend's father on father's day, and commented someone had recently offered him an old pair of Tannoy Super Red Mon .......
148: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-03-24, 01:12:38 (192.85.16.3)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
149: Vinyl Asylum, Tracking force value for Ortofon cartridge (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-03-23, 14:17:06 (212.113.164.104)
A friend has been given a TD-160 with an Ortofon VMS 20 S cartridge (plus Quad 33 and 303 pre/power amplification and JBL S109 Aquarius IV). He’s going to picking it one of these days and wants me to .......
150: Vinyl Asylum, Try www.elephant-talk.com (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-03-23, 14:04:01 (212.113.164.104)
They have successfully solved KC queries I've submitted to them. Regards, Jorge .......
151: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Pioneer A-400 Int Amp (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-03-23, 13:57:48 (212.113.164.104)
This is Vinyl Asylum, right? I still own my third A-400. It has a rather decent MM phono preamp; the MC one is not so good. That amp is not very easy to match. I'd say it's a power amp coupled with a .......
152: Music Lane, Re: "Siena Pianaforte" - Actually... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-03-12, 05:54:07 (192.85.16.3)
Once, years ago, I visited a friend, not a close one, who had set up a brand new system and wanted my opinion. The system wasn't a big deal, but did include a Rega 2 turntable, so I went there. I gave .......
153: Vinyl Asylum, Same here (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-02-16, 13:39:01 (212.113.164.99)
Same here, almost exactly. Forget it and be happy. One of these days I’ll make wall shelves up to the ceiling of this bedroom, but I’m afraid it won’t sound as good (and something might fall on the tu .......
154: Music Lane, Re: Brad Mehldau's done some Radiohead (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-02-16, 07:02:14 (192.85.16.3)
I’ve only noticed two live performances of Exit Music (For a Film) which are close to brilliant. Regards, Jorge .......
155: Vinyl Asylum, It gave me back the pleasure of listening to music. (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-02-16, 06:50:20 (192.85.16.3)
Well, when I started the digital route I was lacking something. Once heard a record at someone and felt the desire of listening to it at home. I only had it on LP, so took the crappy turntable and scr .......
156: Vinyl Asylum, Re: THE BEST PHONO STAGE UP 500 POUNDS? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-02-16, 06:38:39 (192.85.16.3)
I suppose that budget isn’t enough for a Plinius Jarrah. In such case I recommend the Lehmann Black Cube. Although, when I have used it with the Gold, it had to receive a 100K resistance and use the " .......
157: Vinyl Asylum, Basis (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-02-16, 06:33:33 (192.85.16.3)
Take advantage on progress! Choose one according to your budget, but the cheaper one needs no adjustment at all almost forever. Regards, Jorge Regards, Jorge .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, LEHMANN BC 'SE' (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-02-11, 15:01:58 (212.113.164.101)
I don’t know the TE MC, but I own a Lehmann Black Cube recently upgraded to SE form and I also have had a Benz Micro Gold before upgrading to a Glyder. FYI, the BC works very well with the Gold, but i .......
159: Vinyl Asylum, Have you tried "The Great Gig in the Sky" ? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-02-10, 07:34:19 (192.85.16.2)
Track 4. The Great Gig in the Sky (Wright) - 4:44 Vocals by Clare Torry Just curious about that. Can you recommend some Karajan performances? Are those you like with or without Günter Hermanns? R .......
160: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Basis 1400 Signature Model (Whats the difference?) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-02-07, 11:52:40 (212.113.164.101)
There isn't much, as far as the 1400 is concerned, according to http://www.basisaudio.com/... Regards, Jorge .......
161: Tubes Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-02-06, 15:56:56 (212.113.164.101)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
162: Tubes Asylum, Draft of my review, in a rush (longish) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2004-02-06, 15:51:17 (212.113.164.101)
Well, I'm also the recent owner of a Jolida JD-102B. I own it since before xmas. Bought it on second-hand, trying to enter the valve world as soon as possible. Actually I was already very late, for ha .......
163: Music Lane, Search the archives (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2003-08-27, 05:46:42 (192.85.16.3)
Brian often spoke about himself. Regards, Jorge .......
164: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Classical adventure part 3 (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2003-07-25, 15:11:21 (212.113.164.99)
Can you tell us where and how much? Regards, Jorge .......
165: Music Lane, A few (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2003-07-15, 01:30:53 (192.85.16.3)
The Merry Wives of Windsor (Nicolai) and other overtures, but also The Three-Cornered Hat (Falla) and Hungarian Rapsodies (Liszt). Eine Klein Natch Musik and Masonic Funeral Music should also be menti .......
166: Music Lane, You're not being fair (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2003-07-15, 01:04:55 (192.85.16.2)
Or your memory is just failing. Please perform a search on discussions. The negative posts are subjective and the positive ones are rational? C'mon! As you wrote, everyone should not like Solti's (or .......
167: Music Lane, Hope it's good (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2003-04-28, 15:12:47 (212.113.164.97)
The 3rd wasn't as good as the other two :-( Regards, Jorge .......
168: Music Lane, No more LPs 4 me :-( (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2003-04-25, 14:02:10 (212.113.164.97)
After my last (and long waited) *analog* upgrade I really must avoid shops too. There aren't that many vinyl shops, either local or virtual, but when you actually have the money LPs show up, coming fr .......
169: Music Lane, September 23rd??? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2003-04-24, 16:03:51 (212.113.164.97)
Shouldn't it be September 9th instead? (As far as Mike is concerned...) Regards, Jorge .......
170: Music Lane, Best recorded? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2003-01-14, 13:16:27 (212.113.164.99)
Inbal on Denon (though Rob doesn't like the Adagietto). Stay away from Mehta! Regards, Jorge .......
171: Music Lane, Re: i got... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2003-01-14, 13:12:54 (212.113.164.99)
Dex, There's this EMI Bruckner compilation, 2 CD boxes, that conatain at least one symphony conducted by him. However... you should be awre that the sound is very bad indeed :-( Regards, Jorge .......
172: Music Lane, Re: Re: Valid point (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-12-03, 02:42:42 (213.58.4.98)
Just a quick note, that I don't think many will read since the tread is now dated, about those HIP conductors. Here, in this very small Southwest corner of Europe, people have been considering some co .......
173: Music Lane, Re: i have to agree with David... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-09-20, 15:56:01 (212.113.164.98)
I own Jochum's "integrale" on DGG LPs, not on EMI and also that 5th, that's why I recommended him. As for SPL, I don't think he's funny at all, far from it. That trash should be kept away and everybod .......
174: Music Lane, Jochum (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-09-20, 04:54:49 (195.23.129.37)
Other than the other usual suspects (I don't know which ones did or did not record the 5th), Bohm, Celibidache, Furthwangler, Karajan, Klemperer, Knappertsbusch, Walter, Wand... Take a look at http:// .......
175: Music Lane, Re: bruckner 3rd 1st choice - Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-09-18, 09:11:27 (195.23.129.36)
I still don't know why you're starting with the 3rd :-) I just regret you didn't try Jochum; you can't argue on sound quality, because there's a large choice of available recordings. The sames applies .......
176: Music Lane, Did anybody mention Bruckner? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-09-11, 00:40:01 (195.23.129.37)
If you're building a Bruckner collection I think you should start with an integrale and then upgrade each symphony after what you've heard. IMO, Walter or Jochum should be the starting point, but othe .......
177: Music Lane, Amen brother (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-16, 15:48:59 (195.23.181.143)
Hi there Charlie, >>>whoever is responsible should be whipped with a wet noodle Yes! "If There's a god in heaven What's he waiting for? ..." (EJ/BT) Shame I'm not a believer... Regards, Jorge .......
178: Music Lane, Two Seasons (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-16, 06:53:50 (195.23.129.33)
After long listening sessions, most of them "forced", a concluded I do like "Te Winter" and "The Summer". I hate "The Spring". A must condition is a good serious performance. Regards, Jorge .......
179: Music Lane, Try also (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-16, 01:15:49 (195.23.129.37)
Since nobody recommends, for example, Furthwangler, you should also consider searching the archives :-) There are lots of postings on that symphony, with several recommendations. I do like Furthwangle .......
180: Music Lane, Alright, I confess... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-16, 01:00:36 (195.23.129.37)
There are, of course, several composers (including Jazz musicians, Mike K...) and several works from several composers, mostly due to over-exposure (like the mentioned 4 Seasons and Waltzes), that I d .......
181: Music Lane, LOL! Agree. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-16, 00:43:58 (195.23.129.35)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
182: Music Lane, Music you can't stand (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-14, 08:13:57 (195.23.129.38)
Actually, composers you don't like at all to listen to. I'm not very fond of this kind of postings, but the local classical radio keeps focusing on this guy :-((( Please name those from your black lis .......
183: Rocky Road, Re: Whoa, there buddy.... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-12, 08:24:59 (195.23.129.33)
I know two inamtes who own it. One of them recorded it on CD for me :-) (guess who's the other happy owner of a good shape LP) Regards, Jorge .......
184: Rocky Road, Re: No, that's not right. (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-12, 08:23:06 (195.23.129.38)
AFAIK, some tracks from both Earthbound and USA were already released on CD by Fripp in the recent past. It belonged to a sort of club members edition, rather priced. You should be able to confirm it, .......
185: Music Lane, Zabriskie Point Soundtrack (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-12, 08:12:37 (195.23.129.35)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
186: Music Lane, Re: Definition of a "younger woman"... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-09, 03:02:43 (195.23.129.33)
AFAIK, her former husbund was also much older. Regards, Jorge .......
187: Music Lane, Re: Re: Re: Fado (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-02, 09:13:52 (195.23.129.37)
First, I'm not a Fado fun :-) Next, there are several styles, namely instrumental and vocal, and there's also the Lisbon (more vocal) and the Coimbra (more instrumental) kinds. I can't search for titl .......
188: Music Lane, BTW, Tom (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-02, 08:11:18 (195.23.129.33)
Do try to get Ansermet / OSR playing Chabrier's Spain on Decca. The cover is very nice indeed. And... if you ver get it consider trading it with your humble servant. Regards, Jorge ::: TOPI .......
189: Music Lane, Agree (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-02, 08:08:22 (195.23.129.38)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
190: Music Lane, Re: Re: Fado (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-08-02, 04:13:22 (195.23.129.33)
>>>where is "here" A small country in the Southwest corner of Europe :-) (You have a singer from here in Canada, Nellie Furtado) >>>why no Mariza? Alright, I was too hard on her, but judge for yourse .......
191: Music Lane, Sound Pressure Level (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-07-31, 07:53:31 (195.23.129.35)
Another moniker also apeared recently repeating the opinions of that SOB. He's also from Chicago... He's also a former music student... He also likes Solti... ... He also knows everything about everyt .......
192: Music Lane, Re: Fado (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-07-31, 06:57:34 (195.23.129.37)
What do you mean by "Fado"? There's a kind of music called "Fado" here, actually the "national" music to a majority, but there's nobody called "Mariza" around... Regards, Jorge .......
193: Music Lane, Re: ACK!!! Are you kidding? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-07-09, 06:35:46 (195.23.129.35)
I own that 5th. I always heard that point of view but I don't think it's that bad, on the contrary. I'm not a big fan of the 8th (don't kill me please). I only have a Kubelik and the Inbal. I was give .......
194: Music Lane, Anything by Oistrakh (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-07-09, 05:51:43 (195.23.129.36)
There are lots of great performances and nobody heard all of them; therefore I chose David. Regards, Jorge .......
195: Music Lane, Re: Furtie's B9 (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-07-09, 02:33:40 (195.23.129.38)
That B9 clearly beats the Bayreuth 1951 one (except perhaps for the record sound quality), though the famous names (ES, DFD...) of the later. Since it's the same conductor (and orchestra...), maybe ot .......
196: Music Lane, Re: ACK!!! Are you kidding? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-07-04, 04:17:45 (195.23.129.36)
Dave, Have you ever tried Rob-raved Inbal M8? Regards, Jorge .......
197: Music Lane, Re: Bruckner Symphony #3 - Versions Versions Versions (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-07-04, 03:15:24 (195.23.129.38)
Excuse me, Are you shure you never met S** o** a B***** SPL? (forgive me guys, but this is STRANGE!) Regards, Jorge .......
198: Music Lane, IM-very-HO (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-07-04, 01:37:22 (195.23.129.35)
Solti plays for sponsors :-) People not so familiar with Wagner and Mahler say "Wow, I don't understand it at all, but this is reeeaaaally something!". Check his Richard Strauss... Regards, Jor .......
199: Music Lane, Re: Finest Bruckner 3rd (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-07-02, 03:31:05 (195.23.129.38)
What? No Jochum, Klemperer, Celibidache, Furthwangler...? Regards, Jorge .......
200: Outside Asylum, Re: Yeah, whatever happened to John E? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-21, 07:20:40 (212.18.188.188)
AFAIK he frequents another forum. Regards, Jorge .......
201: Outside Asylum, Sorry to see you go (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-21, 06:22:07 (195.23.129.33)
Very well played indeed. Regards, Jorge .......
202: Music Lane, All those and... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-19, 07:41:18 (195.23.129.36)
Most pop stuff but also, on classical (two stations here), some particular works, mostly chamber, from Poulenc, Bartok, Milhaud, Maessien... (not to mention Strauss' waltzes and Brahms' Hungarian Danc .......
203: Music Lane, Re: Who Conducted This Recording of Dvorak's 9th? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-18, 08:56:08 (195.23.129.38)
It was just a suggestion. After all you only asked who conducted it. Regards, Jorge .......
204: Music Lane, Re: Who Conducted This Recording of Dvorak's 9th? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-18, 01:05:26 (195.23.129.35)
Have you tried a search engine? I tried a search on Google and got this mess: Searched the web for "Dvorak" "9" "quintessence". ... ANCERL, KAREL QUINTESSENCE PMC 7112 1962 DVORAK, A. SCHERZO CAPRICC .......
205: Outside Asylum, Re: Reality check (soccer/football) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-18, 00:23:02 (195.23.129.36)
And... don't forget the Royal Air Force, England central defenders, who've been kings so far; England suffered one single goal so far, in the very first match. Regards, Jorge .......
206: Outside Asylum, World Cup (don't open if game is taped and to be watched) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-17, 01:22:27 (195.23.129.35)
The screen form www.livescore.com keeps mentioning: 90' Mexico 0 - 2 United States half-time (0 - 1) referee : Vitor Melo Pereira (Portugal) match details : 8' [0 - 1] Brian McBride 26' .......
207: Music Lane, The show must go on (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-17, 01:04:27 (195.23.129.36)
The rules have changed too much in the last years without solving the major problems. In the past there was enough time for second matches in case of draw. Nowadays TV rules... The biggest shame was t .......
208: Music Lane, Re: England 3 - 0 Denmark.....now who the hell are Brasil? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-15, 14:41:51 (195.23.232.139)
Seems that having the coach in the world is resulting. The Royal Air Force was around again; every cross was deflected... Regards, Jorge .......
209: Outside Asylum, Re: World Cup: Don't open if game is taped and to be watched......... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-15, 14:31:53 (195.23.232.139)
>>>thanks to dumb-headed Portugal...ridiculous game they played. English isn't my first language (not even second) so I might be missing something. Have you noticed the Argentinean referee? Regar .......
210: Outside Asylum, Re: I was mesmerized (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-15, 14:28:10 (195.23.232.139)
I hope you're right and I'm wrong. I already posted about this on several places (including this). The Brazilian team is being carried by both the press and the referees. They're not that good. I atte .......
211: Outside Asylum, F1 drivers style (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-13, 01:12:28 (212.18.188.212)
That was in Hockenheim :-( The same problem affected Jochen Rindt :-( Anyway, F1 misses the Lotus team. Having attended a few live Grand Prix, mainly the local ones (1984-1996), a made a very personal .......
212: Music Lane, I am (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-13, 00:58:25 (212.18.188.232)
Deeply. As I posted in a nother tread (http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/music/messages/67107.html), they played very well indeed against Sweden. The Cup will miss them. Have you guys visited Tutto Spo .......
213: Music Lane, Re: Re: The problem with Argentina is that... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-13, 00:53:07 (212.18.188.232)
As in 1978. Regards, Jorge .......
214: Music Lane, Re: Re: Actually (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-13, 00:44:27 (212.18.188.232)
Well... No need to mention the long hate relationship between the two teams and countries. Other thean Falkland (not the Magna Carta theme...), it's a long story. One should remember, for example, tha .......
215: Outside Asylum, What?! Have you ever heard of Jim Clark? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-12, 08:34:54 (212.18.188.144)
Incredible! You must be very young indeed. Regards, Jorge .......
216: Outside Asylum, Re: Soccer guys, only... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-11, 06:26:09 (195.23.129.35)
I don't think they're that good. Just MO. I saw them here, during the recent friendly match and, as usual, I saw a rather faulty team, that doesn't know how to face a strong oponent. Then they tend to .......
217: Music Lane, Actually (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-11, 06:04:11 (195.23.129.38)
As I posted in Joe's forum, Argentina played very well and it'd be shame for the cup to loose them. England central defenders played very well indeed. Seems that having the best coach of the world is .......
218: Music Lane, What about Ancerl ? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-11, 05:53:22 (212.18.188.136)
... Regards, Jorge .......
219: Outside Asylum, ALRIGHT! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-06-06, 02:30:20 (195.23.129.35)
I confess! I never, never visit this forum, and came here today to check your reaction. BTW, there's a dedicated forum, anounced in http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/music/messages/66342.html, http://w .......
220: Rocky Road, I'm a dreamer (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-24, 08:37:37 (213.58.7.196)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
221: Music Lane, I know :-) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-21, 13:06:38 (195.23.183.217)
That's why I posted so :-)) Where are the others? Regards, Jorge .......
222: Music Lane, Richter or Kempf (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-20, 10:50:33 (213.30.58.172)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
223: Music Lane, Brad Mehldau again (Hey Mike!) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-20, 09:04:56 (213.58.7.146)
We've a small radio station near Lisbon that I really love. Those guys hardly talk and have a good musical taste, mostly classical with some jazz. One of these nights a heard two or three hours of goo .......
224: Music Lane, And also, BTW (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-20, 08:11:02 (213.58.7.146)
Joly Braga Santos, any symphony. They're available on Naxos. Regards, Jorge .......
225: Music Lane, What about Gergiev ? :-) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-19, 12:40:18 (213.30.58.45)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
226: Music Lane, Re: Guiomar Novaes (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-19, 12:34:50 (213.30.58.45)
I happen to have her a record :-) Remember? I don't think she's that unknown. OTOH, the sound quality of my LP is awful :-( ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Query .......
227: Music Lane, Ooops! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-17, 01:33:16 (195.23.129.33)
This one is a much better buy: http://catalogue.deccaclassics.com/catalogue/prodshow.jsp?searchstr=456826 2 CDs instead of one, but they're really cheap (at least here) and the track listing includes .......
228: Music Lane, Try this (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-17, 01:23:12 (195.23.129.36)
http://catalogue.deccaclassics.com/catalogue/prodshow.jsp?searchstr=412254 or http://catalogue.deccaclassics.com/catalogue/prodshow.jsp?searchstr=464718 I have it on LP - Great! Regards, Jorge .......
229: Music Lane, Or... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-17, 01:08:48 (195.23.129.33)
Richter was a monster. Regards, Jorge .......
230: Music Lane, Not really (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-17, 01:04:29 (195.23.129.37)
First of all, my experience isn't that great. Besides, I have different feelings about live and recorded performances. Period instruments alive sound ok to me. I don't understand why, I never liked th .......
231: Music Lane, Re: Re: So what am I loosing? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-08, 11:09:09 (195.23.129.33)
Hi Mario, About recent conductors being better than old ones, remember they all play on the safe side, with "daring" to inovate as much as the older ones. All the controversy on "respecting the conduc .......
232: Music Lane, Re: So what am I loosing? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-07, 12:10:41 (195.23.177.181)
Hi there, >>>What is it so great about them then? Hard to describe; or better, it'd be long to describe. I usually heard mentioning you must hear Bruckner by a few names. (I remember something on thes .......
233: Music Lane, Re: Bruckner Sym No. 7 (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-06, 01:46:46 (195.23.129.36)
Actually, AFAIK, the Adagio was played on German radio together with the anouncement of Hitler's death. Brian forgot to mention that the 7th was the first Bruckner symphony that was "accepted" (outsid .......
234: Music Lane, Re: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-01, 15:17:20 (195.23.175.67)
You know English isn't my first language, but the syntax checker says it's ok. Try http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/music/messages/11035.html; perhaps you'll understand better what I mean. Regard .......
235: Music Lane, Re: One of those Ninths (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-05-01, 05:59:33 (195.23.179.245)
One of those Ninths you mention, von Haussegger (1938), isn't that consensual, as can see in the archives. Regards, Jorge .......
236: Music Lane, Re: Here you go (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-29, 10:11:01 (195.23.179.238)
Thanks, but I already own two copies of that one. (not to mention private computer copies) I didn't check the recording dates and thought Brian found another performance. I gues I'll be back to my Bru .......
237: Music Lane, Fw (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-29, 08:40:24 (213.58.7.189)
Could it be any of these: http://www.towerrecords.com/product.asp?pfid=2618350 http://www.towerrecords.com/product.asp?pfid=1699147 Regards, Jorge .......
238: Music Lane, Did anybody mention Bruckner? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-29, 08:15:35 (213.58.7.189)
Well, I can always add a new 9th to the dozen I already own, but where can I find it, other than Tower? Regards, Jorge .......
239: Music Lane, It should be working by now (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-23, 11:08:37 (195.23.172.122)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
240: Music Lane, Heard them playing it... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-23, 01:13:33 (213.58.7.184)
... in this Sowthwest corner of Europe, and prefered them to the Amadeus Quartet I own on CD. Regards, Jorge .......
241: Music Lane, Re: Elis Regina (long) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-23, 01:06:10 (213.58.7.184)
Elis Regina Born in 1945 in a worker's family, she was a star already at the age of 12, when she regularly was on stage in a children TV programme, and she was already the major source of income for h .......
242: Music Lane, Re: Rostropovich and Shostakovich (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-23, 00:18:33 (212.18.188.208)
I once (in 2001, I think) attended a concert of Rostropovitch conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra. They played Beethoven's violin concert and Shostakovitch's 11th symphony. It was one the best conce .......
243: Music Lane, One is never too careful (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-19, 08:42:58 (212.18.188.176)
I know nothing about th eother teams. The weakest part of the Portuguese team is physical strength, speed, resistance and so on, mainly after a long and hard season. The USA team should be strong on t .......
244: Music Lane, Re: Dex... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-19, 06:16:00 (213.58.7.132)
Yeah, great orchestra and hall, great conductors too. I recently got a record form Furthwangler in that hall, with several orchestras :-) Yeah, Dankgesang is still working. Regards, Jorge : .......
245: Music Lane, Re: (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-19, 06:10:24 (213.58.7.132)
The Finland match wasn't here in Lisbon, but I saw it on TV. Good thing we lost, so players will be more careful in the future. I attended the match against Brazil. It wasn't a common match, since Por .......
246: Music Lane, Nope (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-19, 05:53:24 (213.58.7.132)
Not a single word, since ages :-( Hope he's ok. Is your e-mail account working? Regards, Jorge .......
247: Music Lane, Re: How are albums sequenced? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-18, 03:01:21 (195.23.129.37)
In the 25th aniversary edition CD of "Sgt Peeper's" it's mentioned that the record was meant to have another sequence. I tried it liked it. Seems someone just decides according to his taste. Rega .......
248: Music Lane, Hey (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-18, 02:57:49 (195.23.129.33)
Isn't that the one with Schubert's 5th? A Telefunken revised by Duton? Actually it was this humble servant of yours who recommended it to Rob :-) I also love that 5th. Regards, Jorge ::: TO .......
249: Music Lane, So much music, so little time (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-10, 08:01:58 (195.23.129.35)
Some years ago, the organizer of the Cascais Jazz Festival, stated in an interview he owned more recorded music than his living estimated time. He should be on his 40s by then. Sadly he died closer to .......
250: Rocky Road, Re: Fotheringay (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-04-10, 07:41:52 (195.23.129.37)
Hope John E doesn't read this; he says I must listen to still-alive singers and forget Sandy, Otis, Janis... Other than what was written here you can easilly find a lot thru search engines. Perhaps th .......
251: Music Lane, Search the archives (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-28, 07:55:28 (195.23.129.38)
Rob seems to be gone but he posted often about the Concertgebow hall. Regards, Jorge .......
252: Music Lane, But... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-27, 06:45:06 (195.23.129.38)
Avoid Q.E.D.; try something easier, like "Chaser". (just MO) Regards, Jorge .......
253: Music Lane, Actually (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-27, 06:38:35 (195.23.129.38)
Mengelberg's Brahms is higly rated. Regards, Jorge .......
254: Music Lane, Try also (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-27, 06:35:58 (195.23.129.38)
The 1st and 2nd from the same conductor / orchestra / label. For serious Brahms try also Furthwangler :-) Regards, Jorge .......
255: Music Lane, Amen, brother :-) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-25, 06:29:33 (195.23.129.38)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
256: Music Lane, Fórum A2 (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-16, 05:19:32 (194.65.14.68)
Sorry guys for the Portuguese text, but you won't be loosing much. O José tem razão, mas aquilo ainda tem cura. Não sei, não compreendo mesmo, o porquê de tanta agressividade que por lá anda. Ninguém .......
257: Music Lane, Re: Best Moonlight (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-15, 01:01:31 (195.23.129.37)
I like Kempf, but there must be better ones. Regards, Jorge .......
258: Music Lane, Re: Re: Start with... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-14, 00:42:44 (213.58.7.237)
Never heard VC playing any Chopin Ballade. He was often discussed here (see the archives) but on Russian composers, if I remember correctly. My Rubinstein set of LPs isn't in great shape and I haven't .......
259: Music Lane, Start with... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-13, 00:35:36 (213.58.7.218)
...the archives :-) Perform a search for "Ballades" or "ballades" in both Music Asylum/Music Lane and Classical Court. Here are a few results: http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/music/messages/8435.html .......
260: Rocky Road, Is any of these worth the money? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-08, 00:57:32 (195.23.129.37)
From Amazon: Discounted Dead True fans of the Grateful Dead have an insatiable appetite for live recordings, which has given rise to the Dick's Picks series, a set of carefully remastered soundboard .......
261: Music Lane, Pardom me (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-07, 06:57:50 (213.30.32.160)
But shouldn't this be discussed in Rocky Road, as gently requested by the moderators? I also grew up with BST in vinyl. Never had any CD but it doesn't surprise me at all that it sounds badly. Happens .......
262: Music Lane, Reminds me someone (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-07, 06:49:14 (213.30.32.160)
Furt Wängler? I already calling him Willie, Furtie, and the likes :-) GBP 50 doesn't seem that expensive. Regards, Jorge .......
263: Music Lane, Search the archives :-) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-04, 06:13:58 (213.30.32.243)
I think (I'm not sure) it's already been discussed here. The 1951 is supposed to have been issued after the conductor's death, against his will. Seems he thought the performance (namely the last movem .......
264: Music Lane, Try Portugal (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-04, 06:00:23 (213.30.32.243)
Contact www.gpaudio.com for help. I already saw that record there. Regards, Jorge .......
265: Music Lane, Try also Lipatti (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-03-01, 07:10:24 (213.30.32.155)
This record contains both: F. Chopin: Waltzes (14)/Nocturne 8/Mazurk Length: 64:48 minutes Label: EMD/EMI CLASSICS Catalog: 66956 SPAR: ADD LIPATTI*DINU (PNO) TRACK LISTING Waltz for piano No .......
266: Music Lane, Second some... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-28, 06:19:34 (213.58.7.153)
(not Poulenc, for example) mainly Saint-Saens: Piano Concerto #2. Regards, Jorge .......
267: Music Lane, Denon (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-21, 12:20:27 (213.30.58.253)
Inbal for the 8th! Regards, Jorge .......
268: Music Lane, That reminds me (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-21, 03:24:07 (195.23.129.37)
... someone who got 49 on 9/9/1999 :-))) (or was it 39?) Regards, Jorge .......
269: Music Lane, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-19, 01:04:31 (213.30.32.87)
Thanks for giving us that chance. Meanwhile my questions are already mentioned by others (except D Harvey, of course). Do prepare the interview well, because we'll be waiting for a proper report :-) .......
270: Music Lane, BTW (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-15, 02:39:08 (213.58.7.183)
Have you ever seen this? Regards, Jorge .......
271: Music Lane, Re: Re: Re: Agreed - completely. (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-15, 02:23:09 (213.58.7.183)
Sorry if I didn't explain myself correctly. What I think is that someone should compile the info contained in the archives, and I mean "compile", not lust copy to whole stuff, of course, into the FAQ .......
272: Music Lane, Re: Re: Agreed - completely. (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-14, 08:24:11 (195.23.129.37)
Please... do search the archives! :-))) There are lots of recommendations and lists, namely a compilation of lists by Ears. Regards, Jorge .......
273: Music Lane, If I'm not mistaken (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-08, 04:27:32 (213.58.7.199)
... he performed the main character in Truffaut's "Tirez Pas Sur Le Pianiste" (Don't Shoot The Piano Player"). As a singer he was surely good, but the songs he sung... Try a search on www.google.com, .......
274: Music Lane, Lol! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-07, 01:16:06 (195.23.129.37)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
275: Music Lane, Sorry for the duplication - some have more than one record (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-07, 01:12:55 (195.23.129.37)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
276: Music Lane, Agree (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-07, 01:10:49 (195.23.129.37)
There was a similar poll on another board and I voted against voting. How can one decide which one is better than which one? Please take a look at the following list taken from the Philips catalogue: .......
277: Music Lane, Wow! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-05, 06:10:00 (213.30.32.79)
You must have been reading my mind. That list is JUST what I was thinking about! Regards, Jorge .......
278: Music Lane, Meanwhile... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-05, 02:04:59 (213.30.32.229)
...I tried Bruno Walter conducting the 3rd (before Furthwangler)! No Bartok for me, no way. I'll try when I'm old... Search the archives about my live Bartok experience, together with the (excelent) D .......
279: Music Lane, ...jimi's playin' in the back room... led zeppelin on stage... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-05, 01:54:08 (213.30.32.229)
BTW, shouldn't this being dicussed on Rocky Road instead ? :-) Regards, Jorge .......
280: Music Lane, Agree on #2 (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-05, 01:46:27 (213.30.32.229)
After all the idea was chosing one :-) Moby Dick is a must, not to mention Thank You. This one has something only found later in Stairway to Heaven. The end of Moby Dick and the start of Bring It On H .......
281: Music Lane, Brahms (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-01, 08:43:04 (213.30.32.156)
Boring... Regards, Jorge .......
282: Music Lane, STA (tm) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-01, 08:41:22 (213.30.32.156)
Try the tread http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/music/messages/2969.html :-) Regards, Jorge .......
283: Music Lane, Lucky me, got your beloved Rach :-) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-02-01, 00:37:53 (195.23.129.37)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
284: Music Lane, ROTFLMAO ! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-24, 14:33:09 (194.65.100.7)
Oooops! Didn't know your were around :-) Regards, Jorge .......
285: Music Lane, It's fixed (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-24, 06:23:42 (195.23.129.37)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
286: Music Lane, No way; was Re: Amsterdam,Rotterdam? Love to go... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-23, 14:45:57 (194.65.100.7)
It ain't working :-( Strange, very strange... Perhaps I should report the bug to Rod :-) I keep receiving the notifications, but not your e-mails :-( Please try jorge.fernandes@mail.eunet.pt and jorge .......
287: Music Lane, My pleasure :-) (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-23, 10:16:52 (195.23.129.37)
Obrigado to U 2 :-) Regards, Jorge .......
288: Music Lane, Strange, indeed (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-23, 10:12:50 (195.23.129.37)
Because I keep receiving e-mails notifying your replies! ("E-mail Replies: _ Automagically notify you when someone responds.") Do try JHFER@Hotmail.com with your e-mail tool. Don't let Rob know you lo .......
289: Music Lane, No mail, so far :-( (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-23, 02:55:03 (195.23.129.37)
Which is rather strange, because that mail account seems ok. I'm not very fond of the concert program, but I might change my mind :-) February is still Winter and one can never predict the temperature .......
290: Music Lane, Calling Mimi (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-22, 07:39:20 (195.23.129.37)
Check my reply to your post: Regards, Jorge .......
291: Music Lane, Hello, from Lisboa (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-22, 07:35:11 (195.23.129.37)
Seems I'm the only Asylum member living in this small Southwest corner of Europe :-) I lived in front of the Gulbenkian Foundation for some 23 years and I'm sort of a regular at the great auditorium. .......
292: Music Lane, Well... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-22, 06:57:16 (195.23.129.37)
It could be a local musician. There's someone under that name that has a little jazz band. I regret to say I don't know much about her... music :-) I'll try to find out more about; I'm sure there are .......
293: Music Lane, Well... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-04, 12:53:19 (194.65.100.7)
... I sure don't want you to be deleted, sorry :-) Since Dutch are very good with foreign languages, here goes the link to the radio station. The image stands for "direct radio". Regards, Jorge .......
294: Music Lane, Nope (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-04, 12:40:15 (194.65.100.7)
It means «8 of the waltzes». I don't know how many walztes there are in Opus 39; you know how I care about chamber in general and Brahms in detail :-) Regards, Jorge .......
295: Music Lane, Slow Boat To China is remarkable (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-04, 07:59:30 (195.23.129.37)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
296: Music Lane, The 9th (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-04, 07:44:09 (195.23.129.38)
Owning both their Beethoven 9th and Bruckner 9th, I must say the Beethoven isn't that bad; try the Bruckner :-( (ugh) Regards, Jorge .......
297: Music Lane, If I remember correctly (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-04, 07:33:41 (195.23.129.37)
... you said the good sound of that record was related to the hall itself. Must go back to work. The radio is playing a awful version of Wallace Colection's "Day Dream" :-( Another station is having a .......
298: Music Lane, Search the archives (TM) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2002-01-04, 01:36:48 (195.23.129.38)
"...and a better one than Krebbers." ? I suppose you say that due to... Haitink! :-) Regards, Jorge .......
299: Music Lane, Sorry to be late... (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-08-17, 13:24:05 (194.65.14.77)
There are other countries with composers :-) Didn't see many French in your list, such as Saint-Saenz, Lalo, Franck, Roussel... Anyway, try these if you can find them: Carlos Seixas Joao Domingos Bomt .......
300: Music Lane, Re: Re: Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-08-15, 06:29:45 (194.65.14.77)
As Clark can tellyou, the problem is... CD! Regards, Jorge .......
301: Vinyl Asylum, Re: hit model turnable (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-08-15, 06:25:24 (194.65.14.77)
What's the problem with Basis 1400? Regards, Jorge .......
302: Vinyl Asylum, I vote for the Rotel (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-08-15, 06:23:13 (194.65.14.77)
...but if you could look for something more expensive you wouldn't believe your years. The Lehmann black Cube is decently priced here... Regards, Jorge .......
303: Music Lane, Did anybody mention Bruckner ? (tm) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-08-14, 07:20:44 (193.126.6.82)
Most people agree that certain conductors are very good indeed with Bruckner, like Bohm, Celibidache, Furthwangler, Jochum, Karajan, Walter, Wand... For those who can stand the DG sound I recommend to .......
304: Vinyl Asylum, C'mon (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-08-05, 14:24:06 (194.65.14.77)
Tell us which record track :-) Being vinyl, it shouldn't be from S.H., but, being you, one never knows... Was it the 2nd movement of Brahms' 2nd piano concert? Regards, Jorge .......
305: Vinyl Asylum, Search the archives :-) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-08-04, 07:03:46 (194.65.14.77)
For some feedback on the Ace :-) I already heard both, in the same system (...), but on different days. Actually, the turntable wasn't the same. The Glider was mounted on a Basis 2001/RB300 and the Ac .......
306: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-07-29, 15:12:05 (194.65.14.69)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
307: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Benz Micro Ace mc cartridge (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-07-29, 11:36:53 (194.65.14.69)
I've been listening to one, at the local dealer. I agree with most comments. Anyway, be aware that it takes a while to burn. Regards, Jorge .......
308: Vinyl Asylum, Where to buy Super Analogue Disc online? (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-07-29, 11:33:32 (194.65.14.69)
"Search is temporarily offline. Please try later, maybe manana....sorry I can't do a ~ thingie. When we come back, your 3 character problems will be over. Hang in there. Thanks." Can anyone help? .......
309: Music Lane, Try also Kubelik (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-06-22, 18:01:05 (194.65.14.67)
:-) Regards, Jorge .......
310: Inmate Systems, Jorge F - Bedroom (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-04-09, 18:00:00 (192.85.16.3)
Moniker: Jorge F System Name: Bedroom System Rev Date: 2003/10/09/09:59 System Rev IP: 192.85.16.3 Amp: Pioneer A-400 integrated amp (yes, the one designed in the UK). Manufacturer specs: 2 x 50 W @ 8 .......
311: Inmate Systems, Jorge F - Dedicated listening room (0.00)
Posted by Jorge F on 2001-04-09, 17:38:00 (213.229.141.66)
Moniker: Jorge F System Name: Dedicated listening room System Rev Date: 2003/03/31/05:45 System Rev IP: 213.229.141.66 Amp: Two DPA 200S switched to monoblock mode (manufacturer rating: 200 Watts each .......
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