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1: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Thank You! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2021-06-28, 15:16:24 (104.173.192.199)
Hello- After following your suggestions, I managed to get my PAS 3 working, and it sounds great. Thank you for your patience and your help. Best, Dan Donovan .......
2: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Can you be more specific than "loud noises"? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2021-06-23, 17:52:10 (104.173.192.199)
Hello- Sorry for the vague post. The noise really loud, it only occurs when using the phono input. The line input is not affected. Thanks, Dan .......
3: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, PAS3 noise from phono input. (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2021-06-17, 08:46:09 (104.173.192.199)
Hello- I have a PAS3 that makes loud noises when I use the phono input. The line level works fine with no noise. Any ideas on how to fix the phono section problem? Thanks, Dan Donovan .......
4: Vinyl Asylum, Some things you can't un-see... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2021-02-24, 17:08:14 (104.173.192.199)
Why.....???? .......
5: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VD Got to Idi (nt) (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2020-11-14, 20:32:56 (104.173.192.199)
Hey- Reggie Knighton is friend of mine since High School. Very smart guy, and talented. Dan Donovan .......
6: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How to remove cat hair from the stylus? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2020-07-05, 09:11:42 (104.173.192.199)
I use OzNow Zero Dust. I don't have a cat, but it works for me. They sell them on Ebay.... Dan Donovan .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, Can you tell us the title? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2020-01-27, 16:47:29 (23.241.112.161)
NT .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, RE: EAR 834P tube rush (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2019-12-29, 16:10:58 (23.241.112.161)
From a quick online search, it appears that the 5751 has lower gain than the 12AX7. Dan .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, Bill Evans Trio - Shelly's Manne-Hole (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2019-07-13, 17:46:44 (75.83.95.104)
There is a marker where Shelly's used to be. Kind of sad, but kind of awesome too... .......
10: Vintage Asylum, Vari Speed Control (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2019-05-30, 08:00:08 (75.83.95.104)
Hello- Would this work to bring my ST70 amp up slowly? Thanks, Dan Donovan .......
11: Vintage Asylum, RE: Variac misbehaves (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2019-05-22, 09:40:25 (75.83.95.104)
Hello- There was a spark that came out of the top of the variac (where the four outlets are located) when I unplugged a component. I don't recall if the component was powered up, but it might have bee .......
12: Vintage Asylum, Variac misbehaves (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2019-05-22, 09:01:12 (75.83.95.104)
Hello- I use a variac to power up my system. Today I went to unplug a power cable from the variac and a spark shot out as I removed the cable. Any idea why this may have happened? .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, My favorite Antiques Roadshow.... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2019-02-24, 13:09:18 (75.83.95.104)
Someone went on Antiques Roadshow with the facsimile documents from "Live at Leeds". They thought they had original contracts, invoices, etc. They were pretty disappointed to find out that everyone wh .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, Who he? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2019-02-15, 16:05:05 (75.83.95.104)
n/t .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, Horseman (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-11-30, 16:11:38 (104.129.198.60)
This does the job for me. Best, Dan .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, "Live at Leeds" is without doubt, my absolute favorite live album... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-10-14, 08:47:47 (75.83.95.104)
What's not to like? Dan .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, Little Walter?!?!?!?!?!?! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-10-01, 16:35:26 (104.129.198.60)
He is the boss!!!!! Dan .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, Studio LP (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-08-11, 10:13:46 (75.83.95.104)
From what I've read, the studio they used was Sammy Davis Jr's pool house, converted for recording. But instead of adding sound treatment to the inside of the studio, it was applied on the exterior su .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, Love The Band, but... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-08-11, 07:13:04 (75.83.95.104)
I've found the sound of "Music from Big Pink" and "The Band" to be rather lifeless on my Capitol issues. The MFSL versions are pretty good, but there is still something lacking. Dan .......
20: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Nostalgia: Record Stores in the NYC area in the 1970's and 80's (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-07-20, 16:20:19 (104.129.198.60)
Very cool!!! Thanks for posting... Dan .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, RE: watt ever do you mean? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-07-04, 10:53:19 (75.83.95.104)
Sorry, I was trying to make a joke...the title of the Coltrane LP is "Om". "Ohm" is a unit of electrical resistance. Dan Donovan .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, Perhaps you had too much resistance... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-07-01, 13:33:11 (75.83.95.104)
Ohm.... Dan Donovan .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, Discogs is a great resource... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-06-24, 07:48:25 (75.83.95.104)
Hello- You can find values, and a lot more, at Discogs. Recently I've been cataloging my lp collection, and it's been a lot of fun. I keep finding lps I didn't know I had...it also allows me to look a .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, Warped??? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-06-19, 15:07:21 (104.129.198.51)
Send it back, by all means... Dan .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, I love a good rat tail... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-04-11, 11:10:23 (104.129.198.51)
and I just like saying "rat tail".... .......
26: Vinyl Asylum, LP version (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-02-22, 14:26:24 (104.129.198.51)
According to Discogs and Amazon, there is no LP version of this recording. Dan .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, Very cool!!!!! n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-02-13, 14:40:52 (104.129.198.51)
dan .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, Discogs has it at... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-02-12, 09:40:05 (104.129.198.51)
$99.99 on the low end, $139.33 in the middle, and $179.07 at the highest. Not sure how the prices are computed. I like Discogs for cataloging my collection. So far I have entered over 700 lps. Best, .......
29: Vinyl Asylum, Detail in Discogs (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-01-17, 14:33:20 (104.129.198.51)
I have been entering in matrix numbers and other identifiers. I strive to be as accurate as possible. I usually enter the data while watching TV. I find it very therapeutic. Dan .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, Cataloging (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-01-16, 13:45:28 (104.129.198.51)
I have begun cataloging my collection with Discogs just recently, and I get a pleasant surprise nearly every day, when I uncover a hidden gem. I love remembering where I found a particular album- it's .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, Discogs is an excellent source of the information you desire... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-01-12, 09:37:04 (104.129.198.51)
It's free and pretty darn thorough... .......
32: Vinyl Asylum, Pretty Things... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2018-01-06, 08:15:36 (76.94.205.28)
Side 2 of "SF Sorrow". That will do it.... Dan .......
33: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Reeves-Fairchild thermodynamic margin control (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-12-12, 15:23:29 (104.129.198.51)
A quick search turned up this... .......
34: Vinyl Asylum, Harvest Moon (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-11-25, 16:40:05 (76.94.205.28)
Picked up "Harvest Moon" on Saturday. Pressed in the Netherlands. Sound quality is pretty awesome. I found it a most enjoyable listen. It was my only purchase. I went to Record Surplus in West Los Ang .......
35: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Joe Curcio (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-11-08, 14:30:38 (24.43.25.170)
Joe's CV is shown below... Dan Donovan .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, No problem.... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-10-20, 18:24:44 (76.94.205.28)
...I'm always happy to share my experiences with others. Best, Dan .......
37: Vinyl Asylum, He brought his... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-10-19, 18:50:23 (76.94.205.28)
...U-Turn turntable over for a listen... Dan .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, U-Turn (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-10-19, 14:43:38 (104.129.198.51)
A friend of mine brought his over for a listen. It is a very nice turntable. Dan .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, Quite a find... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-09-13, 16:39:04 (104.129.198.51)
Wow! Popsike listings below... .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, Let's not forget... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-08-29, 16:48:49 (24.43.25.170)
"Her Eyes Are a Blue Million Miles", which was featured in "The Big Lebowski". It is simply beautiful... Dan .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, XTC Upgrade Transverse counterweight for Mission 774 tonearms (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-08-07, 18:36:04 (76.94.205.28)
Hello- Has anyone tried this? I purchased one for my 774. It replaces the stock round counterweight. According to the sales blurb, "XTC optimizes the arm and cartridge center of gravity to within 1 .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, British plug... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-08-03, 16:09:18 (104.129.198.99)
"If your power cord has two leads, I think you can cut off the British plug and install a two-prong US-style plug. I doubt that is the problem causing the hum." According to his profile, he lives in t .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, New turntable (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-07-29, 07:33:11 (76.94.205.28)
I saw this on Facebook... Schitt is coming out with a new turntable... Dan .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, Discogs is an alternative... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-07-10, 14:17:33 (104.129.198.99)
I've been selling some of my doubles and other lp's on Discogs. Pretty easy and straightforward. They even give price ranges as part of the selling process, based on actual sales. Best, Dan Donovan :: .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New Sgt Pepper Lonley Hart Club album (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-06-09, 08:59:37 (104.129.198.99)
I agree...stunning album...the sound is beautiful. Dan .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, Joe Curcio... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-06-06, 13:56:30 (104.129.198.99)
Hello- I have the Curcio premium mod in my ST70, along with the power supply update, and I'm using Mullard EL34's. I think it sounds fantastic! Dan .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, S.F.Sorrow... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-05-12, 21:21:04 (76.94.205.28)
I was fortunate to stumble upon this LP several years ago. It is a fantastic LP. "Baron Saturday" is a stunning song. Dan .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Nice ! Is that a Mission 774 arm ? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-04-29, 12:16:11 (76.94.205.28)
Yes, a Mission 774. Quite a nice arm...it works well with the TD125. Dan .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, Love the Ortofon 2M Black! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-04-28, 22:06:25 (76.94.205.28)
It really sounds great in my system. Dan .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD125 MKII (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-04-28, 16:30:49 (104.129.198.99)
Once I finally adjusted the suspension properly,and added a Ortofon 2m Black, this became my favorite TT. The sound is real, immediate and impossible to ignore... .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for sharing your memories... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-04-26, 16:24:12 (104.129.198.99)
nt .......
52: Vinyl Asylum, RE: XKSS (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-04-14, 12:41:46 (76.94.205.28)
That car is at the Petersen Auto Museum. It's even more awesome in person. Worth a visit if you're ever in Los Angeles. .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, Steve McQueen... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-04-13, 16:27:56 (104.129.198.99)
...could do no wrong in my book... He also had a car to lust after... .......
54: Vinyl Asylum, I was walking in San Francisco several years ago... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-04-09, 13:17:59 (76.94.205.28)
...and noticed this building...I did get a chill... Hitchcock was a master, but some of his films are greater than others... Dan .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, I like my Pro-Ject Debut (non-carbon arm)... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-03-30, 07:43:57 (76.94.205.28)
I have a Debut, and I think it's a darn good table for the money. Dan .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, Plain...as in... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-03-25, 17:05:42 (76.94.205.28)
"The plain, the plain..." Sorry, Dan .......
57: Vinyl Asylum, Latest rig... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-03-19, 13:20:28 (76.94.205.28)
Just another happy day in the man cave... .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, I always play one cut for visitors... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-03-17, 18:58:08 (76.94.205.28)
..."Baron Saturday", from The Pretty Things' "S.F. Sorrow" lp. It is a beautifully recorded performance, and I love the song. Original UK Columbia pressing in stereo. Photos are from the web... .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, Beefheart!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-03-17, 10:40:31 (104.129.198.99)
n/t .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, Pricey set... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-03-11, 14:19:18 (76.94.205.28)
Did anyone on this Asylum pick this baby up? Dan .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, RCA Studios Hollywood (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-03-04, 14:45:25 (76.94.205.28)
The former RCA Studios is now L.A.Film school. The lobby has a photo of Mick Jagger wearing wide stripe bell bottoms and playing a drum. A lot of incredible music was made there. It's a short walk .......
62: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Supex PG-1 VTF Gauge Manual? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-02-24, 16:25:58 (104.129.198.99)
With your cartridge resting in the black bit, you slide the silver bit with the arrow until the bubble is in the middle. The Ortofon 2M Black comes with a similar scale. Best, Dan .......
63: Vinyl Asylum, These 2.... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-02-21, 11:27:30 (104.129.198.99)
LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah.... Dan .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, Howlin' Wolf Best Of The Sun Records Sessions (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-02-14, 16:07:15 (104.129.198.99)
Hello- Has anyone heard this? ORG Music-pressed by Pallas. I had one ORG Music LP a few years back. It sounded horrible. Any reviews regarding the sound quality would be appreciated. Best, Dan Dono .......
65: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Joe Curcio email (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-01-10, 08:58:58 (104.129.198.99)
Hello- A friend of mine is in contact with Joe. He used the email from the website. Is is curcioj"at"earthink.net Substitute @ for "at". Thx, Dan .......
66: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dig the Altecs on the cover!!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-01-07, 19:59:40 (76.94.205.28)
That's a great story! How nice of you to do that for her. Best, Dan .......
67: Vinyl Asylum, Dig the Altecs on the cover!!!!!!! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-01-06, 10:10:36 (104.129.198.99)
Yeah... Dan .......
68: Vinyl Asylum, Tonight's selection (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2017-01-01, 20:27:15 (76.94.205.28)
Found this a while ago. The music is incredible... .......
69: Vinyl Asylum, Lester Bangs on "Trout Mask Replica" (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-12-26, 08:32:16 (76.94.205.28)
Beefheart was one of a kind. I have a bunch of his albums, but I never really listened to them. The day he died, I put on "Tarotplane" from Mirror Man. His voice blew me away..Howlin' Wolf was obvious .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, I second the Vinyl Flat!! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-12-22, 16:45:28 (104.129.198.99)
I've had great results with the Vinyl Flat. Check the archive for reviews and tips. Best, Dan .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Records that make you shout "Hoy-Hoy!" (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-12-21, 16:53:15 (104.129.198.99)
Written by the inimitable Willie Dixon, arranged and performed by Chester Burnett, aka Howlin' Wolf... Hoy! Hoy! I'm the boy Three hundred pounds of heavenly joy I'm so glad that you understand Three .......
72: Vinyl Asylum, Discogs... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-12-12, 09:07:09 (104.129.198.99)
Discogs is very informative. Another good site is Both Sides Now Publications. Enjoy! Dan Donovan .......
73: Vinyl Asylum, He had some help from his friends on this one... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-12-02, 14:39:51 (104.129.198.99)
Quite a line-up for the title cut... Donovan - guitar, vocals Jeff Beck - guitar Ronnie Wood - bass Madeline Bell - backing vocals Micky Waller - drums[4] Lesley Duncan - backing vocals Nicky Hopkins .......
74: Vinyl Asylum, What record was that, if you don't mind sharing... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-11-22, 16:22:37 (104.129.198.99)
Thx, Dan .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, TD124 Arms (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-11-20, 08:27:58 (76.94.205.28)
Hello- Thanks for the kind words! The table came with a Grado wooden arm- not bad, but not great. I then bought a Jelco, which was also pretty good. The Graham tops them both. Best, Dan .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, RE: US Supplier Of Parts For Thorens TD-124 (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-11-16, 18:20:19 (104.129.198.99)
Steve from The Analog Department is a great source of knowledge regarding all things Thorens. He posts on here frequently. Dan My 124... .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, Great score!!! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-11-12, 19:16:44 (76.94.205.28)
Very nice...great music... My motto- "If you go into a store three or four hundred times you're bound to find something..." Dan .......
78: Vinyl Asylum, Album covers by Prisma (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-11-10, 09:25:43 (104.129.198.99)
I had some time this morning... Dan .......
79: Vinyl Asylum, Midnight Records... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-10-28, 11:43:57 (104.129.198.99)
...is closed, according to Yelp... Dan .......
80: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Curcio Audio (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-10-27, 16:04:46 (104.129.198.99)
It looks like Joe Curcio has been working as a Senior Audio Design Engineer at Apple for the last three years. You could try emailing him through Linkedin, but you need a Premium Account to do so. B .......
81: Vinyl Asylum, Here's a link... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-10-27, 10:03:58 (24.43.25.170)
There are a lot of great record stores... Here's a link to some... Best, Dan .......
82: Vinyl Asylum, "These snapshots and momentos exist to let us know that it really did happen." Very well put, Steve... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-10-21, 11:24:32 (104.129.198.99)
It is hard to believe that I'm as old as I am...most of my memories of high school and college seem like they happened just a little while ago... Dan .......
83: Vinyl Asylum, Had that Grado arm on my TD124 (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-10-10, 08:50:44 (104.129.198.99)
My TD124 came with a variation of the arm in your photo. It was surprisingly good. Dan .......
84: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning vinyl in pictures (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-09-18, 21:56:07 (76.94.205.28)
Hello Travis- Thanks for reminding me that I had to include my new system at AA. I just updated my system description and picture gallery to include the gear in my man cave. Enjoy! Dan .......
85: Inmate Systems, fishy's Garage Sound System (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-09-18, 21:29:51 (76.94.205.28)
fishy 's Garage Sound System System
IP Address: 76.94.205.28
Last Update: September 18, 2016 at 21:29:51
Amplifier: Curcio Mod Dynaco MKIII. Mullard UK EL34's, Amperex 6DJ8's in the drive .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning vinyl in pictures (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-09-18, 08:50:33 (76.94.205.28)
Love the 2M Black... .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Right place at the right time? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-08-25, 18:32:30 (76.94.205.28)
Yes, my local thrift...they had just lowered their LP prices from $3 to $1. I feel very lucky. Sorry they are sideways in my original post...they look fine on my Iphone. Dan .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, Lucky score.... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-08-25, 08:49:53 (70.211.135.136)
It was like a dream...I first found the Mingus, then the rest...all pretty close to near mint, nice and shiny...I'm a lucky fellow... .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Shouldn't have to worry about Sunset Amoeba... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-08-22, 07:47:40 (76.94.205.28)
Would you care to reveal your source? I am in the Sunset Amoeba store 3 or 4 times a week, and they are always busy. I would hate to see it go... Dan .......
90: Vinyl Asylum, I was lucky enough to see him at the Cocoanut Grove at the Ambassador Hotel... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-08-01, 07:52:25 (76.94.205.28)
For a filmed concert. James Burton, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and a host of others.Check it out here... .......
91: Vinyl Asylum, From a local thrift... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-07-24, 15:13:49 (76.94.205.28)
$70...I couldn't leave it. Miles is one of my musical saints... Dan .......
92: Vinyl Asylum, I have lots of Miles Davis lp's, but today I found something different... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-07-23, 17:37:06 (76.94.205.28)
Miles in stained glass... .......
93: Vinyl Asylum, The Ultimate "Live at the It Club" on vinyl... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-07-14, 11:13:24 (104.129.198.61)
This is the one to get...4 discs...well recorded...fantastic music...Mosaic release. Dan .......
94: Vinyl Asylum, Brilliant Corners, without doubt... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-07-13, 20:10:04 (76.94.205.28)
My favorite album of his...for the title track alone... .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, You could take a picture... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-07-12, 15:07:42 (104.129.198.61)
...of the insides of the isolator. I'm sure you would get some help from the folks here... Best, Dan .......
96: Vinyl Asylum, Webcor, Webcor... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-07-09, 19:22:39 (76.94.205.28)
Beefheart and Zappa started with a Webcor, in the AV... Dan .......
97: Vinyl Asylum, Just broke out my copy of "Time Fades Away"... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-07-09, 19:14:43 (76.94.205.28)
Great LP... Love Neil Young!! "Harvest"is awesome! Dan .......
98: Vinyl Asylum, The tubes... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-06-30, 08:26:07 (104.129.198.61)
...in the Tandberg alone are worth the price you paid! Dan .......
99: Vinyl Asylum, Nice!!! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-06-30, 08:20:14 (104.129.198.61)
Beautiful photo... Dan .......
100: Vinyl Asylum, One great Jagger project... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-06-23, 16:42:07 (104.129.198.61)
...was the James Brown Documentary on HBO. Jagger had a strong relationship with Brown's family, and was instrumental in getting them to participate in the project. It's an excellent film, in my op .......
101: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, original UK issue... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-06-23, 14:06:18 (104.129.198.61)
...it sounds incredible. I really like "Baron Saturday". It's a real psychedelic dream... Generic photo below. Best, Dan .......
102: Vinyl Asylum, Pretty Things "S.F. Sorrow" (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-06-21, 16:54:13 (64.47.42.38)
"Baron Saturday" is a killer song! .......
103: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Record Show (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-06-20, 13:56:37 (104.129.198.99)
Nice! Can you show us some photos of the covers? Enjoy! Dan .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, Getting old has its advantages... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-06-19, 15:41:01 (76.94.205.28)
...like finding that stack of blues 45s you forgot you had...Yeah!!!! .......
105: Vinyl Asylum, maybe something like this... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-06-17, 18:59:54 (70.211.128.87)
mobile record store .......
106: Vinyl Asylum, Cactus... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-05-24, 13:21:31 (104.129.198.61)
He's still posting on his Facebook page, as recently as yesterday... Dan .......
107: Vinyl Asylum, Contempo 70 / Zubin Mehta - Frank Zappa (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-05-23, 15:44:33 (104.129.198.61)
Pauley Pavilion, UCLA · Friday, May 15, 8:30 pm ZUBIN MEHTA · FRANK ZAPPA AND THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION Powell: Immobiles 1-4**/Varèse: Intégrales Zappa: Set by The Mothers "Excerpts from 200 Motels" f .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, Little Walter "Up the Line" (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-05-21, 17:31:38 (76.94.205.28)
I found a 45 with this cut in my collection. It sounds superb. Checker blue and white label. The photos accompanying the song in the link are really cool... Dan .......
109: Vinyl Asylum, Wax Record Fair in Hollywood (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-05-19, 15:04:39 (70.197.72.239)
Anyone going? Tours of Capitol Records are sold out. $10 for admission to the vinyl sale. Link below. Dan .......
110: Vinyl Asylum, I'm lucky... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-05-18, 19:10:02 (76.94.205.28)
I get lucky some times.. .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, Today's find (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-05-18, 16:39:00 (76.94.205.28)
Music is incredible... .......
112: Vinyl Asylum, The Miles... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-05-13, 21:32:48 (76.94.205.28)
...isn't signed...I never noticed Bird's hands before you mentioned them...hmmm... The wood cabinets in front contain Altec 602c Duplex speakers, from the early 1960's. They were made in Anaheim, Cali .......
113: Vinyl Asylum, The "fishy" nickname came about because... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-05-13, 13:02:20 (104.129.198.61)
...I used to fish quite a bit. Now I just hunt for records and stuff like this.. . .......
114: Vinyl Asylum, Be on the lookout...wanted for record theft... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-05-12, 14:34:27 (104.129.198.61)
I trust he's not on VA... .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Rainy week vinyl photo (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-05-06, 16:27:25 (104.129.198.61)
Very nice photo!!! Dan .......
116: Vinyl Asylum, Mission 774 tonearm (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-05-04, 13:57:04 (104.129.198.61)
I am currently using my Mission 774 on a Thorens 125 MKII. Arm was re-wired with Discovery cable. It works very well with my Shure V15III. Outstanding sound...I love the Mission... Best, Dan ::: TO .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, I see you have a thing for "Maiden Voyage"... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-04-19, 09:56:16 (104.129.198.99)
it is one of my favorites... Early on in my collecting, I found a beautiful original issue of that title in my local Goodwill. I have to say that Freddie Hubbard's playing on that lp is simply stunnin .......
118: Vinyl Asylum, Muddy Waters RSD (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-04-17, 22:18:27 (76.94.205.28)
Anybody pick this up? I'm wondering about the sound quality? Performance? Thanks, Dan .......
119: Vinyl Asylum, Rodrigo hated it... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-03-06, 19:23:56 (76.94.205.28)
The Miles version, that is... The link below has some translation weirdness, but it's an interesting read. I love Sketches of Spain... .......
120: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone Tried Stainless Idler on their 124? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-02-14, 07:51:02 (76.94.205.28)
Hello- Haven't tried the ss idler wheel, but I did install one of these, and to my ears my 124 sounds quieter. YMMV. Dan Donovan .......
121: Vinyl Asylum, Photo, please? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-02-10, 13:27:30 (64.47.42.38)
x .......
122: Vinyl Asylum, Congratulations... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-02-06, 17:06:18 (70.211.135.4)
To a certain degree, this hobby is about maximizing the enjoyment of the equipment we have. Small changes can make big improvements. Best, Dan .......
123: Vinyl Asylum, Today's find...film related (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-01-31, 16:42:42 (70.197.66.125)
A friend brought over some 500 LPs. Just a few keepers...I like this one... .......
124: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Record stores, old and new... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-01-27, 21:23:03 (76.94.205.28)
The top photo is Sonic Boom in Toronto...according to my sources... .......
125: Vinyl Asylum, Record stores, old and new... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-01-27, 18:08:22 (76.94.205.28)
From a posting I came across on social media... .......
126: Vinyl Asylum, Bowie's vinyl collection (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-01-23, 05:17:20 (76.94.205.28)
Cool article by David Bowie from Vanity Fair... See link below. .......
127: Vinyl Asylum, Two things... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-01-21, 14:07:31 (64.47.42.38)
Cool post, btw... At first glance, I thought the subject line was "Scatalogical Field Notes"... Did you find anything of interest? Dan .......
128: Vinyl Asylum, How about a photo??? n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2016-01-18, 15:33:57 (104.129.198.106)
. .......
129: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens Forever!!! n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-12-24, 11:40:13 (76.94.205.28)
. .......
130: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the discreet response... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-12-07, 11:49:43 (104.129.198.101)
I wondered about the guy near Record Surplus, and now I know. I use an outstanding electronics tech in West Los Angeles, just a few blocks from my house. He doesn't refurb turntables, but anything aud .......
131: Vinyl Asylum, Great article! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-11-29, 11:04:13 (76.94.205.28)
Thank you for posting. What a polymath! The history of our hobby is downright fascinating. Dan .......
132: Vinyl Asylum, Inside the arm... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-11-17, 20:26:37 (76.94.205.28)
According to Bob, the wire in the arm is potted in epoxy, and impossible to fix. He offered to make a new arm, using just the Bendix connector on my old arm. Dan .......
133: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Graham 2.0 arm wand re-wire (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-11-15, 10:32:56 (70.197.74.14)
Did you have them re-wire a Graham arm wand? Thx, Dan .......
134: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Graham 2.0 arm wand re-wire (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-11-14, 18:22:08 (76.94.205.28)
Thanks Steve- From what I understand, there are different iterations of the wand, and not all are compatible with my 2.0. I do love the arm, and am quite distressed without it, even temporarily. Dan : .......
135: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The obvious thing to do.... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-11-14, 17:19:12 (76.94.205.28)
Yes, I did that before posting. I have had wonderful support from Bob, but he is a busy fellow, and the wait is sometimes long. Best, Dan .......
136: Vinyl Asylum, Graham 2.0 arm wand re-wire (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-11-14, 16:58:18 (76.94.205.28)
Does anyone know of a re-wire service for the Graham 2.0 armwand? There is no obvious way to remove the Bendix connector. I had a slight mishap, and now one channel is out. Dang!!! Dan .......
137: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Tri-Art Audio Pebbles turntable - assembly video (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-11-09, 15:44:40 (104.129.198.106)
Well, the first thing he did was to turn the plinth upside down, putting weight on the motor spindle... hey, where did that wow come from? Dan .......
138: Vinyl Asylum, Vinyl Engine (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-11-06, 21:37:02 (76.94.205.28)
Vinyl Engine has the manual... Dan .......
139: Vinyl Asylum, As the Record Turns (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-10-18, 15:16:21 (76.94.205.28)
He's the guy who looked me up an down before giving me an astronomical price on an lp in his store. I'm not a fan. I like to see a price on the record. Dan .......
140: Vinyl Asylum, Goodwill find today... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-10-15, 22:09:57 (76.94.205.28)
Lucky today...some surface noise, but not objectionable. Wayne Shorter simply shreds the title tune, which he wrote..yeah! Great line up as well... Dan .......
141: Vinyl Asylum, Funny!! n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-10-08, 16:09:23 (104.129.198.101)
. .......
142: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens photo... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-09-13, 11:55:28 (76.94.205.28)
I'm diggin' my 125 MKII with Mission 774 and V15III. It sounds great through the JBL speakers I was fortunate to acquire. Currently listening near-field. Accurate sound, but not fatiguing in the .......
143: Vinyl Asylum, Link... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-09-11, 06:46:32 (76.94.205.28)
Here's the link... .......
144: Vinyl Asylum, Rat tail... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-09-10, 16:28:19 (104.129.198.106)
I also use a rat tail file, in part because I love the name. I was doing a Google search, and found a few other rat tails- rat tail cactus rat tail splice rat tail comb and last but not least... rat .......
145: Vinyl Asylum, Bought one once... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-09-03, 09:47:14 (198.2.57.115)
...and won't get fooled again...poor sound quality...dreadful, really...it was Art Blakey with Monk... Dan .......
146: Vintage Asylum, RE: No name speakers (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-08-29, 18:31:16 (76.94.205.28)
Hello- There are passive parts. I used my handy iPhone flashlight to peer through the dark plexi. Thanks, Dan .......
147: Vintage Asylum, Yes, (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-08-29, 18:15:00 (76.94.205.28)
Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it. I believe they are DIY. But the cabinets appear to be mass produced. MDF covered with wood veneer, from what I can see. I'm thinking it may have been a DIY proj .......
148: Vintage Asylum, No name speakers (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-08-29, 14:28:47 (70.211.139.139)
Hello- Saw these in a local store. No markings or logo. Any idea what the are? Very solid build quality. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan .......
149: Vinyl Asylum, The single disc version was pressed in France, I believe. N/T (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-08-09, 08:01:34 (67.159.191.98)
X .......
150: Vinyl Asylum, I believe they pressed the 2 lp Sticky Fingers re-issue. (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-08-08, 20:00:17 (76.94.205.28)
Has anyone heard it? I wonder what the sound quality is like... Thanks, Dan .......
151: Vinyl Asylum, I believe the poster said... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-08-03, 22:25:12 (75.85.68.250)
...that the 3" scratch was on the cover... For value, I would check Discogs and Collectors Frenzy. Best, Dan .......
152: Vinyl Asylum, SteepleChase records (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-07-30, 10:56:58 (64.47.42.38)
Pretty cool innersleeve. Lots of interesting titles...I love the sound quality on the few I own. Dan .......
153: Vinyl Asylum, Gerry Goffin LP (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-07-27, 21:08:23 (75.85.68.250)
Found a few nice lp's last weekend. This one sounds awesome. His voice is pretty good. Recorded at Muscle Shoals. Worth checking out if you stumble across one. Dan .......
154: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Bob Dylan / Love and Theft (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-07-15, 21:14:32 (75.85.68.250)
"High Water (for Charly Patton)" is one of my favorite Dylan songs. The LP sounds fantastic. Dan .......
155: Vinyl Asylum, Johnny Winter! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-07-13, 08:50:25 (64.47.42.38)
Outstanding LP! The performance and sonics really knock me out... Dan .......
156: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Mississippi Fred McDowell (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-06-29, 05:43:18 (70.211.130.246)
You are correct. I should have qualified my statement with "In my humble opinion..." Dan .......
157: Vinyl Asylum, Mississippi Fred McDowell (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-06-28, 22:20:40 (75.85.68.250)
Agree about Fred McDowell. Several years ago, I made a nice thrift store score of some blues LP's. One was a first issue Arhoolie LP "Delta Blues". It is one of my favorite lps. His voice and guitar p .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, The Classic Records re-issue... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-05-28, 15:53:53 (104.129.198.61)
...is one of my favorite lps, and it sounds fantastic. Dan .......
159: Vinyl Asylum, No contest... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-05-22, 20:23:24 (75.85.68.250)
THORENS!!!!!!!!!! .......
160: Vinyl Asylum, RE: That's some GW.. . (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-05-20, 16:39:40 (64.47.42.38)
Yeah- Found another nice piece at a Goodwill... This guy made a lot of records... Signed original photo by Norman Seeff... The Bears had a good run a few years back...maybe someday... Love the Bay .......
161: Vinyl Asylum, Saturday's finds... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-05-19, 19:31:13 (75.85.68.250)
Haven't found much at my local Goodwill lately, but saw these 2 and had to have them. The Martha Young, on Carnelian, is near mint. I love the music. Private label, based in Berkeley (home of my al .......
162: Vinyl Asylum, Hey! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-05-19, 19:20:05 (75.85.68.250)
How do you keep if from falling off the table? Nice rig, a friend of mine has one... Dan .......
163: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Beatles find! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-04-27, 11:02:07 (198.2.57.115)
Congrats! Nice score... UK or Dutch pressing? Dan .......
164: Vinyl Asylum, Ah yes... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-04-23, 19:42:11 (75.85.68.250)
...I should have continued reading...I stand corrected. But you don't change the pulley, you have to replace the complete motor and pulley. Bummer! Dan .......
165: Vinyl Asylum, You don't change the pulley... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-04-23, 16:06:37 (198.2.57.115)
...there is an adjustment made to the mains cable connection under the table. Check out the Vinyl Engine, where the TD165 Owners Manual is in the library. See section 5.1 for the instructions. Best, D .......
166: Vinyl Asylum, RSD... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-04-18, 11:37:21 (75.85.68.250)
Why do I bother? The local place had a line, 45 minutes after opening...they didn't have any of the stuff I was after- Sun Ra, Monk, Pretty Things... Let's just say I was underwhelmed... Dan ::: TOPIC .......
167: Vinyl Asylum, Agreed, Clear Spot is a great starting point... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-04-16, 08:31:42 (75.85.68.250)
The music on that album is probably his most accessible. "Big Eyed Beans from Venus" is exceptionally awesome. Dan .......
168: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Buddah Records- (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-04-15, 09:12:33 (104.129.198.56)
Hey Cactus- That is my favorite as well. I have original Buddah mono and stereo versions, but believe it or not, the Sundazed reissue smokes them both. It is absolutely stunning! Dan .......
169: Vinyl Asylum, Buddah Records- (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-04-14, 18:02:53 (75.85.68.250)
...quite a roster. Pick one and tell us why... Dan .......
170: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Great finds and pretty unusual guitar playing. Now you (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-04-04, 21:35:22 (75.85.68.250)
That looks like a keeper!! I wasn't aware of Fahey's 78 history. I did see the Bussard Documentary. Interesting guy... Dan .......
171: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, I am fortunate... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-04-04, 21:33:16 (75.85.68.250)
I live in Los Angeles, and I have been lucky to find some very nice lps. I tell my friends- "If you go into a thrift store 2 or 3 hundred times, you're bound to find something." But I think it helps t .......
172: Vinyl Asylum, When you get to the "B's"... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-04-04, 21:29:15 (75.85.68.250)
Check out Ginger's band mate on "Jack Bruce At His Best", a 2 disc compilation from Polydor, 1972. He was quite exceptional. I love "Never Tell Your Mother She's Out of Tune". Dan .......
173: Vinyl Asylum, Someone LOVED John Fahey... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-04-03, 18:59:02 (75.85.68.250)
...and brought a bunch of his lps to my local Goodwill. Vinyl is very nice and quiet, for the most part. The music is fantastic...I haven't really heard much of his stuff before, .......
174: Vinyl Asylum, Coltrane Live at the VIllage Vanguard Again! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-03-23, 18:24:34 (75.85.68.250)
Some hear squawks, some hear music. It's an acquired taste, let's say. On "Naima", Coltrane chips away at the melody, like a sculptor...Pharoah picks up the shards and examines each one. Personally, .......
175: Vinyl Asylum, Guaranteed... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-03-21, 11:12:17 (75.85.68.250)
Guaranteed to sound craptastic! Dan .......
176: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I like my Project Debut III w/non -carbon arm... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-02-23, 09:56:20 (104.129.198.66)
The photo is of my table, shortly after I bought it. The table came with the Ortofon. I installed the Stanton shortly after I bought it. As far as I know, there is no VTA adjustment. Dan .......
177: Vinyl Asylum, I like my Project Debut III w/non -carbon arm... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-02-23, 09:17:13 (104.129.198.66)
I own 3 other tables- a Thorens 124, a Thorens 125 MKII and a MAS with a Grace 707. The Project delivers great sound, and is a bargain at $300 or so. Solid plinth- I like a table that has some heft .......
178: Vinyl Asylum, The guy listening to the table... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-02-22, 20:21:30 (75.85.68.250)
...was Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple. Dan .......
179: Vinyl Asylum, Love the... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-02-04, 08:51:02 (198.2.57.115)
...Earl Hooker!!! Dan .......
180: Vinyl Asylum, Nice! Also like the... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-01-30, 09:58:33 (198.2.57.115)
...Butcher cover! Dan .......
181: Vinyl Asylum, Yes... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-01-24, 15:41:20 (75.85.68.250)
...I won't shop in those stores either. There's a famous one on Melrose in Los Angeles, and another tool on Hollywood Blvd. They give you the once over and try to guess your pain quotient. Total BS, I .......
182: Vinyl Asylum, Local High School Flea Market this morning... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2015-01-24, 14:50:25 (75.85.68.250)
...the parking lot was packed, but not many sellers...saw a guy with some LP's strewn about. I haven't seen him here before. As I begin to browse, I ask,"How much are the LP's?" He replies- "2 or 5 do .......
183: Vinyl Asylum, He was also the pianist on "The T.A.M.I. Show"... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-12-30, 15:47:07 (75.85.68.250)
From Wikipedia... "The house band, known collectively as The Wrecking Crew, was under the musical direction of Jack Nitzsche and included drummer Hal Blaine, electric bass player Jimmy Bond, guitarist .......
184: Vinyl Asylum, The Village Callers... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-12-29, 19:56:29 (75.85.68.250)
...is even nicer, as far as $... .......
185: Vinyl Asylum, Hunting finds... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-12-29, 15:38:59 (75.85.68.250)
On vacation for this week, so did some hunting. These were from my local thrift, which hasn't produced much in the last few years. The Village Callers "Live" is East Los Angeles soul from 196 .......
186: Vinyl Asylum, I will second the Herbie's Mat (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-12-25, 19:05:54 (75.85.68.250)
I also have a 124. I love the Herbie's! Dan .......
187: Vinyl Asylum, From RSD a couple of years ago... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-12-24, 10:05:03 (75.85.68.250)
Rev.J.M. Gates can certainly preach!! The music is pretty darn cool as well. Nice sound quality from Sony Legacy. .......
188: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thorens Pic of the day/night (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-12-17, 15:30:50 (198.2.57.115)
Very nice! Congrats!!! .......
189: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Blue (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-12-11, 18:54:31 (75.85.68.250)
A hi-fi friend uses "All I Want" as a reference when he makes a change in his system. He brought a copy over to my place. This first time I heard it, I didn't give a tinker's dam for it. But before to .......
190: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 75th Anniversary Blue Note (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-12-07, 07:29:54 (75.85.68.250)
Picked up one of the Thelonious Monk 10" 75th Anniversary discs. Despite all the stuff about Don Was and how wonderfully they were crafted, I found the record dreadful. Harsh as all get-out. Unlistena .......
191: Vinyl Asylum, I went with the Curcio mod... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-29, 21:09:42 (75.85.68.250)
Pretty straightforward. New boards for both the linestage and phono. Very nice mod, but don't forget to replace the volume pot. That made a very big difference in sound quality in my system. Dan ::: T .......
192: Vinyl Asylum, Address... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-29, 21:04:54 (75.85.68.250)
767 Lexington Ave was the original address for Blue Note Records. Dan .......
193: Vinyl Asylum, Miles Davis 5 disc RSD Box Set (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-28, 19:01:00 (75.85.68.250)
This is a very nice package! Sound quality is excellent, packaging is beautiful, and the price was pretty darn good. Concord put it out. Anyone else spring for this one? I see a "WWM1" and "CJIII" .......
194: Vinyl Asylum, Excellent score!!! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-25, 22:05:39 (75.85.68.250)
The lp's are great as well. Congrats! Stuff like this keeps us digging!!! Dan .......
195: Vinyl Asylum, I didn't see a turntable at all... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-25, 14:45:46 (75.85.68.250)
...not sure why, just some dude's picture... .......
196: Vinyl Asylum, tonearm cable (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-20, 15:07:25 (198.2.57.115)
I bought a Discovery tonearm cable for my Graham 2.2. I am very pleased with the results. I'm sure they could build one with the 90 degree DIN. Best, Dan .......
197: Vinyl Asylum, It was a local yard sale... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-16, 05:35:27 (75.85.68.250)
...there was a box with a bunch of 45's. This was at the bottom, in the original paper sleeve. Looks new... Best, Dan .......
198: Vinyl Asylum, Yojimbo found today...complete with dust from 1961... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-15, 16:45:03 (75.85.68.250)
Single sided 33 1/3 promo...beautiful condition...very nice music and sound quality. I'll have to start hunting for the lp. .......
199: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice!!! nt (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-10, 10:50:12 (198.2.57.115)
. .......
200: Vinyl Asylum, 78 pre (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-09, 22:38:26 (75.85.68.250)
Here's the info on the one I purchased... From the Esoteric Sound website. I have no affiliation with Esoteric Sound. Dan REK-O-KUT® AUDIOPHILE ARCHIVAL PREAMP MKII Now with higher output and overloa .......
201: Vinyl Asylum, Spinning 78's (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-09, 21:42:22 (75.85.68.250)
Just put together my Project Debut III with 78 pulley and belt. Added a Grado 78C. The pre from Esoteric Sound arrives tomorrow, so this is just through my RIAA pre...I'm diggin' it! .......
202: Vinyl Asylum, Gary Clark Jr... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-08, 23:16:39 (75.85.68.250)
"Live"...Very nice recording, performance and sound quality. Only $20 at Amoeba for the double LP from Warner Bros. Covers Hendrix "3rd Stone from the Sun". He's an exciting blues player with some mod .......
203: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Captain Beefheart Safe as Milk Sundazed mono lp. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-11-08, 07:45:36 (75.85.68.250)
Absolutely a must have! Sundazed reissue beats my original US Buddah pressing by a country mile... Outstanding sound quality for this re-issued classic. You can't go wrong. Dan .......
204: Vinyl Asylum, Pink Floyd "Meddle" found... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-10-26, 18:48:06 (75.85.68.250)
...at a yard sale in L.A. Cover slightly worn, vinyl exceptionally nice and quiet. First American issue, according to matrix numbers. Sounds fantastic- worth the $5. Yeah!!! Dan .......
205: Vinyl Asylum, Link... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-10-23, 18:29:05 (108.184.150.136)
Here you go... .......
206: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Tonearm selection: Gray Research, SME, Ortofon , Moerch (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-10-21, 15:16:42 (64.47.42.38)
It's not on your shortlist, but I love my Graham 2.2 / Dynavector DV-20 XL2 combo with my TD 124. .......
207: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thrift Store (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-10-18, 22:39:14 (108.184.150.136)
Nice! Congrats! Dan .......
208: Vinyl Asylum, Nice!!!! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-10-17, 18:20:00 (108.184.150.136)
Congrats!!!! Dan .......
209: Vinyl Asylum, Agreed... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-09-07, 07:25:27 (108.184.150.136)
...I love the raw sound of the Chess lps. It's not perfect, but it's real. Dan .......
210: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Question on this Curcio upgraded ST70 (pic). (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-08-20, 11:24:54 (64.47.42.38)
Hello- Did that solution work? I found with my ST70 Curcio mod that I would get a lot of hum unless I twisted the input interconnects together. YMMV. Dan .......
211: Vinyl Asylum, Come to think of it... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-08-10, 08:46:46 (76.168.53.74)
...he also had photos of girls in bathing suits in his ad as well, but I didn't expect them to be there either...:-) Dan .......
212: Vinyl Asylum, Today's yard sale ad, via Craigslist (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-08-09, 12:48:15 (76.168.53.74)
This is what they ran... I was surprised to see that there were only a few old codgers. I expected a grey beard riot to get the last copy of "The Magnificent Thad Jones". The mom thought she shoul .......
213: Vinyl Asylum, I saw him at a yard sale in my neighborhood- (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-08-08, 18:34:16 (76.168.53.74)
- not really, thank goodness... Dan .......
214: Vinyl Asylum, Not Newton, Kansas, but... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-07-25, 17:47:41 (76.168.53.74)
...Santa Monica, CA. The yard sale lady didn't have any records out. I asked if she had any, and she said she had some 45's. She brought out a box, and they were pretty much trashed, except for the El .......
215: Vinyl Asylum, Spinning Elvis from weekend's finds... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-07-24, 22:43:29 (76.168.53.74)
...stone mint sleeve and record is NM- Dan .......
216: Vinyl Asylum, Way cool Cactus!!! n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-07-24, 15:13:59 (64.47.42.38)
N/t .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, This copy may be worth checking out... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-07-13, 20:02:53 (76.168.53.74)
...no affiliation. Person is selling their parents' record collection. Dan .......
218: Vinyl Asylum, Currently on Ebay... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-07-13, 07:45:09 (76.168.53.74)
...no affiliation,etc. It's a later blue and orange label, but worth checking out if the price is right...Great music on this disc. .......
219: Vinyl Asylum, Wolf on Chess (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-07-12, 21:05:05 (76.168.53.74)
Find this original pressing... Or "Evil", which is part of Chess' "Vintage" series. Again, the original pressing is what you want to find... Good luck, Dan .......
220: Vinyl Asylum, Old School with a twist... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-07-10, 10:31:31 (64.47.42.38)
TD 124 Graham 2.2 Dynavector 20X2-L Bent Audio Mu step ups Hagerman Cornet 2 .......
221: Vinyl Asylum, Lord Buckley appeared on Groucho's "You Bet Your Life" (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-07-05, 12:01:13 (74.212.213.6)
Sorry can't figure out how to include a link, but just Google "Lord Buckley Groucho Show" and it will lead you there. Funny stuff! They didn't talk about lp's, just to keep on topic. Dan .......
222: Vinyl Asylum, Blues from the thrift- (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-07-02, 18:23:09 (76.168.53.74)
This thrift hasn't had anything in quite some time. The Gospel Keys and Preservation Hall were sealed. The other two are in nice shape. I was ambivalent about the Champion Jack, but the cover convi .......
223: Vinyl Asylum, A similar thing happened to me early on... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-06-24, 22:27:16 (76.168.53.74)
I was new to searching for lp's at the thrifts. I was waiting in a thrift store for some recently donated lp's in boxes to come out. Unfortunately, I was blocked from the racks by the boxes stacked in .......
224: Vinyl Asylum, Yesterday's finds... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-06-08, 08:11:16 (76.168.53.74)
From the local Goodwill...the Albert King is a re-issue, and the Otis Rush is a UK pressing. Haven't found much blues in my years of yard sales and thrifts. The guy's collection had some other stuf .......
225: Vinyl Asylum, What were the prices like?? n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-06-04, 17:54:18 (76.168.53.74)
. .......
226: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone ever paint an old dust cover? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-06-02, 14:22:30 (64.47.42.38)
I did paint a dustcover with textured black spray paint. I liked the way it turned out. So did the guy who bought it from me. (Auto-correct suggested "Dust cocker" for dustcover..) Dan .......
227: Vinyl Asylum, Sound is pretty good... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-05-19, 18:21:28 (64.47.42.38)
...all things considered. Some distortion in the last cut on one side, towards the end. BTW, in response to my query, Sundazed said that they were hunting for mono masters of "Strictly Personal". Thei .......
228: Vinyl Asylum, Here's the link to your photo of the Lafayette... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-05-19, 18:10:02 (76.168.53.74)
. .......
229: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Have you heard Bat Chain Puller on Zappa records? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-05-19, 10:23:31 (64.47.42.38)
I found it on vinyl at Domino's in New Orleans. I assume it's a bootleg. I have seen the title on LP at Amoeba in Hollywood and others. Made in the UK. .......
230: Vinyl Asylum, Hagerman Piccolo on Ebay... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-05-18, 07:52:49 (76.168.53.74)
Hello- No affiliation. Looks pretty solid. Built by retired Electrical test engineer. Dan .......
231: Vinyl Asylum, I would pay extra... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-05-13, 13:35:56 (64.47.42.38)
...for a broken talking birthday card. Dan .......
232: Vinyl Asylum, How come you didn't ask "How long is it going to take?" n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-05-09, 23:07:16 (76.168.53.74)
. .......
233: Vinyl Asylum, According to my sources, Elton John owned a... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-05-01, 18:23:50 (76.168.53.74)
...Gale Turntable. When introduced in 1974, they sold for $1,975, without a tonearm. That's a lot of moolah, even today. I once owned a pair of Gale speakers, and discovered the wonderful Gale Group. .......
234: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ever hear Music On Vinyl (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-05-01, 11:21:47 (64.47.42.38)
Have the Music on Vinyl "Wolf, Memphis Days, Vol 1". It's good, not great. Soundstage is compressed; the sound isn't harsh, just small. But the stuff on this LP is hard to find anywhere else. Dan ::: .......
235: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD125 MKII on Ebay with Buy It Now (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-04-25, 19:24:32 (76.168.53.74)
No connection to the seller, but these seem to be going through the roof. I can't imagine paying that much, but I'm starting to like my 125 a lot more. Dan .......
236: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kinda like why the Chevy Nova bombed in Japan. (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-04-25, 07:16:51 (76.168.53.74)
That's funny, it means the same thing in Spanish... .......
237: Vinyl Asylum, Agree concerning disappointing record store day... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-04-19, 21:44:07 (76.168.53.74)
Record Surplus was a madhouse, probably twice as crowded as last RSD. Did get the Yardbirds' "Little Games", but discovered when I got home that the sound quality sucks, especially on the instrumental .......
238: Vinyl Asylum, I've given turntables as birthday and wedding presents.... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-04-19, 21:30:17 (76.168.53.74)
I have a feeling you may have a turntable or two to spare...:-) Dan .......
239: Vintage Asylum, JBL made the cabinet... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-04-17, 16:46:58 (64.47.42.38)
...it's a C38, I believe. I had a pair, but mine had the 075 tweeter in the hole where yours is covered in the upper corner, with a crossover in the back. Mine also had cool aluminum legs. I ended up .......
240: Vinyl Asylum, Link please! Important VPI Cyclone UPDATE! N/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-04-14, 12:46:50 (70.197.69.27)
M .......
241: Vinyl Asylum, Cornet... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-04-10, 20:26:35 (76.168.53.74)
...I've owned a Cornet 2 for 8 years or so. It is really lovely, and quite a bargain in our crazy hi-fi world. Enjoy! Dan .......
242: Vinyl Asylum, Used Hagerman Cornet on the Asylum Trader (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-04-06, 20:44:37 (76.168.53.74)
There's a used Cornet for just a tad under $600. Pretty nice looking as well. I have used a Cornet 2 for years, and I really like it. Give it a shot! Dan .......
243: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Beogram RX-2 (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-04-01, 14:15:01 (64.47.42.38)
Vinyl Engine has the service manual. D .......
244: Vinyl Asylum, Thelonious Monk... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-03-26, 22:37:52 (76.168.53.74)
...if I could listen to just one musician for the rest of my life, it would be Monk. He always delights my ears and brain. Funny, ragged, elegant, original, surprising and never dull. Dan ::: TOPIC .......
245: Vinyl Asylum, Johnny... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-03-24, 18:26:12 (76.168.53.74)
...Winter S/T. Pretty awesome... .......
246: Vinyl Asylum, Could it be this one? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-03-16, 07:54:48 (76.168.53.74)
Here's the link... Seller refers to it as a SME M2-9 .......
247: Vinyl Asylum, Where was the show???? n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-03-15, 17:58:55 (76.168.53.74)
nt .......
248: Vinyl Asylum, Jay Nakamura is great at setting up tables... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-03-06, 18:09:38 (76.168.53.74)
He lives in LA, and I'd be happy to pass along his info. Best, Dan Donovan .......
249: Vinyl Asylum, One way to observe the attraction safely... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-03-04, 19:05:44 (76.168.53.74)
...involves taking your cartridge (with the stylus facing AWAY from the platter) and bringing it close to the platter. I used the bottom of the platter, when I had it off the table. The attraction was .......
250: Vinyl Asylum, I would try a "Saved Search" on Ebay... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-26, 18:57:35 (76.168.53.74)
...for a "Thorens TD125 faceplate". They will email you when one appears up for auction or sale. You could also buy a complete table, and part it out, but that is kind of a painful task, unless the ta .......
251: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks! N/T (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-26, 14:44:54 (64.47.42.38)
. .......
252: Vinyl Asylum, Would you please... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-26, 10:53:40 (64.47.42.38)
...give us the seller's Ebay name? Could help others avoid a similar problem. Best, Dan .......
253: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Talk about folded horns . . . Hey! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-25, 13:25:03 (64.47.42.38)
Thanks for the photo. I'll show it to my wife the next time she complains about the size of my speakers! Dan .......
254: Vinyl Asylum, Mellow mood... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-25, 08:53:32 (64.47.42.38)
....grain courtesy iPhone 5 Dan .......
255: Vinyl Asylum, Ok, I have now convinced my wife that my system is... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-23, 21:34:54 (76.168.53.74)
...not too bad. Best, Dan .......
256: Vinyl Asylum, Is that a laser... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-23, 21:33:27 (76.168.53.74)
...turntable? If so, tell us a bit about the sound vis a vis a traditional turntable/arm/cartridge, please. All of your kit looks cool! Dan .......
257: Vinyl Asylum, Nott Horizon (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-21, 18:35:19 (76.168.53.74)
I had one of those, before my current rig- TD124. How do you like it? I did appreciate the simplicity. best, Dan .......
258: Vinyl Asylum, I believe fake copies of legitimate records are referred to... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-19, 10:25:29 (64.47.42.38)
...as counterfeits. Bootleg refers to a unauthorized recording of a performance, IMHO. Best, Dan .......
259: Vinyl Asylum, Guilloche!!! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-19, 09:18:39 (64.47.42.38)
It would look fantastic... .......
260: Vinyl Asylum, TD125 MKIII stopped running (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-19, 09:06:42 (64.47.42.38)
Hey Munkie- Check out the motor run caps on the board. I would bet that the table will run if you simply replace them. Dan .......
261: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you Steve (user510)!!!! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-15, 19:40:42 (76.168.53.74)
Hey Steve- I have to thank you for your comment re: Thorens rubber mushrooms- "I've heard a hollow plywood plinth (rigidly built) with the TD124 mounted on fresh rubber mushrooms that was impressive, .......
262: Vinyl Asylum, How about... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-12, 11:18:35 (76.168.53.74)
Engine turning? .......
263: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Arm is... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-09, 17:59:30 (76.168.53.74)
I use a 2nd mat, that raises the cart sufficiently to mitigate the magnetic force. Dan .......
264: Vinyl Asylum, Arm is... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-09, 14:00:07 (76.168.53.74)
...a Graham 2.2. Cart is Dyna DV20XL2. Best, Dan .......
265: Vinyl Asylum, They're built like a Swiss... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-09, 07:47:47 (76.168.53.74)
...outhouse, for starters. Set up and maintained properly, they can sound fantastic, and are quite reliable. They can be customized in endless variations. Nice to look at, as well. Here's mine, again .......
266: Vinyl Asylum, What about that short hair? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-02-06, 14:28:26 (64.47.42.38)
May pick up more hairs or schmutz.... Dan .......
267: Vinyl Asylum, iPhone (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-01-30, 16:24:38 (64.47.42.38)
Couldn't find the iPhone version. Any idea where to locate? Thx, Dan .......
268: Vinyl Asylum, Amoeba did the right thing.... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-01-10, 17:41:11 (76.168.53.74)
...and gave me a store credit for the full amount. Based on my description of the problem with the soundstage, they deemed it a defect. Dan .......
269: Vinyl Asylum, That explains part of it, perhaps... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-01-10, 17:32:29 (76.168.53.74)
...but it was mastered by Bernie Grundman, and beautifully pressed at Palais. But the sound stage was compressed horribly, with virtually no music out of the left channel. Dan .......
270: Vinyl Asylum, Came up with this number from the Las Vegas Yellow Pages online... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-01-10, 17:13:29 (76.168.53.74)
Its worth a shot... (702) 644-8818 Dan .......
271: Vinyl Asylum, ORG re-issue of Coltrane's "Ole!" (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-01-09, 11:23:38 (64.47.42.38)
Hello- Does anyone have this 45rpm re-issue from ORG? I picked one up, and the soundstage is really compressed, with the left channel virtually absent on the title cut. I have an original Atlantic, a .......
272: Vinyl Asylum, Outstanding photo... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-01-07, 14:21:19 (64.47.42.38)
...very nice Steve! Dan .......
273: Vinyl Asylum, By the time I got done reading his description... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-01-02, 14:21:03 (198.2.57.115)
... I had forgotten what he was talking about... Dan .......
274: Vinyl Asylum, Junior Parker "You Don't Have to Be Black to Love the Blues" n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2014-01-01, 21:09:36 (76.168.53.74)
. .......
275: Vinyl Asylum, I'll second the Dominos recommendation... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-31, 21:21:25 (76.168.53.74)
...lots of variety there, with quality lp's at reasonable prices. Cash only, so it's hard to be too crazy! Have fun! Dan .......
276: Vinyl Asylum, Final price was... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-29, 17:38:44 (76.168.53.74)
...$461.51. I'm gonna take off my top platter and arm off my 125 and make a killing!!! Dan .......
277: Vinyl Asylum, TD125 MKII on Ebay... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-29, 15:26:17 (76.168.53.74)
Has anyone else seen this? Current price is $354.99. No upper platter or tonearm. About 2 hours to go... Pretty crazy. Dan .......
278: Vinyl Asylum, No worries... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-28, 16:17:38 (76.168.53.74)
I remember a friend of mine in junior high had a blue metallic Mosrite. Pretty cool! Dan .......
279: Vinyl Asylum, Mossback guitar? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-28, 15:30:00 (76.168.53.74)
I think you mean Mosrite... Here's what we in So Cal call a mossback... BTW, I am not the lucky fisherman... Best, Dan .......
280: Vinyl Asylum, RE: ...a fellow to call (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-26, 19:14:46 (76.168.53.74)
Hello- contact is fishydan@ca.rr.com .......
281: Vinyl Asylum, ...a fellow to call (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-26, 16:07:05 (76.168.53.74)
Hello dirtyvinyl- I have a friend who is a top notch tech who lives nearby- (West L.A.). I'd be happy to give you his number if you're interested. Dan Donovan .......
282: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Christmas cleaning (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-24, 16:06:58 (76.168.53.74)
Hello- I'd be interested in any tube amp, tube pre amp or tube integrated. Thank you!!!! Dan Donovan .......
283: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How did you get started (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-23, 18:08:31 (76.168.53.74)
At 16, I got a Magnavox solid state system, like the one pictured. My friends and I enjoyed the early 70's and all that it entailed. Listened to the Stones, Zeppelin, Beatles, etc. Then someone sug .......
284: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-19, 10:40:51 (64.47.42.38)
The food was awesome! Now back to my regular diet of soda water and saltines. Dan .......
285: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Bat Chain Puller. Puller puller. (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-18, 19:06:58 (76.168.53.74)
Hello- It looks official, as part of the Zappa Family Trust, but according to one source, it is a bootleg. Sound quality is ok, but the colored vinyl is a bit noisy, with some distortion on the B sid .......
286: Vinyl Asylum, Record stores... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-18, 16:31:44 (76.168.53.74)
Bought the vinyl at Dominos. Could have spent more time there, but my friend is not into vinyl, and he was driving. Louisiana Music Factory was the only other record store I hit this time. Lots of rec .......
287: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you for your informative post... n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-18, 12:42:23 (76.168.53.74)
. .......
288: Vinyl Asylum, Photo, Natchez, Mississippi (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-18, 07:39:23 (76.168.53.74)
Hello Cactus- The photo was shot with an Iphone app called Hipstamatic. The lens was Tinto 1848, and the film was D-Type Plate. It kinda mimics a wet-plate collodion look. Shot from the passeng .......
289: Vinyl Asylum, Natchez, Mississippi (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-17, 19:54:23 (76.168.53.74)
Flew down to New Orleans on business. Took a side trip to Natchez, along Highway 61. Visited the folks shooting James Brown biopic "Get On Up". Took this photo on the way... .......
290: Vinyl Asylum, Dominos Sound Record Shack in New Orleans (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-16, 13:12:12 (76.168.53.74)
If you're ever in New Orleans, you MUST check out Dominos. Great selection of all kinds of stuff. Picked up Beefheart's "Bat Chain Puller" on Valternative Records. They even have their own label. Pick .......
291: Vinyl Asylum, I understand that you weren't trying to ruffle feathers- (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-06, 22:24:52 (76.168.53.74)
And I didn't mean to come across as harshly as my comment may appear. I love your contributions to the asylum. Dan .......
292: Vinyl Asylum, Uh, that woman was a patron saint to many jazz musicians, inlcuding Monk, (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-06, 21:55:29 (76.168.53.74)
among others. I think it's offensive to comment that you "think she's a lady..." Dan You can read about her here- .......
293: Vinyl Asylum, Love, love, love.... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-06, 20:15:47 (76.168.53.74)
...MINGUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dan .......
294: Vinyl Asylum, Pro-Ject Debut is a ... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-12-03, 13:16:30 (64.47.42.38)
...pretty good turntable. I found one a while ago for not much money. I haven't tried it in my main system yet, but in the garage- (Curcio Pas-3, Curcio modded Dyna ST 70 with Meadowlark Kestrel 2's) .......
295: Vinyl Asylum, Los Angeles Black Friday Record Store Day Finds (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-11-29, 20:36:33 (76.168.53.74)
Hey- Picked up the Gene Clark at one store- Soundsations- They let the first 5 in line in first, and then a couple of minutes later, the 15 or so souls remaining gained admittance. The first 5 had mas .......
296: Vinyl Asylum, My favorite tool... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-11-28, 20:18:56 (76.168.53.74)
...for records that are too snug on the 124 spindle is a rat tail file. I love the name as well- very descriptive. Best, Dan .......
297: Vinyl Asylum, Good name!! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-11-27, 16:49:25 (76.168.53.74)
I hope he is lucky...all the best to his endeavor. Dan .......
298: Vinyl Asylum, Recommendation of a top notch vinyl set-up tech in So Cal... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-11-26, 21:07:47 (76.168.53.74)
Hello Alfagil- Jay Nakamura is a top notch turntable tech who lives in So Cal. I can provide his contact info if you would like. Best regards, Dan Donovan .......
299: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Surreal vinyl experience at Bed, Bath and Beyond (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-11-24, 12:25:06 (76.168.53.74)
Don't forget to bring your 20% off coupons!!! They never expire, BTW. Dan .......
300: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Another sign of illness (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-11-18, 22:12:15 (76.168.53.74)
DIrtyvinyl wrote: "Example:Johnny Winter redo is great with no noise or ticks. Yet, play my non 360 sound Columbia, 2nd/3rd run red label and it has a noticeable bit more "realness" to it? Yes redo ha .......
301: Vinyl Asylum, Beatles record players (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-11-15, 16:10:36 (64.47.42.38)
Pretty darn cool! .......
302: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice! n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-11-15, 13:33:32 (64.47.42.38)
. .......
303: Vinyl Asylum, "It Comes to You in a Plain Brown Wrapper"... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-11-09, 18:38:06 (76.168.53.74)
...Sundazed Beefheart selections. Great music and sound quality. Perfect for a Saturday night when the wife is out... Dan .......
304: Vinyl Asylum, Amoeba Hollywood... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-11-05, 09:56:53 (76.168.53.74)
You are so right about their return policy. It can take the sting out of a dud LP. Hope you're doing well!!! Best, Dan .......
305: Vinyl Asylum, Eric Dolphy's "Last Recordings" on Westwind, Germany...Opinions? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-11-04, 19:48:27 (76.168.53.74)
Has anyone heard this lp? Anyone experienced with Westwind? Amoeba Hollywood has a ton of re-issued jazz, on a bunch of different labels. It's not always easy to come up with a winner. Right now I'm l .......
306: Vinyl Asylum, Shun Mook... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-11-03, 07:20:30 (76.168.53.74)
The Shun Mook adherents love the SAEC 308. I have listened many times to my friends 308 with Koetsu on an Oracle Delphi. The sound, in my humble opinion, is outstanding. Dan .......
307: Vinyl Asylum, Grow Fins version "I'm Glad" (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-10-18, 09:22:03 (174.254.52.66)
The Grow Fins version sounds fantastic! The new "Safe As Milk" I'm Glad is good in a different way, but the sound quality of the Grow Fins version is better. Cleaner sounding, I would say. Could be in .......
308: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sundazed "Safe As Milk" Mono (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-10-17, 09:36:42 (174.251.224.151)
The sound is fuller with more bass than my stereo copy. I'll have to listen to my "Grow Fins" and compare. Steve Hoffman's site has quite a thread on the mono reissue. I believe it was a person from S .......
309: Vinyl Asylum, Sundazed "Safe As Milk" Mono (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-10-16, 18:40:49 (76.168.53.74)
Hello- Received this direct from Sundazed the other day. Nice packaging with gatefold insert including notes by David Fricke from Rolling Stone. Also comes with bumper sticker. Sound is very nice. .......
310: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge for Graham 2.2 (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-10-10, 11:55:29 (174.234.192.126)
I'm using the Dyna DV20Xl2 with the Graham 2.2 and I love the combo. It's not as pricy as the Benz you have, so perhaps something like the Dyna XX2 might fit the bill. Best, Dan .......
311: Vinyl Asylum, Follow the link, and look down the left hand side of the page... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-10-03, 19:22:18 (76.168.53.74)
...near the bottom you will see "Maintenance Info", and directly below that "Suspension Tuning" by Tim Bailey. Click on the link and it shows you how to tune a 3 spring suspended turntable. Dan ::: .......
312: Vinyl Asylum, The Analog Department... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-10-03, 18:22:45 (76.168.53.74)
...is a wonderful resource, put together by an Asylum member- user510. Check out your model at the link below. Best, Dan .......
313: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Mission Turntable and Arm (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-10-02, 20:32:30 (76.168.53.74)
Pictured here is a Mission 775S turntable with 774 Mission arm that was recently sold on Ebay. Turntable looks like the one at Vinyl Engine with the 775SM designation. It sold for $400. I don't .......
314: Vinyl Asylum, That's crazy! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-10-02, 15:56:00 (64.47.42.38)
Hey Cowboy- I thought that if you haven't seen a record it doesn't exist! A friend of mine, who lives in Marfa, Texas, got me started on collecting private label stuff. I will occasionally post my un .......
315: Vinyl Asylum, Cromarty LP (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-09-29, 21:36:37 (76.168.53.74)
According to one source, this lp was originally issued on Takoma. Popsike has a few, all on Thistle, the same private label as mine. A friend of mine encouraged my foray into private label stuff, and .......
316: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Found some cool lp's today, and this... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-09-28, 20:41:16 (76.168.53.74)
It's 3 3/4. I also found R to R of Disraeli Gears, White Room and Spirit's self titled effort. The Spirit is the only 7 1/2. LP's scored were Rare Earth "Ma", Mal Waldron and Steve Lacy on Inner C .......
317: Vinyl Asylum, It's 3 3/4 nt (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-09-28, 20:15:02 (76.168.53.74)
. .......
318: Vinyl Asylum, Found some cool lp's today, and this... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-09-28, 11:03:55 (76.168.53.74)
reel to reel...which I also own on vinyl... Appears to have never been played. Box is a bit torn, but complete with the 3D photo. Yeah!!! Dan .......
319: Vinyl Asylum, RE: if only we could have Nixon back... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-09-27, 18:06:56 (76.168.53.74)
...that sent shivers down my spine... .......
320: Vinyl Asylum, Congrats! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-09-26, 21:31:49 (76.168.53.74)
Glad you're enjoying your recent gifts. Dan .......
321: Vinyl Asylum, Link? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-09-21, 06:50:19 (76.168.53.74)
Hello- Couldn't find the item. Would you please post the link? Thanks, Dan .......
322: Vinyl Asylum, I would ask for references from prior customers... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-09-02, 19:42:05 (76.168.53.74)
I would think that the repair person would be happy to put you in contact with previous customers. I would also expect a firm estimate before any work is done. What sort of repairs do you need? Dan : .......
323: Vinyl Asylum, Yesterday's finds... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-09-02, 10:33:59 (76.168.53.74)
Spotted a Charlie Parker 78 on Dial in a sleeve at a thrift, but it was broken in two. Then I found these. The Parker is complete with 3 discs. The Savoy actually has 3 Dizzy Gillespie discs. Now t .......
324: Vinyl Asylum, Neil Young... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-30, 19:00:11 (76.168.53.74)
...Live Rust... .......
325: Vinyl Asylum, Here are a few... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-29, 21:43:28 (76.168.53.74)
I haven't been to Chicago in years, but apparently there are a bunch. Have a great time!!!! Dan .......
326: Vinyl Asylum, Gunk (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-28, 21:55:14 (76.168.53.74)
Hello- I figured it might belong there. The carts were old and hadn't been used in years. It was very difficult to remove the styli, and the gunk was stuck all over them (the styli). Thanks for the .......
327: Vinyl Asylum, Would you believe... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-27, 15:45:42 (64.47.42.38)
Near mint minus? .......
328: Vinyl Asylum, Rubber (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-27, 09:38:48 (64.47.42.38)
Thanks for the info. I will try again to see if I can get them to work. They hadn't been used in quite some time when I got them, and they were pretty gunked up on the inside. Dan .......
329: Vinyl Asylum, Grado Black... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-26, 20:49:12 (76.168.53.74)
I bought a turntable with 2 Grado carts- a Black and a FP+. Both use the black stylus, so I bought 2 new stylus. Turns out the carts were toast- all the rubber inside was gone. So now I have 2 styli a .......
330: Vinyl Asylum, They have- (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-25, 15:09:10 (76.168.53.74)
...low, low prices... Dan .......
331: Vinyl Asylum, Ira Gales first audio project... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-16, 18:02:03 (76.168.53.74)
...were the six classical lps on his own label. He went on to design the legendary GS401 speakers and the Gale GT201 turntable, shown above. There is an active group message list at the link bel .......
332: Vinyl Asylum, Good for you! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-14, 13:28:31 (198.2.57.115)
You did a good deed. I was pleasantly surprised at the build quality of the Pro-Ject Debut III, the forerunner to the Carbon. He should be happy for a long while. Dan .......
333: Vinyl Asylum, Had a similar feeling... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-11, 21:28:39 (76.168.53.74)
...when I happened along this beauty in a thrift... It's so stinkin' simple. One switch. It's got some heft, and is nicely built. May put it in the 2nd system. Bob Graham can take a while to reply .......
334: Vinyl Asylum, Middle Eastern Soul (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-11, 21:17:47 (76.168.53.74)
You don't see many of these around... .......
335: Vinyl Asylum, Ry Cooder's "Paradise and Lunch" n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-09, 18:19:05 (76.168.53.74)
. .......
336: Vinyl Asylum, RE: "Beach Boys Today!" question. (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-03, 16:24:52 (76.168.53.74)
I was fortunate enough to visit the former United Western Recorders on Sunset Blvd a couple of weeks ago, where the Beach Boys recorded "Pet Sounds", among others. It piqued my curiosity, so I went to .......
337: Vinyl Asylum, One I think about every day is (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-08-01, 18:42:16 (76.168.53.74)
Aron's on Highland Ave in Hollywood. Great selection and prices. I was fortunate to be able to shop there for a while when I got back into vinyl. I currently like Touch Vinyl on Sawtelle south of San .......
338: Vinyl Asylum, Here's mine... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-07-30, 18:38:43 (76.168.53.74)
Thorens 124 with Graham 2.2 and Dynavector DV20x2l... .......
339: Vinyl Asylum, Might be a ... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-07-25, 18:03:37 (76.168.53.74)
...grounding issue... BTW, according to Linkedin, this guy is the owner of a tanning salon in the San Francisco Bay area. With all that fog, no wonder the guy can afford a yacht and expensive hi-fi ge .......
340: Vinyl Asylum, Check with Steve... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-07-24, 19:33:30 (76.168.53.74)
User510. He can answer your question. I believe at one time he stocked the screws you need. Dan .......
341: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice!!! n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-07-05, 17:07:02 (76.168.53.74)
. .......
342: Vinyl Asylum, Miles quote... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-07-04, 19:13:34 (76.168.53.74)
One of my Facebook friends posted this today- Miles Davis once said, "You can tell the history of jazz in four words: Louis Armstrong. Charlie Parker." I figure he would know. To keep this on topic, I .......
343: Vinyl Asylum, Price is in British Pounds according to the linked article... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-07-04, 19:09:38 (76.168.53.74)
...which means it will cost me $45,111 US Dollars. In Euros, it would cost only $38,673. Dang, that's lot of wood! Dan .......
344: Vinyl Asylum, I believe that... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-07-04, 07:59:14 (76.168.53.74)
...that ground wire is connected to the rigid metal chassis that is underneath the suspended chassis. Look for a threaded hole on the underside of the rigid chassis. Best, Dan Donovan .......
345: Vinyl Asylum, My condolences... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-06-30, 14:28:13 (76.168.53.74)
Sorry to hear about your mom. Music can help sooth the hurt a bit. Best, Dan .......
346: Vinyl Asylum, Sleeve City has these... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-06-27, 17:30:29 (76.168.53.74)
Here's what I use. BTW, your photos are fantastic! Good luck with the move. Best, Dan .......
347: Vinyl Asylum, Interesting, the table is for sale on... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-06-21, 19:23:54 (76.168.53.74)
....on Canuck Audio Mart for $850 Canadian. It's also on Ebay for $1,195 CA. Hmmm...don't know anything about it, but it could be cool. Dan .......
348: Vinyl Asylum, Interesting Ebay auction...hmmm...sometimes spellcheck is not your friend... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-06-19, 22:27:21 (76.168.53.74)
Some kinda newfangled audiophile thing....must be, yeah, that's it... .......
349: Vinyl Asylum, Beefheart's "The Spotlight Kid" spinning tonight... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-06-14, 19:56:02 (76.168.53.74)
...featuring "Alice in Blunderland", a simply superb, sublime instrumental masterpiece...WOW! Dan .......
350: Vinyl Asylum, Korean... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-06-13, 11:36:40 (64.47.42.38)
. .......
351: Vinyl Asylum, Come on! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-06-07, 14:24:39 (64.47.42.38)
Tell us how you really feel...;-) .......
352: Vinyl Asylum, Quick Google search turned up... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-06-04, 22:10:04 (76.168.53.74)
...this tidbit of info... Jockey lot - a flea market, originally an open space near the courthouse where, on Tuesdays of court week, horses were swapped. Horse traders were known as jockeys. Taken fro .......
353: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Fantastic find! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-06-04, 10:31:02 (198.2.57.115)
You find is quite amazing! Dan .......
354: Vinyl Asylum, Recent find (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-06-03, 08:18:26 (64.47.42.38)
Found this while "hunting" the other day. Disc 2 of 2. No sign of the other one. Disc is in beautiful condition and sounds fantastic. I'll keep searching for the other disc. .......
355: Vinyl Asylum, Arthur Lee and Love's "Black Beauty" (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-05-27, 17:54:46 (76.168.53.74)
from 1974. Sound is pretty good, not the best songwriting, but the music is quite enjoyable. Limited to 5000 copies. I bought it at Touch Vinyl here in Los Angeles. On Sawtelle, just south of Santa Mo .......
356: Vinyl Asylum, Audiogon phishing email (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-05-22, 10:48:02 (64.47.42.38)
Just a heads up. Received a suspicious email purported to be from Audiogon asking me to confirm my account. The click throught URL was wrong. Obviously an attempt to compromise my account. Dan ::: TOP .......
357: Shady Lane, Audiogon phishing email (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-05-22, 10:48:02 (64.47.42.38)
Just a heads up. Received a suspicious email purported to be from Audiogon asking me to confirm my account. The click throught URL was wrong. Obviously an attempt to compromise my account. Dan ::: TOP .......
358: Vinyl Asylum, Makes it kinda hard... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-05-18, 21:47:11 (76.168.53.74)
...to find the noisy tube.... Dan .......
359: Vinyl Asylum, Found an LP today by Edgar Froese... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-05-18, 18:15:32 (76.168.53.74)
..."Ypsilon in Malaysia Pale" on the Brain label. German import. Sounds pretty cool... Dan .......
360: Vinyl Asylum, Love "Black Beauty" (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-05-18, 16:41:53 (76.168.53.74)
This lp contains unreleased material from 1973. If you love "Love", it's worth checking out. Shades of Hendrix, Curtis Mayfield. Comes with download card and color book. Sound quality is excelle .......
361: Vinyl Asylum, Other electronics... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-05-05, 20:16:59 (76.168.53.74)
...there's always a slew of electronics, and some so-so vinyl, pretty beat. I couldn't believe the TT was there, untouched. The store is in downtown Santa Monica, and it gets hit pretty hard every day .......
362: Vinyl Asylum, Today's find... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-05-05, 18:31:20 (76.168.53.74)
I am a lucky guy...found at the local Goodwill. The label shows it arrived today. The only thing missing was the anti-skate weight. Works well. I was so happy, I didn't even ask for the Senior disc .......
363: Vinyl Asylum, Love "Da Capo" (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-05-03, 18:18:33 (76.168.53.74)
. .......
364: Vinyl Asylum, Great deal on the Denon... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-05-02, 18:43:25 (76.168.53.74)
and the 10B would have been a great deal at $1,500 if it worked... Dan .......
365: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI Traveler pix (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-05-02, 17:47:26 (76.168.53.74)
From Vinyl Engine... .......
366: Vinyl Asylum, How to write a "Vinyl is Back" story, courtesy Village Voice blog... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-04-26, 17:37:27 (76.168.53.74)
Pretty funny... and accurate... Dan .......
367: Vinyl Asylum, Posters in the first photo.... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-04-25, 18:06:50 (76.168.53.74)
...are Turkish, I believe... Dan .......
368: Vinyl Asylum, RSD Captian Beefheart "Frank Freeman's..." LP (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-04-21, 19:00:54 (76.168.53.74)
...Did anyone get this? I'm curious about the sound quality. Went to 4 stores on RSD and no one had it. Ebay has them for $$$$. Before I take the plunge, I'd appreciate firsthand knowledge regarding t .......
369: Vinyl Asylum, NE is... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-04-10, 19:29:50 (76.168.53.74)
the USPS abbreviation for Nebraska. I googled Scottsbluff and got "Scottsbluff NE" as one of the results. The auction seems suspect, but he had 17 bids. But you know the saying..."if it sounds too goo .......
370: Vinyl Asylum, eBay U.K (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-04-10, 19:15:35 (76.168.53.74)
Seller lives in Nebraska, but sold it on EBay UK. He has zero feedback. Sounds pretty darn shady... Dan .......
371: Vinyl Asylum, Graham 2.2 (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-04-07, 19:45:57 (76.168.53.74)
Love my Graham 2.2. There's more of everything, and all of it is good. Congrats on a very nice rig! Dan .......
372: Vinyl Asylum, Uh... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-04-06, 09:18:42 (76.168.53.74)
...I think it's gonna fall off... Sorry, couldn't help it... Dan .......
373: Vinyl Asylum, RE: my living room system (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-04-02, 20:03:43 (76.168.53.74)
Very nice!!! .......
374: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice!!! Thanks for sharing...n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-30, 14:10:32 (76.168.53.74)
. .......
375: Vinyl Asylum, The auction was on Ebay Canada (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-27, 22:47:45 (76.168.53.74)
He had one bid at $10,000, relisted it several times, and now it is "No longer available". He wanted $85,000 US. He also had zero feedback. I hope he sold it. See link below. Dan .......
376: Vinyl Asylum, Cold comfort... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-27, 18:07:08 (76.168.53.74)
...still, aw, nevermind... Cowboy, I love the collection!!!! Dan .......
377: Vinyl Asylum, Leland Yoshitsu of Berkeley... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-27, 14:03:45 (174.254.64.245)
...appears to be not wearing any pants. I spent my college years attending UC Berkeley, but I wore pants whenever I left the house. Dan .......
378: Vinyl Asylum, That is supermodel Claudia Schiffer n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-26, 17:59:04 (71.189.107.208)
V .......
379: Vinyl Asylum, A friend of mine who has a fantastic system... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-24, 08:02:33 (76.168.53.74)
...including very expensive AR pre and phono, Lamm monoblocks, etc, uses a Koetsu on his SAEC. But they're probably more than $1,000, unless you look for used. Best, Dan .......
380: Vinyl Asylum, Like a 124? Not sure of your question...n/t (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-23, 17:34:04 (76.168.53.74)
. .......
381: Vinyl Asylum, The Miles from RSD 2012 was... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-22, 23:00:24 (76.168.53.74)
...Prestige LP161- Miles Davis Quartet. Something else from RSD 2013 caught my eye- another "Kind of Blue" lp, sorta... .......
382: Vinyl Asylum, Time Fades Away... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-19, 14:06:00 (69.228.126.44)
...is a fantastic lp. Found an original issue in my local thrift, in a pile that a fellow record hound had already looked through. He had a stack of 30 or so, but the one he wanted most was the one in .......
383: Vinyl Asylum, Sonny Boy Williamson's "Bummer Road" (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-13, 15:34:44 (174.254.50.175)
This was the first blues record I ever owned. "Little Village" was THE song for the late night party sessions...it always drew a ton of laughs. Times were different then- someone cursing on an lp was .......
384: Vinyl Asylum, My local thrift now charges... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-08, 18:36:55 (76.168.53.74)
...$5 per "large record" aka LP. I find myself being much more selective, and I bring home fewer questionable lp's. If I don't like something $5 worth, it probably doesn't belong in my collection. Dan .......
385: Vinyl Asylum, Here's a thought... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-06, 18:26:43 (76.168.53.74)
How about fixing it up and giving it to your uncle with a stack of duplicate lp's? The look on his face then might make it all worth while. Dan .......
386: Vinyl Asylum, RE: "What price should I ask for this" posts (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-03, 14:33:37 (76.168.53.74)
There is one currently for sale on Audiogon, you could check there. Best, Dan .......
387: Vinyl Asylum, Marizinia- By Johnny Starr (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-03-02, 18:26:14 (76.168.53.74)
Northern soul- connected somehow to a movie by the same name by a Polish director. .......
388: Vinyl Asylum, Wow, quite a perspective... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-02-24, 06:53:00 (76.168.53.74)
...you should write comedy. .......
389: Vinyl Asylum, Slow shutter speed will do it...nt (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-02-22, 10:26:39 (69.228.126.44)
. .......
390: Vinyl Asylum, Seems to be working OK for me... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-02-19, 21:20:33 (76.168.53.74)
I was able to access the manuals in the library, no issue. THX, Dan .......
391: Vinyl Asylum, Now listening to... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-02-17, 17:39:08 (76.168.53.74)
The Spotlight Kid- Captain Beefheart... .......
392: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 3-D sound article in The New Yorker by Adam Gopnik... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-02-03, 20:28:19 (76.168.53.74)
Thanks Jonathan, for the first-hand report. In the full New Yorker article, the author describes the 3D system as being capable of producing "...the sound of a fly buzzing in a circle around your head .......
393: Vinyl Asylum, 3-D sound article in The New Yorker by Adam Gopnik... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-02-02, 17:19:45 (76.168.53.74)
Edgar Choueiri is a scientist trying to come up with 3-D sound for the home. Pretty cool stuff...here's a sample from the abstract linked below... "Edgar Choueiri, a rocket scientist at Princeton, has .......
394: Vinyl Asylum, The most beautiful record stores in the world... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-02-01, 18:04:23 (76.168.53.74)
Here you go... Let the discussion begin... .......
395: Vinyl Asylum, Ginger Baker Documentary (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-01-25, 08:44:57 (69.228.126.44)
Review from today's L.A. Times. Sounds like an excellent choice for a documentary film subject. Dan .......
396: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Cause discovered... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-01-20, 21:20:06 (76.168.53.74)
Hello Joe- It turns out that the cause was a driver tube. I was not as methodical in eliminating the tubes as a possible cause as I should have been. All is fine now. I appreciate your help in sort .......
397: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you Blake... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-01-16, 19:34:14 (76.168.53.74)
...for your thorough review. I appreciate your impressions. I'll probably pick up a copy. Best regards, Dan Donovan .......
398: Vinyl Asylum, MFSL "Music from Big Pink"- Opinions from those who have heard it? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-01-16, 18:26:34 (76.168.53.74)
Hello- I know the original lp doesn't have the best sound quality, but I love the music. Has anyone taken the plunge on this baby from MFSL? I'd appreciate any reviews from those in the know. Best reg .......
399: Vinyl Asylum, According to the interweb, (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-01-10, 21:16:50 (76.168.53.74)
"Dr.Strangelove", "Mary Poppins" and "Goldfinger" were the most popular movies released in January, 1964. Quite a trio. And to keep it vinyl related, the #1 song in the U.S. was "There! I've Said It A .......
400: Vinyl Asylum, Phono stage is... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-01-10, 18:51:25 (76.168.53.74)
a Hagerman Cornet, which I built myself. Two 12AX7 and one 12AU7. The LA-100 and Cornet sound fantastic in my system. Very involving. I use the line input for the Cornet. A minor mishap with the Joule .......
401: Vinyl Asylum, Should read "Jud", not "Judy"- damn auto-correct! NT (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-01-10, 08:20:06 (69.228.126.44)
. .......
402: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Joule OPS-1 hum (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-01-10, 08:17:55 (69.228.126.44)
I love my Joule LA-100. I don't have the OPS-1. You could always drop Judy Barber a line an ask about the repair cost. Dan .......
403: Vinyl Asylum, I wouldn't worry too much... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2013-01-05, 21:00:04 (76.168.53.74)
If it's not visibly tweaked to one side, I wouldn't worry. How does it sound? Dan .......
404: Vinyl Asylum, Nice job... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-30, 08:16:33 (76.168.53.74)
...on the photos. Great way to showcase your lps. Best, Dan .......
405: Vinyl Asylum, Here's a link to everything you might want to know about... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-29, 19:32:17 (76.168.53.74)
...the TP16 MKI, including photos...courtesy Steve's "Analog Department". Check it out! Best, Dan .......
406: Vinyl Asylum, What's in your system? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-26, 18:25:47 (76.168.53.74)
Hello Steven- You might add your system description to your profile to help the members troubleshoot your problem. Best, Dan .......
407: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Phono Stage makes popping noise (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-26, 18:23:28 (76.168.53.74)
Swapping out all the tubes is the easiest and quickest way to begin troubleshooting. If the noise goes away, you can swap the originals one by one to find the problem tube. Best, Dan Donovan ::: TOPIC .......
408: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, It's not the screen voltage (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-22, 21:49:36 (76.168.53.74)
Hello- A tech friend of mine tracked down the low screen voltage and repaired it, but the popping sound is still there. When I power up the amp, I get a faint pop once or twice, and then 1 or 2 more l .......
409: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, The screen voltage takes a long tim... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-21, 18:15:07 (76.168.53.74)
...to come up. The plate voltage comes up immediately. Joe, would you kindly tell me what position the capacitors are in that I should replace? I checked the resistors, and they are good. Best regards .......
410: Vinyl Asylum, What French site? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-12, 16:57:48 (76.168.53.74)
We wanna know... .......
411: Vinyl Asylum, Hymie's Vintage Records on Facebook (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-11, 18:01:03 (76.168.53.74)
They have some cool images... .......
412: Vinyl Asylum, Link, Please!!!! nt (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-11, 17:52:16 (76.168.53.74)
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413: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What other cartridges... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-05, 07:07:39 (76.168.53.74)
I have just used it sparingly, and only with a Shure V15III. Pretty nice combo. It's currently in the garage, on a Thorens 125, but if I can find a place for it in the house, I'll bring it in. Best, D .......
414: Vinyl Asylum, What other cartridges... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-04, 18:47:41 (76.168.53.74)
...have you tried on the Mission? It looks very nice with the new wand and counterweight. best, Dan .......
415: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Popping sound with Curcio MKIII Premium Mod (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-04, 12:05:35 (8.19.13.22)
Hello Joe- Would you please tell me the value and location of the capacitor? Thanks, Dan .......
416: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, RE: Popping sound with Curcio MKIII Premium Mod (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-04, 08:29:39 (75.217.164.32)
Thanks Joe- Would the capacitor be C1 on the driver board? And the resistor R7, also on the driver board? Best regards, Dan .......
417: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice! How about a ... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-03, 18:36:44 (76.168.53.74)
photo? I have a Mission 774 on one of my tables. I like it quite a bit, but may think about taking it more seriously with perhaps a new counterweight. When I first bought my 774, I contacted the desig .......
418: Dynaco-Doctor Forum, Popping sound with Curcio MKIII Premium Mod (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-12-02, 18:34:23 (76.168.53.74)
Hello- I have a MKIII Premium mod pair, with the Curcio Quad Cap, Power Supply and Driver board updates. I have been getting a small popping sound from one amp on start up, followed by one or two loud .......
419: Vinyl Asylum, That is an excellent solution...nt (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-30, 08:23:30 (69.228.126.44)
. .......
420: Vinyl Asylum, Vinyl Record Pressing Plants (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-29, 20:22:17 (76.168.53.74)
Here's a list of pressing plants around the world. At first, it seemed like a lot, but now, not so much. Dan .......
421: Vinyl Asylum, $70 is a lot, but... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-29, 20:17:43 (76.168.53.74)
...it is a triple lp, pressed at Pallas in Germany, and the recording, mastering and pressing quality are fantastic. If you like Neil Young, I would highly recommend it. Dan .......
422: Vinyl Asylum, Psychedelic Pill...(nt) (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-27, 18:17:34 (76.168.53.74)
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423: Vinyl Asylum, Love "Forever Changes"... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-26, 18:53:43 (76.168.53.74)
Loving it!!!! Sound is very nice... Dan .......
424: Vinyl Asylum, Went to 2 stores in Los Angeles... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-23, 16:48:35 (76.168.53.74)
...Soundsations in Westchester had "Death May Be Your Santa Claus", a very cool blues compilation, but not much else. I then drove to Record Surplus and arrived just as the line of people were let in. .......
425: Vinyl Asylum, The "Aha!" moment for me was... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-22, 22:09:22 (76.168.53.74)
...when I listened to my Graham 2.2 / Dynavector 20X2-L combo for the first time on my TD124. Everything prior to that seemed to get me closer to great sound, but these 2 items created a dramatic chan .......
426: Vinyl Asylum, Do not test it... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-20, 18:23:02 (76.168.53.74)
...on your tongue... Dan .......
427: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice!!!! But... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-20, 18:20:55 (76.168.53.74)
they probably shouldn't be played- (the acetates). They are easily damaged by playing. I speak from experience...unfortunately... From Wikipedia-- More significantly, the thin coating of lacquer on an .......
428: Vinyl Asylum, U.C. Berkeley.... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-19, 17:40:17 (76.168.53.74)
...is my alma mater. Rasputins' is cool- I was up there this summer. Brings back many fond memories...of forgotten mid-terms, beer, funny cigarettes, books, records, friends. We lived next door to an .......
429: Vinyl Asylum, Sorry... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-07, 18:47:02 (76.168.53.74)
...I meant to post this as a response to ASHRA's post. .......
430: Vinyl Asylum, Bond... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-07, 18:35:29 (76.168.53.74)
Slightly OT, but below is a link to a great article on the origins and history of Bond. Many of the people involved in creating the films were themselves involved in intelligence activities during .......
431: Vinyl Asylum, Funny! nt (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-11-06, 14:47:06 (69.228.126.44)
, .......
432: Vinyl Asylum, Photo (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-10-30, 21:38:07 (76.168.53.74)
Nice photo from the Transcriptor site link posted by welly. Thanks for that! .......
433: Vinyl Asylum, I get the message "MobileMe is closed" nt (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-10-29, 08:38:51 (69.228.126.44)
. .......
434: Vinyl Asylum, Link doesn't appear to be active- NT (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-10-29, 06:50:37 (76.168.53.74)
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435: Vinyl Asylum, Kubrick and Clockwork Orange Turntable (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-10-28, 19:28:44 (76.168.53.74)
Hello- Those members in Los Angeles should pop in on the Stanley Kubrick exhibit at the LA County Museum of Art. Scripts, his director's chair, chess set, photos, costumes, cameras, drawings, etc. Oh .......
436: Vinyl Asylum, The 78 Project (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-10-26, 15:27:30 (76.168.53.74)
Don't recall if this has been discussed... http://the78project.com/about/ .......
437: Vinyl Asylum, RE: R.I.P. my Thorens TD125mkII (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-10-19, 16:15:38 (76.168.53.74)
99% chance that it's the motor run caps- 1000uf @ 25v electrolytic. Should be a quick and easy fix. Dan .......
438: Vinyl Asylum, Purevox (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-10-06, 16:01:21 (76.168.61.29)
From Ebay- Brand new Purevox TT on Ebay, seller is based in China. Dan .......
439: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Bob Dylan's "Tempest." (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-09-28, 16:09:28 (69.228.126.44)
Got my "Tempest" today from an Amazon vendor. Stuffed in the lp mailer was flyer for AARP life insurance. I feel like I've been profiled! Dan .......
440: Vinyl Asylum, OT: texanater in Afghanistan (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-09-15, 19:33:13 (76.168.61.29)
Thanks to Nate for his service. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his fellow soldiers. Dan .......
441: Vinyl Asylum, Paddles (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-09-03, 19:48:09 (76.168.61.29)
Hello- Paddles are available from Vantage Audio in the UK. Give them a call and see if they have any insight into using the DL103R with the 774. I bought the paddles, and am currently using a 774 on m .......
442: Inmate Central, Best of luck, and keep the faith, brother... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-28, 18:14:35 (76.168.61.29)
Hello Mike- You can't let the bastards grind you down. I wish you all the best with your upcoming medical procedures. Dan Donovan .......
443: Vinyl Asylum, I think he meant... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-28, 17:53:01 (76.168.61.29)
...to reply to the message thread below this one... Dan .......
444: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thorens TD125 MKII - Strobe is slow to light up (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-20, 18:14:29 (76.168.61.29)
Hey Phil- I found that the plastic lens that sits on top of the neon bulb was cracked on both ends, and the fiber pieces had ended up covering the connectors on the bottom of the strobe socket. I supe .......
445: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thorens TD125 MKII - Strobe is slow to light up (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-19, 21:20:53 (76.168.61.29)
Thanks Phil! I will check it out. Best, Dan .......
446: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD125 MKII - Strobe is slow to light up (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-19, 19:56:52 (76.168.61.29)
Hello- Today I replaced the motor run caps in my 125MKII. After this repair, the table ran fine with the strobe lighting up right away, showing steady speed. But the next time I turned on the table, t .......
447: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Value Of 1970s Direct to Disk Recordings (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-15, 19:11:50 (76.168.61.29)
Collectors Frenzy is a good source- .......
448: Vinyl Asylum, Fuji X-Pro 1 (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-12, 17:15:38 (76.168.61.29)
A couple of months ago I bit the bullet and bought the Fuji X-Pro 1. It is an incredible camera. Slightly bigger than a point an shoot, but the image quality is incredible- APS-C size sensor, with no .......
449: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Closeups of cartridges and needles (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-11, 22:22:32 (76.168.61.29)
Very nice photo!!! Dan .......
450: Vinyl Asylum, Canon G12 (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-11, 17:14:16 (76.168.61.29)
Hello- I would check out the Canon G12. It's at the upper end of your budget, but it is a solid metal bodied camera, with great ergonomics and menus. I have the predecessor, the G10 and it takes fanta .......
451: Vinyl Asylum, "Mommy, when I grow up I wanna be a musician." (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-11, 12:24:50 (76.168.61.29)
"Well, decide. You can't do both." Dan .......
452: Vinyl Asylum, The girl in the bottom photo... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-05, 17:56:00 (76.168.61.29)
...looks like she might need some help getting up. I volunteer! Very nice... Dan .......
453: Vinyl Asylum, Cab Calloway (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-04, 20:16:42 (76.168.61.29)
My friends have told me that I was attended a Cab Calloway concert at Berkeley when I was at school there. I have no recollection of the event, so I must have had a great time! Dan .......
454: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Record collectors are pretentious... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-04, 12:06:16 (76.168.61.29)
This one is a re-issue. Originals go for $$$$. Haven't listened yet... Dan .......
455: Vinyl Asylum, Record collectors are pretentious... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-04, 11:28:23 (76.168.61.29)
Who you callin' pretentious??? Found this beauty. Had to share. Dan .......
456: Vinyl Asylum, Beautiful table... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-03, 08:30:02 (69.228.126.44)
Did you leave the stock mat on? How does the Herbies matt effect the sound? Thanks, Dan .......
457: Vinyl Asylum, Article about vinyl mastering from LA Times (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-08-02, 09:08:02 (8.19.13.19)
Interesting article about former musician who now masters vinyl pressings. Check it out! Dan .......
458: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Record stores in LA (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-30, 18:21:14 (76.168.61.29)
You should try Record Surplus. They are at the southeast corner of Santa Monica Blvd and Centinela Ave in West LA. Amoeba is good, but for an interesting store, try Freakbeat Records in Sherman Oaks. .......
459: Vinyl Asylum, Congrats!!!! nt (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-23, 16:54:04 (76.168.61.29)
. .......
460: Vinyl Asylum, Clear Spot is... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-21, 21:24:37 (64.139.11.254)
...a fantastic album. John French said that it was his favorite Befheart album. Dan .......
461: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Vinyl cartoon of the day... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-20, 07:58:36 (64.139.11.254)
Uh, darn IPad...sorry, can't load cartoon. Damn! .......
462: Vinyl Asylum, Vinyl cartoon of the day... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-20, 07:54:50 (64.139.11.254)
Forgive me if this has been posted before. It showed up on my Facebook wall this morning, courtesy Music on Vinyl's website. Dan .......
463: Vinyl Asylum, Cymbals (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-15, 12:39:49 (76.168.61.29)
Hello- A friend of mine who designs audio equipment, and has done so for many, many years told me recently that the sound of cymbals is a very good way to judge the quality of a system. I would assume .......
464: Vinyl Asylum, LP finds... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-15, 11:59:39 (76.168.61.29)
Found these, among some others. All in very nice condition "Spotlight Kid" was missing from my collection. The Dr.John is an upgrade. The Pretty Things are pretty cool- like a down and dirty Sto .......
465: Vinyl Asylum, Stevie Wonder... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-13, 19:33:17 (76.168.61.29)
"Songs in the Key of Life"...It's been a long time since I've played this...highly enjoyable! .......
466: Vinyl Asylum, I would have to go there... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-10, 17:54:05 (76.168.61.29)
...based on the name alone... Dan .......
467: Vinyl Asylum, Somewhere around... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-09, 18:10:23 (76.168.61.29)
...Dante's 8th circle.. .......
468: Vinyl Asylum, The Record Collector??? Really??? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-09, 07:13:06 (76.168.61.29)
Stay away at all costs. Nothing is priced, and the owner is a jerk. Search the archives for more info about this place. Dan .......
469: Vinyl Asylum, Today's finds... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-07, 15:30:51 (76.168.61.29)
Professor Longhair's "The Last Mardi Gras" on Atlantic- Fantastic album, recorded live at the Tipitina Club. Worth seeking out for any blues fan. An Ampex reel to reel, Model # 1260, stuffed with .......
470: Vinyl Asylum, All I noticed... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-03, 18:23:34 (76.168.61.29)
...was the cool studio gear...and the very cool girls... Dan .......
471: Vinyl Asylum, If all you can think about are her greasy hands... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-03, 18:01:22 (76.168.61.29)
...you need to get out more!!! :-) Dan .......
472: Vinyl Asylum, The real star of that lp... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-07-01, 18:23:10 (76.168.61.29)
...specifically on "Take Five", is drummer Joe Morello. I must have heard that cut a thousand times in years past, but I never noticed the incredible drum work until I acquired a decent hi-fi a few ye .......
473: Vinyl Asylum, They are real... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-06-30, 14:11:41 (76.168.61.29)
From what I've read, the numbers are real. The Beatles got the low numbers. A few years ago, a couple of single digit number copies sold for big $$$. One was owned by the president of Capitol records, .......
474: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Koetsu Platinum Tiger Eye: The Rest of the Story (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-06-11, 08:16:17 (69.228.126.44)
What did Peter do to you cartridge? Dan .......
475: Vinyl Asylum, When I was a lad... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-06-06, 11:35:45 (69.228.126.44)
...our family lived next door to Ray Bradbury in West Los Angeles. I remember peering through a window, watching him work. I was abot five. My father would run into him periodically over the years, af .......
476: Vinyl Asylum, Hey- Check out this Thorens before it's snatched up!!! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-27, 14:12:59 (76.168.61.29)
Such a deal... Any idea what the seller is thinking/smoking? Dan .......
477: Vinyl Asylum, Photos (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-25, 22:35:36 (76.168.61.29)
A great place to shoot photos is an interior next to a north facing window. If that's not available, try a window without direct sun coming in. Nice soft light. Good for shooting lp covers as well. Be .......
478: Vinyl Asylum, RE: NIB Shure V15VxMR (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-25, 22:32:08 (76.168.61.29)
Audiogon Blue Book shows an average (for used) of $350, with a high of $470. Ebay completed auctions shows one that was lightly used as a "demo" that sold for $500. I would predict that your new V15Vx .......
479: Vinyl Asylum, Wow! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-21, 17:50:54 (76.168.61.29)
Congrats, Great score!!! .......
480: Vinyl Asylum, Brubeck... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-20, 10:36:51 (76.168.61.29)
It's my seventh copy, but it's the earliest, because it doesn't have "Featuring Take Five" on the cover. The 45rpm Classic is pretty hard to beat, but I love the early Columbias. Dan .......
481: Vinyl Asylum, RE: You're "happy", I'm envious! (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-20, 07:47:48 (76.168.61.29)
I've been searching for lps at yard sales and thrift for about 10 years, and have never found anything quite like these. I was feeling a bit discouraged when I headed out yesterday morning, but now I .......
482: Vinyl Asylum, What iteration is your...RE: Saturday Spins; BN4003 (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-19, 16:10:37 (76.168.61.29)
BN4003? best, Dan .......
483: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I am still hoping for the widow with boxes and boxes of original Bluue Notes in perfect shape for a buck each (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-19, 16:08:37 (76.168.61.29)
Why not a widower? Dan .......
484: Vinyl Asylum, Yard sale Holy Grails... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-19, 10:00:10 (76.168.61.29)
Started out today searching local yard sales- hit one with nothing, then decided to head over to one in my old neighborhood that advertised records on Craigslist. Got there 20 minutes after they start .......
485: Vinyl Asylum, RE: NY TIMES TT I.D.? (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-18, 19:10:37 (76.168.61.29)
Hello Duane- Would you be kind enough to provide a photo for those of us who don't have the NY Times Style magazine at hand? Thanks, Dan .......
486: Vinyl Asylum, Went to the local thrift today, to see what I could see... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-16, 17:28:15 (76.168.61.29)
They had some plastic bins with some classical and some New Orleans jazz- Bunk Johnson, Jelly Roll, etc. I look over across the aisle and see a guy who has an ORIGINAL Brubeck "Distinctive Rhythm Inst .......
487: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Don Van Vliet (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-13, 23:29:20 (76.168.61.29)
Very nice!!!! Thanks for sharing... Dan .......
488: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Don Van Vliet (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-11, 15:51:19 (69.228.126.44)
What a great story! Can you show us the other side of the drawing? .......
489: Vinyl Asylum, Don Van Vliet (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-11, 10:31:24 (69.228.126.44)
Nice drawing! Is there a story you'd like to share? Dan .......
490: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TK Ramamoorthy; indian jazz (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-10, 06:02:57 (76.168.61.29)
Hello- I went to http://boomkat.com/ in the UK. It was the only place I could find it. Thanks, Dan .......
491: Vinyl Asylum, RE: TK Ramamoorthy; indian jazz (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-09, 21:25:58 (76.168.61.29)
That looks and sounds so interesting, I just had to order one from the UK. The things I learn on AA. .......
492: Vinyl Asylum, Jack White's new album- "Blunderbuss" (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-09, 18:26:49 (76.168.61.29)
Beautiful packaging, great music on thick flat vinyl. According to the blurb at Music Direct, this lp features- - Vinyl master prepared by Grammy-winning Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering using 100% .......
493: Vinyl Asylum, RE: R7_2, Black Widow....continued (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-05-05, 23:03:21 (76.168.61.29)
Hello Steve- Very nice!!! What phono stage is that? Best, Dan .......
494: Vinyl Asylum, As Dizzy Gillespie said, in reference to Louis... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-04-28, 17:18:56 (76.168.61.29)
"No him, no me." Dan .......
495: Vinyl Asylum, RE: dr. john - locked down (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-04-27, 20:15:07 (76.168.61.29)
I concur. Quite a knock out! Great synergy between Dr. John and Dan Auerbach. Outstanding, IMHO. Dan .......
496: Vinyl Asylum, 3 Picks... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-04-22, 16:03:05 (76.168.61.29)
Miles (Sounds wonderful) Captain Beefheart "Diddy Wah Diddy" Check out the bass!!! Dr.John "Locked Down" with Dan Auerbach from Black Keys All very nice!!! .......
497: Vinyl Asylum, Re-My favorite singer. My favorite musician. (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-04-19, 18:51:53 (76.168.61.29)
Not many can bring tears to my eyes, but his voice is heartbreakingly beautiful. The Band's sound, to me, defines "timeless". Saw them with Dylan, back in the day. Wanted more Band, less Bob. Dan ::: .......
498: Vinyl Asylum, the record collector in LA does that and Melrose Flea Market (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-04-17, 14:18:12 (69.228.126.44)
The Record Collecter is a jerk. Across the street on Sundays is the Melrose Flea Market. There's a seller there who alsomdoesn't price his lp's. He's got a smooth line of BS instead of prices. Saw a B .......
499: Vinyl Asylum, OK, I guess I have to bring out the big gun... (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-04-13, 18:05:10 (76.168.61.29)
It sounds as weird as it looks... .......
500: Vinyl Asylum, Sleepy John Estes 1929-1940 RBF 8 (Folkways) (0.00)
Posted by fishy on 2012-04-06, 00:16:39 (76.168.61.29)
Enjoying this lp quite a bit. I'm currently battling a kidney stone. That is NO FUN!!! Music helps, and Vicodin.... Photo is a 4 up from Photo Booth on the Imac. Dan .......
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