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1: Planar Speaker Asylum, Nothing in Texas (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-04-22, 14:35:05 (170.203.120.53)
When I go to Mofi dealers in Texas, none of them carry Quad. .......
2: Planar Speaker Asylum, Are there no Quad dealers in U.S.? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-04-22, 11:45:45 (170.203.120.53)
If not, why? .......
3: Classical Court, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-04-09, 16:25:56 (170.203.121.201)
With these 65-year-old ears, higher resolution is wasted. Finished my tax return yesterday. Both my spirits and my bank account are lighter. .......
4: Classical Court, Concert etiquette vs. empathy? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-04-05, 08:11:08 (170.203.121.201)
I had an interesting situation at the Bruce Liu recital. My seat was row F, pretty close to center. As the music started and everyone quieted down, I heard a repeated click...click...whoosh from the s .......
5: Classical Court, RE: Man, I can understand his sentiments! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-04-04, 08:11:16 (170.203.121.201)
Chopin: Variations on "La ci darem la mano" from Mozart's Don Giovanni Liszt: Reminiscences de Don Juan, S. 418 I forgot to bring the program home, thus the listings mistake. .......
6: Classical Court, Went to Bruce Liu recital last night! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-04-03, 08:57:29 (170.203.121.201)
What a brilliant young performer. He played a selection of Rameau and Ravel's 'Miroirs'. Both were exceedingly elegant. He also played Chopin's and Liszt's 'Don Juan' variations. Afterwards he did a .......
7: Speaker Asylum, RE: Too bad Analog Scott is no longer here on AA to bask in the glory! [nt] (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-03-31, 13:02:32 (170.203.121.201)
Yeah, right!!! .......
8: Speaker Asylum, BACCH4Mac "Absolute Sound Product of the Year 2024" (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-03-31, 12:04:46 (170.203.121.201)
I decided to post here because my speakers have never sounded so good. Very in-depth presentation. .......
9: Classical Court, Thank you for my laugh of the day! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-03-21, 14:03:41 (92.182.111.106)
nt .......
10: Classical Court, RE: RIP Byron Janis (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-03-18, 11:03:07 (92.182.111.106)
I wasn't that familiar with him until a few years ago. Now I have plenty of his recordings. .......
11: Speaker Asylum, RE: Let's all chip in $5. We can alternate homes. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-03-16, 14:02:35 (80.14.236.97)
wrap it and it would look like a Snicker's bar. .......
12: Planar Speaker Asylum, When you have golden ears and... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-03-15, 11:54:26 (82.127.7.155)
have experienced everything in the audio world, why would you waste your time on anything new? .......
13: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I get a greater sense of the live event (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-03-12, 11:40:25 (170.203.122.168)
I'm talking about making the sweet spot being maybe three feet wide, not walking around the room. Have you heard BACCH4Mac? .......
14: Speaker Asylum, How about their sub? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-03-12, 10:54:18 (170.203.122.168)
Model SUB with dongle. I would guess it would match up well. .......
15: Planar Speaker Asylum, BACCH4Mac sweet spot (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-03-11, 21:08:11 (170.203.122.168)
The headtracking aspect widens the sweet spot to the normal movements of your head. The sweet spot is no longer a challenge. .......
16: Speaker Asylum, Right you are. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-03-09, 11:37:40 (170.203.122.168)
Way before Steely Dan .......
17: Cable Asylum, Alternate account? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-03-06, 21:15:32 (170.203.120.139)
Luminator #2? .......
18: Cable Asylum, Good! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-03-04, 15:13:58 (170.203.120.139)
I wish the other forums he posts on would take the same position. .......
19: Classical Court, Excellent... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-02-21, 20:20:31 (170.203.120.139)
The women's/girl's reaction around 00:45/00:35 on each video seem very similar. .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, It was a business model meeting (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-02-10, 14:17:25 (170.203.120.139)
I missed the first thirty minutes but what I caught was they are moving physically and changing their business. They are going from 650 dealers/distributors to maybe 60. Crutchfield will no longer car .......
21: Classical Court, I still listen to his Ravel (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-02-09, 09:09:16 (170.203.120.139)
I know his isn't the definitive, but it was what I cut my Ravel teeth on. I still think he did best crescendo ending to Ma Mere L'Oye. .......
22: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Hope that is what it is. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-02-07, 12:24:06 (170.203.120.139)
I just recently bought one of their amps. I was afraid there was some kind of manufacturing defect. .......
23: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Parasound townhall meeting? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-02-07, 09:38:01 (170.203.120.139)
I was emailed an invitation to a Q&A session about speculation and misinformation that needs clarification. What's up? .......
24: Speaker Asylum, RE: Wish that I could borrow them for one day...-. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-02-02, 15:02:41 (170.203.120.139)
My wife actually thought they were cool, as well as the room. .......
25: Planar Speaker Asylum, The CLS were introduced in 1986 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-01-31, 10:54:18 (170.203.120.139)
ML speakers have come a LONG way since then. I'm using BACCH4Mac processing with mine. Amazing. .......
26: Planar Speaker Asylum, Martin Logan's are reliable (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-01-30, 10:32:44 (170.203.120.139)
I had the Ascents for almost 20 years and never had a problem. I washed the panels once a year and they sounded as good as new. I now have 13a's and they are in a different league. I've only had them .......
27: Speaker Asylum, RE: Cool Speaker. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-01-25, 20:07:16 (170.203.120.139)
Nasal toned? .......
28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Gain control on power amps (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-01-13, 22:05:42 (170.203.120.182)
I've got the gain on my new Parasound A21+ set to maximum. Correct? I keep feeling I'm getting more from my left speaker. The frequency response graph from the BAACH4Mac showed the same. That's why I .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, "the lower part of your volume control is never ideal."? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2024-01-02, 08:42:43 (170.203.120.182)
Please explain. I currently have the gain of the amp set to maximum. Normal listening levels using my preamp is between 9 and 11 o'clock. .......
30: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Gain set to maximum? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-12-31, 15:27:01 (170.203.120.182)
I went ahead and set the amp gain to maximum. Is this adding noise to the signal? My previous amps didn't have gain controls. I usually listened to music between 9 and 11 o'clock position on the pre- .......
31: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Using gain on a power amplifier? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-12-29, 14:18:46 (170.203.120.182)
Just picked up a Parasound A21+. I've never had a power amp that had gain dials. What should they be set to? Also, this amp has the option to be set to come on when a signal is presented. I've always .......
32: Hi-Rez Highway, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-12-12, 20:30:55 (104.60.189.213)
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33: Hi-Rez Highway, Do I need Roon? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-12-11, 13:30:23 (104.60.189.213)
I'm streaming Quobuz from my MacBook to the DAC in my SACD player. I only have one stereo system in the house. Am I losing any musical fidelity? What would Roon add? .......
34: Classical Court, +1 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-18, 11:03:14 (104.60.189.213)
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35: Planar Speaker Asylum, new filter (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-13, 21:55:08 (104.60.189.213)
Was that part of the new download? I just got back in the country and had my computer savvy daughter install it for me. .......
36: Planar Speaker Asylum, Room treatment? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-13, 21:49:40 (104.60.189.213)
Do you think you can achieve the same results with room treatment? My understanding is that it reduces cross-talk between the speakers and the only way to do this without the program would be to put a .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, All one and the same? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-13, 21:32:11 (104.60.189.213)
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38: Classical Court, Another humming pianist (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-12, 21:44:08 (104.60.189.213)
I got to hear Behzod Abduraimov playing Prokofiev's 2nd Piano Concerto. He was a bit heavy handed compared to, say, Kissin, but still enjoyable. But I had a 5th row seat in direct line with him. It wa .......
39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, And fantja... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-12, 21:34:27 (104.60.189.213)
Always wondered if it is a bot or a second account of his to praise himself. .......
40: Classical Court, Hilarious (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-10, 08:27:04 (104.60.189.213)
I don't think Dave liked it. His singing of the Chloe dance, around 6:40, may haunt me for a while. .......
41: Planar Speaker Asylum, I have the Audiophile edition (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-09, 22:09:00 (104.60.189.213)
The SP is way beyond my affordability. $5,000 is large, but it is the best addition, other than speakers, that I can think of. The best width I've gotten is about 160 degrees. But that is without any .......
42: Planar Speaker Asylum, Still enjoying it. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-09, 14:34:22 (104.60.189.213)
I do wonder what it sounds like through Magnepans. The more directional the speaker the better the program works. I never listen without it now. The head-tracking makes the sweet spot much larger. The .......
43: Classical Court, It is the free download from HDTT. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-08, 08:46:59 (104.60.189.213)
So I'm not out anything. I did ask them if I can exchange it for a PCM. .......
44: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thank you (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-07, 14:56:45 (104.60.189.213)
simple question, simple answer. I guess I should have left out the part about a new component. I really just was wondering at what level the amps noise would be noticeable. I figured less than .1% wou .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: That information alone (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-07, 12:44:29 (104.60.189.213)
What other info do you need to be able to convey your knowledge? .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Is this audible? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-07, 11:56:23 (104.60.189.213)
THD 0.09%, SNR 95 dB. Would I notice a difference with a much newer amp with higher factors? .......
47: Classical Court, Download question (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-07, 09:22:05 (104.60.189.213)
I downloaded a DSD256 file to my MacBook Air. I am a complete novice when it comes to Apple. The download shows up in the download splay that comes up on the right side of the screen. In fact, there a .......
48: General Asylum, How many of you are single? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-03, 12:47:58 (104.60.189.213)
WAF keeps me out of this competition. .......
49: Classical Court, Michelangeli.. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-02, 08:45:22 (104.60.189.213)
How I wish he had made more recordings with quality sound. .......
50: Planar Speaker Asylum, "Brutally Honest" review of ML 15a's (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-11-01, 08:47:29 (104.60.189.213)
I noticed all three reviewers mentioned how seamless the bass and panel blend was. .......
51: Music Lane, Disc 3 is excellent (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-10-17, 15:38:30 (104.60.189.213)
I enjoyed the earlier CD's but this one had me. .......
52: Classical Court, Orchestra chair hierarchy? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-10-14, 10:50:47 (104.60.189.213)
I went to an open rehearsal of the Houston Symphony Orchestra. It's the start of a new season. I noticed some new faces, especially in the violin section. The first row is now completely Asian. One of .......
53: Classical Court, Listened to it on Qobuz (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-10-13, 16:04:59 (104.60.189.213)
Heard it in 2-channel through BACCH4Mac. One of the better piano recordings I've heard. .......
54: Classical Court, You're right (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-10-12, 10:23:57 (104.60.189.213)
I should have left it at "hot mess". .......
55: Classical Court, I was waiting for the dog... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-10-12, 08:39:43 (104.60.189.213)
to start howling at the "Moon River". .......
56: Classical Court, Just a hot mess (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-10-11, 21:29:33 (104.60.189.213)
I appreciate his computer skills but that is not the song. .......
57: Classical Court, RE: Free download of your choosing from HDTT (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-10-03, 13:47:12 (98.37.212.43)
Where do you type in the code? .......
58: Jazz Alley, I find both extremely forgettable. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-10-02, 23:00:58 (98.37.212.43)
And please don't use auto-tune in jazz. But then, I wouldn't call either one of these jazz. .......
59: Speaker Asylum, I had a SVS cylinder sub (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-10-02, 12:04:59 (98.37.212.43)
Yes, they do take up less floor space but they are very tall and obvious. The WAF needs to be taken into account .......
60: Speaker Asylum, Take a look at SVS Tower or Pinnacle speakers (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-09-11, 12:49:36 (98.37.212.43)
Below and slightly above the Klipsch price. They have a 45-day trial period. .......
61: Classical Court, I laugh at your 96! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-31, 11:20:10 (98.37.212.43)
It's been over 100 in Houston for as long as I can remember. That's why I'm in Carmel for the next 5 weeks. .......
62: Classical Court, What? No love for Fournier? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-30, 10:23:24 (98.37.212.43)
I go back and forth between him and Starker. .......
63: Music Lane, Caught me off guard (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-25, 13:59:58 (98.37.212.43)
Thanks for sharing. If you copy and paste the links in the "Optional Link URL" below you make it easier for everyone to just click on it. .......
64: Speaker Asylum, RE: If anyone needs an artisan-quality loudspeaker-cabinet builder... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-24, 13:09:16 (98.37.212.43)
How much does the Extreme Tiger Flame Maple cost per foot? ;) .......
65: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Compared to Benchmark? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-17, 09:22:34 (104.60.189.213)
Have you compared the NAD C298 to the Benchmark amp? The NAD has more wattage and is cheaper. I'll be looking for something next year to power my Martin Logan 13a's. It only has to power the panels be .......
66: Rocky Road, Which songs? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-15, 22:52:30 (104.60.189.213)
Which songs in particular can you recommend off this album to test my stereo system? .......
67: Classical Court, Then we have Pachelbel Canon in D (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-14, 09:02:07 (104.60.189.213)
Borrowed (?) so many times. I find Maroon 5's "Memories" the most egregious. They list seven names as writers and none of them are Pachelbel. .......
68: Amp/Preamp Asylum, But, do you remember... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-12, 20:35:02 (104.60.189.213)
exactly where you were, where you walked, who you were with, and exactly what was said on Memorial Day? .......
69: Planar Speaker Asylum, BACCH IR camera (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-12, 20:26:42 (104.60.189.213)
Shoot me an email, I lost yours. .......
70: Speaker Asylum, I know!!! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-07, 15:15:24 (104.60.189.213)
They're large Martin Logan's, it's not like they don't look exotic... .......
71: Speaker Asylum, Thanks for the suggestion (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-07, 10:17:05 (104.60.189.213)
Put in an ATT claim this morning. What do you figure my chances are for them to do anything? .......
72: Jazz Alley, Frank vs. Nat (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-07, 09:56:29 (104.60.189.213)
I've never liked the swinging version by Frankie, and he's famous for it. It's a love song, not a dance tune, IMO. Nat King Cole does it for me. .......
73: Speaker Asylum, Gloss black scratch repair? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-06, 14:25:09 (104.60.189.213)
ATT repair guy put his tool bag down on my speaker top, which has a piano finish. Now I have a couple of light scratches. I get a light clicking when I run my fingernail across them. What's the safest .......
74: Classical Court, RE: Yuja Wang's dress at Proms last night (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-04, 21:37:16 (104.60.189.213)
Congrats!!! .......
75: Speaker Asylum, +1 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-03, 13:43:50 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
76: Classical Court, Best streaming service? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-08-01, 10:50:40 (104.60.189.213)
It's been awhile since this was asked. I use Qobuz due to the recommendations here last year, but things and opinions change. .......
77: Classical Court, That would be a tough name to grow up with. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-28, 10:50:28 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
78: Classical Court, Her "Flight of the Bubblebee"... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-28, 10:44:51 (104.60.189.213)
makes this seem almost like child's play. It would bust my fingers. But I don't play piano, so mine is an uninformed opinion. .......
79: Classical Court, Hey Chris, is this difficult to play? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-28, 08:36:44 (104.60.189.213)
For a classically trained pianist? .......
80: Planar Speaker Asylum, Yes (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-27, 12:13:01 (104.60.189.213)
$980 for the Intro version, $4980 for the Audiophile version. If you start with the Intro and upgrade, like I did, you get credit for the Intro price. If you don't have a Mini-Mac or MacBook, you'll h .......
81: Classical Court, RE: Are you listening to CD's or streaming? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-24, 11:25:35 (104.60.189.213)
I'll email you, if that is alright. .......
82: Classical Court, Are you listening to CD's or streaming? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-23, 19:38:08 (104.60.189.213)
And recommend a couple of DG recordings. Take a listen to "Papa was a Rolling Stone" by the Temptations on their "All Directions" album. Really stretches the soundstage. Also "Kind of Blue". ::: TOPIC .......
83: Classical Court, Yes (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-23, 15:47:30 (104.60.189.213)
But it took a bit to master everything. I'm using my own MacBook, not the pre-loaded MacMini. I've never used a Mac before so it took a while to figure out where everything is and where to click. And .......
84: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Old Sound Labs A2 speakers are great! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-22, 21:31:50 (104.60.189.213)
I know I shouldn't ask, but what did this estate sale cost you and what else was included? .......
85: Planar Speaker Asylum, I have the Audiophile edition (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-22, 21:21:47 (104.60.189.213)
While not cheap at $5,000, it is within the price range of good amps and such. I don't think anything else in it's price range would make as big a difference in your listening experience. I was listen .......
86: Music Lane, Sad day (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-21, 15:27:07 (104.60.189.213)
But I'm glad he's at rest. I lost my mother to Alzheimer's last year. A horrible disease and a horrible way to die. I fell in love with his music when I got his "Bennett/Berlin" album kind of as a lar .......
87: Planar Speaker Asylum, Interesting (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-21, 15:06:43 (104.60.189.213)
I don't have the option of trying the Rooze setup, as I don't have a dedicated music room. My ML's would not pass the WAF if placed facing each other. I do have a question though. The BACCH works prim .......
88: Planar Speaker Asylum, Follow up on BACCH4Mac (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-20, 13:54:23 (104.60.189.213)
I've finally gotten through the learning curve of setting it up. Being a non-computer type, it took a couple of sessions with Edgar (developer of the product) to get proficient. The website makes it l .......
89: Classical Court, I still use a Harmony One. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-20, 13:49:23 (104.60.189.213)
Sadly, it looks like it is a dying industry. Very little to choice from in universal remotes. .......
90: Classical Court, You should look into BACCH4Mac (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-20, 13:45:42 (104.60.189.213)
If you can't have multiple speakers, this will amaze you with your stereo. .......
91: Classical Court, +1 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-17, 14:30:31 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
92: Classical Court, Here's the concert (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-16, 12:23:25 (104.60.189.213)
He didn't move or look like a 16 yr. old. He already had a strong stage presence. .......
93: Music Lane, McCartney and Tom Hanks (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-14, 07:30:53 (104.60.189.213)
Seem to be two regular guys that I'd like to hang with. .......
94: Music Lane, I AM that ex-BIL!!! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-07-09, 10:39:03 (104.60.189.213)
Really good interview with Christopher Cross. At about 27:30, he talks about the string intro to "Sailing". My small contribution to music history. .......
95: Speaker Asylum, RE: Sorry (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-27, 10:58:20 (104.60.189.213)
And the UK is at 6.5%. France 5.1%.... It was/is a global problem coming out of the pandemic. Sorry. Now can we get back to what the forum was designed for? .......
96: Speaker Asylum, I wish people would leave politics out of music forums. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-27, 08:44:22 (104.60.189.213)
And it's amazing how the rest of the post-pandemic world didn't/doesn't suffer high inflation. .......
97: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Wouldn't think so (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-26, 12:35:28 (104.60.189.213)
But the room and everything? But you're right. If it's Emotiva, it wouldn't be anywhere close. .......
98: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: No, a customers. Not too shabby lit either. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-26, 10:22:20 (104.60.189.213)
Did he hit a million for the whole setup? .......
99: Planar Speaker Asylum, Is this the Stonehenge package? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-26, 09:05:08 (104.60.189.213)
Can't image what the cost of equipment alone... .......
100: Music Lane, In a minute?. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-25, 21:53:54 (104.60.189.213)
And now we're all too old to do anything about it. And, sadly, young men don't always see true beauty. .......
101: Planar Speaker Asylum, Neolith has neither (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-24, 14:22:37 (104.60.189.213)
No amp for the woofers and no built in DSP. My understanding is for that kind of money buyers would want to pick their own amps and style of DSP. The 15a, 13a, and 11a have both. .......
102: Music Lane, She doesn't work for me. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-22, 22:05:04 (104.60.189.213)
I can't get over her overly nasal delivery. But she did do a good delivery. .......
103: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Nobody posts like him. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-21, 14:55:08 (104.60.189.213)
Across a lot of AA forums. Check out his takeover of the Rock Asylum. And the pictures...so many. And the girls...did they know he was photographing them constantly? Kind of creepy. And the vivid memo .......
104: Amp/Preamp Asylum, NAD M23 and 298 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-19, 09:29:47 (104.60.189.213)
Can you compare them? Do you think I'll notice a difference with my electrostats? Someone above suggested the M33 is a much better buy over the M23. Problem was when I saw the price, $6,000, way outsi .......
105: Classical Court, You should order a chicken and an egg (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-18, 22:47:03 (104.60.189.213)
Then let us know. It is Dad's day, so indulge me. .......
106: Music Lane, RE: Always looking for new version of this standard (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-16, 22:40:09 (104.60.189.213)
Still my favorite. .......
107: Speaker Asylum, You shouldn't rub salk in the wound. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-16, 15:12:40 (104.60.189.213)
Hopefully he salked enough away for a great retirement! Dad out. .......
108: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Benchmark AHB2 or NAD M23 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-16, 14:56:01 (104.60.189.213)
I may be buying a new amp in the next few months. Which of these for a pair of Martin Logan 13a's? They only have to drive the panels. Both are within my budget. .......
109: Classical Court, Truly LOL! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-14, 08:14:30 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
110: Rocky Road, I'm not familiar with Winger (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-12, 22:13:18 (104.60.189.213)
Can you suggest three songs or an album I should listen to? .......
111: Jazz Alley, When was the first time you heard her? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-12, 22:10:11 (104.60.189.213)
Did you find her tone a bit flat? I think it worked perfectly for Jobim's music. Your thoughts? .......
112: Jazz Alley, What are your favorite cuts and why? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-12, 21:56:23 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
113: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Check out this champagne wine list (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-11, 12:42:05 (104.60.189.213)
a'Bouzy in Houston .......
114: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Duly noted (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-09, 22:25:35 (104.60.189.213)
and thanks. .......
115: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Give me a top 5 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-09, 09:15:36 (104.60.189.213)
that you've tried over the last couple of years. And what is your go to for regular days? I see the same thing happening with wine in general. Red fruit bombs with maybe one or two elements. Paso Robl .......
116: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Still drinking champagne? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-07, 15:52:49 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
117: Jazz Alley, The video make total sense to you. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-04, 23:26:14 (104.60.189.213)
Please elaborate. .......
118: Headphone Heights, RE: The main difference between the Basic and the Audiophile versions would seem to be... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-04, 15:25:14 (104.60.189.213)
If you're looking at their website, you will see that there is an Audiophile and an Audiophile+ (headphone) option. .......
119: Headphone Heights, I have the Intro version (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-03, 09:33:58 (104.60.189.213)
And I'm upgrading to the Audiophile version. Analog Scott has the Audiophile version, AFAIK. He's considering upgrading to the Audiophile+. The reason I asked is because it supposedly completely chang .......
120: Classical Court, This does a much better job of explaining (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-02, 09:25:56 (104.60.189.213)
Take a minute and watch it. .......
121: Planar Speaker Asylum, Do you have any proof of this? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-01, 14:08:05 (104.60.189.213)
Or are you just making a supposition? .......
122: Classical Court, RE: "It just ruins stereo playback" (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-06-01, 09:04:02 (104.60.189.213)
To me it's a centering thing. At a live concert the sound seems centered wherever I am. I guess because of the visual aspect I determine what I consider center. My brain tells me that if I'm on the le .......
123: Classical Court, "Real life" (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-31, 16:26:24 (104.60.189.213)
I was referring to the sound I get at a live concert. The last time I went to the Houston Symphony I took special notice of the effects of moving about in my seat to compare to my listening experience .......
124: Classical Court, HTF? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-31, 15:40:13 (104.60.189.213)
Don't know what that is. As for the discussion, in real life when I turn my head or lean slightly in my chair to look at the string section or the horn section, I don't have the loss of the sweet spot .......
125: Headphone Heights, Anyone tried the BACCH4mac headphone DSP? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-31, 10:10:34 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
126: Classical Court, RE: So... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-31, 10:08:57 (104.60.189.213)
Did you lose any width of the soundstage? Did you notice any negative effects? .......
127: Classical Court, So... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-31, 08:38:56 (104.60.189.213)
Do you have your speakers directly on axis with your ears? .......
128: Classical Court, RE: I kind of agree with B. Scarpia (below), in that. . . (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-30, 19:37:40 (104.60.189.213)
As far as detail, I meant instrument placement and purity. With the BACCH system. instruments and grouping of instruments are much more defined/pure. There is less smearing of an oboe or other orchest .......
129: Classical Court, AH!, but I have bought it! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-30, 13:27:25 (104.60.189.213)
I've had the Intro ($1K) for a few months and recently ordered the upgrade to the Audiophile ($4K more) which should be here in a couple of weeks. I was looking for some stereo recording offerings tha .......
130: Classical Court, RE: Check out the Reference Recordings catalog. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-29, 19:00:00 (104.60.189.213)
I have, and agree, that the performances are uninvolving. .......
131: Classical Court, Widest, most detailed soundstage recordings? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-29, 11:19:39 (104.60.189.213)
Full orchestral recordings. .......
132: Classical Court, Good workout for my system. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-26, 12:38:18 (104.60.189.213)
I enjoy the show. Don't know if I'd want to listen to this more than one or two times. Just not big into soundtracks. .......
133: Rocky Road, RE: The Cars - All Mixed Up (live 1978) (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-24, 22:16:23 (104.60.189.213)
You're right, there is a freshness to the live versus the album. They were a pretty tight band. Having a keyboardist that plays sax is a nice element. The auto tune brings the off key notes up to on .......
134: Classical Court, When she was younger. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-22, 08:38:24 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
135: Speaker Asylum, RE: Are they easy to disconnect? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-21, 08:57:43 (104.60.189.213)
Cool. I recently added BACCH4mac to my system. Very noticeable improvement too. .......
136: Rocky Road, I won a copy of their first album.. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-20, 10:12:37 (104.60.189.213)
in a midnight call in to a local radio show. Those were the days. The female DJ told me that they had just gotten the demo in and I was going to love the rock. Got it home, gave it a listen while in t .......
137: Music Lane, I saw her perform years ago (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-19, 08:26:41 (104.60.189.213)
It was right after her second (great) album came out. She came on stage with a fifth of Jack Daniels. It was finished by the end of the show. The people I was with were invited to her hotel party afte .......
138: Speaker Asylum, Are they easy to disconnect? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-19, 08:21:28 (104.60.189.213)
Just wondering if you can do some easy A/B testing. .......
139: Classical Court, RE: RIP Menachem Pressler (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-06, 21:36:16 (104.60.189.213)
Just became aware of him a couple of years ago. Lovely album. .......
140: Classical Court, That's not fair! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-06, 09:33:12 (104.60.189.213)
I want to read the dirt too! .......
141: Planar Speaker Asylum, ML's are trash and he has the world's greatest speakers. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-06, 09:21:12 (104.60.189.213)
That's his point. He's never heard the latest ML's and yet he knows from past models that they can not sound worth a shit. And all the glowing reviews by writers and owners are completely wrong. I hea .......
142: Speaker Asylum, MBL Xtremes... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-02, 16:40:17 (104.60.189.213)
with their huge dual towers only go down to 24 Hz, which surprised me. I heard them and they are very good but I was amazed that at the price and size, that they didn't go lower. Is it the facing woof .......
143: Speaker Asylum, Down to 18 Hz? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-05-02, 09:57:11 (104.60.189.213)
Impressive. But what do they sound like? All videos seem to be them in a display setting. .......
144: Amp/Preamp Asylum, That's kind of what I was thinking. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-04-26, 15:30:18 (104.60.189.213)
But I have absolutely no knowledge of the innards of stereo equipment. .......
145: Amp/Preamp Asylum, They are SS (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-04-26, 15:27:38 (104.60.189.213)
B&K Sonata. So parts may be a problem. And isn't finding a reputable shop hard? .......
146: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How to tell when amps needs to be replaced (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-04-26, 09:51:58 (104.60.189.213)
I have a couple of mono-blocks that are over 25 years old. I bought them used in 2003 and they passed with flying colors at the local repair shop. They are still totally quite when no music is playing .......
147: Planar Speaker Asylum, Very jealous (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-04-25, 14:21:59 (104.60.189.213)
I've heard many CLX owners say they don't need subs. I definitely don't with my ML 13a's. Keep us posted. .......
148: Classical Court, Spinal Tap amp. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-04-24, 21:12:34 (104.60.189.213)
Mine goes down to "-1" for this type of music. I call it the Yoko Ono setting. .......
149: Planar Speaker Asylum, You might get more responses here. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-04-23, 10:16:29 (104.60.189.213)
I've never heard the CLX, but from what I've read over the years, they are exceptional speakers. And with your subs, I think you'd have a great speaker system. .......
150: Classical Court, Richter vs. Janis (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-04-19, 14:52:33 (104.60.189.213)
If you take the amount of repertoire out of the equation which one would you pick? Who had the highest quality on their best recordings? Otherwise one of my favorites, ABM, would be totally out of con .......
151: Rocky Road, Good idea (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-04-17, 09:13:15 (104.60.189.213)
Lummy can post and Fantja can praise. .......
152: Speaker Asylum, Interesting review of the 901's (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-04-08, 10:20:17 (104.60.189.213)
I've never heard them but kind of what I expected. Not great but very different. It would be interesting to see someone take the basic idea and do it using quality parts. .......
153: Classical Court, Pie crust? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-04-06, 20:34:28 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
154: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tag on question (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-04-05, 14:55:14 (104.60.189.213)
I sold my neighbor my ML Ascent speakers. He bought a Sony surround sound receiver. He's running it 5.1. If he has a channel open would it be helpful for him to bi amp the speakers? I'm thinking he's .......
155: Classical Court, Thank you (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-03-28, 12:12:56 (104.60.189.213)
How very nice of you to not only introduce me to these recordings, but to make it so easy to access them. Well done! .......
156: Planar Speaker Asylum, Trounced. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-03-18, 09:08:19 (104.60.189.213)
I can't remember a thread being beaten about the head and shoulders so much... .......
157: Classical Court, That's what I thought (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-03-08, 13:03:01 (104.60.189.213)
Thanks for the confirmation. .......
158: Classical Court, What am I hearing on this recording? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-03-03, 13:58:34 (104.60.189.213)
Is that the action on the piano? Did he mike it? It's on most, if not all (I quit listening), of the pieces on this album. It's very distracting. Worse than humming to me. .......
159: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Organizing music files on MacBook Air (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-03-02, 21:06:18 (104.60.189.213)
I have the Intro. Not sure when I will get the head-tracking version. Regardless, I'm trying to find the most elegant file system for all the CD's I have. .......
160: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Organizing music files on MacBook Air (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-03-02, 21:03:23 (104.60.189.213)
Living room system. I have a Marantz SA-KI Ruby. I run the laptop to the DAC. I have Martin Logan speakers, B&K mono-blocks, Musical Fidelity pre-amp, TV and associated hardware. So, way to many wires .......
161: Computer Audio Asylum, Organizing music files on MacBook Air (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-03-02, 09:35:22 (104.60.189.213)
I've downloaded a few of my CD's to my laptop. I'm using BACCH4Mac and I can't play CD's through it. I have to download and then play them to get the beneficial effects of the program. Is there someth .......
162: Classical Court, Glad you discovered Glenn Gould (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-02-27, 21:35:01 (104.60.189.213)
Try his recordings of Bach's French and English Suites. He's not the end all, but he's in an elite class. .......
163: Classical Court, RE: Orchestral stereo recording with the widest soundstage? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-02-18, 10:16:34 (104.60.189.213)
Can you recommend a couple of binaural recordings? Either on Qobuz or Amazon Music. .......
164: Classical Court, Don't have that option. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-02-17, 20:25:46 (104.60.189.213)
Wished I had a dedicated listening room but I don't. I'm trying to make the most out of stereo. .......
165: Classical Court, Orchestral stereo recording with the widest soundstage? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-02-17, 12:08:58 (104.60.189.213)
And with best instrument placement? I've been enjoying the BACCH4Mac DSP which adds more of both of these properties to my system. The Mercury Living Presence recordings seem to be especially good. I .......
166: Classical Court, RE: Do you suppose Rod might let us have a separate forum. . . (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-02-16, 10:29:38 (104.60.189.213)
not "HalleYuga"? .......
167: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Martin Logan panel failure (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-02-08, 09:38:30 (104.60.189.213)
You might want to post on the Martin Logan Owners forum. .......
168: Planar Speaker Asylum, Very similar (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-02-08, 09:37:37 (104.60.189.213)
My 13a's have two 10" woofers in separate sealed chambers, 300w class D amps, DSP, and ARC. They produce very tight and fully integrated bass. .......
169: Speaker Asylum, That's the one I was referring to. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-02-05, 09:26:38 (104.60.189.213)
reminds me of this .......
170: Speaker Asylum, Eye of the beholder (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-02-03, 14:50:06 (104.60.189.213)
They make my eyes sore. And I know SWMBO wouldn't go for them. Hope they sound better than they look. .......
171: Classical Court, It was OK (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-23, 11:13:58 (104.60.189.213)
Conrad Tao was respectable. He noticeably clanked a note in the first run but was pretty much fine from then on. I did find his performance a bit sharp edged, if that makes sense. Not as flowing in th .......
172: Classical Court, RE: My system is a bit more unforgiving... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-19, 13:29:10 (104.60.189.213)
Yeah, I understand. I had to buy a MacBook Air for it (my first Mac). Now I have a small portable laptop to go along with the home-based computer. But for trial purposes, I got the Mac from Costco whi .......
173: Classical Court, Email not deliverable (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-19, 10:10:48 (104.60.189.213)
Just sent it to the above address and it got kicked back. .......
174: Classical Court, Trial period (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-19, 09:31:55 (104.60.189.213)
14-day, full refund on the Intro. 14-day, $200 restocking fee on the Audiophile. I was concerned about set-up and use. Edgar lead me through everything and was quick to call me back during the learnin .......
175: Classical Court, RE: Intro vs. Audiophile (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-18, 14:17:42 (104.60.189.213)
I sent you an email with additional questions. .......
176: Classical Court, Intro vs. Audiophile (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-18, 10:01:10 (104.60.189.213)
I've had the Intro version for about a month now. I love it and have been preaching about it since. Dr. Choueiri is my contact/installer, so that has been fun! Did you start with the Intro? If so, can .......
177: Classical Court, BACCH4Mac (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-18, 09:29:17 (104.60.189.213)
Which version do you have? .......
178: Classical Court, RE: I think Bronfman is pretty reliable - glad you liked the performance [nt] (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-16, 10:54:49 (104.60.189.213)
Do I note a touch of condescension? I listened to a couple of his recordings when I got home. He seems to go large whenever he can. Not someone for home listening to me. But live...I was sitting fifth .......
179: Classical Court, Got to hear Yefim Bronfman today. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-15, 15:18:30 (104.60.189.213)
He played Rachmaninoff Piano Ct. 3. Wow! I don't think I've ever heard a more powerful performance of it. I wonder if the piano has to be retuned every time. The Houston Symphony did an excellent job .......
180: Jazz Alley, An oldie but goldie! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-14, 13:47:53 (104.60.189.213)
Paul Gonsalves in the groove! Would have loved to been there. .......
181: Classical Court, Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-12, 08:54:35 (104.60.189.213)
He will be performing the same. .......
182: Classical Court, RE: Don't worry! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-12, 08:53:01 (104.60.189.213)
I'm sure he'll be fine. But I was looking forward to the "visual" performance also. I have eighth row center seat. .......
183: Classical Court, NO!!!! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-10, 15:22:53 (104.60.189.213)
Just informed that Khatia will not be performing this weekend and will be replaced by Conrad Tao. For some reason I'm saddened. .......
184: Planar Speaker Asylum, Kind of sounds like my ML 13a's (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-09, 08:56:37 (104.60.189.213)
They cross over at 300hz and have active crossovers. They also have DSP to put the panels and woofers in phase. And they sound wonderful, especially with the BACCH4mac program running. .......
185: Planar Speaker Asylum, -1 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2023-01-04, 08:22:13 (104.60.189.213)
Have you heard the latest versions in the Masterpiece series set up properly in a room? I have 13a's and they have excellent integration with the bass. I cannot tell where the panel stops and the dual .......
186: Classical Court, RE: It might help if we knew your playback environment (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-12-14, 16:57:18 (104.60.189.213)
MacBook Air Qobuz running through BACCH4mac DSP, USB to Marantz SACD player DAC, Preamp... Although it hasn't been doing it today. Maybe just a bad connection a couple of times. .......
187: Classical Court, Qobuz question (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-12-13, 16:25:28 (104.60.189.213)
I finally subscribed to Qobuz. Great selection and sound, but it stops in the middle of playback. Just sits there and spins. Not all the time but enough to be annoying. Is this normal? .......
188: Planar Speaker Asylum, You have to be careful (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-12-13, 14:27:46 (104.60.189.213)
I had a agent in our group benefits shop make a handshake partnership with a property/casualty agent. He allowed the PC guy to go with him on his presentations. I told him it was a bad idea... The oth .......
189: Speaker Asylum, Loss of highs... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-12-12, 14:47:33 (104.60.189.213)
I was talking to Dr. Edgar Choueiri, head of Princeton's 3D Audio Concepts and Acoustics Lab, the other day. He said their research showed that speakers pointed directly at each ear have the best soun .......
190: Speaker Asylum, Ouch. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-12-12, 08:15:51 (104.60.189.213)
But I don't think this will change any owners minds. .......
191: Speaker Asylum, nice catch (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-12-09, 12:33:55 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
192: Classical Court, Firebird finale (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-12-09, 10:16:16 (104.60.189.213)
I was present at this performance. Electric. .......
193: Speaker Asylum, You might try again... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-12-08, 12:22:16 (104.60.189.213)
I believe I remember you from the MLO forum. I had Ascent i's, and you are correct about the bass. I had to add a sub, which didn't integrate well. I recently bought 13a's. Different world altogether. .......
194: Classical Court, He was really good while he was in Houston. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-12-07, 08:27:48 (104.60.189.213)
His performance of the Firebird Suite was incredible. .......
195: Planar Speaker Asylum, Greatest tweak? BACCH4Mac program. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-12-03, 12:58:34 (104.60.189.213)
Just got the trial Intro version. https://www.theoretica.us/bacch4mac/CheskyLanding16.html Had a walk through scheduled for 3:30 pm. At 3:30 my phone rang. The caller introduced himself as Edgar. It w .......
196: Classical Court, +1 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-29, 10:58:08 (104.60.189.213)
Agreed. I also listen to Scarlatti and Handel piano. .......
197: Speaker Asylum, I had a Spitfire! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-28, 08:30:20 (104.60.189.213)
I got mine my senior year of high school. I had a MG-B before that. Dad was a used car manager. I'm sure insurance wasn't cheap for either of us. .......
198: Speaker Asylum, It happens around here. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-27, 11:08:18 (104.60.189.213)
It's like a 5 star reviews for a recipe and then you read the response, "This looks wonderful, can't wait to try it". .......
199: Speaker Asylum, RE: Auto insurance. nt (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-27, 11:03:24 (104.60.189.213)
You came out way ahead. .......
200: Planar Speaker Asylum, I've never heard the ElectroMotion either. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-27, 10:50:08 (104.60.189.213)
But my 13a's crossover at 300hz and they go down to 24hz. And the dual woofers blend in without notice to my ears. I'm sure the larger Sound Labs sound better because of the much larger panels. I've n .......
201: Classical Court, How often do you listen to a Mozart symphony? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-27, 10:20:55 (104.60.189.213)
And which ones? I realized that the only time I listen to Mozart's music is when it's playing on the radio. I'm not opposed to it, I just don't seek it out. .......
202: Speaker Asylum, ML Prodigy (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-26, 09:07:25 (104.60.189.213)
When they discontinued the model they offered them at a deep discount after trading in a lesser model like my Ascents. .......
203: Planar Speaker Asylum, I have to agree (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-25, 18:59:30 (104.60.189.213)
Electrostatics are hard not to like. I've heard the ML 15a's. I've heard the 30.7's. I've heard top tier box speakers. I've heard the Sound Lab 545's (I'd like to hear the 945's). I don't get the "pre .......
204: Classical Court, Nope (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-21, 16:59:08 (104.60.189.213)
Thomas Sondergard was the visiting conductor. He plays a different program at each tour stop. BTW, CfL, Lise de la Salle is another soloist who doesn't live up to her promotional photos. Her Schumann .......
205: Speaker Asylum, Saw a sale listing from a while ago. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-21, 16:40:14 (104.60.189.213)
The owner said he was selling to upgrade. Not his Holy Grail. .......
206: Classical Court, Who chooses the symphony program? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-21, 12:45:59 (104.60.189.213)
Does a visiting conductor have any say, or do they show up and have to conduct what the Music Director has preordained? I assume a soloist tours playing the same thing for a season. Does a conductor d .......
207: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: This is my next upgrade. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-19, 14:20:12 (104.60.189.213)
T4a's? .......
208: Planar Speaker Asylum, This is my next upgrade. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-19, 10:32:27 (104.60.189.213)
I'm going to give the intro version a try. Their program works especially well on directional speakers. They use Sanders electrostatics in their listening room. Should work well with LRS. I ordered a .......
209: Classical Court, Saw him a few weeks ago (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-17, 08:45:05 (104.60.189.213)
Not in her class of exaggerated expressions. .......
210: Planar Speaker Asylum, It was payback for what happened to me. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-15, 12:36:20 (104.60.189.213)
Back in high school, I went to pick up my date. Knocked on the door, nothing. Knock again, thought I heard something, but still nothing, knock again, and heard "I'm coming!". The door finally opens an .......
211: Planar Speaker Asylum, Reminds me of a funny moment. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-15, 09:03:13 (104.60.189.213)
Years ago one of my daughters had a boyfriend over for dinner. I was cooking chicken pot pie with dill biscuit topping. He came into the kitchen while I was needing the dough and asked me what I was m .......
212: Classical Court, RE: Camille Thomas can make whatever expression she wants when. . . (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-14, 11:54:57 (104.60.189.213)
I had sixth row center seat. I'll just say that is a very flattering photo. .......
213: Classical Court, Do musician's facial expressions bother you? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-14, 09:32:21 (104.60.189.213)
Heard/saw Camille Thomas play Elgar's Cello Concerto. She looked like she had just lost her child during the first movement. I found I had to focus on her cello to keep from being distracted from the .......
214: Music Lane, Van Morrison? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-11, 20:44:56 (104.60.189.213)
Love " Moon Dance" and a few songs, but he loves to repeat lines ad nauseum. .......
215: Speaker Asylum, Compared to the Sound Lab 945's? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-08, 11:49:57 (104.60.189.213)
Has anyone heard both? .......
216: Speaker Asylum, What is it? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-07, 13:46:47 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
217: Jazz Alley, NYC live jazz suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-11-01, 10:44:46 (104.60.189.213)
I going to be in town Nov 2-5. Thinking of going to Small's. Any better ideas? .......
218: Classical Court, Which era of sound engineering do you find the most engaging? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-22, 19:09:13 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
219: Planar Speaker Asylum, Of course you can have an opinion (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-20, 12:46:47 (104.60.189.213)
But with speakers, it's all about the sound. So what could be more vital to an opinion of speakers than to hear them before you form a final opinion. White paper, reviews, and having listened to older .......
220: Planar Speaker Asylum, Same experience (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-20, 08:55:02 (104.60.189.213)
I got into a discussion with another Inmate here about ML speakers. He dissed them out of hand. Said he'd heard hybrids in the past and there was no way they would ever work. I asked if he had heard t .......
221: Rocky Road, RE :You need to pick up your finger. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-19, 18:26:19 (104.60.189.213)
There's too much d in the world already. .......
222: Planar Speaker Asylum, Yes (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-19, 09:08:46 (104.60.189.213)
The room was set up a bit different. He had the amps between the speakers. It wasn't until the end of the session that I said it seemed most of the information was coming from the right speaker. He ad .......
223: Classical Court, +1 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-19, 08:58:53 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
224: Rocky Road, WOULD THIS FORUM DIE IF LUMINATOR QUIT POSTING? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-18, 21:36:55 (104.60.189.213)
Or would it expand? Sorry for shouting, just wanted to see if I could get everybody's attention. .......
225: Planar Speaker Asylum, But... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-18, 20:16:26 (104.60.189.213)
You would have to have a very large room and a very large WAF. BTW, got to hear the 545's. I was hoping to hear something much larger. .......
226: Planar Speaker Asylum, Sound Labs (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-18, 10:35:42 (104.60.189.213)
You could buy two pairs of the 945's for that much money. .......
227: Planar Speaker Asylum, You mean IRS 5's? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-17, 15:55:24 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
228: Rocky Road, Joni Mitchell, "The Asylum Albums 1972-1975"!!! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-17, 14:01:57 (104.60.189.213)
I can't say enough about how much better these remasters sound. "Court and Spark" sounds the way I've always hoped it would. "Miles of Aisles" sounds like you're at the concert. Sadly, I still don't l .......
229: Planar Speaker Asylum, Haven't heard them (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-17, 08:31:01 (104.60.189.213)
But I have a few concerns: $120,000? They have a 15" and a 12" woofer but don't go down to 20hz? Very unattractive, IMO. .......
230: Jazz Alley, One of the few... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-16, 09:24:20 (104.60.189.213)
drummers I can pick out of the crowd. Know it's him when I hear him. .......
231: Planar Speaker Asylum, Don't you just hate it when the lead singer isn't centered? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-15, 10:37:14 (104.60.189.213)
I was listening to a CD where the singer, Art Garfunkel, was continuously just left of center. I almost got up to reposition my speakers but decided to wait. The next CD, Joni Mitchell, was perfectly .......
232: Classical Court, RVW, recommended recordings? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-12, 17:47:47 (104.60.189.213)
I've had the St. Martin in the Fields recording for quite some time. The album and then the CD. I've never been happy with the SQ of the CD. I've always liked the piece selection. .......
233: Planar Speaker Asylum, Maggie vs ML thoughts? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-10-07, 11:26:37 (71.202.8.186)
But for the price, you would have to compare to the 3.7's. .......
234: Planar Speaker Asylum, Sound Labs and Theoretica BACCH4Mac (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-09-30, 13:15:31 (71.202.8.186)
I will be listening to Sound Labs for the first time next week. The moderator for the owner's group has graciously invited me to hear his SOTA setup. I will be in NYC the first part of November and pl .......
235: Planar Speaker Asylum, Martin Logan suggested listening (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-09-25, 19:53:44 (71.202.8.186)
I first owned Ascent I's and now own 13a's. A recording I use to demonstrate the beautiful, life-like midrange of the panel is The Beach Boys "Wouldn't it be Nice", vocals only. You can find it on You .......
236: Classical Court, I listen alone also. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-09-21, 14:52:48 (71.202.8.186)
Only when the wife is out of the house. The same goes for The Who and Radiohead. But as far as the neighbors go, pshaw!!! Of course it helps that I live in a stand alone house. .......
237: Classical Court, Ravel (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-09-17, 15:57:33 (71.202.8.186)
First, his Pavane, which lead to the second thunderclap, Ma Mere L'oye. I was probably about 16. My first exposure was my mother's Bernstein Beethoven Symphony album set she bought when I was about 10 .......
238: Classical Court, Help with an argument about the singing voice. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-09-15, 14:31:31 (71.202.8.186)
My wife and I have an ongoing argument about nasal singers. I hate the sound of singers like Miley Cyrus, Diane Krall, and Celine Dion (less so) because they sing primarily through their noses. She sa .......
239: Jazz Alley, I enjoy her piano playing, but... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-09-15, 11:56:09 (71.202.8.186)
her voice has a nasal edge that I find annoying after a few songs. She does a decent job of lyric interpretation. .......
240: Classical Court, I heard him interviewed about it. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-09-14, 08:48:18 (71.202.8.186)
IIRC, he mentioned how he grew up watching all the Disney animation. Then he listed them, including their most famous character, Bugs Bunny. .......
241: Classical Court, Out of print (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-09-09, 12:40:46 (71.202.8.186)
nt .......
242: Classical Court, Agreed. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-09-08, 12:39:10 (71.202.8.186)
What a life she must have had! Can anyone else's compare? I know there was the downside with continuous royal duties, but the access to everything and anybody... .......
243: Speaker Asylum, RE: They look kinda gross. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-09-04, 18:37:54 (71.202.8.186)
I was thinking the other end... .......
244: Speaker Asylum, And again... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-09-04, 09:17:50 (71.202.8.186)
for $4.7m I want full range speakers. For that kind of money I want them to go down to 1Hz. .......
245: Jazz Alley, Good album of Jobim music? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-09-02, 18:46:25 (71.202.8.186)
Is there a good album of his music by another artist that isn't so dated by the orchestration of his albums? They sound kind of like muzak. And I have the Getz albums, which are great. Somebody else.. .......
246: Speaker Asylum, For $375,000? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-08-24, 19:29:35 (71.202.8.186)
I would want it all! .......
247: Speaker Asylum, And it only goes down to 28 Hz. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-08-24, 11:24:53 (71.202.8.186)
For that kind of money it should be full range. .......
248: Headphone Heights, RE: Headphone suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-08-16, 15:42:31 (104.60.189.213)
I have a pair of Jabra Move Style Edition wireless headphones I use while working out or in the massage chair. Good sound, comfortable, long battery charge life. .......
249: Classical Court, Seems to focus a lot on her pedal work. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-08-13, 08:56:25 (104.60.189.213)
Don't know why. Most videos focus on the keyboard work and facial expressions. Guess the videographer was just trying to be different... .......
250: Jazz Alley, RE: Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-08-09, 23:04:12 (104.60.189.213)
Jazz is improvised and felt in the moment. It's not charts or learned licks. If it's played the same way every night but with a "jazz sound", then it's not jazz. Jazz is playing/singing the notes for .......
251: Jazz Alley, Stay here... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-08-09, 22:19:48 (104.60.189.213)
and don't stray to other forums. You'll just get upset. .......
252: Jazz Alley, RE: Flavors of Nearness - pick your favorite or post it. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-08-08, 09:10:25 (104.60.189.213)
The only album I own of her. .......
253: Classical Court, Two or three times a week. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-08-04, 13:00:41 (104.60.189.213)
Always goes well with the morning cup of coffee. .......
254: Jazz Alley, No! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-08-03, 08:24:08 (104.60.189.213)
and you can't make me! .......
255: Jazz Alley, Jacky Terrasson "Reach" (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-08-01, 09:29:16 (104.60.189.213)
Never heard of him before. Really good performance and sound. Recorded by Mark Levinson. .......
256: Planar Speaker Asylum, What is the advantage of the +? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-07-30, 07:41:25 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
257: Planar Speaker Asylum, You should look into the BACCH-dsP system. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-07-29, 17:05:14 (104.60.189.213)
They use the Sanders speakers in their demo room. .......
258: Classical Court, What is the verdict on the Paray box sets? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-07-15, 10:59:11 (104.60.189.213)
I'm thinking about ordering Vol. 2, if it's still available. .......
259: Classical Court, Beautiful recording. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-07-07, 08:28:02 (104.60.189.213)
I watched a Youtube video of one of her performances. She may be under promoted because of her lack of "Babe" appeal. .......
260: Classical Court, RE: would Louis Lortie count? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-07-07, 08:19:40 (104.60.189.213)
Although I don't remember him being mentioned here, he does seem to have a pretty large catalog on Chandos. .......
261: Classical Court, You, being a pianist and audiophile... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-07-07, 07:08:31 (104.60.189.213)
Are we missing anything from not hearing what you hear while playing the piano? Would it be a much different experience, other than the difference in left and right? Aren't the dynamics much different .......
262: Classical Court, Piano miking (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-07-06, 19:26:31 (104.60.189.213)
Are there any binaural recordings of piano? Microphones set up to let us hear what the pianist is hearing? .......
263: Classical Court, +1 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-07-06, 08:49:53 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
264: Classical Court, Greatest pianist that never got their due? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-07-05, 11:05:58 (104.60.189.213)
Who, in your opinion, should have been recorded much, much more than they were? Or should be. .......
265: Classical Court, You sure that is the right Champagne house? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-30, 13:14:47 (104.60.189.213)
His middle name is Charles, so I'm thinking Charles Heidsieck champagne. Charles Heidsieck was known as Champagne Charlie in the U.S. .......
266: Classical Court, I know a married couple who's names are... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-30, 10:59:59 (104.60.189.213)
Martin and Ramie. What are the odds that they would meet and marry? .......
267: Speaker Asylum, I heard them in a show room. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-28, 14:16:38 (104.60.189.213)
When the store got the first demos they had them set up in the middle of a decent sized room, with space and distancing. The next time I went back to hear them, they had moved them back in line with a .......
268: Speaker Asylum, I'm thinking... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-27, 22:36:13 (104.60.189.213)
The system came in before his dedicated music room was finished. He couldn't wait to hear it. .......
269: Classical Court, She does maintain her inner child. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-17, 10:15:07 (104.60.189.213)
And good for her! .......
270: Classical Court, Sorry, I meant as a whole. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-16, 08:21:56 (104.60.189.213)
Although I don't know if she could capture that youthful dynamic again. But then, she might play it better with her years of experience. .......
271: Classical Court, Wish she would do the complete Sonatas and Partitas. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-15, 09:10:18 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
272: Classical Court, It's Lang Lang's birthday! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-14, 09:33:41 (104.60.189.213)
I'm going to try, again, to listen to his Goldberg Variations. Nope, couldn't do it. .......
273: Planar Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-12, 17:14:06 (104.60.189.213)
Mine came in today. Great $25 investment. I used it to dial in my Martin Logans. They have a definite sweet spot and this really did the job. Tape measure, getting up, tweaking half an inch this way .......
274: Classical Court, Bloch "Poems of the Sea"? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-10, 15:40:39 (104.60.189.213)
Any recommendations of a recording with this included? .......
275: Speaker Asylum, Sorry for getting snippy (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-06, 12:03:14 (104.60.189.213)
It's just that you dismiss these speakers without hearing them. BTW, the ML 13a's have dipolar woofers. I assume the 300hz crossover is to keep the panels reasonable in size. No way I could fit Sound .......
276: Speaker Asylum, Why would he listen? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-03, 10:31:41 (104.60.189.213)
His opinion was formed close to 50 years ago and nothing is going to change it, no matter changes in speaker technology. And lets not get into hearing loss after age 60. .......
277: Speaker Asylum, How old are you? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-02, 21:08:24 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
278: Speaker Asylum, Newer ML's do a better job with the bass. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-06-02, 09:44:24 (104.60.189.213)
I am quite pleased with the blending of my 13a's. Dual woofers and room correction software helps a lot. I can definitely hear the difference from my old Ascents. Have you heard the 13a's or 15a's? :: .......
279: Classical Court, I think you should look into some Mahler too. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-05-30, 11:23:19 (104.60.189.213)
LOL .......
280: Classical Court, Should I cancel the order? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-05-08, 09:52:39 (104.60.189.213)
Is the SQ that bad? .......
281: Classical Court, Damn you! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-05-07, 11:17:51 (104.60.189.213)
I really didn't need another box set. .......
282: Classical Court, No! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-05-05, 17:39:48 (104.60.189.213)
I'm sure you were too focused on the jingles to hear the performance. .......
283: Classical Court, Bach Cello Suites (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-05-05, 09:13:04 (104.60.189.213)
And Violin Sonatas and Partitas .......
284: Classical Court, Regarding the sweet spot (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-05-03, 22:05:24 (104.60.189.213)
I was left orchestra, row P. Maybe 20 seats from center. But the bass drum all the way to the right made the impact of a drum 100 ft. away. The female singers were directly in line with me, and that's .......
285: Classical Court, It was my favorite as soon as I heard it. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-05-03, 14:26:36 (104.60.189.213)
And I know nothing about violins. .......
286: Classical Court, Expensive violins vs. very expensive violins test. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-05-03, 13:26:18 (104.60.189.213)
I thought this was interesting. I go 4 out of 5 right. .......
287: Classical Court, AS and CfL, thank you for agreeing with my original post. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-05-02, 15:36:38 (104.60.189.213)
Yesterday's performance was perfection in it's soundscape. I knew I was in a large venue and all of the instruments and voices were as big as life size. And, of course, there was the visual of all tha .......
288: Classical Court, Truly, nothing can compare to a live orchestra. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-05-01, 15:06:49 (104.60.189.213)
Just got back from hearing the Houston Symphony and Chorus perform Mahler's 2nd Symphony. Wow! I can't imagine any stereo system getting it that right. .......
289: Classical Court, Not throwing stones! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-24, 10:58:27 (104.60.189.213)
I was just ruminating as I bought yet another box set. And I haven't even gotten through the last box. BTW, the "Praga Digitals 30th Anniversary" set is excellent, so far. .......
290: Digital Drive, I was wondering more about the audio versions. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-24, 08:37:33 (104.60.189.213)
I have a few DVD-A and Blu-ray audio only discs. Isn't it just software that is needed to play these additional audio formats? Or does the laser differ for these types of discs? .......
291: Classical Court, How many hours, days, years... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-23, 09:44:58 (104.60.189.213)
would it take to listen to your library of recordings? .......
292: Digital Drive, Does Marantz Ruby play DVD-A and Blu-ray? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-22, 10:59:56 (104.60.189.213)
If not, why not? .......
293: Classical Court, Thanks for the answer, but... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-20, 11:45:37 (104.60.189.213)
what about the problem with the A-3? And I guess when that lottery pays off the BACCH4 with be on the list. .......
294: Classical Court, Sweet spot? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-19, 08:38:00 (104.60.189.213)
Do you still have to stay in the sweet spot? I understand Sanders have a very narrow one. And what do you like more about the Sanders than the Soundlabs? The 945's have long been one of my first post .......
295: Classical Court, I'd swap Ravel for Schubert (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-18, 14:23:20 (104.60.189.213)
And Wagner opera is not my cup of tea, but I appreciate his writing. I might throw Sibelius in instead. Bach, then Beethoven...agreed. .......
296: Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-18, 14:14:18 (104.60.189.213)
I'll pass it along! .......
297: Classical Court, I agree and here is a repost performance (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-18, 13:49:43 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
298: Speaker Asylum, Opposite effect (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-14, 12:02:55 (104.60.189.213)
My upgrade was definitely noticeable and worth it. Martin Logan Ascent I to Martin Logan 13a's. .......
299: Speaker Asylum, Some answers (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-14, 09:17:22 (104.60.189.213)
It is an elementary school. They are using a room that wasn't meant to be a music room. Mostly little kids singing. They are wanting to keep the sound in the room. .......
300: Speaker Asylum, Sound proofing ideas? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-13, 09:31:16 (104.60.189.213)
My granddaughter's school music room needs to be kind of sound proofed. What is the cheapest/easiest way to do it? .......
301: Speaker Asylum, Interesting! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-10, 10:14:59 (104.60.189.213)
Now that he's dead, do you think he did it? .......
302: Digital Drive, What would you suggest for under $500? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-04-06, 12:09:43 (104.60.189.213)
I just bought a Marantz Ruby SACDP. I understand that it's DAC is quite good. .......
303: Classical Court, Well... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-31, 17:40:22 (104.60.189.213)
that's the way I spell bells. What's your point? .......
304: Headphone Heights, Headphone impedance setting? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-31, 13:24:45 (104.60.189.213)
Setting up my new CDP which has a headphone jack. It has a setting "HP AMP Gain", with low, middle and high settings, according to impedance. My Denon AH-D2000 have an impedance of 25 Ohms. Is this co .......
305: Classical Court, SQ? Are they mono recordings? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-28, 14:15:43 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
306: Digital Drive, I ordered the Marantz Ruby! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-28, 09:22:23 (104.60.189.213)
Thanks for the suggestions. .......
307: Digital Drive, Marantz vs. Luxman CDP (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-25, 09:14:53 (104.60.189.213)
Any thoughts on the Marantz Ruby and the Luxman D03X? I have a few SACD's, so that is one thing against the Luxman. But I'm told by a friend that the Luxman has superior CD sq. I believe both offer th .......
308: Digital Drive, RE: Upgrade suggestions from Sony UBP-X1000ES? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-23, 15:09:18 (104.60.189.213)
Do you think there is a significant jump in quality of sound with the Marantz SA-KI Ruby? I know it's not going to be eight times better, but truly noticeable? I might splurge. .......
309: Digital Drive, Upgrade suggestions from Sony UBP-X1000ES? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-22, 14:31:06 (104.60.189.213)
I'm looking to buy my, hopefully, last CD/SACD player. We no longer watch DVD's. I'd rather not go with a separate transport and DAC due to the already overwhelming number of cords. I also have a numb .......
310: Classical Court, This was a more classical ballet. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-21, 13:58:51 (104.60.189.213)
The dancing was graceful and powerful, the sets and costumes were not a distraction, and the music was Delibes. .......
311: Classical Court, Ballet is tough (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-21, 13:55:37 (104.60.189.213)
And maybe the only performing art with an expiration date...only the young and strong. .......
312: Classical Court, Went to our first Covid-era performance (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-19, 21:01:16 (104.60.189.213)
Houston Ballet performing, "Sylvia". Wonderful production, dancing, and music. Guy in front had too much cologne, kids behind talked too much. Reminded me why I have a hard time paying for good seats. .......
313: Speaker Asylum, Do the colors make a difference? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-19, 20:43:51 (104.60.189.213)
And, if so, is there a ratio across the color spectrum? .......
314: Hi-Rez Highway, Thinking about dipping my toe into Hi-Rez (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-19, 10:45:17 (104.60.189.213)
I'm looking at the Marantz CD6007 player. It has a USB-A port on the front for Hi-Rez. Is this a good way to go? How involved would it be to use? Do I just download music on my laptop and transfer to .......
315: Classical Court, +1 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-16, 13:40:42 (104.60.189.213)
It does skew the results. I think single recordings would be a more appropriate measure of your long term fondness of a particular recording artist. .......
316: Classical Court, Glenn Gould (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-15, 09:00:47 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
317: Planar Speaker Asylum, After reading later posts in this thread... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-07, 09:59:52 (104.60.189.213)
obviously ML panels are more sturdy. I had Ascent i's for 20 years. Vacuumed quarterly and washed them every year or two. They were as good as new when I sold them last year. Quad panels seem to be mu .......
318: Planar Speaker Asylum, I have ML's (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-05, 15:24:08 (104.60.189.213)
You run the vacuum hose across the speaker. You will not hurt the membrane. I've been doing it for years to get the dust off. Unplug them overnight before you do it. I also remove the panel and wash i .......
319: Planar Speaker Asylum, Has there ever been a husband.... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-03-02, 16:58:56 (104.60.189.213)
who was the acceptance factor problem? Anyone here ever seen the wife as the audiophile and the husband who didn't care? Of course, I could see it with a same sex couple. .......
320: Classical Court, RE: The OP has a reference to Gergiev (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-28, 12:09:52 (104.60.189.213)
The thread digressed from that pretty quickly. .......
321: Video Asylum, OPPO and Sony (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-26, 10:03:55 (104.60.189.213)
I got on the list for the final Oppo units and got a email offer to buy the the 205. I passed. BIG MISTAKE! I wound up buying the Sony. It's been fine except it won't play my HDTT CD's. I contacted So .......
322: Classical Court, Shouldn't this be in the "General Asylum"? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-26, 09:01:27 (104.60.189.213)
I don't see any mention of music for most of the postings. .......
323: Planar Speaker Asylum, I've been doing it a lot lately with my new speakers. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-26, 08:50:54 (104.60.189.213)
ML 13a's. The panels are so revealing and the bass is integrated and forceful. So much better than my old Ascent I's. .......
324: Video Asylum, Glad I popped in here! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-25, 14:14:33 (104.60.189.213)
I've been having an itch to try MCH playback. Supposedly you are in the actual venue. My problem is my living room area is large and open, no way to put speakers in the side or rear walls. So I would .......
325: Speaker Asylum, Foam surround question (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-18, 14:37:39 (104.60.189.213)
Will a speaker still work if the foam surround deteriorates or will it just change the sound? .......
326: Classical Court, Cage's 4'33" (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-16, 09:23:04 (104.60.189.213)
Whenever I visit the Rothko Chapel here in Houston, all I think about is the calming silence. But maybe they have it on a loop and I just didn't notice. .......
327: Classical Court, The Bernstein is more along the lines I wanted (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-15, 15:27:26 (104.60.189.213)
Much more dynamic and involving. I guess I like it more grandiose. .......
328: Classical Court, I ordered it (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-13, 21:49:41 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
329: Hi-Rez Highway, Does this apply to my situation? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-13, 10:47:10 (104.60.189.213)
I'm streaming to the app on my Roku. I don't stream through my laptop. Is there a setting that I need to fix? .......
330: Classical Court, Copland Symphony #3? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-12, 12:39:02 (104.60.189.213)
I have the Oue recording. Nice sound but I don't find the performance very engaging. Is the Bernstein the way to go? .......
331: Hi-Rez Highway, Does running it through my TV vs. a quality DAC make a difference? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-08, 15:24:41 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
332: Hi-Rez Highway, Amazon Prime Unlimited question (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-08, 08:34:23 (104.60.189.213)
I occasionally play music through the app on my TV. The sound is coming through my stereo system. Is this supposed to be CD quality sound? It doesn't sound like it. .......
333: Planar Speaker Asylum, 645 pricing (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-05, 10:51:54 (104.60.189.213)
It does more than double the radiating area. The article mentions a 7 ft. speaker with the same width as the 545. I don't see it listed on the sight. .......
334: Planar Speaker Asylum, Tweeter's! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-04, 10:44:58 (104.60.189.213)
I was trying just the other day to remember the name of the store where I bought my first ML's'. I went in to listen to B&W, Vienna, and a couple of other boxes. Just wasn't knocked out, so I asked th .......
335: Classical Court, I was confused! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-02-03, 12:57:24 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
336: Classical Court, Thanks for the suggestion! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-01-30, 16:40:21 (104.60.189.213)
I like to listen to Bolero maybe once a year, but always enjoy it. Incredible orchestration and impact. Listened to Sinopoli. He trots, rather than marches, through it. And the DG sound is excellent. .......
337: Classical Court, Used to (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-01-24, 10:54:44 (104.60.189.213)
My old speakers only went down to 34Hz, so I had a sub that went down to 16Hz. It really made the room vibrate on movies with LFE but was bloated during low frequency music. The new speakers go to 24h .......
338: Classical Court, That makes sense. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-01-18, 13:18:37 (104.60.189.213)
thanks .......
339: Speaker Asylum, I love the koolaid (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-01-17, 10:50:52 (104.60.189.213)
Just got a new flavor a few months ago. .......
340: Classical Court, RE: BTW, Ms. CfL thinks it was all planned in advance! [nt] ;-) (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-01-17, 09:52:30 (104.60.189.213)
I kind of thoughts so too. It seems she pauses and looks before he starts singing. But maybe this is just a moment of the total performance and he had sung prior to the audience member's recording. :: .......
341: Classical Court, Soprano surprised by audience member duet (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-01-16, 11:44:31 (104.60.189.213)
I love her reaction. .......
342: Speaker Asylum, Wow! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-01-10, 09:31:05 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
343: Speaker Asylum, It's a joke. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-01-07, 09:13:11 (104.60.189.213)
get a sense of humor. .......
344: Speaker Asylum, would everybody please quit shouting. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-01-06, 13:57:58 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
345: Speaker Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-01-06, 13:56:52 (104.60.189.213)
That was a fun read! .......
346: Classical Court, Jacqueline Du Pre: Complete EMI Recordings? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2022-01-05, 12:07:33 (104.60.189.213)
Has anybody listened to this? Is the SQ good? .......
347: Classical Court, RE: "even though it is an amateurish score" (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-12-30, 12:19:56 (104.60.189.213)
I was referring to the review in the above article. .......
348: Classical Court, I ordered the Debussy "French Duets" (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-12-30, 08:48:14 (104.60.189.213)
even though it is an amateurish score. .......
349: Speaker Asylum, Second to the last. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-12-27, 14:11:43 (104.60.189.213)
What are they? Looks like something Capt. Nemo would design. .......
350: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: "sonically amazed" (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-12-16, 15:40:47 (104.60.189.213)
I catch myself doing that when I have company over. Especially people who have never heard stats. Of course, most of our guests have never heard anything better than Bose-in-a-box. .......
351: Classical Court, Not a huge fan either, but... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-12-15, 10:31:59 (104.60.189.213)
I do like his Copland "Appalachian Spring". .......
352: Speaker Asylum, RE: Ah, the old "break-in" debacle. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-12-15, 09:50:45 (104.60.189.213)
I've also wondered the same thing. Has anybody ever done a side by side test of the same speakers, one pair new, the other pair "broken in"? .......
353: Rocky Road, Thank you for commenting on my post. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-12-01, 21:43:30 (104.60.189.213)
about the Beatles and the few other posts made by others. .......
354: Rocky Road, Did anybody watch "Get Back" documentary? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-11-30, 20:29:30 (104.60.189.213)
Loved it! Still despise yoko ono. Paul was a genius and John was almost with him. They were brothers of the same mind. George needed to get away. His music wasn't as good as L/M, but it needed to be h .......
355: Headphone Heights, Thank you (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-11-30, 20:15:37 (104.60.189.213)
That answers my question. .......
356: Headphone Heights, Let me clarify (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-11-29, 10:35:09 (104.60.189.213)
I talking about the bass adjustment(-5 - +5 db) on the speakers. They are full range, so I don't use a subwoofer with them. I've used the installed ABM software to adjust for the room as much as possi .......
357: Headphone Heights, This may be a an obvious solution... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-11-28, 22:15:33 (104.60.189.213)
I'm trying to dial in the bass on my new speakers, ML 13a's. I'm having trouble deciding where they're portraying what the original recording should sound like. Wouldn't comparing the bass mix through .......
358: Speaker Asylum, I just sold my Ascents (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-11-22, 08:17:48 (104.60.189.213)
Had them since 2003. .......
359: Planar Speaker Asylum, Have you looked at Martin Logan Architectural line? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-11-19, 11:48:20 (104.60.189.213)
I assume they're designed to keep up with stats and such. .......
360: Planar Speaker Asylum, I try not to pass judgement... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-11-11, 09:23:47 (104.60.189.213)
without evidence. .......
361: Planar Speaker Asylum, Hybrids (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-11-10, 20:15:05 (104.60.189.213)
Have you heard the ML Masterpiece series? .......
362: Planar Speaker Asylum, Have you listened to electrostatics? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-11-05, 15:11:17 (104.60.189.213)
They check a lot of your boxes. .......
363: Speaker Asylum, Really? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-10-25, 22:42:41 (104.60.189.213)
Even with the wink, could you make a more pompous statement? .......
364: Speaker Asylum, RE: Mine were monitors (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-10-20, 09:34:14 (104.60.189.213)
The L100's were much more bass bloated. The 4313's were very straight forward, no special characteristics. Got rid of the 4313's when we moved to a new house. The large living area swallowed them up. .......
365: Speaker Asylum, Mine were monitors (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-10-18, 15:38:16 (104.60.189.213)
I had a pair of JBL 4313's that I got through a studio engineer. That was the only way to get them when they first came out. I had always wanted some JBL L100's but my brother-in-law talked me into th .......
366: Speaker Asylum, I usually do ignore them (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-09-11, 08:44:00 (73.158.235.71)
But when I saw someone else posted I gave it a look. As far as the Jamba Juice picture, I showed it to my wife. I gave her no context about it and asked her what she thought the point of it was. She r .......
367: Speaker Asylum, He can't be shamed (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-09-10, 21:16:19 (73.158.235.71)
And did the young lady know he was photographing her from the neck down? Kind of pervy and is it relevant to the review of speakers? .......
368: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: answer ... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-09-07, 22:25:59 (73.158.235.71)
I have recordings of pipe organ but never listen to them. I got them to test the bass response.... Classical piano, 50's jazz, and occasional 60's rock. .......
369: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Hypothetical question (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-09-07, 22:18:36 (73.158.235.71)
Pretty large. Den, kitchen, and breakfast area. Probably 800 sf. with high ceilings. .......
370: Planar Speaker Asylum, Hypothetical question (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-09-06, 21:09:20 (73.158.235.71)
If I bought a pair of ML 13a's to replace my Ascent I's, would I need a subwoofer? It would make my wife very happy to get rid of the SVS cylinder. Not sure it would make her happy enough to get rid t .......
371: Jazz Alley, Listening to "The Shearing Piano" (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-09-06, 20:42:55 (73.158.235.71)
Any recommendations along the same lines? .......
372: Jazz Alley, Do you think he might be a bot? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-09-06, 20:41:17 (73.158.235.71)
Seems kind of AI random. .......
373: Classical Court, What ever it takes to hear the music! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-14, 13:35:59 (104.60.189.213)
Good luck! .......
374: Speaker Asylum, Brilliant! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-11, 15:36:13 (104.60.189.213)
You've added so much to the discussion. And your grasp of the facts astounds! .......
375: Classical Court, I thought this was about musicians... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-10, 17:20:54 (104.60.189.213)
and union members. Did I miss your example of that? .......
376: Classical Court, Might as well take a full breath. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-10, 12:55:38 (104.60.189.213)
Cause it ain't going to happen. .......
377: Headphone Heights, Blutooth headphones recommendation? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-06, 09:22:05 (104.60.189.213)
I need a good sounding pair for the gym. More concerned with SQ over noise cancellation. Overear and I won't be wearing them for more than a couple of hours at a time. Something under $200. ::: TOPIC: .......
378: Classical Court, You should (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-06, 09:12:52 (104.60.189.213)
but I don't think that is possible. Otherwise every recording would be done with one take. .......
379: Speaker Asylum, I found this interesting. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-06, 09:08:05 (104.60.189.213)
But, alas, he has left the discussion. If you're 3db, he must be .06db. .......
380: Speaker Asylum, 50 meter OFC loudspeaker cable (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-05, 13:23:01 (104.60.189.213)
The input signal was a 1.6 kHz square wave, and the load was a TAD 2001 compression driver, mounted on an axisymmetric horn and producing 70 dB SPL at a distance of one metre. This was intended to rep .......
381: Speaker Asylum, Article questions (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-05, 12:25:32 (104.60.189.213)
Why are they comparing 5 meter and 50 meter lengths of cable? They don't mention the gauge. Then they use a 28 meter, 12 gauge wire? Then they go down to a 14 gauge wire? Are they looking for distorti .......
382: Classical Court, Same thoughts. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-05, 09:10:42 (104.60.189.213)
I was hoping some of the professional musicians would give their opinions too. .......
383: Classical Court, RE: When they are playing outdoors? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-04, 16:30:05 (104.60.189.213)
Nope, indoors. .......
384: Classical Court, Best day to go to the symphony? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-04, 16:18:23 (104.60.189.213)
Friday evening, Saturday evening, or Sunday afternoon? When could you hope for the best performance? .......
385: Jazz Alley, 2 lbs. of meat and 1 tsp of chili powder? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-04, 09:45:20 (104.60.189.213)
Not going to work in Texas. And don't get me started with putting chili on pasta. .......
386: Planar Speaker Asylum, Yes I do (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-03, 23:49:56 (104.60.189.213)
and I leave them on all the time. Still working perfectly. Thanks for asking! .......
387: Speaker Asylum, WOW....just wow... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-03, 23:40:31 (104.60.189.213)
Science and text books should be discounted to your experience? I can only see to the horizon, so obviously the world is flat. .......
388: Planar Speaker Asylum, B&K Sonata monoblocks (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-03, 11:23:05 (104.60.189.213)
When I bought them used years ago, I had to have one repaired (at the seller's expense). When it was put on the bench it doubled at 4 ohms and almost doubled at 2 ohms. .......
389: Speaker Asylum, As in the Youtube video I posted (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-03, 09:27:58 (104.60.189.213)
As long as the cables are competently made and not of extended lengths, there is no audibly noticeable difference between cables. That is the science part. I can't argue with the hearsay part. From th .......
390: Speaker Asylum, And the cable companies appreciate your business. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-02, 11:14:53 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
391: Speaker Asylum, But what does the science say? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-08-01, 20:50:40 (104.60.189.213)
Love the Neil deGrasse Tyson quote: "The good thing about Science is that it's true, whether or not you believe in it." .......
392: Planar Speaker Asylum, WAF explosion! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-26, 10:04:58 (104.60.189.213)
I don't think even my wife would go for this. If you're married you must have a man cave. .......
393: Classical Court, Darn (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-22, 09:51:04 (104.60.189.213)
I was hoping it would be an easy fix. Buy a new box. .......
394: Classical Court, CD's (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-21, 15:49:22 (104.60.189.213)
2-CD hard plastic Vox Box. .......
395: Classical Court, Skrowaczewski, Ravel, Vox Box question (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-21, 13:53:45 (104.60.189.213)
The "Daphnis et Chloe" from this set comes primarily from the left speaker on my recording. My system has a definite sweet spot so it is a bit irritating. The rest of the recordings are balanced. Is t .......
396: Rocky Road, "Come Together" (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-19, 16:56:48 (104.60.189.213)
Interesting segment. John was going to steal a song from Chuck Berry and didn't know it! And the importance of George Martin is even more evident. Definitely the fifth Beatle. .......
397: Rocky Road, "McCartney 3,2,1" on HULU! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-17, 21:15:01 (104.60.189.213)
Highly recommended! .......
398: Rocky Road, Sorry, not original (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-13, 22:01:10 (104.60.189.213)
both songs are very similar. Monotonous beat and droning lyrics. .......
399: Rocky Road, I'd like to hear your opinion (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-13, 21:54:18 (104.60.189.213)
in an original post. .......
400: Rocky Road, I got to see them twice (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-12, 10:48:01 (104.60.189.213)
Once with the MIGHTY LOWELL GEORGE! One of the tightest bands I've ever heard. Their recordings don't do them justice. .......
401: Planar Speaker Asylum, 90 vs. 45 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-10, 09:00:10 (104.60.189.213)
So are the physical measurements the same for both dispersion angles? .......
402: Planar Speaker Asylum, Basically wide room vs. narrow room. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-09, 11:27:00 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
403: Planar Speaker Asylum, While we're on the subject (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-09, 10:13:19 (104.60.189.213)
I noticed a pair of U1 790's for sale on Audiogon. Why did they go from 90's to 45's? .......
404: Classical Court, Why do you have to throw shade at.... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-09, 09:27:26 (104.60.189.213)
Ethel Merman? .......
405: Rocky Road, I got the CD's (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-09, 09:13:25 (104.60.189.213)
I read mixed reviews about the vinyl. Listened again to "Song to a Seagull" vs. the original CD. Big difference. Her voice is more forward and detailed. And the guitar is in her lap, instead of the si .......
406: Rocky Road, Went back and compared... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-08, 21:49:32 (104.60.189.213)
the first track. Her voice is much more forward and deep. There is a bit of harshness in the original. But I noticed the sound stage was much wider on the original, almost outside of the speakers. The .......
407: Planar Speaker Asylum, Their website doesn't list them. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-07, 12:24:30 (104.60.189.213)
just the Majestic 945PX and the U745. What is the frequency response on them? Have you heard them, and if so, how do they compare to your U1's? And last, but not least, how much do they cost? ::: TOP .......
408: Jazz Alley, And I bought yet another CD... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-06, 21:18:23 (104.60.189.213)
Thanks for the heads up on this guy. Funny. I got his, "In His Own Sweet Time", a few days ago and enjoyed it very much. Two days later, my daughter calls me up, while she is cooking dinner, and asks .......
409: Jazz Alley, "Up With People!" (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-06, 21:10:52 (104.60.189.213)
They thrived on this stuff. Are they still touring??? .......
410: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: If only I had a nine foot ceiling... ;) (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-06, 21:01:52 (104.60.189.213)
Are those 9 foot U1's? You'd have to have a 25' wall behind them, with a 15' ceiling, to make them semi-proportional. When I win the big one, I WILL MAKE THAT HAPPEN! .......
411: Rocky Road, Joni Mitchell! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-06, 20:52:44 (104.60.189.213)
If there is anyone here who listens to music before the 80's... "Joni Mitchell: The Reprise Albums (1968-1971)". Great remastering, and in the case of "Song to a Seagull", great remixing. Her voice ha .......
412: Jazz Alley, Joni Mitchell! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-06, 20:47:30 (104.60.189.213)
Received the "Joni Mitchell: The Reprise Albums" on CD. Can't recommend it enough. Her voice is fuller, the instruments are more defined, the sound is richer. "Songs of a Seagull" is like a new record .......
413: Video Asylum, Chromecast sound problem! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-05, 15:37:14 (104.60.189.213)
I'm using a Google dongle for Chromecast streaming. I'm only getting sound out of the right speaker of my home stereo system. TV, DVD,cable, etc., all work fine for sound. I reset the dongle and still .......
414: Speaker Asylum, What's your point? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-02, 11:28:44 (104.60.189.213)
And I doubt he'll get it. .......
415: Classical Court, More of a roundabout. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-07-01, 21:26:42 (104.60.189.213)
nt. .......
416: Classical Court, Speaking of red herrings (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-29, 21:31:12 (104.60.189.213)
Your initial post was about auto tune, a computerized manipulation of the human voice to put it in tune. A grand piano is a new voice, not a manipulated tuning of a harpsichord. .......
417: Classical Court, A little tutorial on auto tune. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-28, 09:45:00 (104.60.189.213)
I don't think you're entirely serious, but if so, this might be of interest. .......
418: Rocky Road, Auto tune, the demise of great singers? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-26, 16:07:20 (104.60.189.213)
I think he makes a good point about the loss of great singers and the laziness of producers and engineers. .......
419: Classical Court, Couple of questions (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-18, 07:50:18 (104.60.189.213)
Is her extensive repertoire unusual or do most of the greats have that much memorized? If you've watched her latest performance videos, has she lost anything? Do you see more, if any, mistakes? And I' .......
420: Classical Court, Speaking of affording (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-15, 12:34:21 (104.60.189.213)
I remember when the above mentioned Cactus Records closed down their classical room, they put everything on sale at huge discounts. I remember looking at all those lovely album box sets that I drooled .......
421: Classical Court, Yes, Naxos too. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-15, 07:46:24 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
422: Classical Court, Can't judge a book by it's cover (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-14, 14:11:36 (104.60.189.213)
I was thinking about my early years of record buying, late 70's. There was a great store here in Houston, Cactus Records, with a dedicated room for classical. I'd spend hours going through the racks, .......
423: Planar Speaker Asylum, Even though I haven't heard them... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-14, 13:54:15 (104.60.189.213)
my dream speakers would be Sound Lab U1X or 945"s. I would not only need the money, but the size room where they didn't totally dominate (if that is possible). But of the speakers I've heard, cost not .......
424: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I have the ML Ascent i's (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-10, 23:12:26 (104.60.189.213)
Ascent i's. The last Maggies I heard were the 30.7. No comparison for presentation. There was a lot of panel surface. But I still didn't get the air of e-stats. The last ML's I heard were the 15a's. E .......
425: Planar Speaker Asylum, I have the ML Ascent i's (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-10, 13:01:16 (104.60.189.213)
Love the clarity of the panels. I've heard some of the Magnepan's, and although I liked them, I still preferred the airy e-stat sound. I've got them paired with a sub and I don't have a real problem w .......
426: Rocky Road, That's why I'm asking (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-07, 22:40:08 (104.60.189.213)
Please give me some examples. I'm very open to new, good music. But I'm not looking for derivative crap, put out by a corporate sound produced by a program. The last recordings I took notice of were D .......
427: Classical Court, The keyboardist for my ex-brother-in-law's band (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-07, 14:45:11 (104.60.189.213)
Christopher Cross. He lent me a few albums at a time. Started with Ravel and Ives. I've made it a point to introduce my daughters friends and my nieces and nephews to classical. Usually later in the .......
428: Planar Speaker Asylum, Have you heard the latest ML's? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-07, 11:52:32 (104.60.189.213)
I listened to the 15a's. I found no fault with the bass integration. Just a great, if expensive, speaker. .......
429: Classical Court, Great story (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-07, 10:25:13 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
430: Speaker Asylum, I had a pair of JBL 4313's (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-06, 14:42:53 (104.60.189.213)
My first daughter, age 4, noticed the silver tweeters behind the grills and pushed both of them in. Even though JBL and the local speaker repair shop told me not to worry, they were just dust covers, .......
431: Planar Speaker Asylum, I have the Belden 5000 series. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-04, 19:58:35 (104.60.189.213)
And they sound quite good. But, then again, why would they sound bad? Scientifically speaking. This is why, IMHO, this should be on the Cable Asylum. It just opens up another rabbit hole. And Andy, ar .......
432: Classical Court, Johnny Gandelsman Cello Suites on Violin? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-06-01, 20:48:36 (104.60.189.213)
My daughter sent this recommendation to me. She characterized it as folk music. Not sure what I'd call it, but definitely not folk. I've always thought of folk music as story telling, so lyrics. ::: T .......
433: Rocky Road, What's the last album of recent music you've bought? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-31, 23:11:37 (104.60.189.213)
Radiohead "Moon Shaped Pool" for me. That's 2016. And I'm kind of over them. What have I missed that is really good? Anything that rivals the great albums of the late 60's, early 70's? .......
434: Jazz Alley, +1 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-27, 10:03:41 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
435: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Shouldn't this be in the "Cable Asylum"? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-26, 08:27:23 (104.60.189.213)
No apology necessary, just steering you to a much more focused group. .......
436: Planar Speaker Asylum, Shouldn't this be in the "Cable Asylum"? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-26, 07:17:52 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
437: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Hypothetical pick (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-14, 08:26:38 (104.60.189.213)
I've heard the 30.7's. I haven't heard the Sound Labs. I would expect I'd prefer the sound of the stats. .......
438: Planar Speaker Asylum, China? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-14, 08:21:20 (104.60.189.213)
Originally made in England, I thought they were being made in Austria now. I understand the BADA amps are knockoffs. .......
439: Speaker Asylum, Just to clear things up... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-09, 22:26:35 (104.60.189.213)
I started a thread titled "Totem Sky, Part 16" and the content was "I got nothing". It was deleted, I guess, because I mimicked his titles. Trolling, vicious, asshole behavior? A jab about going on to .......
440: Speaker Asylum, RE: Hump or death? -t (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-08, 10:31:43 (70.114.227.198)
You're wrong. I did post on Rock Asylum as I stated. And I've never gone on a venomous rant against him like you have against us. Look in the mirror Karen. .......
441: Wine Asylum, I do like Pinot Noir (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-07, 12:01:32 (104.60.189.213)
but the brandy barrels give me pause. Do they add a pronounced flavor? It's really hard to find a good Pinot under $30. .......
442: Speaker Asylum, Something else I've noticed... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-07, 11:28:18 (104.60.189.213)
He rarely, if ever, posts on anyone else's threads. Only his own. And was I deleted because I co-opted his thread title? .......
443: Classical Court, I'm talking about the EMI (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-06, 17:27:58 (104.60.189.213)
Complete version. .......
444: Classical Court, I thought Litton's was the best... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-05, 22:51:12 (104.60.189.213)
until I heard Previn. Litton has a great immediacy, but Previn has a richer sound. .......
445: Classical Court, Inertia? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-03, 15:02:42 (104.60.189.213)
please elaborate... .......
446: Classical Court, Jack of all trades, master of none (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-05-03, 12:08:38 (104.60.189.213)
does not make a great composer. Writing great music make a great composer. Of course, then personal choice gets involved. I'm sure there are many composers of the last 80 years who have written in all .......
447: Speaker Asylum, Is there an app for this? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-04-30, 10:11:59 (104.60.189.213)
I have my sub right next to my left speaker. I have the phase set to zero just because. Can I assume I may not be getting ultimate performance? .......
448: Speaker Asylum, Can I get a gallon? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-04-29, 09:12:33 (104.60.189.213)
If I do all the wire connections inside my house, as well as the breaker box, think of the sound improvement! Of course, the purity of sound might melt my ears. .......
449: Speaker Asylum, You two should get a room. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-04-19, 22:44:17 (104.60.189.213)
nt. .......
450: Classical Court, Not classical music? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-04-19, 15:21:06 (104.60.189.213)
What would you call this? I just wish that Carmine Coppola would have fleshed this out into a larger piece. .......
451: Jazz Alley, My oldest daughter says a sax makes her skin crawl. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-04-09, 22:41:38 (104.60.189.213)
Where did I go wrong? She CAN sing most every song in the Great American Songbook, so I did get that right. .......
452: Classical Court, Not buying it. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-04-09, 22:25:16 (104.60.189.213)
Do you listen to jazz? I'm pretty sure you commented in the past that you don't have the inclination or the time to. Do you listen to pop music of the last 60 years? See comment above. You obviously l .......
453: Classical Court, Very nice (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-04-07, 10:43:32 (104.60.189.213)
and aptly titled. .......
454: Classical Court, It's been a while since you posted this list. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-04-06, 22:30:52 (104.60.189.213)
But I thought you got it from your son. I also seem to remember a few years ago you said you don't listen to jazz and/or pop music because you don't have the time to pull away from classical. Regardle .......
455: Classical Court, Agreed. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-04-05, 11:01:42 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
456: Classical Court, Nobody banned Dr. Seuss (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-04-04, 22:39:04 (104.60.189.213)
His own estate/corporation pulled two of his books for being racist, which they were. And they were little known books of his. People had to get them off of Ebay at a substantial cost, they were so r .......
457: Classical Court, Do you highly recommend this album? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-04-01, 16:37:11 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
458: Classical Court, Strauss "Four Last Songs"? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-30, 23:17:23 (104.60.189.213)
Norman or Kanawa? .......
459: Speaker Asylum, But is your dog happy? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-30, 19:59:53 (104.60.189.213)
Mine likes the sweet Spot. .......
460: Speaker Asylum, His attached article (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-24, 17:04:19 (104.60.189.213)
I noticed some of the speakers in the article were powered. Couldn't he get away with just that? .......
461: Speaker Asylum, RE: I think this one's a Haydn! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-23, 08:46:40 (104.60.189.213)
I think you're right. .......
462: Speaker Asylum, Please tell me there isn't a Part 10 (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-19, 22:18:58 (104.60.189.213)
All great composers stopped at 9. .......
463: Speaker Asylum, Follow-up subwoofer question (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-12, 09:01:19 (104.60.189.213)
As well as placement, my SVS 20-39 PC+, is aesthetically part of the problem. WAF is steering me toward a box sub. I was looking at the Rhythmic E15HP. It's about the same width, much lower, and the a .......
464: Speaker Asylum, You guys are getting way to complex (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-11, 20:12:28 (104.60.189.213)
I can place the sub either left or right of the left speaker, no more than 6" away. It's a space and aesthetics thing. .......
465: Speaker Asylum, Crossover at 34 Hz (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-11, 13:36:18 (104.60.189.213)
As for the room, large with high ceiling. Furniture aplenty and 4 ft. counter about 18 from the speakers. But the sofa is in front of the counter, so it probably doesn't add to the many problems. ::: .......
466: Speaker Asylum, Not an option (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-11, 09:13:26 (104.60.189.213)
Due to the WAF. My system can only be along the one large wall, and placed together. It is in our open space family/kitchen/breakfast room. The one wall has hallways off the two corners. .......
467: Speaker Asylum, Subwoofer placement (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-11, 08:34:19 (104.60.189.213)
I know I could probably answer this question by just doing it, but it is a pain in the ass to move my subwoofer. Currently I have the sub inside and next to the left speaker. Would it make a differenc .......
468: Classical Court, Pines of Rome, Ma Mere L'oye... (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-09, 08:50:20 (104.60.189.213)
Poem of Ecstasy, Firebird. Or for something completely different, the simple ending to Appalachian Spring. .......
469: Classical Court, I'm going to have to side with tinear on this one, (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-05, 19:40:05 (104.60.189.213)
nt .......
470: Jazz Alley, Let me add some context (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-02, 22:48:40 (104.60.189.213)
She was brought up with the best of the Great American Songbook. She knows Billie, Irving, George, Satchmo, Ella, etc. Just looking for something specific in mood. .......
471: Jazz Alley, Big Band album suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-03-02, 16:37:14 (104.60.189.213)
My daughter has taken a liking to "It's Been a Long, Long Time" by Harry James with Kitty Kallen. She heard it on an Avengers movie... Anyway, she's looking for something similar. Not too hot, kind of .......
472: Classical Court, John Lienhard (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-02-28, 22:17:20 (104.60.189.213)
"The Engines of Our Ingenuity". Makes me proud to be a Cougar. .......
473: Digital Drive, Vault 2i or something like it. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-02-24, 09:48:02 (104.60.189.213)
I'm still using a universal disc player, but I see the writing on the wall with streaming. So I'm intrigued by the Vault 2i's ability to rip my CD collection and stream in hi-res. Is this the best ma .......
474: Speaker Asylum, RE: Depends on the room and speaker placement (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-02-19, 09:26:36 (104.60.189.213)
My current ML's are about a little over 3 ft. from the wall behind them, 8 ft. from the side walls, and have 40 ft. of open space in front of them. .......
475: Speaker Asylum, Placement is good (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-02-19, 09:17:43 (104.60.189.213)
I currently have 18 yr. old Ascent I's. The panel is a little over 3 ft. from the wall behind them. Truly love them. I'm just getting itchy to upgrade one more time in my life. .......
476: Speaker Asylum, Will I need a subwoofer? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-02-18, 13:48:59 (104.60.189.213)
Thinking about getting a pair of ML 13A's. They are rated down to 24 Hz. They contain 2 10" powered woofers. Listening room is large, open space. I currently have a SVS PC subwoofer which is pretty ta .......
477: Classical Court, Favorite Horowitz recording? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-02-14, 11:19:41 (104.60.189.213)
Just started listening to his 1986 Berlin concert. I understand this was later in his career and probably not at his best. .......
478: Speaker Asylum, These might work for you (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-02-01, 09:59:45 (104.60.189.213)
High efficiency and 8 Ohms. Only $150, but you might get them for less. .......
479: Speaker Asylum, You might have to get rid of the baby. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-01-26, 14:44:01 (104.60.189.213)
But that solution might have a low WAF. .......
480: Classical Court, Couldn't have been fatigue from listening to the same recording? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-01-24, 09:55:50 (104.60.189.213)
I think a better "test" would have been not knowing which recording was played first. Also, by knowing it was supposed to be more detailed, you, of course, were focusing on it. .......
481: Classical Court, Now that is some accordian playing! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-01-17, 11:23:25 (104.60.189.213)
Not a big fan of the instrument but I'm always a fan of major talent. .......
482: Jazz Alley, My favorite version (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2021-01-07, 08:16:02 (104.60.189.213)
They just get it so right .......
483: Jazz Alley, I'm talking prior to "Breezin'" (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-30, 14:57:53 (104.60.189.213)
He went mainstream and made a lot of money. Can't blame him, I just didn't care for his music as much. .......
484: Jazz Alley, What? No love for George Benson? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-30, 09:02:12 (104.60.189.213)
I've always loved this album. He did some good work with CTI. .......
485: Classical Court, Listened to the Goldberg's (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-26, 22:27:15 (104.60.189.213)
Really enjoyed it. Along the lines of Gould but a bit more bold, sometimes even overwhelming. I noticed that as the years of recording went by he had a habit of recording classics and then modern com .......
486: Classical Court, Peter Serkin (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-26, 09:33:48 (104.60.189.213)
I got the "Complete RCA Album Collection" for Christmas. I'm unfamiliar with him and a lot of the music. What is he known for? .......
487: Jazz Alley, Louis Armstrong suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-20, 14:07:36 (104.60.189.213)
I'm looking for more recordings like his "Ella and Louis" CD's and the one he did with Oscar Peterson. Not the "Hello Dolly" type. .......
488: Classical Court, "Moravec Portrait" box set (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-14, 11:44:40 (104.60.189.213)
Really enjoying this. The remastering is well done. Included is a DVD of some of his live performances. I've always thoughts of concert pianists with long, slender fingers. He plays with Vienna sausag .......
489: Classical Court, And it won the Pulitzer! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-14, 11:33:42 (104.60.189.213)
Astounding. Anybody know what the competition was? .......
490: Speaker Asylum, What do you gain and/or lose with a servo sub? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-09, 13:24:35 (104.60.189.213)
From a musical point of view. .......
491: Speaker Asylum, Those are quite ugly (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-07, 08:54:24 (104.60.189.213)
I assume he is referring to the MBL X-tremes as the $250,000 speakers. Same design of stacking speakers. .......
492: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Yes (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-07, 08:39:18 (104.60.189.213)
You should listen to the higher end models. .......
493: Classical Court, Oy, Dad joke! (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-06, 10:25:20 (104.60.189.213)
Shouldn't it be "Hahn's Solo"? .......
494: Classical Court, All of my old vinyl ended with an excerpt. (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-04, 09:12:38 (104.60.189.213)
Then the tone arm went up. Probably the most recorded piece of all time. .......
495: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-12-03, 08:35:54 (104.60.189.213)
That kind of puts in perspective. I don't listen anywhere near that level. .......
496: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Two speakers (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-11-30, 09:19:59 (104.60.189.213)
I'm sure you're right about the hearing aspect, especially with my vintage ears. Just asking a question. .......
497: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Actually the Sonata's (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-11-30, 09:17:09 (104.60.189.213)
They are only 200W per channel, but double to 400W. Otherwise they have the exact same specs. I thought I heard they were 50W class A but I may be wrong. I did read where they could at the time be fac .......
498: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Martin Logan Ascents (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-11-30, 08:58:07 (104.60.189.213)
room is open floor plan den, kitchen, breakfast room, so maybe 30'x 30' with high ceilings. .......
499: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How much of an amps wattage is used? (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-11-29, 21:22:42 (104.60.189.213)
At normal listening levels? If I have an amp that runs class A to 50 watts and then class A/B thereafter, am I usually listening to it in A or A/B? .......
500: Speaker Asylum, I too have dipole speakers (0.00)
Posted by jimbill on 2020-11-23, 21:04:05 (104.60.189.213)
But they are not omnidirectional. I would think the ultimate system would not only disappear, but would put you in front of the original performance. .......
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