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1: Vinyl Asylum, A friend of mine got me this record... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-20, 10:35:57 (95.99.87.217)
'Everybody digs Bill Evans' in Mono. It is said to be cut from the original master tape. Will see how good the condition of the tape as I was told Riverside did not preserve the master tape as good as .......
2: Classical Court, Well will see... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-10, 07:53:39 (80.114.58.144)
but at the Concertgebouvw he's practically a super star. When he comes down that from the top of the staircase the audience has been ecstatic and thunderous applause when he finally reaches the top o .......
3: Classical Court, Give it a bit more time before you come visit Chicago... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-07, 11:50:49 (95.99.87.217)
till the dust settles. Right now he's conducting *Muti's* orchestra still. I am not a fan of Solti much but he was hugely popular amongst Chicagoans. He certainly became a personality. .......
4: Classical Court, They are hyping him all over the place.. (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-07, 11:40:32 (95.99.87.217)
like a shiny new trinket. Sickening. I do not remember this much marketing hype when Muti came. .......
5: Inmate Central, Nope. At best they are just going to hold a bit longer. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-06, 04:53:40 (95.99.87.217)
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6: Classical Court, Oops my bad... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-06, 04:49:59 (95.99.87.217)
Corrected! .......
7: Classical Court, As a person who used to use an oxygen concentrator... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-06, 04:31:58 (95.99.87.217)
he could have had a choice rather than a noisy portable unit a small cylindical oxygen tank. They are totally silent. That's what I did during the time I needed an extra O2 at the concert hall. I woul .......
8: Classical Court, Speaking of Nicola.., (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-05, 03:26:02 (95.99.87.217)
I am bummed she withdrew from tomorrow's gig. She was set to play Brahms VC1 with Jukka-Pekka Saraste conducting! I have heard some good thing about Rouvali here in the EU but I have yet to heard him .......
9: Classical Court, "He couldn't have gotten much worse....." (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-04, 23:59:01 (95.99.87.217)
LOL! .......
10: Classical Court, I'm surprised Thiboudet did not keep the Left Hand Concerto.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-04, 23:53:39 (95.99.87.217)
He played the piece with the CSO and I thought he was great. Wang also cancelled Chicago and replaced by Sol Gabetta playing Shosty Cello CTO1. ( which I wish I was there to attend ) .......
11: Classical Court, I can feel your pain... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-03, 23:38:07 (80.114.58.144)
but I have heard that he's gotten a bit better? Seriously I hope Makela is going to do ok here. When Barenboim came to Chicago I eventually gave up on the subscription. ( I was constantly nodding off .......
12: Classical Court, Yikes indeed... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-03, 10:24:31 (95.99.87.217)
I am not certain if he's going to last 5 years in Chicago. He's really popular in Amsterdam tho. .......
13: Classical Court, I am so bummed.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-03, 10:21:31 (95.99.87.217)
was hoping for either Thielemann or Hrusa! I mean.. Makela's Firebird with CSO was great but his Sibelisu cycle on Decca was ho hum and recently we went to see him conduct Mussorgsky's Pictures at an .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, Every Easter is not a happy one for me... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-02, 00:32:24 (80.114.58.144)
as I had to put down my beloved Kuma Mk.II. She passed in my arms peacefully. Just a deep breath and that was it... I feel your loss. I know what that pain feels like and it will never go away. To thi .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, "Water Sign" is also excellent... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-04-01, 03:28:04 (95.99.87.217)
but yeah. I enjoy Soft Space,too. .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-03-29, 05:34:35 (80.114.58.144)
. .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, Lyra works with your arm... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-03-29, 02:30:28 (80.114.58.144)
I have been using it for last 7 years. .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, bummer... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-03-29, 02:23:14 (80.114.58.144)
there goes my chance to try one. Where did you hear that? I thought their business was solid. .......
19: Inmate Central, Yeeees! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-03-26, 09:00:01 (80.114.58.144)
before I got kuma I wanted either tibetan terrier or Havanese. sadly back then ( almost 30 years ago ) access to those pups locally was out of question. Kuma was PoodleX ( poodle and something else ) .......
20: Inmate Central, He could be or could be a young Tibetan terrier(nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-03-26, 08:15:30 (80.114.58.144)
. .......
21: Inmate Central, Whoa that's a Swiss pricing! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-03-26, 08:08:56 (80.114.58.144)
I was at a Subway in Geneva a few weeks ago and there 15cm ( 6" ) Italian sub was 9 bucks (8.9 Euro)! :0 .......
22: Inmate Central, Well technically she was on her property and... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-03-21, 08:43:52 (80.114.58.144)
was just going back to her house from another cabin on the same property. .......
23: General Asylum, A wrong tone from the first note out of her mouth... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-03-21, 03:57:37 (80.114.58.144)
Noone can duplicate the unique voice of Karen. .......
24: Inmate Central, +1.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-02-28, 06:02:56 (80.114.58.144)
Krugman probably drives EV. .......
25: Inmate Central, Maybe in China... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-02-09, 06:05:31 (80.114.58.144)
but not in the US. I do not have much faith in AI as you seem to have. .......
26: General Asylum, Yep! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-02-08, 02:57:25 (80.114.58.144)
. .......
27: Inmate Central, Yes. Hitler got an idea from the US eugenics movement... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-02-08, 02:06:29 (80.114.58.144)
Apparently, it did not work too well. :/ .......
28: Inmate Central, Why of course.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-02-08, 01:50:10 (80.114.58.144)
but prevention also does not work too well. How do you explain the case of Dammer, Gacy and Bundy of ilk who had a decent parents and upbringing? What do you suggest for the suitability test? ::: TOPI .......
29: General Asylum, For me it's Ricki Lee Jone's 'Company'.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-02-07, 04:59:38 (80.114.58.144)
Music, lyrics, her voice, the whole nine yard. It's about a woman yearning to meet up with her boy friend some day. I played this record the day before my beloved companion Kuma went into the opera .......
30: Inmate Central, +1! It's about time! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-02-07, 04:17:46 (80.114.58.144)
I see so many idiot kids with idiot parents here. It's about time parents take responsibility for their own droppings! .......
31: Critic's Corner, I've heard a proto type pair at the Munich show in the Siltech room.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-01-28, 23:41:00 (188.215.95.184)
and it was one of the best sounding room. I was surprised how well balanced and felt no lack of bottom weight in spite the source used was a streamer. I have no idea how they did it. I normally do not .......
32: General Asylum, Midwest Redneck culture?? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-01-18, 04:06:56 (80.114.58.144)
Can you elaborate? .......
33: General Asylum, Amex is still pretty useless in the EU... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2024-01-08, 02:05:35 (80.114.58.144)
I do not know who takes them over there. Visa/MC are welcome everywhere but not Amex. You still need some cash in Germany/Austria as some do not even take any plastics. .......
34: General Asylum, A sealed MOFI record from the 90s... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-12-28, 21:11:36 (172.59.188.163)
My fave Ellington record. Here one of my fave track from the album lovely relaxed Duke's piano and Ray Nance playing a fiddle! View YouTube Video .......
35: Inmate Central, I grew up with Kewpie and loved it too but... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-12-26, 14:20:59 (172.59.188.163)
It has a mustard in it so probably OP won't like it. I switched from Kewpie to Belgium D&L and never looked back! .......
36: Classical Court, Very trendy! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-12-25, 17:50:44 (172.59.188.163)
No-make up makeup is in right now. About time I hate those Kardashian burlesque theatrical makeup. .......
37: General Asylum, Nah.. why bother with that contraption? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-12-25, 14:49:37 (172.59.188.163)
all one needs is a toothpick. .......
38: Classical Court, Yuja looks great! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-12-25, 14:44:38 (172.59.188.163)
Did she have any makeup on? .......
39: Inmate Central, Netherlands might change their mind next year... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-12-25, 02:41:06 (172.59.188.163)
if Wilder becomes a prime minister...A long shot but still. .......
40: Classical Court, LOL! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-12-23, 20:23:22 (172.59.188.163)
. .......
41: General Asylum, Nightmare for folks with fat fingers. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-12-21, 17:34:26 (172.59.188.163)
. .......
42: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Why not get it recapped at Naim Canada? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-12-11, 13:23:02 (172.59.188.163)
A friend of mine just did on his S'Nait Mk.1 for 400$!! And happy as a lark. Can't beat that. I do not recommend Teddy caps cuz you will not get the Naim sound back. .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, I do... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-12-09, 15:22:34 (172.59.188.163)
I disregard a genre all together. Mozart records sit next to Moody Bluse~ :D .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, I can sympathise to both parties. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-12-08, 22:51:37 (172.59.188.163)
. .......
45: Classical Court, I agree but I still would love to hear the 8th live... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-12-05, 21:23:38 (172.59.188.163)
Concertgebouw is doing the complete Mahler cycle 24-25 season but they won't let me buy just one concert! ( Makela doing the 8th would be interesting I thought! ) No way I would sit through Fischer or .......
46: Inmate Central, Kissinger... Munger...Carter next? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-29, 20:20:54 (172.59.188.163)
Death comes in three... .......
47: Classical Court, Title Not Available (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-21, 16:08:53 (172.59.186.215)
Recently I attended Glass Violin Concerto program. It was less bad than I thought it would be but boy... talk about the series of repetition. Worse than Bruckner! .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, Guess it was good for a laugh... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-19, 20:04:17 (172.59.186.215)
I could not stop laughing when I put that record on. .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, I had that record... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-18, 20:29:36 (172.59.186.215)
I would put it in the same category as the Plan 9 from the Outer Space for the music! It is so bad it is laughable! .......
50: Inmate Central, Yeah. Like Biden taking casualty numbers from Hamas... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-12, 14:41:47 (172.59.186.215)
That's a 180° change from the first hospital attack which he did not believe the numbers since "500" death numbers coming from Palestine. .......
51: Inmate Central, It looks like a mechamole. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-11, 21:01:03 (172.59.186.215)
. .......
52: Inmate Central, They need to come to term with Iran to weaken Hamas, no? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-07, 12:35:45 (172.59.186.215)
View YouTube Video .......
53: Inmate Central, He sure deserved it! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-06, 17:41:25 (172.59.186.215)
I am pulling for that old guy. :D .......
54: Inmate Central, I also respect Nigel Mansell... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-06, 17:36:02 (172.59.186.215)
View YouTube Video .......
55: Inmate Central, Schumarker ( Sr. ) and Vettel also are amongst the greats.. (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-06, 17:28:02 (172.59.186.215)
But I have a sweet spot for both 'Nando and Kimi! View YouTube Video .......
56: Inmate Central, How so? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-06, 17:20:33 (172.59.186.215)
. .......
57: Inmate Central, Owe... I love Max! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-06, 17:19:40 (172.59.186.215)
No nonsense guy and very focused. When he started he used to make stupid mistakes but now he's an absolute machine. That said it would have been cool for Lando to win a race. ( close yet so far... ) H .......
58: Inmate Central, What a brillant race! 'Nando gets the podium! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-05, 19:42:45 (172.59.186.215)
View YouTube Video One of the most thrilling race this season. The gap between Alonso (who's the current oldest F1 racer ) and Perez was 0.053 second! .......
59: Inmate Central, RE: "I don't see the advantage in measuring" (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-11-02, 16:34:52 (172.59.186.215)
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60: General Asylum, Both.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-31, 21:47:41 (172.59.186.215)
I do not do it often any more but if I need to get a new gear I use a set of music to listen to a device on testing. .......
61: Inmate Central, It's a war. What do you exepct? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-31, 20:24:55 (172.59.186.215)
as US carpet bombed the civilian houses in Tokyo and Kobe back in the 45. More died from those air raids than from both Hiroshima and Nagasaki put together. Hate to say it but those refugees are proba .......
62: Inmate Central, LOL... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-18, 19:57:58 (172.58.165.175)
I have heard the expression 'dune coons' but not the rest. A friend of mine who used to be married to a muslim woman calls them *muzzy's*. Here not specifically Arabs but lumping all Muslims. ::: TOPI .......
63: Classical Court, That does it... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-18, 19:52:51 (172.58.165.175)
I was on the fence about this but I just booked the ticket to go see her next year with CSO. .......
64: Inmate Central, But but but... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-17, 20:40:49 (172.58.165.175)
"whooo didit?! whoo didit?!! " ( in James Cagney voice in Mr. Roberts ) .......
65: Inmate Central, Oh good... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-17, 20:20:53 (172.58.165.175)
Hope this is the beginning of Ukraine's counteroffensive whilst Russians are sucking their thumbs. It's been a standstill and it's not even a news any more. And pretty soon American backing will dry u .......
66: Inmate Central, Do we know for sure? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-17, 18:46:27 (172.58.165.175)
Proof please. .......
67: Inmate Central, Any reaction from Moscow? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-17, 18:45:07 (172.58.165.175)
. .......
68: Inmate Central, Love it! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-15, 19:31:22 (172.59.188.93)
oh yeah I also forgot New Yorkers love the rioting. View YouTube Video .......
69: Inmate Central, +1 (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-15, 19:25:16 (172.59.188.93)
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70: Inmate Central, Get a puppy. That's easier. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-15, 11:21:41 (172.59.188.93)
. .......
71: Inmate Central, French can't help themselves... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-15, 11:19:09 (172.59.188.93)
they seem to be riot happy. But I have read about a strong right wing movement in Poland. Not sure where they are going with it. .......
72: Vinyl Asylum, I have it and so far it's the best sounding... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-07, 14:47:58 (172.59.188.93)
than any reissues. CDs or vinyl. What system did you play your original pressing on? Interesting thing is that as my system got better, I came to realise that the original pressing was the best one. .......
73: Inmate Central, Yes. The original Daimler was indeed German... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-05, 14:19:23 (172.59.188.93)
and the founder set up an importing business in the UK but it was not successful so he decided to make the car in the UK instead. But at some point Jaguar bought the Daimler brand. Jaguar themselves w .......
74: Inmate Central, Dunno... it looks like a fat nurse to me. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-05, 11:40:43 (172.59.188.93)
. .......
75: Inmate Central, I assume so... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-05, 11:35:35 (172.59.188.93)
I have to ask my friend. He's a bit of Daimler fan. ( owns two Double Sixes ) I thought they were made in Germany but apparently they were made by Jaguar in the UK. I recall that Double Sixes were mad .......
76: Inmate Central, Daimler also had a V12 version... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-10-04, 17:20:18 (172.59.188.93)
Double Six. Perfect for a long drive! .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, Me too. No one like him ever since. He was a phenomenon (nt). (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-30, 21:39:39 (172.59.188.93)
. .......
78: Classical Court, I have a bunch of vinyl records of his. Just one CD... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-29, 19:02:00 (172.58.166.182)
Agree that for some reason his name has not been popular after he passed. But you can find a lot of vinyl and used CDs. .......
79: Inmate Central, Well, John Quincy Adams did... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-29, 18:32:10 (172.58.166.182)
He actually died in the Chamber at the ripe old age of 78. .......
80: Classical Court, Yes. I figured that much.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-27, 22:59:58 (172.58.166.182)
to get that *artistic* camera angle for the dramatic effect. .......
81: Classical Court, Petrouchka was the piece Weissenberg was afraid to play for a long time... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-27, 19:08:11 (172.58.166.182)
but finally he had a courage to play and recorded this video in 1965. View YouTube Video .......
82: Inmate Central, No. Rosie O'Donnell Edition. Oprah slimmed down quite a bit. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-27, 16:37:28 (172.58.166.182)
. .......
83: Vinyl Asylum, I found Holland pressing excellent... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-25, 16:10:48 (172.58.166.182)
sometime even better than UK pressings! .......
84: Inmate Central, I kinda get it.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-21, 15:27:51 (172.58.166.182)
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85: Inmate Central, well then they have noone but to blam themselves... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-18, 14:21:16 (172.58.166.182)
Bet they are not wondering where their next meal is coming from nor sleeping rough. .......
86: Inmate Central, Old news. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-17, 16:44:47 (172.58.166.182)
. .......
87: Inmate Central, Good god that's higher than in EU.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-17, 16:44:19 (172.58.166.182)
then again CA has a lot of rich folks. They probably do not feel any pain. I dunno how *regular folks* get by tho. .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, Benzzzzz Micro..... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-14, 20:48:26 (172.59.190.31)
You snooze you lose. :D .......
89: Classical Court, Guess they hired some freelancers... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-10, 13:00:06 (172.59.190.31)
have no idea who they are. Need to check their discogrphyy to see whatelse he did. .......
90: Classical Court, the VPO string section indeed was gorgeus but... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-10, 12:56:11 (172.59.190.31)
everything else was not together... at least with MTM. I was shocked cuz he was so great with CSO a few years earlier doing the same program Mahler 9. Concertgebouw is doing the Mahler Festival 24/25 .......
91: Classical Court, Who did the recording? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-09, 16:53:31 (172.59.190.31)
. .......
92: Classical Court, +1... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-09, 16:52:29 (172.59.190.31)
I am not sure about Bychkov either tho. Every time I see him it's a bit of a let down... Better than sitting through Van Zweden's Mahler but still... .......
93: Inmate Central, Will see about that... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-09-01, 16:13:46 (172.59.187.129)
Still waiting for that massive counter offensive I keep hearing about. Hope they can chip in the Russian lines deep enough to start doing it ( before winter ) What is the liklyhood of the West coughin .......
94: Inmate Central, ...and time is running out before the winter comes...(nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-08-31, 11:52:17 (172.59.187.129)
. .......
95: Inmate Central, Title Not Available (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-08-19, 22:19:18 (172.59.185.160)
Lucky girl. .......
96: Inmate Central, Very good...I can also make... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-08-19, 16:02:18 (172.59.185.160)
a reservation! :D .......
97: Inmate Central, Audio dim sum.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-08-19, 16:01:41 (172.59.185.160)
👍 A 3R was my catalyst as well. .......
98: Inmate Central, Reading many replies below, men came a long way... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-08-19, 15:26:15 (172.59.185.160)
from this. :) .......
99: Inmate Central, RE: Which speakers do you use? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-08-18, 20:08:41 (172.59.185.160)
105 monos should be able to drive a Sara as well as Briks but I think that KSA100 would sound better. I still own the 101/105 all recapped and in a good working condition. I admire their industrail de .......
100: Inmate Central, Which speakers do you use? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-08-18, 16:17:26 (172.59.185.160)
Did you end up keeping the Briks? .......
101: Inmate Central, One of the best war film I have ever seen.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-08-18, 16:10:20 (172.59.185.160)
Russian production of War & Pieace directed by Sergei Bondarchuk. It makes a US version of the same literature look like a bargain basement production. ( not to mention cardboard acting by Hepburn, Fo .......
102: Inmate Central, Me too.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-08-18, 15:50:39 (172.59.185.160)
He told me I have a good taste in women. :D .......
103: General Asylum, Very nice... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-08-05, 21:13:57 (172.59.185.160)
I have heard that table at the Munich show last year in CH Precision room. Enjoy! .......
104: Inmate Central, Here I was thinking Klaus... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-07-23, 14:31:21 (172.59.191.26)
right.. I need to get on with the program. :/ .......
105: Digital Drive, These guys? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-07-15, 15:02:49 (172.59.185.90)
I wonder where they are made... .......
106: Digital Drive, I wonder who makes that transport... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-07-14, 15:41:51 (172.59.185.90)
Probably a good idea to buy an extra transport and a laser unit. .......
107: Inmate Central, iphone 4.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-07-03, 15:13:28 (172.58.165.179)
I remember it was a big deal. View YouTube Video .......
108: General Asylum, Excessive multi-miking (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-29, 17:41:46 (172.58.165.179)
. .......
109: General Asylum, More MacIntosh film appearance I remember... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-26, 10:40:58 (172.59.185.14)
View YouTube Video .......
110: General Asylum, RE: I disagree! (And, a great "Ouchsie" or two!) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-25, 17:19:52 (172.59.185.14)
*BTW: One very cynical guy at the VP level of a famous, almost-as-old US audio company told me, "I never claim that we have the best sound, or the best value for money; but I do KNOW that our owners h .......
111: General Asylum, LOL! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-21, 15:46:33 (172.59.185.142)
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112: Inmate Central, RE: What is your end of life plan? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-14, 22:03:58 (172.59.185.142)
View YouTube Video .......
113: General Asylum, Esoteric player sounded terrific at AXPONA.(nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-12, 21:59:34 (172.59.190.255)
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114: Inmate Central, Yep. Save face... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-12, 21:41:47 (172.59.190.255)
A nice change of pace from their disappointing performance in F1. .......
115: Inmate Central, Thought you were talking about Le Mans. :/ (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-12, 11:06:56 (172.59.190.255)
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116: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah. Imm itching to check it out... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-06, 23:54:00 (172.59.190.255)
It looks like a CES of records! .......
117: Digital Drive, Hansen just came back from Munich Show... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-06, 14:38:08 (172.59.190.255)
was asking him how it was. He left the chat room a long time ago unfortunately so I have been communicating with him via WhatsApp. I wanna know where CheapSteve is. I've met so many good people there. .......
118: Digital Drive, Maybe you've got lucky! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-05, 19:49:03 (172.59.190.255)
I got the info from the Naim Forum recently. A chap was told they can't service his CDS3. Apparently Naim can no longer undertake the modifications to CDS3s that use the earlier VAM1250 mech to run th .......
119: Vinyl Asylum, Are you going to a record fair this year? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-05, 14:49:21 (172.59.190.255)
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120: Digital Drive, Yep. That's the first thing I noticed and an omission of a balance knob... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-05, 14:19:36 (172.59.190.255)
they are not even supporting their legacy CD players any longer. They should do the same thing Linn did; Turn in your old CD player and get a credit towards a new kit. Well, on paper 3R is the same as .......
121: Digital Drive, CDX is great! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-03, 16:43:57 (172.59.190.255)
*bare* version is a bit too under developed but I used it with a 555PS for a while and loved it. If I were to move down from my CD555, i'd probably skip the CDS3 and get an CDX. I also preferred it ov .......
122: Digital Drive, RE: I know it can't (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-02, 20:05:25 (172.59.190.255)
You mean this? .......
123: Digital Drive, Heh... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-02, 20:02:54 (172.59.190.255)
Sort of lost interest in hifi. Everything now is just too damn expensive tho I managed to go to Munich Hi End and AXPONA. So I am spending $$$ on going to live concerts in the US and Europe. Still tal .......
124: Digital Drive, FC can't power a CDS3... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-06-01, 22:25:11 (172.59.190.255)
You need a power supply with Burndy connection. Your new CDS3 must have come with a Burndy and Interconnect cable to connect to either a XPS, XPS2, XPS DR, 555PS or 555PS DR. Sounds the best with a .......
125: Inmate Central, Naim CDX2 7k? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-05-22, 13:33:57 (172.59.201.58)
More like 4K. .......
126: Vinyl Asylum, congrats! I love mine, too! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2023-01-19, 03:44:54 (213.127.30.28)
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127: Inmate Central, omg .it's been ages since I saw that film... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-12-19, 15:27:02 (104.28.227.105)
I don't think I have a patience to watch that again. .......
128: Inmate Central, And me! :D (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-12-18, 21:22:59 (104.28.195.106)
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129: Vinyl Asylum, sure... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-12-18, 20:53:33 (104.28.195.106)
I moved on but I understood why Takeda ( of 47 Labs Miyabi ) loved the Ortofon SPU series cartridges. Enjoy. .......
130: Inmate Central, No. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-12-16, 16:22:18 (172.58.138.48)
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131: Inmate Central, Maybe there should be a TransAmerica version. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-12-16, 16:21:02 (172.58.139.123)
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132: Classical Court, Indeed she's a down to earth Diva.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-12-16, 00:06:53 (172.58.140.76)
Saw her in Chicago with a terrific Finn-Ukranian female conductor Dalia Stasevska. She's got a precision of Oistrakh and Charisma of Heifetz all rolled up in that tiny body. I have not listened to any .......
133: Classical Court, Indeed... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-12-15, 23:57:09 (172.58.140.76)
Here's another view... and having heard the performance I agree. But Larry Johnson's Chicago Classical Review loved it including the audience. .......
134: Classical Court, huh? Berliner/Petrenko performance in Chicago... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-12-14, 03:08:34 (172.58.140.199)
was not that great. I was totally underwhelmed. It was the same Mahler 7th. It was tohttp://www.percyaudio.com/o polite for my taste. I guess it was ok tonally but lacked swagger. A few years back CSO .......
135: Vinyl Asylum, Maybe because of SME arm? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-12-12, 23:46:26 (104.28.227.105)
A friend has a V with a Graham Phantom III arm. Altho it has a few tweaks, I still prefer my Sondek with a Linn EKOS SE. My friend of course, prefer the sound of his deck. This stuff is pretty subject .......
136: Vinyl Asylum, Heard it... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-12-12, 22:45:25 (104.28.227.105)
I did not realise it was 360K. It did not sound like much but their stuff sure looked the part. Looks like a more affordable version might be coming down the line. .......
137: Vinyl Asylum, Which 300k turntable do you fancy? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-12-11, 14:16:19 (172.58.164.147)
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138: Inmate Central, Reminds me of.. (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-12-11, 14:10:41 (172.58.164.147)
Snowball! :D .......
139: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-11-20, 23:03:57 (172.58.164.14)
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140: Inmate Central, what about 800 mil fine? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-11-19, 06:03:41 (172.58.164.14)
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141: General Asylum, Charlotte! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-11-17, 20:39:39 (172.58.164.14)
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142: Vinyl Asylum, Good choice!~ I love these! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-11-17, 19:56:55 (172.58.164.14)
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143: Vinyl Asylum, ..I thought you meant .... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-11-17, 02:59:12 (172.58.164.14)
George Russel F1BrazilGP winner last weekend. .......
144: Inmate Central, Smart wife you've married... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-11-05, 20:02:43 (172.58.164.193)
Romy was one of the least likable online personality i had to deal with. .......
145: Inmate Central, Mr. Ponzi. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-11-04, 18:58:01 (172.58.164.193)
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146: Classical Court, ah... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-31, 21:05:29 (172.58.164.193)
all blondes look the same to me. :P .......
147: Classical Court, Have not heard his Beethoven either,... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-31, 18:15:36 (172.58.164.193)
But his Bruckner, Wagner and Strauss is terrific! ( both recording and live ) I do agree recording alone is not a good barometer. This is why I came to like Alsop in Chicago. None of her recording did .......
148: Classical Court, Have you seen him live? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-31, 16:09:48 (172.58.164.193)
I have not heard his Schumann tho. It would be interesting. He's known for his Bruckner and Wagner work and those are the performrances I have on recording and have heard live and I think he's spot o .......
149: Classical Court, Recording on Kim? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-31, 15:59:06 (172.58.164.193)
If so I do not know any but she's a MD for SF Opera so maybe there are a few there? Don't think Anu Tali has been invited to Chicago yet. .......
150: Classical Court, Which one sucked? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-31, 12:48:17 (172.58.164.193)
I've seen him live couple of times with CSO and his band Staatskapelle Dresden and every time he hits the home run for me. What an exciting concert. He's a talented fellow but also a show man. Concert .......
151: Classical Court, Haven't seen the last two but the former twos... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-31, 12:43:20 (172.58.164.193)
I am not a fan. My recent find is Eun Sum Kim. I got to hear her at the Lyric's Tosca and she was terrific. She does mainly opera but I think that's probably one of the reaons I love her style. ::: TO .......
152: Classical Court, I know 66 is a new 50 and under 70 is *pre* old... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-31, 12:37:28 (172.58.164.193)
but would love to have someone 30 or 40 something conductor might give a fresh restart. I am curious to see how Makela does with Concertgebouw. Of course they need to have talent. Case in point is Geo .......
153: Classical Court, Yeah I was not a Alsop fan for a long time... . (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-31, 12:21:12 (172.58.164.193)
but last few performances here in Chicago, she was pretty good! I have seen other female conductors and so far none of them ticked the box for me. Edit: I take that back. I like Eun-sun Kim. ::: TOPIC .......
154: Classical Court, Opposite.. (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-30, 16:24:35 (172.58.164.193)
the last Zweden concert I attended was Bruckner 4th at Chicago and boy.. it was dull. He has not struck any home run with CSO for me. .......
155: Classical Court, I am hoping Thielemann will be the next MD for Chicago... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-30, 16:21:14 (172.58.164.193)
He's just terrific every time I see him conduct. I attended his Bruckner 8 last week and it was tremendous and seemed like the audience loved him, too. Makela and Hrusa both are taken recently. I als .......
156: General Asylum, Crazy Rich Asian(nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-29, 00:31:14 (172.58.164.193)
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157: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-27, 18:03:36 (172.58.164.193)
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158: Inmate Central, Wondering if he's going to close a loop hole on no dom status... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-26, 16:18:33 (172.58.163.98)
II'd reckon that will generate dome income to pay off to help the middle class's energy cost. .......
159: Inmate Central, Yeah... Sunak is his 5th PM.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-25, 18:16:02 (172.58.143.243)
Wonder how long is Rishi survives. .......
160: Inmate Central, He means Larry the cat is the real power... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-25, 18:09:45 (172.58.160.89)
View YouTube Video .......
161: General Asylum, For me Option 3... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-21, 19:13:21 (172.58.141.239)
Nova sounds terrific. With an external transport later down the line you have an option to upgrade the DAC. .......
162: General Asylum, You're a nobody without a NAIM ... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-21, 18:58:23 (172.58.163.98)
:D .......
163: General Asylum, Uniti range does not have an option for an external PSU (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-21, 18:49:17 (172.58.160.239)
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164: Inmate Central, Correction. ("Little") Rocketman (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-10-03, 22:23:54 (172.58.141.12)
:D .......
165: Inmate Central, Good film! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-08-19, 18:32:12 (172.58.143.38)
I like Kurosawa's non samurai films. Did you see High and Low? View YouTube Video .......
166: Vinyl Asylum, LOL! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-08-08, 21:36:18 (172.58.140.34)
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167: Vinyl Asylum, Shit just got real... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-08-08, 19:30:14 (172.58.141.175)
Par for the course... .......
168: Vinyl Asylum, Interesting.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-31, 12:15:37 (172.58.139.73)
No way to verify unless you know Bernie personally. :) Not surprised if it's true, tho. .......
169: Inmate Central, Amazing Max won! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-31, 12:00:59 (172.58.139.73)
From P10 to P1. Welldone. Brilliant driving. .......
170: Vinyl Asylum, Yep. I saw that. ... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-30, 18:53:19 (172.58.139.73)
Keep me posted of the bakeoff. I have the Classic 200g reissue which I think sounds pretty good. ( BG remaster ) .......
171: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-30, 14:24:16 (172.58.139.73)
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172: Vinyl Asylum, This is a good one to compare to the Classic reissue and the original pressing...... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-30, 14:20:29 (172.58.139.73)
Not sure if Classic ever mastered to digital. Still there are so many variants ( engineer preference, hardware used, master tape condition etc.. ) .......
173: Inmate Central, If you are sad, add more lipstick and... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-29, 16:13:38 (172.58.139.73)
attack" - Coco Chanel View YouTube Video .......
174: Vinyl Asylum, Yep. I agree. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-28, 10:38:11 (172.58.139.73)
. .......
175: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Wow Completely opposite... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-27, 21:53:21 (172.58.139.73)
*The Kind of Blue Mofi is literally a different mix. Also not done by Hoffman and Gray.* Yes I know. I assume Mofi stuff is done by one of those engineers in the Youtube video. *And the Grundman may .......
176: Vinyl Asylum, Wow Completely opposite... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-27, 20:56:41 (172.58.139.73)
my preference is always with Grundman over most Hoffman's. Gray is spotty his performance seem to vary by a producer he's working with. Last year we've done a show down between Mofi Milds KOB and 90s .......
177: Vinyl Asylum, huh? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-27, 20:49:24 (172.58.139.73)
I was alway leery of Mofi records way before this digital fiasco. Right top of my head, take all of their Carol King or James Taylor titles. They are lifeless compared to the original. IIRC, Abraxas w .......
178: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah Bernie is good... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-27, 16:55:18 (172.58.139.73)
his work seems to be a lot more consistent than any of engineers at Mofi. .......
179: Vinyl Asylum, Buyer be aware... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-27, 13:13:41 (172.58.139.73)
I have learnt after spending enough $$ that not all *reissues* sound good. I also started to track the name of mastering engineers. Not a guarantee of course and most of the time it's a trial and erro .......
180: Vinyl Asylum, So they admit it was deceptive marketing.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-07-27, 13:00:07 (172.58.139.73)
now sort of makes sense that the releases I have owned/heard lack life compared to the original. I was told silver label Mofi is all sourced from digital by a Music Direct employee. .......
181: Vinyl Asylum, huh. curious to try the same belt on another sondek... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-06-21, 07:58:00 (172.58.141.219)
to see if it produces the same bouncing. .......
182: Vinyl Asylum, how bizarre... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-06-20, 07:12:45 (172.58.141.219)
then again I never used any aftermarket PSU with my Sondek. I have no idea what my W&F rate is. I just use a strobe disc to measure the speed. ( just go by an optical illusion ) and adjust any thing e .......
183: Vinyl Asylum, Aside from wow & flutter issue, does your deck sound better with a new belt? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-06-19, 15:55:34 (172.58.141.219)
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184: Vinyl Asylum, When was the last time you've tuned up your sondek? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-06-19, 09:40:07 (172.58.141.219)
I change my belt almost every year but never had any speed or bouncing issues. Something maybe went off-kilter? Speed issue is easy to fix via motor tilt. Which PSU are you using with it? .......
185: Inmate Central, +1 but the weather could be better. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-06-18, 11:23:07 (172.58.140.18)
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186: Inmate Central, I agree...but (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-06-14, 00:09:14 (213.127.30.176)
I just hope teachers won't have any anger management issues. :/ .......
187: Inmate Central, Good Day in Baku... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-06-12, 07:20:19 (83.85.142.121)
Max won! :D .......
188: Classical Court, I"ve seen her many times at Chicago... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-06-12, 03:21:42 (83.85.142.121)
I recall the first time when I saw her live I was surprised how much stage presence she had for a young smallish girl. A sheer star power. She's probably one of my fave living fiddler. Joy to listen .......
189: Classical Court, the Staatskapelle Dresden -fabulous orchestra! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-06-12, 03:18:13 (83.85.142.121)
I bet you can put Donald Duck on the podium and they will still sound fabulous. :D .......
190: Classical Court, I was surprised how good he was... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-06-12, 03:11:43 (83.85.142.121)
I attended his debut concert at Chicago with CSO along with another young fiddler named Daniel Lazakovich. Both of them look like they could be carded at the bar in Chicago! Makela/CSO 's Firebird .......
191: Inmate Central, good idea. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-06-06, 00:12:32 (213.127.30.176)
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192: Inmate Central, LOL (nt)... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-06-05, 03:50:21 (83.85.142.121)
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193: Classical Court, Muti is probably the last of the great from the last era... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-05-15, 04:17:12 (83.85.142.121)
You bet I am attending almost all the Muti programs his last season in Chicago! .......
194: General Asylum, I saw that. Guess it is better than bought by Chinese... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-17, 22:48:50 (172.58.163.72)
but I hate to see them go public for some reasons... .......
195: Inmate Central, Fuggly. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-14, 21:39:20 (172.58.163.72)
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196: Classical Court, oh dear.. shipping is $$$ cuz the seller is in Switzerland... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-13, 20:48:47 (172.58.163.72)
I'll try to source it when I am in Europe next time. .......
197: Classical Court, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-13, 16:54:21 (172.58.163.72)
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198: Classical Court, That is a beautfiul set... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-13, 16:48:00 (172.58.163.72)
I have the RCA/Victrola reissue and indeed they sound great. I have never seen the box set. I need to keep my eyes open. .......
199: Inmate Central, Tammany Hall lives! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-13, 10:30:18 (172.58.163.72)
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200: Inmate Central, 'Why do I have 2 open end 1/2" wrenches(?)'... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-13, 10:17:32 (172.58.163.72)
but always good to have a spare! .......
201: Classical Court, Which one is your favourite Brandenburg Concertos? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-13, 01:46:31 (172.58.163.72)
I've been revisiting various sets lately. I see you have a Kuijken set and going to hear his band play in June at the Concertgebouw. .......
202: General Asylum, huh. that makes sense.. this is why Swiss hifi is always $$$. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-11, 13:13:33 (172.58.163.104)
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203: General Asylum, Thank you! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-11, 13:03:58 (172.58.163.104)
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204: Inmate Central, 6$/dozen at the whole foods... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-11, 12:14:14 (172.58.163.104)
Good thing I don't eat eggs much. .......
205: General Asylum, Calling all NYT subscribers... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-11, 11:59:26 (172.58.163.104)
can someone send me a free link copy for below article from 2002? .......
206: General Asylum, Thanks. Interesting. My impression of Switzerland is $$$... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-10, 13:31:16 (172.58.163.104)
and high taxes. I was told that the US is the lowest in terms of taxes but the top spots in the US are expensive to live. 1K for a rent is surprising. I can't even get that in a city i live ( which is .......
207: General Asylum, Slowly coming out after living under the rock for last decade... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-10, 02:53:44 (172.58.163.104)
I see you are still around. How odd I visited the chat room after all these years and same guys were still loitering. lol. .......
208: General Asylum, Is Swiss better place to retire than Denmark? ... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-10, 02:51:16 (172.58.163.104)
Congrats for beating the odds. .......
209: Inmate Central, Not soon enough. And they'd better pay for the damage... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-10, 02:47:43 (172.58.163.104)
Fair thing to do is to strip Putin's personal wealth to zero and put it towards the rebuilding of the Ukraine. It's gonna take a huge amount to restore what he destroyed. Hope the West (US) is not g .......
210: General Asylum, I did not realise EC was Ole's work... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-08, 20:04:14 (172.58.163.104)
Thought it was GamuT. My friend tells me it was one of the nicest sounding set up he has heard. Ole probably does not remember me but ions ago I have met him at one of the demo room at CES. Very nice .......
211: Vinyl Asylum, Oracle seems to be hardly talked about any more... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-06, 21:34:43 (172.58.163.104)
but I finally got to hear one last year. I brought my M47 for the occasion. This is my friend's Oracle Delphi V with Graham Phantom tone arm. Hope you'll enjoy yours. .......
212: Inmate Central, booking.com... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-04-04, 21:40:11 (172.58.163.104)
they give you an option to pay in advance ( you do get some discount ) or pay at the premise. I use Amazon Visa card without any foreign transaction fees. saved me a small fortune switching from Amex. .......
213: Inmate Central, Pulp Fiction... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-31, 20:09:01 (172.58.163.104)
View YouTube Video .......
214: Inmate Central, Max won! ... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-27, 17:25:03 (172.58.163.104)
Not much hope for Hamilton till they get the vehicle sorted. .......
215: Inmate Central, Thanks!(nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-26, 21:52:56 (172.58.163.104)
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216: Inmate Central, What was the initial investment and maintenance cost over time?.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-25, 21:27:30 (172.58.163.104)
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217: Inmate Central, So who'd pay for let's say hale damage and such... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-25, 21:26:06 (172.58.163.104)
are panels expensive to replace and installed? Wondering about the maintenance cost. I was talking to a friend in Ft. Collins today and gas is still under 4 bucks! .......
218: Inmate Central, How long before you break even? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-25, 14:05:08 (172.58.163.104)
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219: Inmate Central, Bideen is persona non grata with MBS... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-20, 20:48:33 (172.58.162.68)
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220: Inmate Central, It'll bd a long while before F1e becomes the main stream... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-20, 20:42:02 (172.58.162.68)
e racing cars still have a long way to go. But maybe if someone came up with robust long range lighter weigh battery maybe... .......
221: Inmate Central, Not fair! She looks like a dude. Wait. she IS a dude. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-19, 23:33:58 (172.58.162.68)
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222: Classical Court, Richter/Horowitz/Toscanini/Klemperer (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-16, 16:19:48 (172.58.162.54)
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223: General Asylum, Make it a LINN Briks. :D (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-16, 00:29:05 (172.58.162.54)
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224: General Asylum, 2K goes to speakers.18K for amps. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-14, 18:38:43 (172.58.162.54)
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225: Inmate Central, Love mine... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-10, 21:42:59 (172.58.143.129)
it still has some bugs with some apps I use but all'n'all very good for the money. It even impressed my PC die-hard friend and he's getting one, too. .......
226: Critic's Corner, That's about right. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-07, 22:30:21 (172.58.139.111)
. .......
227: Inmate Central, Love Nicholas Brothers! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-03-07, 21:33:46 (172.58.139.111)
Nothing could be finer indeed! :D .......
228: Vinyl Asylum, My beloved kuma MK.1 was like that..... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-02-28, 20:18:52 (172.58.139.111)
every time I pointed a camera she sits up in square and gave me a smile. .......
229: Vinyl Asylum, I also use Linn Linto... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-02-19, 13:13:28 (172.58.139.111)
As you said it's an excellent little quiet groovy phono. I also use Art Audio Vinyl One in the same system. Equally quiet and tuneful with a fine MM and SUT MC function. Facility wise it's stripped (o .......
230: Inmate Central, Edsel inspired? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-02-09, 12:40:29 (172.58.143.165)
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231: Inmate Central, LOL (nt)... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-02-06, 22:47:01 (172.58.143.78)
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232: Classical Court, Can't deal with Bolero but never get tired of listening to La Valse. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-01-30, 15:58:34 (172.58.162.186)
. .......
233: Classical Court, No. I tried that before and ... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-01-22, 15:43:37 (172.58.162.186)
too much effort to integrate them ( I had stereo subs ) to the main speakers and I did not think they were worth it for the system clutter they created. I mean realistically there is no way I can recr .......
234: Vinyl Asylum, They sort of remind me of Royal Crown Revue of the 90s... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-01-22, 15:38:06 (172.58.162.186)
Available only on CD but Gerorge Marino mastered disc sounds terrific. Would be terrific if someone reissue this on vinyl. Hay Pachuco! would sound great I bet. View YouTube Video .......
235: Inmate Central, Lovely story. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2022-01-18, 18:07:59 (172.58.162.186)
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236: Inmate Central, Dr. Benjamin Spoch (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-12-29, 09:00:17 (213.127.31.111)
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237: Inmate Central, Max Verstappen is Dutch... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-12-12, 21:48:29 (172.58.139.218)
You can read some background on MV here. .......
238: Inmate Central, The only PAID subscription i have is WSJ.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-12-11, 17:23:05 (172.58.139.218)
I only wanted to get a paper subscription but online version came automatically. I use it when I am out of town. Don't feel I need any more news intake. Don't have time. I used to subscribe to Financi .......
239: Speaker Asylum, What amps and source did the use in your Cornwall IV demo? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-12-09, 11:04:05 (172.58.139.218)
. .......
240: Inmate Central, Pure Schmaltz.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-12-07, 20:48:49 (172.58.139.218)
A lot of people love this stuff. I agree it gags me but this tactics still works for corporate PR spot and appealing to many Americans. .......
241: Classical Court, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-12-01, 00:09:31 (172.58.141.101)
. .......
242: Inmate Central, You know he reminds me of... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-29, 23:28:46 (172.58.141.101)
Howard Hughes. A boy genius turned eccentric. .......
243: Inmate Central, I want both...like pre pandemic 2019! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-29, 23:22:27 (172.58.141.101)
. .......
244: Inmate Central, Ha! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-27, 14:29:58 (172.58.141.101)
Hope it stays that way till the winter is over. .......
245: Vinyl Asylum, More funk in RAM... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-27, 14:25:36 (172.58.141.101)
But I bought it for just one tune 'Fragments of Time' for Steely Dan like groove. Their early stuff was straight forward techno. I have almost all of their catalogue in vinyl. Discovery (2001) is pret .......
246: Inmate Central, RE: I was speaking with the owner of a local Chinese restaurant earlier this week. (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-24, 21:37:09 (172.58.141.101)
View YouTube Video .......
247: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-19, 17:50:40 (172.58.141.101)
. .......
248: Inmate Central, My password manager... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-17, 21:03:27 (172.58.143.75)
My back up? An address book from the 90s. .......
249: General Asylum, expensive, demanding, insecure, and fickle ... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-14, 23:32:04 (172.58.141.89)
Sounds like an audiophile to me! :P .......
250: General Asylum, lol... too funny! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-14, 19:14:13 (172.58.141.89)
. .......
251: Inmate Central, Yep.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-13, 23:43:04 (172.58.141.89)
Back in those days they ran a scathing dirty presidential smear campaign. What I have seen in recent years seem tame in comparison. .......
252: Inmate Central, I've a fond impression of Cleveland... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-13, 17:31:42 (172.58.141.89)
The guy was a stand up. He admitted he fathered an illegitimate child and owned up to it. ( unlike 'I had not sex with that woman' Clinton ) A good character goes a long way with me. .......
253: Inmate Central, Is Buchanan worse than Chester Arthur? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-13, 15:34:46 (172.58.141.89)
I agree that there are number of ho hum pres. over the years but I am hoping Andrew stays on a 20$ bill. He is now very controversial but he also has done number of good things ( well, paying off the .......
254: Inmate Central, Here's one for a girl... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-11-04, 16:22:45 (172.58.141.89)
Micah. .......
255: General Asylum, It might sound nice but it's one fuggly cart... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-10-31, 00:23:58 (172.58.141.89)
looks like a Gort. .......
256: General Asylum, yeah but it is for phono pre AND a cart.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-10-31, 00:13:57 (172.58.141.89)
so maybe not too obscene. Even a top of the line Passlabs phono is over 50K. Not too uncommon to see a cart running 10k + these days. So hardly sensational. .......
257: Vinyl Asylum, No interest in Klimax PSU or new fluted plinth... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-10-30, 18:13:37 (172.58.141.89)
but would love to listen to their new Ekstatik cartridge. This time it's not a Lyra made so I am curious altho I am skeptical of those screws on it. .......
258: Inmate Central, +3 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-10-28, 01:53:29 (172.58.141.89)
. .......
259: Inmate Central, Yeah i saw the event... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-10-26, 13:26:44 (172.58.141.89)
thinking what a super spread event with packed spectator! It's time F1 should have a US driver then it will get more traction in the US maybe... Max is cool. .......
260: Vinyl Asylum, I was attending the CSO concert on Thursday night and... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-10-23, 20:01:17 (172.58.141.89)
Conductor James Conlon announced his passing before the program.I heard the gasp from the audience ( including myself! ) then the moment of silence was observed. The orchestra played Bach's Air in a G .......
261: Vinyl Asylum, New klimax info... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-09-23, 21:51:34 (172.58.141.250)
New Radikal 'hyper-accurate' speed management: ~ Sustained rotation closer to 33rpm..."rpm than ever before, thanks to a hyper-accurate and responsive FPGA-managed motor control unit, Linn's most prec .......
262: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Linn Ekstatik... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-09-23, 20:59:45 (172.58.141.250)
Linn is smart. They saw too many of their customers going for 7k+ cart (myself included ) and did not want to lose out on that opportunity. There is also said to be new version of Radikal. I wonder i .......
263: Vinyl Asylum, Linn Ekstatik... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-09-23, 00:51:03 (172.58.141.250)
Looks like Linn has a new cartridge coming. Interesting that they went with a sapphire cantilever. No specs or US pricing available yet but said to be 5500 .......
264: Classical Court, oh good! :P (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-09-19, 22:58:31 (172.58.140.201)
. .......
265: Classical Court, Chicago needs someone fresh after Muti leaves... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-09-18, 21:40:08 (172.58.141.141)
all my fave young conductors took up the new gig tho. :( How long is FWM staying at Cleveland? Indefinitely? .......
266: Inmate Central, I read that Merck is working on a flu/COVID combined vaccine... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-09-18, 21:03:48 (172.58.141.141)
which could be given every year. Hope the efficacy is a bit better than the current vaccine. .......
267: Inmate Central, I'm under 65 and they did not ask for a proof of any immune compromising illness.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-09-18, 20:58:26 (172.58.141.141)
I got the feeling they were happy to give it to anyone willing to take a vaccine. At this point I am better off getting a booster than not doing anything. Too many of my healthy friends are getting th .......
268: Inmate Central, Pfizer (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-09-18, 20:41:03 (172.58.141.141)
. .......
269: Classical Court, hm... wonder if he's eyeing on the Chicago spot... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-09-17, 23:13:33 (172.58.141.141)
Muti leaves in 2024. .......
270: Inmate Central, I already got the booster at the CVS... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-09-17, 23:04:38 (172.58.141.141)
A bit early at 5th month since the 2nd shot but a few of my friends are getting breakthrough COVID so glad to get this. I had absolutely not flu like symptoms like the first two shots. I just slept a .......
271: Inmate Central, Awe, I loved her in "Speed'. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-09-04, 01:23:21 (172.58.139.33)
. .......
272: Inmate Central, Who cares? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-09-03, 15:13:41 (172.58.139.33)
She's got the looks. There will be enough takers out there. She'll be just fine. ( till the looks start to go ) Dumb but nice'n'pretty is a popular trait by many men. She aint' gonna be a rocket scien .......
273: Vinyl Asylum, huh. Interesting. They don't show up on my Mac Chrome or Firefox. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-08-22, 01:07:54 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
274: Vinyl Asylum, Yes. Ultrasonic or otherwise... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-08-20, 20:49:57 (98.227.250.178)
even the most expensive RCM can restored a poor vinyl or knackered grooves. Here's another record Degritter was effective in reviving this old Vox records. This is a 70's Vox Box and in spite they ar .......
275: Vinyl Asylum, Fluid that came with... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-08-19, 23:16:59 (98.227.250.178)
I was told it's just a surfactant ( Photo-flow ) not a detergent tho over use of this liquid can yield some sud. I use distilled water. Nothing special and just a tiny bit of this liquid. The whole bo .......
276: Vinyl Asylum, I'e joined the ultrasonic cleaner brigade! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-08-18, 22:25:26 (98.227.250.178)
Soooo easy. Nice to be able to just pop in a record and walk away. .......
277: Inmate Central, My excuse to cross the pond... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-08-10, 10:01:55 (98.227.250.178)
Due to surging Covid numbers in NL ( something like 1400% ) Airfare and hotels were deeply discounted. ( almost like the right after 9/11 EU trip ) So that was the last nudge. Soon after NL declared U .......
278: Inmate Central, I missed the one in Chicago but... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-08-09, 23:29:20 (98.227.250.178)
I just came back from NL spending over 5 hrs! at Van Gogh Museum. I never thought I could spent that much time in one Museum but it was well done. Vincent will be mighty proud ( tho not sure how he fe .......
279: Classical Court, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-06-30, 04:40:04 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
280: General Asylum, There's something good about... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-06-29, 22:51:31 (98.227.250.178)
having a bad eyesight. If I don't see it, it does not exist. I paraphrased from Quentin Crisp's quote. I know he's right! I must say there's nothing more boring than the household chores. ::: TOPIC:: .......
281: General Asylum, Nothing... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-06-28, 23:43:11 (98.227.250.178)
besides dust does not get any worse after 4 years or so. .......
282: Vinyl Asylum, Ha! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-06-21, 17:03:12 (98.227.250.178)
Many of my friends are emailing me today to see if I have placed the order yet. My dealer already sold 20. God willing I get to compare it with my own Sondek this fall. Stay tuned. :) .......
283: Vinyl Asylum, what's so confusing about Naim's naming convention? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-06-18, 10:42:13 (98.227.250.178)
Pretty logical to me. ( at least it used to be ) .......
284: General Asylum, LOL (nt)... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-05-24, 15:40:36 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
285: Inmate Central, :D (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-05-17, 21:45:10 (98.227.250.178)
Excellent! .......
286: Inmate Central, I LOVE Shining.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-05-17, 19:46:54 (98.227.250.178)
I even bought a T-shirt. Plus the Ligeti's Lontano is just brilliant. View YouTube Video .......
287: Inmate Central, Seen them all and I agree with their picks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-05-16, 18:41:32 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
288: Speaker Asylum, Klipsch Forte o Heresy (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-05-11, 22:26:58 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
289: Inmate Central, Yes....Gruen... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-05-01, 21:52:13 (98.227.250.178)
Saw a nice new Rolex. But for 7K? I'm fine with my old Gruen. .......
290: Inmate Central, Yeah! The Birth of the Nation Part II... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-04-27, 02:13:31 (98.227.250.178)
In Talkies! .......
291: Speaker Asylum, Let's see... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-04-27, 01:50:28 (98.227.250.178)
Naim SL2 Wilson Audio WATT6 ATC SCM10 Linn Isobarik .......
292: Inmate Central, That's nothing... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-04-27, 00:13:54 (98.227.250.178)
Good one in japan used to be 500$/lb. .......
293: Inmate Central, Just a power grab by the dems.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-04-22, 15:23:03 (98.227.250.178)
hope Senate shoot it down in a hurry. .......
294: Inmate Central, Indeed. I hope they both succeed. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-04-18, 14:45:22 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
295: Inmate Central, Floyd family benefited the most from the incident... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-04-14, 19:44:24 (98.227.250.178)
Didn't they get 27 mil. from the city? I was wondering abut that outstanding warrants. Media seems to cover it up. But no excuse for what that cop did. She needs to pay for her incompetency. ::: TOPIC .......
296: General Asylum, That sounds like Walter I know... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-04-14, 19:39:48 (98.227.250.178)
Thanks for the link. Enjoyed reading it. .......
297: Vinyl Asylum, My Linn dealer is 800 miles away;.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-04-14, 19:12:15 (98.227.250.178)
I have them ship the belt to me. Why not have them ship it to you? .......
298: Vinyl Asylum, Linn dealer. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-04-13, 15:43:34 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
299: Vinyl Asylum, Have you listened to a P10? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-04-07, 17:25:20 (98.227.250.178)
Like you I was never a Rega fan. I thought P9 at 5k was a waste of money. It was musically insipid and bland. But ever since their intro of P6, I think their deck became much more involving. since th .......
300: Classical Court, Beethoven was anti-semi.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-04-03, 21:44:18 (98.227.250.178)
Not sure if that bothers you or not. Upon reading his Conversation books and letters, he makes several derogatory remarks on Jewish publishers. I was surprised to read that because I thought he was pr .......
301: General Asylum, whoa! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-03-20, 15:48:20 (98.227.250.178)
geezer nostalgia supported by some golly-gee-whiz millennial, as a shout-out to the monied elites who control the media and who need some kind of distinctive "not-for-the-untermenschen" object on whi .......
302: Vinyl Asylum, That's it. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-03-18, 17:02:12 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
303: Vinyl Asylum, ATF7.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-03-18, 16:08:41 (98.227.250.178)
Excellent MC under 300$. Never thought I could find a good enough MC under 1K. It does not do everything at this price of course, but it tracks well and very fast! .......
304: Inmate Central, this paragraph from WSJ sums up for me... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-03-09, 17:22:20 (98.227.250.178)
"There they were, assembled dreamily in the verdant grounds of a California mansion, poster victims of our irredeemably unjust system: the sixth in line to the throne of the United Kingdom, his wife, .......
305: Inmate Central, Yeah. I refuse to give Uncle Sam a free loan. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-02-25, 13:35:59 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
306: Classical Court, This... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-02-14, 17:14:33 (98.227.250.178)
There are few other recordings of Horowitz with Toscanini but this particular live performance is just electrifying and highly charged than others. .......
307: Vinyl Asylum, I've ordered Byrd in Flight... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-02-08, 16:47:40 (98.227.250.178)
was reissued by Classic Records but I missed picking in up. (now out of print ) .......
308: General Asylum, Both. (Nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-02-04, 15:43:25 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
309: Inmate Central, Sounds like China. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-01-23, 22:45:07 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
310: Vinyl Asylum, Will be doing a 4 way shoot out... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-01-14, 21:32:57 (98.227.250.178)
DCC, AP, 80's OJC and Craft copies when all this pandemic is over! .......
311: Vinyl Asylum, Yes... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-01-14, 18:15:51 (98.227.250.178)
My friend scored the reissue told me it was all gone by mid day. .......
312: Vinyl Asylum, It would be interesting to compare... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2021-01-14, 15:25:57 (98.227.250.178)
with my DCC CD ( Steve Hoffman ) and AP vinyl ( Kevin Gray ) to see if Bernie can do some magic. Interestingly either copies I own are somewhat wanting. They sound remarkably similar even tho done by .......
313: General Asylum, Is it religion or disease? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-30, 16:17:41 (98.227.250.178)
View YouTube Video .......
314: Classical Court, Enjoyed it. Thank you. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-26, 17:46:28 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
315: General Asylum, No. But I have banned a few over the years. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-18, 23:43:07 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
316: Classical Court, Cantelli was said to be Toscanini's protege... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-18, 21:52:28 (98.227.250.178)
I certainly can hear the similarity between them. Love both performances for the 7th. Pity he cherished so soon. No doubt he would have made many wonderful recordings. .......
317: Inmate Central, WSJ and NYT... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-17, 18:57:09 (98.227.250.178)
I still get a paper copy of WSJ every morning. .......
318: Classical Court, that is the only Bohm/Beethoven set I like! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-16, 19:44:24 (98.227.250.178)
I struggle with the 6th in general due to overdose from Fantasia! .......
319: Inmate Central, Yeah I am surprised... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-16, 16:55:20 (98.227.250.178)
that the vaccine distribution was this quick. She's in IL and works for State run Children's Hospital in Chicago. Hope the rest of healthcare workers get them. I know already some of the doctors are n .......
320: Classical Court, There are so many favourites! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-16, 15:43:58 (98.227.250.178)
1. Meh 2. Toscanini/NBC Symphony Orchestra or Wand/NDR-Sinfonieorchester 3. Wand/NDR-Sinfonieorchester or Klemperer/Philharmonia 4. Harnoncourt/Concentus Musicus Wien or Mravinsky/Leningrad Philharmon .......
321: Inmate Central, My friend is getting one tomorrow... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-16, 15:25:37 (98.227.250.178)
She works at children's hospital taking care of terminally ill patients who some of them are Covid positive. .......
322: Vinyl Asylum, Also they need to be in a well-suited room... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-13, 14:54:06 (98.227.250.178)
A pair of speakers, however well-designed, will perform poor in a wrong room. .......
323: Vinyl Asylum, Pretty much anything by Steinweiss or Miles (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-11, 16:17:01 (98.227.250.178)
He was the main designer for Columbia. Reid Miles did many of Blue Note memorable cover designs. Just a random covers I like. I know this isn't the cover but nice packaging! .......
324: Vinyl Asylum, and here i was thinking... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-09, 18:21:08 (98.227.250.178)
View YouTube Video .......
325: Inmate Central, You forgot.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-12-07, 15:53:53 (98.227.250.178)
Hello Kitty! :D .......
326: Vinyl Asylum, Rega unboxing to playing in less than 10 min... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-11-30, 18:16:24 (98.227.250.178)
C'mon Keith, you can do it! Just order it with their cartridge installed. This is not a Sondek. Nothing to it. View YouTube Video re: Tiny Triodes Those are the good crazy days. :) i .......
327: Vinyl Asylum, Rega P6... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-11-29, 17:02:47 (98.227.250.178)
Guess if you don't know what kind of *sound* you are expecting from a TT rig, you could go with all-in-one set up. But current Rega line has gotten just excellent so I am with Kevin ( I know he's a d .......
328: Vinyl Asylum, Kenny Barron/Charlie Haden: Night and the City... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-11-27, 16:01:29 (98.227.250.178)
Been hoping ever since the release. Would love to hear the Twilight Song on vinyl. View YouTube Video .......
329: Inmate Central, The Last Ride... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-11-19, 15:16:49 (98.227.250.178)
View YouTube Video .......
330: Inmate Central, Dualit? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-11-19, 15:11:56 (98.227.250.178)
A Krell of toaster. I know this will outlive me. .......
331: Classical Court, Yes. Sokolov performance is wonderful... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-11-15, 19:44:48 (98.227.250.178)
Also like Tharaud's Rameau as well. Also fascinating to hear Macrcelle Meyer's. .......
332: Inmate Central, Yep. i used to make an extra train stop so that I can pick up some on the way home. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-11-15, 17:49:09 (98.227.250.178)
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333: Classical Court, Thanks for this reco. I just ordered the vinyl set. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-11-15, 17:44:14 (98.227.250.178)
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334: Inmate Central, Nah.. I like Hirota's! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-11-14, 19:28:43 (98.227.250.178)
grew up with it and I still miss the taste. .......
335: Inmate Central, I'll wait another year.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-11-13, 00:25:34 (98.227.250.178)
till they work out all the bugs. .......
336: Inmate Central, At least they feed you and you wont be evicted in the prison. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-11-13, 00:23:32 (98.227.250.178)
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337: General Asylum, Are those Cornwalls? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-10-22, 16:31:57 (98.227.250.178)
If so how are you liking them compared to all others speakers you had in the past? .......
338: Classical Court, LOL (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-10-21, 20:37:45 (98.227.250.178)
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339: Amp/Preamp Asylum, No. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-10-19, 21:10:36 (98.227.250.178)
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340: Vinyl Asylum, Yep. Naim ARO. Love it... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-10-15, 15:06:29 (98.227.250.178)
I did not get on well with at all with the original Linn EKOS but I am doing ok with the EKOS SE/1. The only reason I changed the arm in the main rig is that I could no longer manual cue. Tho I still .......
341: Vinyl Asylum, I have a few... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-10-15, 10:54:20 (98.227.250.178)
Miles Kind of Blue, Holliday Lady in Satin, Adderley Somethin' Else, Burrell Blue Lights. Ordred Bud Powell but ended up returning due to off center hole. I thought 200g version was inferior to their .......
342: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Many times... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-10-11, 18:30:10 (98.227.250.178)
price ranging from a few hundred bucks to 5 figure items. Never had any problems. .......
343: Vinyl Asylum, Stay away from a used Linn.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-10-01, 12:23:50 (98.227.250.178)
your haunch is correct. it will take some effort to figure it all out and not all so-called upgrades are good. If you just want to play records and enjoy keep it simple and don't make a career out of .......
344: Vinyl Asylum, he can get an extra headshell and swap the cart that way... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-22, 20:35:14 (98.227.250.178)
that's what Technics dude did for me when I brought a mono record at a show. :) 30 second swap. .......
345: Classical Court, Thinking 3.5 mil is lowish.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-21, 13:51:07 (98.227.250.178)
I would have thought they would have paid more. At least he is not doing a jail time but I will always remember him as less of a man. .......
346: Classical Court, Yes he was tho he's low key in the US for some reasons. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-13, 16:40:47 (98.227.250.178)
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347: Classical Court, Ironically my favourite Richter/Schumann sounds the crappiest! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-13, 13:25:13 (98.227.250.178)
Figures. It's the one with Gauk/USSR State Radio recorded in mono back in 1948. The most passionate unusual for generally cool Richter. He builds the tension and excitement on finale with left hand sl .......
348: Vinyl Asylum, No brainer: Linn Adikt.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-13, 12:44:24 (98.227.250.178)
Used it with my ARO for a few years beating many other MM carts priced up to 600$. This is a cartridge which can keep up with an arm upgrade. I gave mine to a friend who's running one with Ekos now. O .......
349: Inmate Central, I tried several delivery services but sticking with Amazon/Whole Foods... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-08, 14:02:53 (98.227.250.178)
and make a trip to Feed Store for pet treats/bird seeds. Walmart is coming up with Prime like product but I did not have a good experience with them. ( delivery person looked scary, poor user interfa .......
350: Inmate Central, Staying in as always... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-08, 13:55:09 (98.227.250.178)
It needed this correction. I topped up a few Tech Mutual Funds. Sold a few Tesla last week but might purchase more Apple. I guess I am not as Doom'n'Gloom as some folks. For sure it will be a wild rid .......
351: Vinyl Asylum, I just pulled a trigger on Craft Records 10" remaster... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-07, 20:27:38 (98.227.250.178)
Probably digital but there are a lot of tunes I am not familiar with. So what turntable are you using now? .......
352: Vinyl Asylum, My favourite! Probably one of the best live album I own... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-07, 20:12:42 (98.227.250.178)
Sounds great too. .......
353: Vinyl Asylum, Is that analogue or digitally remastered? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-06, 19:32:42 (98.227.250.178)
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354: Vinyl Asylum, It sure is.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-06, 19:20:42 (98.227.250.178)
The soundtrack Bird is the only stereo ( and also digital ) Bird and I can hear a lot of processing going on. I need to get that Savoy Master LP. I know there is a Craft Record 10" reissues but haven' .......
355: Vinyl Asylum, Charlie Parker.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-05, 20:52:19 (98.227.250.178)
Guess this year is the 100th birthday anniversary of Bird. I've been spinning a few lately. It's been a while since I listened to these but they sound better than I remember with a mono cartridge. Th .......
356: Classical Court, g (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-09-04, 11:27:54 (98.227.250.178)
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357: Classical Court, RE: I see a lot of love for the Beechem (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-30, 18:43:40 (98.227.250.178)
Beecham Scheherazade. Reiner Scheherazade. .......
358: Classical Court, Sarah Connolly.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-29, 21:55:34 (98.227.250.178)
got to hear her sing Das Lied von der Erde a few years ago with CSO. One of the most moving singing I have heard. Tenor Stephen Gould had a cold that evening but Connolly made up more than enough. I l .......
359: Vinyl Asylum, naught wrong with eliptical stylus... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-29, 21:30:18 (98.227.250.178)
many of my favourite carts have a nude elliptical stylus. if it has a bonded stylus, Rega should have stated explicitly. I don't recall Ania struggling on inner grooves on both on RP10 and LP12. Phono .......
360: Inmate Central, The last I have heard was GOP is stuck at 1 trilion... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-29, 14:58:26 (98.227.250.178)
Dems came down but GOP is still holding firm on their end of budget. Therefore conversation is stuck. So there is no news for news media. They've got a bigger fish to report ( Hurricane, Conventions e .......
361: Classical Court, Yeah. I've listened to a several which were completed by someone else... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-29, 14:37:18 (98.227.250.178)
but they are all sort of meh. Better off leave it at the Adagio which can be much more powerful than a *fake* 4th. I think that Bruckner was onto something ( of he was enlightened ) when he was workin .......
362: Classical Court, lol! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-29, 11:25:22 (98.227.250.178)
but from what I read he already sketched out most of 'em but did not finish orchestrating. Another composer I would add is Bach. Would like to hear the rest of Art of Fugue. .......
363: Classical Court, Bethoven, Schubert, Mahler and.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-28, 23:11:44 (98.227.250.178)
Bruckner. Want to hear the final movement on his 9th Symphony. .......
364: Vinyl Asylum, Where did you read Ania has a bonded stylus? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-28, 23:07:07 (98.227.250.178)
I got to listen to one. I was floored when I have heard how much it was! I would have never guessed it had a bonded stylus. Which phono stage did you use with Ania? .......
365: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning ancient vinyl with new Cart............ (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-27, 22:01:27 (98.227.250.178)
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366: Classical Court, I'm no fan of NHK but I like this 1959 performance... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-25, 18:15:48 (98.227.250.178)
View YouTube Video I always have a soft spot for Stravinsky's conducting. They certainly did not miss the que at the end. .......
367: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks it's good to know... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-23, 20:17:01 (98.227.250.178)
I can also hear a high tape hiss noise throughout on both pressings. I also have another Blueback but STS wins over in immediacy and better bass dynamics. Clearly it has been remastered and would love .......
368: Vinyl Asylum, How's Kempff's Chopin? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-23, 14:17:18 (98.227.250.178)
I have both Blueback and later US London reissue. Surprisingly, the latter STS reissue sounds much clearer. I have always been curious about the original Decca release. P.S. The one you've shown is a .......
369: Classical Court, LOL! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-14, 13:29:26 (98.227.250.178)
"Hot Men of Audiophila" calender HAHAHAHAH!!! Thanks that was funny! :D .......
370: Classical Court, No. I am Japanese but taught UK style spelling at school.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-13, 20:23:39 (98.227.250.178)
hard to shake old habits. And I used to loiter Uk based fora ( Naim, Linn and Pinkfish ) It's weird a 'color' is not 'colo u r' in the US! .......
371: Classical Court, Fricsay/Berline's 9th is one of my favourite.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-13, 18:26:35 (98.227.250.178)
I am envious you have the DGG Tulip. I only have a later Resonance Canadian Reissue which sounds horrid but love the performance. To me, the best part of this set is the Dieskau. Great intimacy and gu .......
372: Inmate Central, Yep. IIRC, this was Tracy's last film... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-12, 19:16:03 (98.227.250.178)
and he was very ill during the filming and died shortly after the completion of the film. .......
373: Classical Court, Yeah amsing what a single piano can do... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-12, 18:59:06 (98.227.250.178)
When i have listened to the 5th, I could not find a single thing missing from the full orchestra version. Nothing else I could hear the score better! Interesting Liszt did some adlibing on the Eroica. .......
374: Classical Court, I have to agree. I don't have a problem with the term * babe* but... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-12, 18:24:55 (98.227.250.178)
my feminists friends definitely have a problem with it. I've a good friend, tho he's rather old-fashioned, keeps calling my girl friend 'babe' at a dinner table when I introduced to her to him. I knew .......
375: Classical Court, Pretty girl...Hope she plays good as she looks... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-12, 18:14:00 (98.227.250.178)
I know Liszt did a lot of transcription. I have not heard his Tannhauiser piano reduction but IIRC, he did the entire Beethoven Symphonies, didn't he? ( I am only familiar with Gould's 5th which is ma .......
376: Classical Court, 'But the performance is IMO dull.' ah ha! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-12, 17:17:42 (98.227.250.178)
This is what I was curious about. Maybe you just saved me 20 bucks! I'd think that it's tough to top the past performances from the masters. ( My faves are Sinopoli/NYP, Reiner/CSO, Toscanini/NBC, Gal .......
377: Inmate Central, 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' is the absolute classic, too! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-11, 20:21:45 (172.58.187.105)
View YouTube Video Ironic that we have not progressed much in a race relation since this film released in 1967. .......
378: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-09, 19:44:26 (98.227.250.178)
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379: Vinyl Asylum, The problem with Akito is it's going for too much $$$... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-08, 14:30:03 (98.227.250.178)
Hang on to your Basik Plus till you can get a used Ittok with a verified condition from a reputable dealer ( this also had numerous bearing issues in used market ) or get a new Rega arm. I am afraid t .......
380: Inmate Central, Disgusting. :( (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-05, 22:38:25 (98.227.250.178)
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381: Inmate Central, Hope they stopped eating dogs. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-05, 13:59:37 (98.227.250.178)
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382: Classical Court, Yes he was. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-08-01, 17:17:44 (98.227.250.178)
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383: Inmate Central, well, politics is more interesting than naked women for sure. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-07-31, 17:21:00 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
384: General Asylum, He's probably the last big name conductor from the last century... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-07-26, 13:15:47 (98.227.250.178)
I came to appreciate what he does. Became an Italian Opera fan because of him. .......
385: General Asylum, I highly recommend Babi Yar... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-07-25, 16:39:04 (98.227.250.178)
I purchased mine at the live event. I picked up Haitink's Mahler pieces. I was not at the venue when they were recorded but I was very impressed with his Mahler 7th a few years back. .......
386: General Asylum, I thought about that but figured General board might have more traffic... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-07-25, 13:08:08 (98.227.250.178)
and we are not allowed to have multiple threads so decided on here. If you think it's better off at Classical, go ahead and move it. Thanks! .......
387: Vinyl Asylum, Ania is good also..... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-07-25, 12:54:34 (98.227.250.178)
I listened to the P8 with both the Ania and Apheta. Former is 750$. Now they have a Ania Pro at around 1kUSD with better profiled stylus. .......
388: Vinyl Asylum, Did you actually hear the P8?... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-07-24, 15:08:38 (98.227.250.178)
I am not a Rega fanboi but recent Rega are great for the money if you wanna have some fun listening to records. .......
389: Vinyl Asylum, +3 for Planar 8 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-07-24, 15:06:40 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
390: General Asylum, CSO CD/SACD 50% OFF till Aug 3.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-07-24, 13:40:59 (98.227.250.178)
Just to give everyone heas up CSO is discounting selected CD by Muti and Haitink at 50%. If you purchase over 75% shipping is free. I highly recommend Muti's Verdi ( or all of his operatic pieces ) an .......
391: Vinyl Asylum, Linn Adikt... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-07-12, 17:01:12 (98.227.250.178)
Made by Goldring per Linn's spec, when I was doing an MM experiments, I ended up at the Adikt. I think it's about 650$ and replacement stylus is 350$ or so. I used in an a Naim ARO/Phonoshopie No.3 or .......
392: Vinyl Asylum, I prefer his later arrangement of the Theme... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-07-12, 00:20:48 (98.227.250.178)
I know this is all digital and all but it sounds great on vinyl and perhaps less 70s. This is more guitar lead set. (Ritenour/Laboriel ) View YouTube Video .......
393: Vinyl Asylum, LOL! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-07-05, 12:57:50 (98.227.250.178)
me too! .......
394: Inmate Central, Just hope Musk won't get hit by a bus... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-07-01, 15:30:05 (98.227.250.178)
Tesla closes at 1119$ today. Myabe time to cash it in. .......
395: Vinyl Asylum, Yes cartridge swap is so easy with detachable arm top... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-28, 02:36:25 (98.227.250.178)
I have three Naim ARO arm tops. Linn Krystal, Troika and now AT33MONO. What are you using now? I am curious to hear what you think of AT33MONO compared to your Helikon. Helikon SL I got to hear sounde .......
396: Inmate Central, You go girl! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-27, 18:13:37 (98.227.250.178)
She's good. Talks like me. :) .......
397: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Meridian 101/105... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-27, 02:41:17 (98.227.250.178)
Recapped and in a great working condition. A built in phono works, too. Not sure of exact vintage but I reckon around '77? .......
398: Vinyl Asylum, I am curious to see others recommendation.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-26, 11:46:54 (98.227.250.178)
I recently purchased an inexpensive AT-33MONO ( about 350$USD ) to see what a mono cartridge does. This conical stylus equipped cart sounds pretty good on my mono records. ( mainly 50s adn early 60s c .......
399: Vinyl Asylum, woo hoo! I'm in! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-26, 11:34:00 (98.227.250.178)
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400: Vinyl Asylum, Forget common sense. That's down right stupidity and carelessness... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-24, 11:58:08 (98.227.250.178)
Did you try contacting a seller? I'd write what he did on the review section so he won't repeat it to someone else. .......
401: Classical Court, *g* (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-20, 21:24:28 (98.227.250.178)
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402: Classical Court, Nice piano! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-20, 12:07:44 (98.227.250.178)
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403: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-17, 13:39:52 (98.227.250.178)
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404: Classical Court, Also their search engine got worse... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-13, 11:29:32 (98.227.250.178)
IT used to be pretty fast. The new site's search engine not only so slow it's not even a good one. So for me, purchase there plummeted to just a hand full last year. .......
405: Classical Court, I hate their new slow site so I was boycotting... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-12, 18:30:22 (98.227.250.178)
but thanks to you I had to get that Janowski's Bruckner 3. ( and 5 other discs ) :/ I've picked up Steinbacher CD, too ( but Britten/Hindemith ) and Wartime Furtwangler Strauss. I still loath their ne .......
406: Vinyl Asylum, Bruch Violin Concerto... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-09, 23:48:52 (98.227.250.178)
still spinning mono records exclusively. .......
407: Inmate Central, I remember him from SNL skit with Garret Morris... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-08, 19:13:24 (98.227.250.178)
Say whaat? .......
408: Classical Court, The longest 5th I have heard... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-08, 13:51:30 (98.227.250.178)
was Previn/LSO set clocking at whopping 42 minutes! Previn seems totally lost the plot as if he's sight reading all the way through. .......
409: Classical Court, father and Son. I love both performances... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-08, 00:34:22 (98.227.250.178)
Carefully orchestrated with good expression. Sr. K set is a sort of a bridge between Furtwangler and Klemperer. The finale however, is not as lofty as Carlos', it is more romantic and softer approach .......
410: Inmate Central, Bambi! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-07, 14:41:15 (98.227.250.178)
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411: General Asylum, None. Stop reading all reviews a long time ago. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-07, 12:47:40 (98.227.250.178)
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412: Inmate Central, Hope insurance covered it. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-07, 12:02:36 (98.227.250.178)
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413: Vinyl Asylum, The first 12" - ML4001 (1948) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-07, 11:39:41 (98.227.250.178)
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414: Vinyl Asylum, My copy of Jazz Track is a RSD reissue lacquer cut by Kevin Gray... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-07, 00:37:00 (98.227.250.178)
Not sure if he also worked on remaster ( no credit ). I would love the original 6 Eye mono. I don't have many Davis but love this soundtrack for its mood. So French! just like the movie. ( no happy en .......
415: Vinyl Asylum, My stereo pressing is pretty darn quiet... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-06, 14:16:46 (98.227.250.178)
It's one of the few original pressing I did not overpay. .......
416: Vinyl Asylum, Doh! Senior moment! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-05, 21:15:21 (98.227.250.178)
Apparently, I have it, too! I did not realise I own three copies of it. That 10" is a Sam Records 2016 reissue. I know it sounds a lot better than Columbia reissue ( re-titled Jazz Track ) I can't re .......
417: Inmate Central, Is a margin better on a high end restaurant?.. (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-05, 16:19:15 (98.227.250.178)
and if his over head is low, he might do ok. I'd think their clientele don't care if they raise prices if your friend's restaurant got a good reputation. Foodies will pay extra! And those who can affo .......
418: Vinyl Asylum, All right. Let me know what you think... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-05, 15:42:21 (98.227.250.178)
I am itching to pull a trigger at Discogs. .......
419: General Asylum, Yep. Shopify, Zoom,Slack...they all have a good short term potentials... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-05, 13:17:25 (98.227.250.178)
Bet a day trader made some quick profit. I'm more of a Amex, Facebook and Microsoft kinda guy. :) Curious to see how those *pandemic stocks* would do long term. .......
420: Inmate Central, Not to mention their foundation has been sinking for years... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-05, 13:09:21 (98.227.250.178)
The City is supposedly fixing but looks like the repair has been slow. .......
421: Vinyl Asylum, Interesting... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-05, 12:45:53 (98.227.250.178)
I was wondering about Wax Time release of Ascenseur Pour L'Échafaud (Lift To The Gallows). I don't have the original pressing ( I wish! ) but two other reissues. I'd reckon Wax time is digital, right? .......
422: General Asylum, Tesla... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-04, 16:47:30 (98.227.250.178)
LIke you a few years ago I was considering purchasing it for around 225$ but a good friend told me wait till it gets lower. Well, missed the dip. It would have been a handsome gain if one could deal w .......
423: Inmate Central, No... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-04, 12:12:23 (98.227.250.178)
Romy won't be caught dead with Briks for one. I'd bet my pay check on that. .......
424: Inmate Central, +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-04, 12:07:00 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
425: General Asylum, It's kind of sad they now own the EMI catalogue.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-03, 23:31:23 (98.227.250.178)
Everything is rebranded with blue Warner logo instead of a red EMI logo. .......
426: Classical Court, Looks like no according to this discogrpahy... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-03, 23:06:19 (98.227.250.178)
Lotsa 2s and 4s. But no 1s. .......
427: Vinyl Asylum, I don't know why some of classical XRCD24 titles never made it in the US.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-03, 21:51:10 (98.227.250.178)
Thinking I was going to order this Toscanini's Wagner but Pandemic hit and shipping is a mess, atm. I am curious about their SHM-CD, too. .......
428: General Asylum, Well, pros could be wrong, you know... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-03, 21:24:19 (98.227.250.178)
Even The Oracle of Omaha admits he has been wrong on some deals. It's interesting to think where the music business is going. I think that people will always love music so don't think it's a complete .......
429: Inmate Central, Whoa ...one thing for sure..... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-03, 18:06:37 (98.227.250.178)
I will never get into a verbal argument with her! .......
430: Vinyl Asylum, For Patsy, The greatest Hits... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-03, 17:46:00 (98.227.250.178)
I've both the original and AP reissue. They both sound great. AP actually did a decent job on this. .......
431: Vinyl Asylum, I've an XRCD and the original Sheffield CD, too... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-03, 17:36:27 (98.227.250.178)
They sound indeed pretty good! .......
432: Vinyl Asylum, The sound degradation on Treasury series record was obvious... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-03, 13:14:58 (98.227.250.178)
I have the infamous Dave Grusin "Discovered Again' on the original release and later Treasury reissue both in mint and was surprised to hear that the loss of fidelity was wider than I thought. ::: TOP .......
433: General Asylum, Are you buying? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-03, 11:49:33 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
434: Vinyl Asylum, I still have not listened to either recordings yet... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-02, 20:00:12 (98.227.250.178)
The only recording I have of his is the one with Nicola's Bruch Violin Concerto. Curious to compare this new recording with my memory of his Chicago debut of the same program. Tho I have reservation r .......
435: Vinyl Asylum, I'll be interested to listen to that recording... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-02, 19:51:22 (98.227.250.178)
Quite often I found Direct-to-Disc recording sounds safe to me. Perhaps because performers realise mistakes are costly since there are no fixe-it-at-the mix stage. I also was impressed and enjoyed his .......
436: Vinyl Asylum, Great! Thank you! (nt)... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-02, 13:26:49 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
437: Vinyl Asylum, Haitink/CSO Bruckner was great live... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-02, 13:25:09 (98.227.250.178)
I just want a record. No use for gilding a lily. .......
438: Vinyl Asylum, I would love that! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-02, 13:20:10 (98.227.250.178)
Hrusa is one of my fave young conductor. .......
439: Inmate Central, I can't afford to be out... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-06-01, 12:46:04 (98.227.250.178)
Tho I sold most of Leisure/Discretionary stocks ( Disney Ouch! ) but Will do what I did last two recessions. Just sitting out. I did ok last two times tho this recession is very different but I am no .......
440: Vinyl Asylum, Nice! Looks like download option only? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-30, 17:49:55 (98.227.250.178)
I thought Chris was talking about one of those early Denon digital recordings. .......
441: Vinyl Asylum, Skrow on Denon? The sound quality should be decent altho... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-30, 15:40:45 (98.227.250.178)
not sure about Japanese orchestra, tho. The timing of Skrowaczewski/Saarbruken Radio feels just about right to me and has more natural feel and not so forced as Giulini/Philharmoniker set to my ears. .......
442: Vinyl Asylum, Yep. let us know what you think... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-30, 14:54:06 (98.227.250.178)
I do think it's worse than Bruckner...( tho maybe... it's a neck to neck with his Symphony 1 ) I'm usually perseverant. But the Trout broke me. :x .......
443: Vinyl Asylum, Or it's an inspiration! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-30, 13:11:01 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
444: Vinyl Asylum, oh God no. It was awful! ... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-30, 13:09:26 (98.227.250.178)
Well, I don't get that one at all. .......
445: Vinyl Asylum, hmm..I don't hear that but I am waiting for Skrow's 3rd.. (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-30, 13:07:41 (98.227.250.178)
I have a high hope as his 9th is my reference. .......
446: Vinyl Asylum, LOL! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-30, 13:05:31 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
447: Vinyl Asylum, Will explore more Walter. Tho I'm more in the camp of Klemperer... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-29, 21:18:38 (98.227.250.178)
I'm an immoralist! :) View YouTube Video .......
448: Vinyl Asylum, Interesting. I thought that the intro had a touch of Schubert's 8th... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-29, 20:50:51 (98.227.250.178)
I am still going through a few more 3rd, but so far I like Bohm/Vielnna Phil. Much more rhythmic than most (his usual bubbly Mozart vibe! ) Bohm unearths beauty out of Bruckner's heavily gilded antiqu .......
449: Vinyl Asylum, Most 3rd I have/listened to are shorter Nowak versions. ( and I am struggling with that ) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-29, 18:05:13 (98.227.250.178)
but how much longer is the original unedited version? .......
450: Vinyl Asylum, Maybe he should have just stuck to Mahler?(nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-29, 17:52:11 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
451: Vinyl Asylum, Got a Walter/NYP '53 set in CD but haven't listened to it yet.. (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-29, 17:47:16 (98.227.250.178)
Celli's 9th is personal and emotional with less theatrics ( within the reason, after all this is still Bruckner ). It feels comparatively more *organic*. I normally don't care much for DG's digital re .......
452: Vinyl Asylum, 9th is great! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-29, 16:15:15 (98.227.250.178)
I'm still working through all of his symphonies. Currently on 3rd, ( boy, this is a tough one ). You just need to persevere and it can reward you greatly.. :) These are my favourite Bruckner 9th. Have .......
453: Inmate Central, Manslaughter probably. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-28, 08:36:44 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
454: Inmate Central, Or Nancy Pelosi who looks like has been embalmed. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-27, 22:29:02 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
455: Vinyl Asylum, This isn't new but love Jurassic 5's Power in Numbers... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-27, 22:14:05 (98.227.250.178)
Is this a kind of vibe you are looking for? View YouTube Video Bernie Grundman remastered it a few years ago and sounds terrific in vinyl. .......
456: Jazz Alley, That is really cool Travis. Thanks for your service, btw.(nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-26, 18:07:05 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
457: Amp/Preamp Asylum, There is no such thing as the best... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-26, 18:00:48 (98.227.250.178)
but the one I like is a Naim NAC552. It taught me how important a preamp is in a music replay. .......
458: Jazz Alley, I like the original Horace Silver set... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-26, 14:23:29 (98.227.250.178)
View YouTube Video It came from one of my favourite 'Six Pieces of Silver' album. .......
459: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Depends on how you define 'good' and 'bad'. As you say it's subjective... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-26, 12:12:12 (98.227.250.178)
For me, a system balance and source components are the most important thing. If a upstream components are not to my liking, no matter what improvements I throw at, the outcome is always *bad*. ::: TOP .......
460: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Sexy Italian design tho too euphonic sounding to me... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-26, 11:54:39 (98.227.250.178)
They used to make this integrated called Twin Tower. I think they discontinued it after 9/11. .......
461: Jazz Alley, Thank you... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-25, 22:22:27 (98.227.250.178)
what a beautiful tune. I just ordered the LP. .......
462: Vinyl Asylum, Yep. La Valse and Le Tombeau De Couperin Menuet... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-23, 21:48:12 (98.227.250.178)
First listening with Troika and will switch to Mono. .......
463: Vinyl Asylum, I pulled out a few mono records... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-23, 20:54:12 (98.227.250.178)
hopefully get to play with AT 33MONO this weekend. .......
464: Vinyl Asylum, Leave the wool mat that came with it...seriously... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-22, 22:16:56 (98.227.250.178)
you just got the table. Why are you thinking already changing something? I've played around with the mat on my Sondek but always came back to their good 'ol wool mat. One thing I learnt is I change ev .......
465: Vinyl Asylum, Congrats! Now I hope you leave it well alone... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-22, 11:28:47 (98.227.250.178)
How are you liking it so far? .......
466: Vinyl Asylum, Lovely aspiration... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-20, 19:14:52 (98.227.250.178)
Good luck with it. I have never seen one in captivity either in the US or in Japan. .......
467: Classical Court, Yikes. Hobson's choice. (Nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-19, 21:23:19 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
468: Vinyl Asylum, RE: GZ= GZ Media in somehwere Eastern Europe... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-19, 21:20:10 (98.227.250.178)
Ah thanks. I let my friend knows. One of other friend just got it today and says it is flat and quiet and says better than his original pressing. So it is promising. My other friend's copy is still M .......
469: Vinyl Asylum, PL 901 is most interesting table for me... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-19, 21:17:47 (98.227.250.178)
It had a ceramic platter much like higher end Rega. .......
470: Vinyl Asylum, GZ= GZ Media in somehwere Eastern Europe... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-19, 15:17:06 (98.227.250.178)
He could be wrong, tho. Where did you read it was pressed ant Furnace Record Pressing Plant? .......
471: Vinyl Asylum, Kyocera PL 701! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-19, 14:07:16 (98.227.250.178)
Nice. Love to listen to that table! Amazingly, that company is still around but doubt they make turntable now. .......
472: Vinyl Asylum, Did you get it? (Nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-19, 12:48:52 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
473: Vinyl Asylum, Several of my friends are due to get one, too... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-19, 12:47:44 (98.227.250.178)
tho one says his delivery has been delayed. He also reminded me it has been pressed at GZ. Not QRP. .......
474: Speaker Asylum, Naim IBL, SBL, SL2 and to a certain extent Linn Isobarik. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-19, 00:15:29 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
475: Classical Court, name above the title: She certainly deserves it! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-18, 14:27:29 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
476: Vinyl Asylum, I am surprised that Decca worked on ARO... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-18, 05:00:21 (98.227.250.178)
Did you add some mass on the headshell? I was under an assumption that Decca is for a high ass arm. .......
477: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice. Glad Royal N worked out for you... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-18, 04:38:05 (98.227.250.178)
I loved the colours it had but the ARO was not a good fit with it. Sorry to let it go. It was an antithesis of Lyra. Personality wise it was on the right track for me. As you say it engages. Is that t .......
478: Vinyl Asylum, Bread'n'Butter.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-18, 04:34:21 (98.227.250.178)
Ortofon and Audio Technica have one thing in common. They don't really have one house sound. Instead they make different flavours to fit people's taste. since they make a larger quantity, the economy .......
479: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you. Interesting program but don't know the pianist. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-17, 23:34:38 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
480: Vinyl Asylum, I did more digging.... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-17, 19:21:16 (98.227.250.178)
Yep. it's a digital copy. Of course one still needs to listen to see if it's a worthwhile effort. .......
481: Vinyl Asylum, oh wow that looks interesting! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-17, 14:43:14 (98.227.250.178)
Yeah. I wasn't too enthused about Weissenberg/Muti pairing. ( this does not get fully cooking till the last movement ) Giulini might add some *humanity* into Weissenberg's rather cool performance. My .......
482: Vinyl Asylum, hm... I'm on the side line for 40 bucks... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-17, 14:36:25 (98.227.250.178)
I'm reaching out to friends who's got it to see if they can lend me the copy! I have been so disappointed with many remasters these days so a bit gun shy. .......
483: Vinyl Asylum, Sweet! Do you use a spacer with it? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-17, 14:26:50 (98.227.250.178)
. .......
484: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks... I see lacquer was cut by Smith but... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-17, 14:21:36 (98.227.250.178)
mastering is done by Jessica Thompson per Discogs info. I wonder if this is a digitised file put on the vinyl. She's done Garner's Concert at Sea reissue CD but I am not familiar with her work. ::: TO .......
485: Vinyl Asylum, Who did the remastering? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-17, 12:31:41 (98.227.250.178)
cuz, I have a several original issues and the sound isn't that great. This is one of my favourite Garner album so I've been buying several copies ( including sealed original ) but something funky abou .......
486: Vinyl Asylum, Weissenberg/Giulini? you mean Muti? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-17, 01:55:09 (98.227.250.178)
didn't realise he did the set with Giulini. Szell's laser like direction is fitting to render the sinister doom and gloom 1st movement but doesn't have the lucidity for the rest. Sometimes piano gets .......
487: Vinyl Asylum, Do you remember who the piano player was? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-16, 23:55:31 (98.227.250.178)
Curious to know! Some of them do play in a banging style to put on a show ( hello Khatia! ) which can be really annoying. .......
488: Vinyl Asylum, Ain't that the truth? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-16, 19:21:42 (98.227.250.178)
I love the Arrau/Giulini set. So expressive. For a later set, I like Pollini/Abbado and Zimerman/Rattle set. I see Vogt has a new release but I doubt he can better the giants. ( nice, guy tho and lov .......
489: Vinyl Asylum, Love the 'Lights Out'... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-16, 19:12:42 (98.227.250.178)
Often, I just play that one tune out of that album. View YouTube Video .......
490: Inmate Central, Karousel... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-15, 22:55:33 (98.227.250.178)
I've ordered it. But not here. Need to figure out the logistics just who can install this. Planned schedule are all under sea due to this pandemic. I might have to do it myself but need some tool for .......
491: Vinyl Asylum, Brahms Piano Concerto No.1... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-15, 22:32:32 (98.227.250.178)
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492: Vinyl Asylum, Love to try a stone-bodied Koetsu in my system someday... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-15, 19:25:53 (98.227.250.178)
Ortofon Mono has a eliptical stylus whereas AT33 has conical so I'd reckon Ortofon will dig deeper. Would you cosinder movig up to Cadenza Mono? I am looking forward to hear the AT33 Mono as this cart .......
493: Vinyl Asylum, Which are top three do you like most?... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-15, 10:30:46 (98.227.250.178)
How is the Ortofon Mono? .......
494: Inmate Central, Yeah but he lived in Springfield Illinois for a while didn't he? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-15, 09:36:07 (98.227.250.178)
plus there was a film made in 1940. View YouTube Video .......
495: Inmate Central, Beeeerwyyyyn! (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-15, 09:25:08 (98.227.250.178)
Definitely had to be there to appreciate the joke. View YouTube Video .......
496: Vinyl Asylum, Many of us have multiple carts... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-15, 08:33:25 (98.227.250.178)
but hoping people listed their main cart. or most frequently used. .......
497: Vinyl Asylum, Another AT33 user! Now total of 4... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-15, 08:17:51 (98.227.250.178)
There was no mono cart users back in 2012. .......
498: Classical Court, I love those Szell/Fleisher Beethoven performances... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-14, 22:21:24 (98.227.250.178)
But I've got a pretty decent vinyl so I'm okd there. What I would love to see is his Schubert's 'The Great' I've got the original Epic but noisy. :( .......
499: Vinyl Asylum, Tally so far with interesting results from 8 years ago... (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-14, 22:00:50 (98.227.250.178)
By far Audio Technica user doubling from 2020. Also many more Ortofon users ( 5 vs. 12 ). Peculiar is there are only 3 Denon showing whereas back then there were at least 18 Denon users. Dynavector us .......
500: Inmate Central, Abe Lincoln is probably the most famous Illinoian? (0.00)
Posted by kuma on 2020-05-14, 20:25:08 (98.227.250.178)
then Al Capone of Chicago Outfit. More recently, Jane Byrne, first woman to be elected as a Chicago Mayor. .......
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