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1: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: My last Airport Express finally gave up the ghost . . . (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2023-11-02, 04:59:41 (73.247.184.213)
Using one as streamer myself, but it keeps losing network or simply refuses to stream. Many years of great sound for free (son redid wifi and had it in box in basement, didn't know it could do streami .......
2: Digital Drive, Airplay 2 Not always lossless? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2023-10-10, 06:32:56 (73.247.184.213)
Wow, this article blows up the whole Apple Airplay 2 lossless issue. I would think most newer Airplay receivers use Airplay 2, as do Iphones and iPads. 256 kbps??? .......
3: General Asylum, RE: I didn't know Mick Jagger and the band did country music (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2022-09-04, 07:16:34 (24.14.90.246)
Some great playlists of just country Stones on Apple Music, I assume Spotify also. PS - where is the reference to the Stones in the top 100 list? .......
4: Digital Drive, OMG, It's deja vu all over again. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2022-03-29, 04:57:17 (24.14.90.246)
nt .......
5: General Asylum, Mark Ronson Apple TV & Autotune (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2021-08-10, 04:50:58 (24.14.90.246)
For those with Apple TV there is a documentary called Watch the Sound that explores autotune from more of a technical/historical perspective. Also an episode on sampling. Whether you like these techno .......
6: General Asylum, RE: Air Pods Hearing app (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2021-01-08, 04:57:08 (24.14.90.246)
The app is for iOS devices - iPhones, etc. .......
7: General Asylum, RE: Which AirPods ?? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2021-01-05, 12:05:10 (24.14.90.246)
Hi Abe, I have the air pods pro in ear buds. .......
8: General Asylum, Air Pods Hearing app (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2021-01-04, 08:58:41 (24.14.90.246)
For those that got Air Pods for Christmas there is a nice hearing app called Mimi (no interest). Test takes about 5 minutes. My results, as expected, were not great. Hearing is equal left and right bu .......
9: Critic's Corner, RE: My new writing gig (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2020-12-08, 07:45:29 (24.14.90.246)
Haggerty does a very nice job with their magazine and other member updates. Cars, music and stereos will go together well! .......
10: Music Lane, RE: 40 Irish Women (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2020-10-27, 05:05:22 (24.14.90.246)
wow, this is excellent. thank you. .......
11: Speaker Asylum, RE: A New Phenomenon...at least for me. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2020-05-04, 08:51:24 (24.14.90.246)
Check your speaker connections, I had a similar problem that was intermittent and turned out to be simply a bad connection that came and went. Good luck! .......
12: General Asylum, RE: You're not missing anything (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2020-04-27, 08:49:12 (24.14.90.246)
All due respect but BS&T R&R?? I would suggest they are more jazzy or maybe simply a horn band like early CTA/Chicago. .......
13: Video Asylum, Roku and Apple TV (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2020-02-01, 05:23:16 (24.14.90.246)
Getting "video unavailable at this time" error messages running Apple TV app on Roku. Have done all the resets, etc. Anyone else have the issue or have fixed it? Thanks. .......
14: General Asylum, RE: Looking for a remote control converter from Infra Red to RF (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-12-07, 05:20:27 (24.14.90.246)
I recently purchased these repeaters for a similar situation. They work way beyond my initial expectations, couldn't be happier. Easy breezy. .......
15: Hi-Rez Highway, J. Geils (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-11-18, 06:12:27 (24.14.90.246)
The 2019 catalog had The Morning After listed but don't think it was ever released. Maybe this year. .......
16: Music Lane, Wow! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-10-08, 05:18:17 (24.14.90.246)
So good, esp with the scenes in the background. Can't wait for the new Terminator to come out next month. .......
17: Rocky Road, RE: Peter Towndsend and Ronnie Lane - Rough Mix (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-10-08, 05:14:25 (24.14.90.246)
Funny, listened to the cd last night. Has stood the test of time well. Very enjoyable. SQ is good btw. .......
18: General Asylum, RE: Great Bluegrass show on PBS! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-09-01, 05:18:46 (24.14.90.246)
Agreed - very informative show. .......
19: Rocky Road, RE: Joan Osborne! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-08-14, 04:54:41 (24.14.90.246)
Great jam! .......
20: General Asylum, RE: Larry who? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-07-30, 06:16:00 (24.14.90.246)
Totally agree re LWR's musical knowledge. His comments on Americana and folk were very insightful and he always had a great video to share. Miss him much. .......
21: Rocky Road, RE: Cyndi Lauper, "Money Changes Everything" (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-06-06, 05:07:14 (71.239.209.138)
Her live version of MCE on the Live at Last DVD is an all time favorite. Band totally rocks, she rocks and works herself into a frenzy singing, dancing, twirling, etc. There is a point in the performa .......
22: General Asylum, RE: nah (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-03-17, 04:30:50 (72.31.126.50)
Just dropped into Central for maybe the first time in years. Cars and food! .......
23: Rocky Road, 2018 Americana Awards now streaming (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-02-14, 06:58:51 (71.239.209.138)
You can stream the 2018 Americana awards show off the PBS website for a few weeks. Still can't find out if the show will be broadcast on my local PBS - wttw. .......
24: General Asylum, RE: Finding new music and instant gratification: Roon/Tidal (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-02-10, 04:54:38 (71.239.209.138)
Thanks for this. I now see why folks like Roon - very nice UI. Love their list of "country" artists. I assume the UI is Roon, if not please say so. .......
25: Speaker Asylum, Oh no! Please do not wake the Polarity pundit....(nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-02-02, 10:20:39 (71.239.209.138)
x .......
26: Rocky Road, Band of Joy (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-01-15, 06:54:41 (71.239.209.138)
Plant's Band of Joy tour out Zep'd Led Zeppelin by a wide margin when covering old LZ tunes. Gallow's Pole being the standout imho. .......
27: Music Lane, RE: Allen Toussaint's "Bright Mississippi" had not heard it in a while and forgot how brilliant and soulful it is (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2019-01-13, 06:15:29 (71.239.209.138)
When i heard this cd for the first time I went into a frantic search for other Allen Toussaint cd's thinking they would sound something like Bright Mississippi - found out nothing sounds like it. Simp .......
28: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Anyway to get music from big rig to a HomePod in the kitchen? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-12-11, 05:33:05 (71.239.209.138)
Wow, thanks for all the detailed info and alternative solutions. For now I think I'll explore running speaker wire to the kitchen (or not at all) and forgoing a transition to a computerized music libr .......
29: Computer Audio Asylum, Anyway to get music from big rig to a HomePod in the kitchen? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-12-10, 05:04:58 (71.239.209.138)
Moving to a new house in the spring. Goal is to have same music playing in kitchen as in rest of the first floor - SQ in kitchen is not critical. Big rig will be set up in the front parlor, but the ki .......
30: Computer Audio Asylum, We have rules (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-10-28, 06:36:32 (69.243.137.148)
Have not gotten into streaming yet, but approach listening with a few rules when wife and I are home: Friday night is for cd mixes i have made over the past 20 years or so. I have about 30 of them. T .......
31: Music Lane, Totally agree +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-10-15, 05:07:18 (69.243.137.148)
x .......
32: Rocky Road, RE: Kaleo - New and Bluesy (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-09-12, 04:40:54 (69.243.137.148)
Not really that new, but definitely bluesy. Closes out one of my mixes - SQ is very good and has a very haunting pace. Love it. .......
33: General Asylum, Chicago area (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-09-11, 05:30:27 (69.243.137.148)
Marantz - Superscope Technlogies in Geneva, IL Everrything else - Electronic Engineers on Belmont in Chicago I've needed several repairs this year and had great experiences with these two companies. : .......
34: General Asylum, RE: Lots of ADS speakers show up in vintage systems. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-08-31, 05:33:00 (69.243.137.148)
x .......
35: General Asylum, Playing via vintage ADS L 710's (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-08-31, 05:30:02 (69.243.137.148)
This is actually my secondary system, using a Marantz NR1402 as an amp, Sony BDP-S570 BD/CD/SACD as source, the Nak and ADS L710's. Same speakers we had when all these playlists were made! ::: TOPIC: .......
36: General Asylum, Nakamichi in the house (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-08-30, 06:11:39 (69.243.137.148)
Moved recently and finally had space in my set up for my brothers Nak BX-3. Been in storage at least 10 years, yet fired right up and plays great. I have about 30 tapes from '77 or so thru '84 - .......
37: Rocky Road, All Of This Life - The Record Company (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-08-27, 06:53:04 (69.243.137.148)
If you haven't already, just go buy/stream this lp. It's their follow up to a grammy award winning debut lp. I believe it's actually a better record than the first, if that's possible. Pure blues rock .......
38: Video Asylum, Comcast Xfinity wireless receiver issues (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-08-25, 05:41:10 (69.243.137.148)
Anyone have a wireless Comcast Xfinity receiver in use (no cable connection). Mine is installed in an upstairs bedroom and prone to losing the "network" and has constant audio synch issues. I think th .......
39: Rocky Road, Top 5 (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-08-07, 06:42:01 (69.243.137.148)
Kind of a figure of speech but I do have some weird BD video favorites - Robert Plant & Band of Joy - Trouble don't come - off their live BD Jeff Beck Rock and Roll Party w/ Imelda May - any of the cu .......
40: Rocky Road, RE: Mark Knopfler (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-08-06, 04:42:30 (69.243.137.148)
This performance of Speedway is beyond good - it's in my top 5 video performances of all time. The band really cooks, starting slow and ending in a crescendo. Plus ELH looks great. .......
41: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Best SACD albums (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-07-16, 05:54:29 (24.1.127.153)
The Sacd I have is "Folk Singer". While not a Sacd, "Muddy Mississippi Waters Live" has great SQ and the performance is outstanding. A true showman the likes of Sinatra - there is an eerie similarity .......
42: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Best SACD albums (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-07-13, 05:31:59 (24.1.127.153)
I play Sacd's all the time. Agree Dylan titles are nothing special. Tons of favorites including: Alison Krauss (3-4 titles) BS&T (3 titles) Sam Cooke (2 titles) Count Basie at the Sands (Explosive on .......
43: Digital Drive, Marantz SA-11s2 (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-05-26, 04:58:20 (24.1.127.153)
Not sure why anyone needs a standalone dac if you have a higher end player. .......
44: Music Lane, Wow. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-05-23, 04:49:54 (24.1.127.153)
x .......
45: Rocky Road, Eilen Jewell (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-05-10, 05:14:54 (24.1.127.153)
Note to blues lovers - check out "Down Hearted Blues" by Eilen Jewell. Absolutely great stuff - basically a covers cd of older blues classics. Funny how her interpretations sound so modern. Apparently .......
46: Music Lane, Ah Senor Blues ... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-04-10, 05:16:45 (24.1.127.153)
Haven't played it in a while. Will do so very soon. Excellent cd. .......
47: Music Lane, RE: "Now THAT'S Americana"!... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-04-08, 05:16:23 (24.1.127.153)
There are several years of the Americana Awards shows on line. I have most DVR'd at home. Always a great watch/listen. '12 may be my favorite if memory serves me - Shakes, Carolina Chocolate Drops, an .......
48: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone use line conditioners (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-03-26, 05:26:23 (24.1.127.153)
I use a Blue Circle MR 800 unit, had it in the chain for many years. Seemed to be helpful when installed. I'm afraid to take it out now! .......
49: Hi-Rez Highway, Who knew? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-02-17, 05:29:18 (24.1.127.153)
x .......
50: Rocky Road, Outlaw country is more rock than rock (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-02-06, 05:42:27 (24.1.127.153)
Check out Chris's "Outlaw State of Mind" off Traveler or Hell or High Water soundtrack. Total jam, crash and burn at the end. .......
51: General Asylum, There is value (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-01-30, 05:22:09 (24.1.127.153)
I always check to make sure I have at least heard the nominees for Blues, Folk and Roots/Americana. They are usually pretty good and worth buying. TajMo won this year - fabulous cd. .......
52: General Asylum, RE: New audio rack. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2018-01-20, 05:10:46 (24.1.127.153)
Thanks for this. We are moving and I will need a new rack that is wide and perhaps 3 shelves (Including top). Most importantly for WAF is the backing to hide the wires necessary to power and play my c .......
53: Rocky Road, Some odd ones (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-12-30, 05:47:59 (24.1.127.153)
For some unexplained reason we play soundtracks on Sunday evening over a cocktail. Over time these have become our favorites: Hell or High Water - great outlaw country O' Brother (SACD) - Americana Ma .......
54: Rocky Road, RE: LWR (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-12-26, 05:20:26 (24.1.127.153)
Just think of all the Americana he enjoyed and shared. Noting like it today, unfortunately. The forum changed upon his departure. .......
55: General Asylum, Thank You ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-12-14, 05:50:48 (24.1.127.153)
x .......
56: Music Lane, Thank you for the suggestions. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-11-30, 05:09:55 (24.1.127.153)
x .......
57: Music Lane, Allen Tuissaint recommendations (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-11-28, 07:07:28 (24.1.127.153)
I'm so enamored with Bright Mississippi I am looking for advice on other Tuissaint cd's - especially those with the SQ of Bright Mississippi. Or maybe a live cd, or even other New Orleans artists of a .......
58: Music Lane, Bright Mississippi - Late night treat (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-11-04, 08:46:32 (24.1.127.153)
Oh boy, hadn't listened to this one for a while. Put it on last night late. Beautiful arrangements and great sound quality. May he rest in peace. .......
59: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Try cleaning them (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-10-14, 06:11:33 (24.1.127.153)
Never understood why folks that play cd's resist cleaning products, etc. You not only can hear drops, etc but in my experience simply putting the cd up the a light will expose smudges, fingerprints et .......
60: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Gain control (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-10-14, 05:59:32 (24.1.127.153)
Had a Audio Refinement amp years ago that had gain controls for each channel. Didn't know how useful they would be when I got the amp, but over time was able to "dial the gain down" to get a far large .......
61: General Asylum, RE: Mine are mobile based (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-10-10, 05:36:21 (24.1.127.153)
Check out AudioTools app. Free SPL meter and RTA. Many other functions I don't use. .......
62: Digital Drive, RE: MQA Frampton (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-09-16, 06:09:19 (24.1.127.153)
Interesting rack, who is the manufacturer? .......
63: Rocky Road, RE: Annie Lennox, "Walking On Broken Glass" (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-08-25, 05:35:12 (24.1.127.153)
There is a 5 song "EP" like cd release featuring the single plus a live version of WOBG, as well as 3 other favs. Great sound quality. Play it regularly. .......
64: Speaker Asylum, Still have several (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-08-22, 05:09:14 (24.1.127.153)
710's in the family room, smaller 5 series in the bedroom, and a pair on loan to kids not sure of model (large woofer 2 way). They still sound fine, albeit a little less balanced than more modern day .......
65: General Asylum, Quintessence? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-06-24, 04:32:18 (24.1.127.153)
Haven't been there in years. .......
66: Rocky Road, Dust of the Chase (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-06-23, 05:29:07 (24.1.127.153)
Never heard of Ray until I saw the movie Hell or High Water. This song is now included in my "Outlaw Country" mix. .......
67: Speaker Asylum, I'm in the brain break-in camp (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-06-20, 05:14:08 (24.1.127.153)
Who can remember what a speaker sounded like 500 hours ago? Nonsense - break in is over once you play a well known cut and hear better imaging, soundstage or whatever over the prior speaker/component. .......
68: General Asylum, Harms Swift Way - Robert Plant & Band of Joy (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-06-19, 04:40:43 (24.1.127.153)
Mostly due to the lyric " who will mark my time" .......
69: Rocky Road, TajMo - Modern blues for audiophiles (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-05-24, 05:16:21 (50.158.103.4)
Listened to this one last night - collaboration between Keb Mo and Taj Mahal. This is a demonstration quality disc! ProAc distributors/retailers should use this cd - it seemed tuned to my ProAc's best .......
70: Digital Drive, RE: No sound from CD player (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-05-20, 05:22:40 (50.158.103.4)
Had same problem with my Marantz Sa-11s2 - was in the audio mute circuit. Marantz repaired and works fine now. .......
71: Rocky Road, Imelda May's new album - Life Love Flesh Blood (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-05-05, 05:35:03 (50.158.103.4)
Do not hesitate on this one. High quality performance by Imelda - very soulful. "Bad Habit" is a hit if it can get any airplay. T-Bone has done his magic - melding a great singer, excellent band and s .......
72: Hi-Rez Highway, I second the stuck record characterization (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-04-28, 04:56:10 (50.158.103.4)
why even comment at all? You'd think he was short D&M (if they were public). .......
73: Speaker Asylum, Given that location (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-04-26, 05:03:31 (50.158.103.4)
I'd find a pair of used ADS 510's or 400's and the like. Not subtle speakers so a nice sound for semi-outside listening. I'm assuming the pool music is not classical or jazz. .......
74: Hi-Rez Highway, New Trinity Sessions SACD (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-03-20, 04:47:37 (50.158.103.4)
Anyone have this SACD yet and what are your thoughts on the SQ? .......
75: Critic's Corner, Last sentence made me laugh out loud (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-03-18, 05:33:24 (50.158.103.4)
Didn't see it coming. .......
76: Speaker Asylum, RE: Effective RTA for $270? (With your IOS device) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-03-08, 05:19:01 (50.158.103.4)
I use AudioTools. Works well enough for me. You can find it in the app store. Free with some paid add-ons. .......
77: Hi-Rez Highway, Ok, the comment was tongue in cheek (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-03-04, 08:10:04 (50.158.103.4)
Disbeliever has years of posts criticizing Marantz's reference series SACD players. I was just anticipating the next post. .......
78: Hi-Rez Highway, Disbeliever has... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-03-04, 04:59:24 (50.158.103.4)
and he didn't like it at all vs. his Sony. .......
79: Rocky Road, Blue and Lonesome Stereophile review (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-02-17, 09:47:31 (50.158.103.4)
Wow, Stereophile gave the Stones Blue and Lonesome 5 stars for SQ. Don't see many 5 Stars on non-classical/non Jazz albums. Wish we knew what equipment the reviewer used. Sounds a touch hot over my Pr .......
80: Digital Drive, I do appreciate this (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-02-15, 05:09:17 (50.158.103.4)
The damn MQA thing is so confusing that my head hurts. Now I have a perspective of the business side of the venture - regardless of Linn's motivations. .......
81: Rocky Road, Thanks for this (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-02-11, 07:47:35 (50.158.103.4)
I'll have to check them out of the library. .......
82: General Asylum, Wow! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-02-09, 03:30:37 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
83: Rocky Road, Americana article (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-02-08, 04:52:43 (50.158.103.4)
LA Times article on the growth of Americana. .......
84: General Asylum, How about some Americana (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-02-02, 09:26:19 (50.158.103.4)
Listened to this last night - great song and performance by Lee Ann and the Buddy Miller band. .......
85: Rocky Road, How about some Americana (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-02-02, 09:26:19 (50.158.103.4)
Listened to this last night - great song and performance by Lee Ann and the Buddy Miller band. .......
86: Rocky Road, Sleepless, Peter Wolf (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-01-25, 05:09:05 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
87: Rocky Road, Alison Krauss (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-01-08, 05:36:13 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
88: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I should have known... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2017-01-04, 11:53:34 (50.158.103.4)
lp or sacd? .......
89: Rocky Road, RE: "They may as well have made a record of Beatles covers"... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-12-31, 05:53:53 (50.158.103.4)
I think it's more a late 50's sound and more of a tribute to some great bluesman of the time. Here's a plan - put the record on early at your party at very low volume, no one will even know who it is .......
90: Rocky Road, RE: Listened to it further last night... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-12-09, 07:53:38 (50.158.103.4)
The production crew made some major mistakes, and what is with all that fish tailing? Nice car tho, not to mention the driver. .......
91: Rocky Road, Check out the video - what a fine Mustang! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-12-03, 08:52:38 (50.158.103.4)
I'm thinking it's a a 67 or 68 . .......
92: Rocky Road, RE: listening right now... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-12-03, 07:49:04 (50.158.103.4)
I'm jealous of the vinyl, only digital here. I'm picking up mine today. Good to hear the SQ is great - I am worried about compression on the cd. .......
93: General Asylum, Totally agree (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-12-03, 07:45:42 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
94: Rocky Road, Stones - Blue and Lonesome reviews (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-11-28, 07:26:53 (50.158.103.4)
Read several, most are positive with a lot of comments on the "liveness' of the album. No comments I can find about the sound quality, however. I'm hoping for something along the lines of "Stripped", .......
95: Music Lane, RE: Ain't turned me into a redneck, made me ignorant OR vote... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-11-14, 05:20:45 (50.158.103.4)
I think you nailed it. Stay away from the pop country stuff and you'll be ok. "Americana" is a safe haven for country oriented artists that rebel against the current style of country. My most recent " .......
96: General Asylum, New Emmylou Harris Tribute Concert CD/BluRay (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-11-10, 11:26:01 (50.158.103.4)
Wow, just saw this come up as a new release. Tribute concert with All Star band and special guests. LWR would have loved this one. .......
97: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: New Norah Jones (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-11-03, 05:00:42 (50.158.103.4)
Great performance. BTW - love the DVD of the BR show. .......
98: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Herbie's Cone/Spike Decoupling Gliders (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-10-29, 05:11:26 (50.158.103.4)
I have the gliders over a suspended wood floor. No "moving around' that I can detect. It's a beautiful thing, however, to be able to easily move the speakers around for a variety of reasons related to .......
99: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Old Norah Jones (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-10-19, 05:11:34 (50.158.103.4)
If you like her at all you need to listen to Little Willies - her country "band". Delightful song selection and performances. One artist on my must see list - not sure why I haven't already. ::: TOPIC .......
100: Speaker Asylum, Try the Audiotools app (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-09-27, 11:18:00 (50.158.103.4)
They have a few free apps, I use the sound meter and RTA. Jim Smith of Get Better Sound is high on their app. .......
101: Rocky Road, RE: Posted the YT video... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-09-22, 12:41:11 (50.158.103.4)
No black square, no nothing actually. .......
102: Rocky Road, Why don't I see the link (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-09-22, 05:22:02 (50.158.103.4)
Funny, nothing here and I'm logged in. .......
103: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: older YBA amp service (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-09-22, 05:19:52 (50.158.103.4)
There is a recent thread on the Audiogon forum re YBA repairs. The distributor weighs in. .......
104: Rocky Road, Americana (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-09-21, 05:38:37 (50.158.103.4)
Funny you mention Americana, as I believe today is the awards show that some may be able to find streaming, etc. Maybe someone can post a link. I also miss LWR, he certainly guided this forum in a dir .......
105: Rocky Road, RE: Treat Her Right (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-09-06, 05:04:38 (50.158.103.4)
great story, where's the link? .......
106: Rocky Road, RE: The Record Company (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-09-05, 04:35:59 (50.158.103.4)
I'll have to check them out also. .......
107: Rocky Road, The Record Company (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-09-04, 06:10:08 (50.158.103.4)
If you haven't heard these guys - find a way. 3 piece band with a bluesy, sparse but high quality sound. Reminiscent of 50's - 60's bluesmen and maybe a little early Stones. New rock seems to have fou .......
108: Rocky Road, Hell or High Water Soundtrack (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-09-02, 05:44:33 (50.158.103.4)
Saw the movie yesterday, the soundtrack is outstanding. Nick Cave involved, and several country outlaw type songs included from Townes Van Zandt, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Waylon and Chris Stapleton. Worth c .......
109: General Asylum, RE: CNBC trashes higher res streaming services (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-08-06, 07:17:20 (50.158.103.4)
My somewhat limited experience is that while I may not be able to tell the difference on back and forth tests I absolutely can tell the difference after listening to a low res version after about 15 m .......
110: General Asylum, CNBC trashes higher res streaming services (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-08-06, 05:13:31 (50.158.103.4)
Not pretty for Tidal. .......
111: General Asylum, +1 on the CJ's Sweet Jane (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-07-15, 05:29:46 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
112: Rocky Road, This is what I really wanted (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-07-10, 13:57:50 (50.158.103.4)
BOJ playing Gallows Pole. Great interpretation. They do Zep proud imho. .......
113: Rocky Road, LOL (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-07-08, 05:08:42 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
114: Rocky Road, Ok, here is where I am at (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-07-07, 07:43:10 (50.158.103.4)
Thanks for all the suggestions/contributions. No need to stop but I thought some may be interested in where the playlist is at right now, subject to changes, adds, re-ordering, etc. Play that funky mu .......
115: Rocky Road, Wow! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-07-07, 07:38:33 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
116: Rocky Road, I'm not sure I would recognize an ABBA song. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-07-06, 05:00:57 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
117: Rocky Road, RE: Lots and lots of 1980s music (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-07-05, 08:07:24 (50.158.103.4)
You are right, but I prefer your suggestions over true disco ala Gloria Gaynor, etc. .......
118: Rocky Road, Forgot about War (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-07-05, 08:05:04 (50.158.103.4)
Great songs. I'm also adding B-52's and Blondie to my thinking. .......
119: Rocky Road, Any rock oriented suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-07-05, 04:56:34 (50.158.103.4)
Not sure I can do disco and maintain my audiophile reputation. .......
120: Rocky Road, Help with After Dinner Dance Music (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-07-04, 05:02:30 (50.158.103.4)
Having a dinner party Saturday to celebrate the wife's birthday. She is insisting on dance music after we eat. I've got the pre-dinner playlist covered with multiple cuts from: Chris Isaak - Sun Sessi .......
121: General Asylum, RE: The Corrs Unplugged (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-06-09, 05:23:44 (50.158.103.4)
Definitely a fav I haven't played in a while. Maybe tonight. SQ is very good. .......
122: General Asylum, Better off with some used ADS (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-06-02, 05:10:07 (50.158.103.4)
Always able to find ADS speakers of various types on Craigslist. Some over priced but surely a touch better than the OP's find. .......
123: Hi-Rez Highway, LOL! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-05-26, 04:40:33 (50.158.103.4)
* .......
124: Rocky Road, Another one is City Winery (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-05-24, 04:46:02 (50.158.103.4)
Very intimate and they often book very good Americana artists/bands. .......
125: Rocky Road, Peter Wolf show - Chicago (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-05-22, 07:15:19 (50.158.103.4)
Saw Peter last night at the Park West here in Chicago. Great show, eclectic set of music, very tight band. Can't believe he is 70 - still a wild man on stage. Catch him if you can as he tours in very .......
126: Rocky Road, Full page ad for the show here in Chicago Tribune (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-05-06, 04:58:40 (50.158.103.4)
Looks like a destination type event .......
127: Rocky Road, Master of Disaster (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-05-05, 05:09:46 (50.158.103.4)
Nice piece of work by JH and an SACD to boot. Skip the first song and the rest flows quiet nicely, SQ is very good imho. Disclaimer - we own an '05 TBird. .......
128: Rocky Road, Careful! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-04-22, 05:40:24 (50.158.103.4)
Somehow I got some nasty ads/malware from this site - not sure how or why. Took a while to figure out how to prevent Safari from reopening the site after forcing closure. Hold Shift down when opening .......
129: Rocky Road, Revisting "Stripped" (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-04-03, 08:07:09 (50.158.103.4)
Had a nice revisit last night with live Kinks (SACD) and Stripped - this cut felt just right. If you pull it out don't miss their cover of Willie Dixon's " Little Baby" at the end. PS - I still can't .......
130: Rocky Road, Great clip! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-03-30, 05:08:56 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
131: Rocky Road, What draws you to new music? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-03-21, 07:21:52 (50.158.103.4)
Some recent discourse with LWR and others about Lucinda William's new cd makes me wonder how folks are attracted to new artists/music or even new music from established artists. What grabs your attent .......
132: General Asylum, Americana (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-03-17, 05:17:36 (50.158.103.4)
While we listen to a little JC and Patsy, Americana is about as close to country as we get. Wifey actually thinks Americana is country! .......
133: Rocky Road, Not sure if this qualifies (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-03-14, 09:13:00 (50.158.103.4)
Band of Joy doing LZ .......
134: General Asylum, Sleepless, Peter Wolf (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-03-14, 09:03:13 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
135: Rocky Road, Ok, Ok. I'll pick it up. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-03-14, 05:10:16 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
136: Rocky Road, More compelling? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-03-13, 05:47:44 (50.158.103.4)
Wow, I rate Spirit as one of the most compelling deep country blues efforts I've ever heard. Even wifey loves it. Helps we saw her at a City Winery gig last year. Look forward to the new one. ::: TOP .......
137: Rocky Road, Stop it! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-03-12, 05:10:48 (50.158.103.4)
We still have Spirit Meets the Bone in heavy rotation. .......
138: Rocky Road, RE: Marianne Faithfull - Ruby Tuesday (1995) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-02-27, 05:13:23 (50.158.103.4)
What was with that film? .......
139: General Asylum, RE: Hottest Musician. Any Genre, Any Time Period. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-02-27, 05:09:23 (50.158.103.4)
Come on guys, Margo's the one. .......
140: Rocky Road, A couple soundtracks (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-02-26, 07:14:27 (50.158.103.4)
I've always enjoyed the SQ of the soundtrack to Cold Mountain as well as (yep) - Walk the Line. Very nice rhythm section but likely the product of some technical fiddling. I still love the bass lines .......
141: Rocky Road, RE: Sound Quality Favorites From All Eras (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-02-26, 07:10:30 (50.158.103.4)
Totally agree on Alone and Acoustic! .......
142: Rocky Road, RE: Sound Quality Favorites From All Eras (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-02-26, 05:34:39 (50.158.103.4)
O'Brother SACD All of AKUS SACD's Eric Clapton Unplugged CD Jimmy Reed at Carnegie Hall SACD BS&T SACD's Most of the early Lyle Lovett CD's .......
143: Rocky Road, Very Nice (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-02-19, 05:08:07 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
144: Rocky Road, Ok, I DVD'd and watched a few performances last night (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-02-17, 05:25:59 (50.158.103.4)
In short, Gaga sucked (as much as I like her)- poor approach to a Bowie tribute. Tribute to Glenn Frye was a little boring, Alabama Shakes weren't as good as I expected, BB King tribute was worth watc .......
145: General Asylum, Springsteen '77 Chicago (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-02-17, 05:16:52 (50.158.103.4)
Came back from honeymoon and wifey's boss gave us 11th row on aisle tickets at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago. Although we were big concert goers and saw most big shows, had no idea who Bruce Sprin .......
146: Rocky Road, Natalie Merchant - Paradise is There (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-02-12, 07:30:16 (50.158.103.4)
Picked up Natalie's redo of Tigerlily recently and as much as I like her and her music, the cd was somewhat of a snore. Songs were slowed down a lot and don't have the life of the originals. That said .......
147: Hi-Rez Highway, Pics of fuse locations? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-02-07, 05:41:34 (50.158.103.4)
"The S-2 responds fabulously to a main power fuse upgrade". I'd love to replace the appropriate fuses but would like to know what I'm getting into. Anyone have pics of the S2 innards and fuse location .......
148: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-02-05, 05:46:27 (50.158.103.4)
SA 11s2 here. Works perfectly, sounds great. Why do you ask? .......
149: Rocky Road, LOL! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-01-21, 05:12:09 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
150: Rocky Road, Willie Nelson on PBS (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-01-16, 09:14:24 (50.158.103.4)
Hope you get a chance to watch the PBS special awarding Willie the Gershwin award. Lots of nice performances by a whole host of Americana types, including Alison Krauss - she looks great as always and .......
151: Rocky Road, LOL (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2016-01-06, 04:36:14 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
152: Rocky Road, Full Polar Music Prize ceremony on line (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-12-12, 07:09:44 (50.158.103.4)
Well worth watching. .......
153: Rocky Road, For those interested there are other videos from the ceremony (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-12-11, 08:03:06 (50.158.103.4)
Thanks LWR for pointing me to this ceremony and the accompanying videos - they perform Red Dirt Girl also! .......
154: Rocky Road, PS - Emmylou looks just stunning in the audience (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-12-11, 07:51:59 (50.158.103.4)
I've an ear worm of this song right now. .......
155: Rocky Road, On my playlist too (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-12-11, 05:19:20 (50.158.103.4)
Geez they are good. .......
156: Rocky Road, BS&T SACD's (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-12-09, 04:53:43 (50.158.103.4)
All sound wonderful. Worth a few extra dollars. .......
157: Rocky Road, RE: KATHRYN ROBERTS + SEAN LAKEMAN - TOMORROW WILL FOLLOW TODAY (BalconyTV) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-12-07, 04:47:01 (50.158.103.4)
I love a redhead early in the morning. Nice cut, how do you find these gems? .......
158: Rocky Road, Lee Ann Womack on 2015 Americana Awards (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-12-03, 05:04:48 (50.158.103.4)
Several great performances on this year's show, although a little slow at times. No end of show rave this year either. Lee Ann Womack and the band stole the show in my mind with her song Don't Listen .......
159: General Asylum, Agree, great pic (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-11-25, 14:20:57 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
160: Rocky Road, RE: Wrecking Crew (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-11-25, 14:15:29 (50.158.103.4)
I forgot about that one. Friends said it was great. I'll be looking for it on Netflix. .......
161: Rocky Road, Wrecking Crew (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-11-25, 06:19:25 (50.158.103.4)
Finally got around to watching this documentary last night. What a treat! Who knew all those songs and artists were backed by the same "band" - and all the different genres. Very well done and highly .......
162: Rocky Road, Alison (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-11-23, 04:59:27 (50.158.103.4)
Need some thing new from Alison, and see her if only a appearance on ACL or something like that. I'm worried about her. What has she been doing? .......
163: Video Asylum, Apple TV 4th & HDMI CEC (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-11-05, 10:41:08 (50.158.103.4)
Not sure if this is the right place to post but my new Apple TV will turn on the TV (fairly new Sony Bravia) and switch input from cable to the Apple TV input. So far so good. My question is when you .......
164: Rocky Road, RE: Sacrilegious question…… Concert Video? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-10-25, 05:33:10 (50.158.103.4)
You are not alone, we also enjoy seeing the musicians and singers at work. Not all blues, classic rock but a few of our favs: Springsteen Live in Dublin - as Americana as it gets Robert Plant and Band .......
165: Rocky Road, The Cubs and Lyle Lovett (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-10-22, 07:37:13 (50.158.103.4)
Sat down to watch the Cub game last nite but was fearful of what was about to happen. Calmed myself by turning the TV down and listened to the Lyle Lovett and His Large Band live cd (circa 1990) as I .......
166: Rocky Road, Saw that on ACL (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-10-15, 08:05:50 (50.158.103.4)
Great jam but not a big fan of Jeff Bridges or Sheryl - although she plays a harmonica on this one! .......
167: Rocky Road, RE: That was fast! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-10-01, 08:44:55 (50.158.103.4)
The thing with Americana is the quality of the musicians, songs and most of the recordings. Anyone with a decent system has to be enthralled by the music in the right listening environment. I'm not su .......
168: Rocky Road, O'Brother is 15 (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-10-01, 05:22:56 (50.158.103.4)
Read yesterday that O'Brother came out 15 years ago - time does fly. Played it last night (SACD). Reminded me of a set of circumstances that led to my becoming a fan of Americana. I had been listenin .......
169: Speaker Asylum, RE: Why no ProAc distributor (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-09-28, 06:43:46 (50.158.103.4)
Thanks for the info, sounds encouraging. I have listened to many fine speakers but have always liked the ProAc sound, especially in genres that employ a stand up bass - not that ProAc's have tons of b .......
170: Speaker Asylum, Why no ProAc distributor (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-09-28, 04:31:54 (50.158.103.4)
As an owner, I'm a little worried about the brand and values. .......
171: Rocky Road, Good one! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-09-26, 04:25:16 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
172: Rocky Road, Black & White Revisited (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-09-19, 05:17:31 (50.158.103.4)
Pulled out my SACD (yes, SACD) of the Black & White show last night. Hadn't listened in a couple years or more due to having the DVD. If you have the SACD pull it out and revisit it - outstanding SQ a .......
173: Rocky Road, New Natalie Merchant album (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-09-15, 06:31:06 (50.158.103.4)
Interesting approach - releasing updated cuts from her Tigerlily album. Always liked her, especially her Leaving Your Sleep cd - very innovative and phenominal musically. Her sit in with the Cowboy Ju .......
174: General Asylum, Looks like a young (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-09-04, 04:49:51 (50.158.103.4)
Susan Sarandon and Burt Reynolds! .......
175: Rocky Road, Too late to stop now (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-08-28, 06:36:27 (50.158.103.4)
One of the most under appreciated live albums ever, imho. SQ is fine and the performance is outstanding. .......
176: General Asylum, Herbies (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-08-28, 06:32:31 (50.158.103.4)
Don't even think twice - get Herbies gliders. I use them and was skeptical at first but over time I have come to love their ability to move my ProAc's effortlessly on my hardwood floors. Is there a so .......
177: Rocky Road, RE: Grace Potter/White Rabbit (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-08-18, 04:46:25 (50.158.103.4)
Nice, and the band looks the part of the late 60's. .......
178: Rocky Road, RE: Well it is a long chain (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-08-16, 05:32:06 (50.158.103.4)
Hard not to hear the Irish influence on Americana. Celtic and Americana folk songs have an eery similarity in both instrumentation and melody, imho. .......
179: Rocky Road, Dustbowl Revival - Never Had to Go (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-08-15, 08:03:08 (50.158.103.4)
Stumbled across this eclectic band - try to put a genre on them! .......
180: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Volume vs Gain (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-08-14, 05:42:35 (50.158.103.4)
Long time ago I had a Audio Refinement amp that had a gain control - one of the most useful features I have ever had. Could easily dial in the volume "sweet spot" using a combination of the gain contr .......
181: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tape out/ pre out (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-08-14, 05:36:06 (50.158.103.4)
I run a similar set up with a second receiver. You will encounter a drop in gain but you can use the second amp's volume control to adjust. In my case, I run two sets of speakers so I use a Niles spea .......
182: Rocky Road, Wrecking Crew (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-08-06, 04:55:35 (50.158.103.4)
Thanks for the reminder. These musical documentaries are quite interesting. .......
183: Rocky Road, RE: I've Just Seen A Face (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-08-03, 05:02:12 (50.158.103.4)
Nice way to start the morning. :-) .......
184: Rocky Road, Love Stinks (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-07-17, 07:06:09 (50.158.103.4)
Whoa! Pulled the live J Geils cd out last night. Hadn't played it in a few years. Nonstop rocking'. My wife kept asking me who is this, I love it. Then Love Stinks came on. Glorious. .......
185: Rocky Road, +1 for the acoustic bass! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-07-13, 05:17:51 (50.158.103.4)
Long time ago I went to the dark side, seeking out great acoustic bass. Hence my love for Americana. I think it's an audiophile thing for me as my ProAc's seem to prefer acoustic instruments vs. a big .......
186: Rocky Road, They are so young! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-07-12, 05:06:12 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
187: Speaker Asylum, RE: vintage ADS (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-06-26, 05:08:15 (50.158.103.4)
+1 on the vintage ADS. I have a pair of 520's doing duty just as you describe only in a bedroom. .......
188: Rocky Road, Red Dirt Girl (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-06-24, 04:53:42 (50.158.103.4)
Live version of Red Dirt Girl on Real Live Roadrunning is beyond good - it's one of my top 5 performances of all time. .......
189: Rocky Road, RE: Yes, the live one (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-06-20, 08:48:07 (50.158.103.4)
This may be heresy to many here but the BluRay of the live show is one of my fav's. Great video and audio production. Their jam on Speedway to Nazareth is phenomenal, imho. PS Emmylou looks absolutely .......
190: Rocky Road, Two? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-06-20, 05:38:09 (50.158.103.4)
Do you mean the studio and then live versions of All The Road Running or is there another I missed? Agree the pairing produced great music. Almost feels like they were an item - were they? Funny, afte .......
191: Rocky Road, Wrecking Ball - Emmylou (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-06-19, 06:57:38 (50.158.103.4)
Pulled Wrecking Ball out last night for a full listen. Spooky good. Made my ProAc's reach down deep. Sounds so fresh for a very old song/album. .......
192: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Sorry, already a topic [nt] (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-06-11, 08:04:59 (147.126.254.237)
X .......
193: Computer Audio Asylum, Apple music streaming (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-06-11, 07:02:36 (50.158.103.4)
Some answers ( maybe) on the new Apple Music service. Folks here wont be happy. .......
194: Rocky Road, Excellent! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-06-03, 04:42:41 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
195: Rocky Road, I have both the DVD and SACD of SHOW (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-05-29, 05:30:08 (50.158.103.4)
Sister Allison one of my fav's also. Have a song or two from her new release on my playlists. .......
196: Rocky Road, Shelby Lynne show (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-05-28, 04:49:13 (50.158.103.4)
Saw Shelby last night in Chicago at City Winery. Very good show, with her playing her new album then her debut - I am Shelby Lynne. Jeez her debut was good. I totally forgot about it. Anyway, great st .......
197: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Inexpensive DAC for Spotify/Pandora listening (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-05-14, 04:45:31 (50.158.103.4)
Thanks, very interesting. .......
198: Rocky Road, Last Night's redhead - Neko Case (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-05-09, 04:50:06 (50.158.103.4)
Not sure I understand the lyrics but this is from an Austin City Limits show. Great singer............ Ad can be skipped. .......
199: Rocky Road, No older Chicagoans out there? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-05-05, 04:59:16 (50.158.103.4)
I would have thought someone would have been hanging down on Rush street back in the day. .......
200: Rocky Road, Historical info on CTA - Where did they play? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-05-04, 04:22:16 (50.158.103.4)
After picking up and playing the MoFi CTA SACD, there is an ongoing debate in the house as to where in Chicago's Rush street district CTA played regularly before they released their first album. No on .......
201: Rocky Road, RE: The parallel that comes to mind instantly (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-04-28, 04:42:26 (50.158.103.4)
Mahalia Jackson - yes! Anyway, Hope you are right about her breaking out. Norah's breakout was beyond all expectations. What could Rhiannon put on the pop charts like Norah? Still a little work to be .......
202: Rocky Road, RE: Rhiannon Giddens - Shake Sugaree (Last.fm Sessions) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-04-27, 17:59:07 (50.158.103.4)
I'm wondering where such a talented artist lands. Americana, American Songbook, Roots, Folk? She obviously can do it all - she needs some direction - or maybe she is just going the TBone route until i .......
203: Computer Audio Asylum, Inexpensive DAC for Spotify/Pandora listening (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-04-27, 07:13:57 (50.158.103.4)
My son in law listens almost exclusively to streaming music (IPad/Iphone) and vinyl. They have a new house and I am going to give them some of my old components, speakers, etc. Unfortunately, the Yama .......
204: General Asylum, RE: Axpona (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-04-25, 09:03:22 (50.158.103.4)
Kinda of a contrarian here. Went Friday am, not too crowded. Very similar show to last year - surprisingly so. Heard the same pitches almost word for word. Even more large, very expensive and just .......
205: General Asylum, RE: Pre-Axpona listening (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-04-25, 04:45:07 (50.158.103.4)
Funny, I actually bought the CTA SACD at the show. Good show price. .......
206: General Asylum, Pre-Axpona listening (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-04-24, 05:16:18 (50.158.103.4)
Headed for Axpona this am, just down River Rd from us. In anticipation of some quality sound at the show, last night I played BS&T 2 (SACD) and Beggar's Banquet (SACD) on my big rig. Pretty sweet soun .......
207: Rocky Road, RE: Bob Dylan says that this man belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-04-20, 05:00:05 (50.158.103.4)
His debut effort got worn out in my apartment. Totally nasty R&B. .......
208: Rocky Road, RE: Jeff Beck feat. Imelda May - Remember (Walking In the Sand) HD (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-04-13, 05:04:14 (50.158.103.4)
Always felt this was the highlight of the show. Imelda wailing, Jeff wailing and the band really wailing. Talk about a wall of sound! .......
209: General Asylum, I agree (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-04-07, 05:10:08 (50.158.103.4)
Since re-becoming a fan of hers due to her work on Trinity Revisited and Leave Your Sleep I have looked for live video of her early performances. There aren't many to speak of. .......
210: Rocky Road, Rhianna Giddens - She's got you (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-03-29, 06:00:01 (50.158.103.4)
Been listening to her new cd "Tomorrow is my turn". She does a very nice job on the old Patsy Cline song. I really like the cd but have no idea how to categorize it or put it in a genre. .......
211: Rocky Road, RE: Sideline crew that created the sound of the '60s (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-03-27, 04:37:33 (50.158.103.4)
Just watched 20 Feet from Stardom a couple weeks ago. Fabulous look at the music industry back then. I'll be watching for this one to come around. Thanks! .......
212: Rocky Road, So nice. Quite a trio of young artists. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-03-25, 05:01:41 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
213: Rocky Road, RE: Did anyone see Tom Morello on the Musicares for Sprinsteen? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-03-23, 05:28:04 (107.1.89.205)
I may not have this 100% correct but I think I first saw Tom join Bruce on Ghost of Tom Joad on the Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary DVD. I was floored, like you, at his guitar prowess. It's one of those .......
214: General Asylum, Very funny Axpona promo (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-03-21, 05:12:28 (108.175.199.128)
This will make you smile. .......
215: Rocky Road, RE: Done with big venues here as well. BTW, saw the Eagles in '72 in a small venue as the opening act for (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-03-20, 05:12:39 (108.175.199.128)
Have some friends that go to the stadium shows here in Chicago to see Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, etc but I think they go because it's the thing to do vs. appreciating the artist - how can you apprecia .......
216: General Asylum, RE: Apple in talks to launch online TV service (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-03-19, 05:05:04 (108.175.199.128)
What you say makes sense, but Apple is supposed to create a unique TV user experience besides providing content. If NBC (for example) is not on board but available over the air with an HD antenna, the .......
217: General Asylum, RE: Apple in talks to launch online TV service (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-03-18, 04:41:27 (108.175.199.128)
Apple should provide a quality antenna for local channel access as part of the Apple TV hardware. May not work everywhere but no way should you have to have both in a new Apple offering. .......
218: Hi-Rez Highway, WSJ article on HiRez (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-03-07, 07:27:27 (50.158.103.4)
WSJ weighs in on the HiRez debate. Bob Ludwig contributes. Nothing really new but worth a quick read. .......
219: General Asylum, Every couple months for sure (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-03-01, 07:43:58 (50.158.103.4)
Typically at the City Winery here in Chicago. Also see 1 or 2 big shows each year at a larger venue, recently the Mavis Staples tribute at the Chicago Theatre. Looking forward to seeing Mark Knopfler .......
220: Rocky Road, RE: Over The Rhine-Called Home (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-02-28, 05:26:35 (50.158.103.4)
Have seen them live here in Chicago. Wonderful musicians and very witty in their song writing. I would recommend "The Long Surrender". .......
221: General Asylum, RE: How Loud? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-02-19, 09:00:15 (50.158.103.4)
I listen in the 75db range but when wifey is out and a nice red wine is available I'll go 85db. That said, I am in the camp that there is a "perfect" loudness for most songs, sometimes louder is not b .......
222: General Asylum, Interesting article on mp3 compression and what is lost (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-02-19, 08:56:22 (50.158.103.4)
Uses Suzanne Vega's Tom's Diner as the source material. Quite a bit is lost in the process - as you can hear in the sample .......
223: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Chicago Transit Authority SACD released (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-02-12, 12:07:27 (50.158.103.4)
Can you point us to a online review or two? Thanks. .......
224: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Rhino released an SACD of this in 2010... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-02-04, 04:58:05 (50.158.103.4)
I had no idea there already was a Rhino SACD. MD is advertising a MoFi release. .......
225: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Me too! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-02-03, 12:41:36 (50.158.103.4)
Given both have horn arrangements I'm hoping it sounds as good as the BS&T SACD's I have. Wife was a big fan here in Chicago before they went national. Saw them tens of times ( or so she says) and it .......
226: Hi-Rez Highway, Chicago Transit Authority SACD released (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-02-03, 08:07:07 (50.158.103.4)
Music Direct is advertising CTA as shipping. Would appreciate any feedback on the SQ. I don't buy many new SACD releases but this one intrigues me. .......
227: Rocky Road, Fussing with toe-in and rediscovered AKUS (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-01-29, 09:19:48 (50.158.103.4)
Experimented yesterday going from a somewhat extreme toe-in on my ProAc's to a neutral position. Checked soundstage using my Alison Krauss/Union Station SACD's - New Favorite, Forget About It and AKUS .......
228: General Asylum, Great recommendations.. don't stop! * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-01-09, 08:37:07 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
229: General Asylum, Nashville recommended venues (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-01-08, 09:31:46 (50.158.103.4)
Hi, Taking a road trip in March to Georgia and will have a two night stopover in Nashville. Any recommendations on venues to monitor or local sites that list who's playing where? Partial to Americana .......
230: Music Lane, CTA in SACD (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-01-08, 09:16:10 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
231: Tweakers' Asylum, Not as bad as I thought (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-01-08, 09:13:09 (50.158.103.4)
The audiogram is very cool. I have a mild loss at 8k, otherwise all is normal. Age 65. .......
232: Rocky Road, Cool quote (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-01-07, 13:55:16 (50.158.103.4)
During the CMT Crossroads episode with Alison Krauss and Robert Plant (supporting the Raising Sand tour) T Bone says something to the effect of ...here I am playing in a band with the best musicians I .......
233: Rocky Road, Shake Your Hips (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-01-05, 11:25:34 (50.158.103.4)
Somehow missed Joan Osborne's release with Shake Your Hips on it. One of my fav's from Exile and she covers Mick and Slim well. .......
234: Rocky Road, GFY (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-01-04, 06:32:56 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
235: Rocky Road, RE: Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Carrie Underwood - Linda Ronstadt Medley (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-01-04, 06:31:00 (50.158.103.4)
Wow, some rock royalty in tight pants. Where was this and when? .......
236: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: YBA service +1 (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2015-01-02, 14:08:46 (50.158.103.4)
Thanks. Funny how a simple manual seems to be difficult to get your hands on! Saw your "best of” in PFO - you must really like that amp. You mentioned a hum problem on the pre-amp you got from me in y .......
237: Rocky Road, Agree 100% (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-12-31, 06:02:48 (50.158.103.4)
They really move you, slowly building the groove to a crescendo. Great rock. .......
238: Critic's Corner, Certainly not my favorite (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-12-29, 11:38:03 (50.158.103.4)
It was so long it was painful. I don't think I can say I have a favorite review, although I did like Stereophile's Entry Level column while it lasted. .......
239: Critic's Corner, RE: Favorite Audio Gear Reviews of 2014 (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-12-29, 05:26:12 (50.158.103.4)
For me it has to be Jeff Day's 50 (yes 50) page review titled "The Acoustic Revive Chronicles: The Eleventh House at Positive Feedback. I like tweaks as much as the next audiophile but how in the worl .......
240: Rocky Road, I'm going with.. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-12-27, 11:23:31 (50.158.103.4)
Rosanne Cash Lucinda Williams Steve Martin w/Edie Brickell Live St Paul & the Broken Bones I hate to say it but.... Tony Bennett/Lady Gaga - Cheek to Cheek .......
241: Rocky Road, Lucinda William's newest - Wow! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-12-27, 06:19:11 (50.158.103.4)
Finally had the chance to listen to her double cd last nite - "Down where the spirit meets the bone". What a treat! Great band, songs and a whale of a groove throughout. This seems to be Lucinda deliv .......
242: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: YBA service +1 (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-12-26, 07:02:03 (50.158.103.4)
I have a similar concern re my YBA Passion integrated, which I love but know that sooner or later it will need service. Michael at Audio Plus was always very helpful but it would be nice to know who e .......
243: Speaker Asylum, RE: Any Proac fans here? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-12-24, 08:53:06 (50.158.103.4)
Funny, I heard the same thing at Axpona from a Chicago dealer that had ProAc's for a long time. Maybe margins aren't as good???? .......
244: Speaker Asylum, RE: Any Proac fans here? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-12-23, 05:09:45 (50.158.103.4)
On second pair, this time D-15's. Other than being a bit congested on loud rock, I have never felt any speaker I've heard bettered them for musicality, imaging and detail. Scale and sheer room loading .......
245: Rocky Road, Cowboy Junkies Trinity session (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-12-04, 08:43:39 (50.158.103.4)
In keeping with the "I love Margo" post below, the CJ's page has an interesting read on the original Trinity recording session. One of my first audiophile recordings after buying my original ProAc's b .......
246: Rocky Road, RE: I was the luckiest guy on earth one night (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-12-03, 13:22:43 (50.158.103.4)
You sure were. Margo is fabulous live in a small venue. So alluring. def: "powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive" .......
247: Rocky Road, A fetching lass (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-12-03, 04:25:33 (50.158.103.4)
Wow, could not have said it better. Love her. .......
248: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thanksgiving weekend tweak (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-29, 15:03:46 (50.158.103.4)
Sounds doable. Thanks. .......
249: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Thanksgiving weekend tweak (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-29, 10:10:35 (50.158.103.4)
Wow, never thought of that. Not sure I want to open up my Marantz Sa 11s2 and fuss with the innards, however. .......
250: Tweakers' Asylum, Thanksgiving weekend tweak (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-29, 06:36:36 (50.158.103.4)
Good time to check your drivers and see if they are secured tight. I checked my ProAc's and found all from an eighth to a quarter turn loose. Not sure if it improved the sound but i certainly feel bet .......
251: Rocky Road, RE: Truth #2 (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-27, 09:10:47 (50.158.103.4)
Just saw her sing with Emmylou and Grace Potter at the Mavis Staples B-day show in Chicago. What a delight she is. Really like her Downtown Church cd. .......
252: Hi-Rez Highway, Marantz (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-27, 05:53:18 (50.158.103.4)
Music Direct carries numerous Marantz SACD players from entry level thru their reference line. We can debate if they are "as good as" another manufacturer but they have a consistent warm sound through .......
253: Rocky Road, Lost Songs, the Basement Tapes on Showtime (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-27, 05:46:47 (50.158.103.4)
Watched this last night. Highly recommended if you have Showtime. Fascinating look at the recording sessions that produced the album. I have seen similar behind the scenes looks from The Chieftains (V .......
254: Tweakers' Asylum, Nope (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-27, 05:37:15 (50.158.103.4)
Still have about a half a bottle of the Platinum treatment. I find this and similar products good at removing what I call digital "hash" that builds up on discs that are played a lot. .......
255: Critic's Corner, Re: Steve Gutenberg's article (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-19, 09:02:24 (50.158.103.4)
I find much of what he talks about as true - music today (non jazz/non classical) is deliberately produced with varying degrees of noise/distortion, etc. For a while i thought it was more related to n .......
256: Rocky Road, RE: I just came across all of my 2002 Rolling Stone SACD's. . . (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-18, 12:22:46 (50.158.103.4)
The 12x5 SACD, at realistic volume levels- pure Stones magic. You are there at Chess records. .......
257: Rocky Road, Sure does, and a classic! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-18, 05:29:38 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
258: Rocky Road, Heads up Americana fans (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-12, 07:37:39 (50.158.103.4)
The 2014 awards show will be broadcast soon over your local PBS stations. I have DVR'd the last 3 and find the performances almost always top notch. Looking forward to this year as i believe St Paul a .......
259: General Asylum, Yep, and the movie was fabulous (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-12, 05:24:43 (50.158.103.4)
As a science fiction fan I thought the movie was fabulous. Loud, yes, but only in parts where what is being depicted should be loud (rocket launch, entering a black hole, etc). Still trying to figure .......
260: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: YBA Alpha 1 preamp Manual (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-08, 12:28:18 (50.158.103.4)
Larry, this should not be that hard. Post your question on the Audiogon amp forum, or better maybe the Canuck audio mart forum. (Lots of YBA gear up for sale there periodically). Might also try Michae .......
261: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: YBA Alpha 1 preamp Manual (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-11-06, 11:02:48 (50.158.103.4)
Larry, if I'm not mistaken you activate the bypass by holding down one of the inputs on the remote for 5 seconds or so. Try the video input or just try them all. Note to self: turn down the volume bef .......
262: General Asylum, Sonos commercials during World Series (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-30, 07:22:37 (50.158.103.4)
I am somewhat surprised at the number of Sonos commercials that ran during the World Series. Is HiFi (even if wireless) finally trending back to the mainstream? I don't know much about Sonos but they .......
263: Rocky Road, Recording quality (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-29, 05:06:28 (50.158.103.4)
My thoughts exactly, worst I've heard in a long time. They need to get themselves a good producer/engineer, etc. Very exciting to watch but listening is very difficult. Almost sounds homemade. ::: TOP .......
264: Rocky Road, RE: Muscle Shoals documentary (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-26, 08:05:42 (50.158.103.4)
You're right of course, and I have seen the Respect Yourself documentary about Stax and enjoyed it for similar reasons. .......
265: Rocky Road, Muscle Shoals documentary (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-26, 06:00:33 (50.158.103.4)
Finally got around to watching this documentary and it is fantastic. Part history lesson, part music nostalgia and very engaging. Who knew all that soul came from some down home white boys. Very uplif .......
266: Rocky Road, Buddy is the best (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-25, 05:44:21 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
267: Speaker Asylum, RE: My first "audiophile" speakers... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-21, 11:19:53 (50.158.103.4)
A good deed, indeed. I also have a pair of L570's upstairs that work well with my HD TV/DVR'd music programs such as ACL, Crossroads, PBS specials, etc. $90 purchase off craigslist! .......
268: Rocky Road, Blues guitar fans - check out ACL 40 year show (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-18, 08:10:15 (50.158.103.4)
Watched this show last night off my DVR. If you are into blues guitars you may like this one. Bonnie R opens the show with two great songs - forgot how good she is. Other notables are Buddy Guy, Kenny .......
269: General Asylum, Now I get it. Took me a while. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-16, 12:37:46 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
270: Rocky Road, RE: St. Paul - latest blues phenom... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-16, 06:04:06 (50.158.103.4)
Look forward to seeing them on the Americana Awards show, their cd unfortunately seems to be the victim of poor production and a lot of compression. Kinda piercing. But I'm sure they are awesome live. .......
271: Rocky Road, Just one more (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-15, 05:25:43 (50.158.103.4)
While many dislike or dismiss the cd, Bruce Live in Dublin has some very fine performances of a large band going full tilt. Catch the horn section come in before you bail. .......
272: General Asylum, Neil Young on CNBC's Mad Money (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-14, 08:59:48 (50.158.103.4)
Talking Pono. There may be a video of the actual interview vs the short from today. .......
273: Speaker Asylum, L710's (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-13, 05:13:24 (50.158.103.4)
I am always amazed at how good my old 710's sound in the kitchen/family room area. Not as much detail/soundstage as my ProAc's, but a nice "full" sound that harkens back to analogue. A very nice liste .......
274: Rocky Road, Here's one that flies under the radar (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-12, 07:40:30 (50.158.103.4)
The very first MTV Unplugged cd. Many wonderful performances: Track Listings 1. Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan 2. Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton 3. Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz 4. .......
275: General Asylum, RE: Fall has renewed my interest in quality sound (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-12, 07:30:59 (50.158.103.4)
Thanks. Been pretty static for the past couple years. Have no real desire to upgrade, although I may someday entertain a network player once I'm convinced HiRez is real and can be integrated into an A .......
276: General Asylum, You're right (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-11, 05:11:46 (50.158.103.4)
I had forgot about the AC noise issue and cleaner power. That's a plus also. .......
277: General Asylum, Fall has renewed my interest in quality sound (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-10-09, 07:13:36 (50.158.103.4)
After a summer where most socializing is outside supported by a decent outdoor system, Chicago weather has driven us back inside for cocktail hour. My living room system has never sounded so good! Fun .......
278: General Asylum, Finally a post re: the system (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-09-30, 05:38:56 (50.158.103.4)
Forget the wife stuff, might have been a ill advised attempt at humor or whatever. Bottom line, the room sucks! No wonder he's selling. .......
279: Rocky Road, Thanks, but (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-09-19, 05:39:42 (50.158.103.4)
Rosanne should have won album of the year. I just don't get the comparison at all. Great songs, great groove, well recorded. Whats not to love. Anyway, I need to see Isbell live to get what all the fu .......
280: Rocky Road, Jeff put Imelda on the map with that show (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-09-12, 07:45:38 (50.158.103.4)
One of my all time fav's. She looks like she is having a ball. Pretty good SQ on the video also. .......
281: Rocky Road, Do not miss Imelda May at the iTunes festival (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-09-12, 05:34:34 (50.158.103.4)
For those with iTunes find your way to the festival lineup page, Imelda is listed as opening for Tony Bennett. Talented singer with a very sharp band. Stick around for "Johnny got a boom boom". Also w .......
282: General Asylum, Hilarious +++ (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-09-09, 05:41:16 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
283: Rocky Road, Imelda (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-09-06, 04:36:01 (50.158.103.4)
Love Imelda. Saw her live and also have her Love Tatoo cd. More jazzy/bluesy and good sound quality. Agree Mayhem was unlistenable on my system also. .......
284: Rocky Road, Continuing the LZ cover controversy (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-09-01, 06:09:22 (50.158.103.4)
This video (long) has a few. Always wondered why there is no video record of the Raising Sand tour other than this promo session on CMT Crossroads. I read they were going to film one concert (St Louis .......
285: Rocky Road, Married and divorced in between releases! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-31, 05:31:26 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
286: Rocky Road, They finally married? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-30, 09:16:10 (50.158.103.4)
My wife is not going to be happy. She has a thing for RP. :-) A great talent and quite a looker in her boots. .......
287: Rocky Road, It took me a while (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-30, 05:15:38 (50.158.103.4)
to figure out their band name was taken from Richard Thompson's 52 Vincent (I think) . Love the boots. .......
288: Rocky Road, Wow, I was never a Led Zep fan (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-30, 05:11:44 (50.158.103.4)
but I sure do like their songs performed in an acoustic / semi-acoustic manner. So rich in detail. Gillian is one of my all time fav's, btw. .......
289: Rocky Road, Very cool! * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-22, 05:13:33 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
290: Rocky Road, Americanafest update (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-16, 05:30:29 (50.158.103.4)
Updated performers list. Anyone attend last year? How crazy was downtown Nashville? .......
291: Speaker Asylum, RE: Who knows about Zu Audio Soul Supreme? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-15, 07:46:28 (50.158.103.4)
I was always intriqued by Zu speakers, but when I finally heard them at Axpona was less than impressed with their capabilities on more delicate genres such as folk, gospel, etc. Soundstage seemed flat .......
292: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: No problem. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-15, 07:35:11 (50.158.103.4)
Thanks Kal, as you suggest, any input will do on the receiver (duh, not sure what I was thinking). Re the pre-outs, I've never used any and may misunderstand their operation. Are the pre-outs live all .......
293: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Receiver/int amp question on HDMI input (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-14, 11:32:53 (50.158.103.4)
Does the existence of HDMI or digital inputs preclude manufacturers from providing tape in/outs? I was researching a new receiver with HDMI ins and found none with tape in/outs. I need the outs to fee .......
294: Rocky Road, Credibility be damned, I liked the Kacey and Katie CMT Crossroads (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-11, 08:14:48 (50.158.103.4)
Very enjoyable and easy on the eyes. Yes, it's too country but what the heck. I watched the whole show! .......
295: Rocky Road, Never knew her health issues were that bad. Love this one (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-09, 08:19:27 (50.158.103.4)
One of my all time fav's. What a jam! .......
296: Rocky Road, Eric Clapton/JJ Cale The Breeze (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-09, 05:16:14 (50.158.103.4)
Caught the fairly short (40 minutes?) promo for the new album last night. Kind of a interview/performance format. I enjoyed both parts. Never saw JJ live, not sure why not. I think I'll pick up the tr .......
297: Rocky Road, Wow! Well done. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-06, 05:29:12 (50.158.103.4)
I saw these guys on some cable (?) tv concert some time ago. Blew me away. Pretty creative. .......
298: Rocky Road, Wow, Elizabeth is stunning in HD (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-03, 05:39:05 (50.158.103.4)
Good looking video. Always liked her once I saw her perform "El Camino". .......
299: Rocky Road, RE: The best looking band for sure. I mean like who doesn't like Patty in her F-me boots? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-01, 07:52:38 (50.158.103.4)
No doubt the vinyl is excellent, my disappointment was with the Blu-Ray and the video production - way to distracting. I respect your opinion and only add that we saw Robert with BOJ and their takes o .......
300: Rocky Road, You'll have to turn it up (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-08-01, 07:40:04 (50.158.103.4)
I have the SACD and it pales in comparison to most of the other Stones SACD's (12x5 is my favorite for raw Stonesiness). That said, it is one hell of a raucous show that you need to just turn up and f .......
301: Rocky Road, Ramble On, Zep vs. BOJ (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-07-27, 05:59:19 (50.158.103.4)
For no particular reason I put on Zep's reunion Blu Ray last night, Celebration Day. Didn't make it too far into it - production was so haphazard and distracting it was hard to watch. Too much 'effect .......
302: Rocky Road, Americana fest (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-07-27, 05:13:16 (50.158.103.4)
Big show coming up in September. A who's who from the Americana genre. Wish I could find a way down to Nashville to see a few up close. .......
303: Rocky Road, RE: How they have blossomed (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-07-16, 12:21:47 (50.158.103.4)
You are obviously way ahead of me on this duo. Interestingly, my 34 year old son suggested i check them out. I thought he only liked traditional jazz or blues. .......
304: Rocky Road, 'Dancing Barefoot' ala First Aid Kit (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-07-16, 05:49:17 (50.158.103.4)
Stay with this one till the end, Patti cries listening to these two youngens cover her masterpiece. Who are these kids? .......
305: General Asylum, Now look what you've done (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-07-16, 05:18:50 (50.158.103.4)
Teresa and Disbeliever are debating the topic. Heaven help us. .......
306: Rocky Road, What a time it was. Thanks for digging' this one up.* (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-07-12, 06:39:08 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
307: Rocky Road, Revisited A3's 'Woke up this morning' last night (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-07-11, 10:13:32 (50.158.103.4)
Totally overplayed due to it's use in the Sopranos, but a revisit last night reminded me of how powerful this cut is. I never knew my ProAc's could deliver such powerful bass - and my amp seemed to co .......
308: Hi-Rez Highway, Nice takedown * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-07-09, 05:06:25 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
309: Rocky Road, RE: What you say got me thinking (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-07-03, 05:12:21 (50.158.103.4)
At some point his Nashville connection will win out and he will go full Americana, imho. .......
310: Hi-Rez Highway, Another one (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-06-27, 05:09:47 (50.158.103.4)
I also have the Redbook of Carol live at the Carnegie. Her voice sometimes sounds distorted on that one also. Maybe they used bad mic's or something. .......
311: Hi-Rez Highway, FYI - I have the Epic single layer stereo only disc (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-06-26, 05:07:46 (50.158.103.4)
Hope I have identified the disc correctly. Why would there be so many versions of this? .......
312: Rocky Road, Still waiting.... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-06-23, 13:13:51 (50.158.103.4)
I'll never truly understand why live concerts of this stature are not recorded and made available to the public, even if only on cable, etc. I'm still waiting for a Blu-ray or something of the Plant/K .......
313: Hi-Rez Highway, Agree (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-06-23, 13:08:32 (50.158.103.4)
I have the SACD and found her voice distorted to the point of being almost unlistenable. For a while I thought I had fried one of my speakers. Too bad, sounded better in our cars years and tears ago. .......
314: Rocky Road, Americana "cliched and stagnant; completely lacking in invention" (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-06-22, 05:14:39 (50.158.103.4)
Sorry you don't enjoy musicians that can play and still have a good time doing it. Take the time to google the Americana Awards show and pick out a few performances. I have DVR'd the last three years .......
315: Rocky Road, Norah with some Blue Note greats (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-06-20, 07:51:01 (50.158.103.4)
And now for something a little different for this forum .......
316: Rocky Road, Re-visited Rough Mix last night, I heard a touch of Americana (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-06-20, 05:34:22 (50.158.103.4)
Hadn't played it for a few years, was surprised a little by it's folksiness. Great sounding album as you know. .......
317: Rocky Road, I'll go with her duet with Lyle (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-06-16, 09:45:32 (50.158.103.4)
Top 5 song all time in my world. You're probably right, however. Haven't seen her live yet. With regard to Sympathy I guess you had to be there. .......
318: Rocky Road, I love RLJ but this is just awful. * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-06-15, 04:53:14 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
319: General Asylum, "Are" great speakers (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-06-09, 04:56:41 (50.158.103.4)
Still have a pair feeding music to our sun room area. Surprised sometimes how good they still sound. .......
320: Speaker Asylum, RE: ProAc Floorstanding Speakers - Toe-in or Not? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-06-08, 07:37:10 (50.158.103.4)
Spent the last week with my D15's straight ahead. Had them toed in to cross in front of listening position before that. Straight ahead seems to create a more precise, clinical sound while toe in seems .......
321: Computer Audio Asylum, Does this mean 24/96 for I devices? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-06-05, 07:20:10 (50.158.103.4)
or even better? Perhaps someone can translate into plain old English. .......
322: Critic's Corner, ST is worthless in general* (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-05-30, 11:15:22 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
323: Rocky Road, NYC (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-05-30, 11:12:55 (50.158.103.4)
I've been looking for the SACD on and off for a while now. Agree CD hits the spot when the mood is right. .......
324: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Check your manufacturer link * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-05-30, 04:55:32 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
325: Rocky Road, Norah's got a brand new band (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-05-29, 06:53:28 (50.158.103.4)
Wow, Norah never stops! She is definitely an artist that can't stand still. Multiple bands, multiple genres, multiple guest appearances on albums and concerts. One of the few artists I will some day p .......
326: Rocky Road, RE: Trip Hop)))me? U betcha (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-05-24, 05:37:29 (50.158.103.4)
Nice. KInda reminds me a little of Florence and the Machine. .......
327: Tweakers' Asylum, Oh my, way too much info but (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-05-19, 05:25:06 (50.158.103.4)
I'm going to pull my balanced power conditioner out of my system this week and compare. Always wondered what ever happened to the balanced power theory. Not many manufacturers using it any more. Maybe .......
328: General Asylum, Lean toward Americana and some blues (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-05-01, 05:01:38 (50.158.103.4)
No classical or Jazz to speak of .......
329: Rocky Road, RE: Paul Simon, Edie Brickell charged with domestic violence (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-04-28, 12:05:48 (166.147.104.168)
Edie has one also What's it gonna be when the enemy When he tries to get in your head It's a long, lonely night When you tell him no, and you tell him go And he shows you pictures instead It's a long .......
330: General Asylum, A newbies first show perspective (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-04-27, 10:03:22 (50.158.103.4)
Went both Friday and Saturday from opening to about 1:30. Totally defied my expectations: Very subdued, music was not being played that loud at all in most rooms The sheer size and mass of the high en .......
331: General Asylum, RE: Single best bang for the buck improvement to your system (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-04-24, 05:17:46 (50.158.103.4)
Replacing the duplex for my system in our older home. Just used a P&S, nothing special. Immediate improvement, much smoother and quieter. Have since moved to more expensive outlets, but never have had .......
332: Computer Audio Asylum, Pono competitor (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-04-20, 05:40:45 (50.158.103.4)
Just saw this, more crowd funding of hi rez dac's. .......
333: General Asylum, Norah Live (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-04-19, 06:54:59 (50.158.103.4)
Although I have not seen her in person I have watched numerous concert DVD's, guest appearances and assorted TV broadcasts of her shows. All have been remarkable and show her considerable talents in a .......
334: General Asylum, Miriam (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-04-18, 05:05:21 (50.158.103.4)
Can't think of another song that made me think the artist might actually, really be contemplating murder. Very scary, very well done. Foreverly is a great listen, Long Time Gone is wonderful. ::: TOPI .......
335: Rocky Road, Thanks - great site! * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-04-14, 04:48:24 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
336: Rocky Road, No AXS on Comcast here in Chicago (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-04-01, 05:26:39 (50.158.103.4)
kinda sucks given the quality programming AXS puts out. .......
337: Hi-Rez Highway, Chicago Transit Authority * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-03-26, 10:26:56 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
338: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Receiver with HDMI & tape outs (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-03-23, 11:48:58 (50.158.103.4)
Hi - I'm looking for a slim line receiver that has both a tape out and also a number of HDMI ins and at least one HDMI out. It seems the combination is hard to find based on my googling. All I find ar .......
339: General Asylum, Do you even need the Pono player? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-03-12, 08:43:38 (50.158.103.4)
Seems like if you buy from Pono music you could use any compatible player you wanted - correct? I get the Ayre mystique but there are other players i think. .......
340: Rocky Road, I DVR that show, must have been an older broadcast. * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-03-11, 05:50:06 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
341: Rocky Road, Question about the broadcast (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-03-10, 14:36:46 (50.158.103.4)
Where was this on TV? I don't see it on the site (which I had not visited before). I love her live stuff on TV/You Tube, etc but the cd's are pretty compressed and almost unlistenable (to me). ::: TOP .......
342: Rocky Road, I come from a different place (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-03-05, 11:46:16 (50.158.103.4)
As Road Warrior notes, this must have been a labor of love - commercial success is unlikely (even tho it's been in the top five of the Americana charts for several weeks). What I love about this album .......
343: Tweakers' Asylum, Excellent tool (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-03-03, 10:19:15 (50.158.103.4)
I have one, works well. I found a lot of "noise" around one of my speaker terminals - turned out to be from a lamp that wasn't even that close to the speaker. Moved the lamp wire around and got rid of .......
344: General Asylum, Thanks for the Gram Parson's tribute recommendation (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-03-02, 08:38:54 (50.158.103.4)
I was not aware of this release - many of my fav artists contribute. .......
345: Rocky Road, rhythm section (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-03-01, 05:25:41 (50.158.103.4)
I read somewhere that the rhythm section from this album is the same as the one that played on Foreverly - the Norah Jones/B J Armstrong release I have been enjoying quite a lot recently. .......
346: Rocky Road, Here is a reference I use (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-27, 08:52:08 (50.158.103.4)
I find this site good for catching some extraordinary Americana music if you are interested in the genre. Other suggestions might be Springsteen's Live in Dublin, Peter Wolf's Sleepless and/or Souveni .......
347: Rocky Road, RE: Rosanne Cash - River and the Thread (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-27, 05:09:07 (50.158.103.4)
Not really, I have listened to a few other of her albums but this one hit the sweet spot for me. .......
348: Rocky Road, Rosanne Cash - River and the Thread (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-26, 05:34:09 (50.158.103.4)
Easily my fav release this year. Great grooves, songs and singing. .......
349: Hi-Rez Highway, Forget the PF stuff (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-23, 05:43:36 (50.158.103.4)
Put on Let It Bleed or Beggars Banquet and turn it up. .......
350: Rocky Road, Wow, what a line-up. I'm in. * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-16, 06:02:40 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
351: Computer Audio Asylum, Interesting. Thanks! * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-15, 05:34:02 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
352: Computer Audio Asylum, Familiar with a few (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-14, 05:30:56 (50.158.103.4)
I'm familiar with Airplay and the Studio Six apps. Do you consider the results from your RTA accurate enough to depend on them for room tuning? I'm not confident that the bass is being reported accura .......
353: Rocky Road, RE: Beatles Tribute that endures (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-14, 05:24:33 (50.158.103.4)
I know not everyone is going to care for this recommendation, but the Beatles "Love" show in Las Vegas is truly exceptional imho. I can't imagine how anyone wouldn't have a huge smile on their face af .......
354: Computer Audio Asylum, "Or several other audio related apps" (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-13, 05:38:25 (50.158.103.4)
What are they? .......
355: Computer Audio Asylum, Uses of old IPad? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-12, 05:26:49 (50.158.103.4)
I've got an original IPad laying around, is there any audio related use for it or should I just give to the grandkids? .......
356: Rocky Road, Re: Joe Walsh (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-12, 05:22:20 (50.158.103.4)
CMT Crossroads has an episode with Joe and "friends". If you haven't seen it, check it out. Much guitar and many of Joe's hits. Brad Paisley joins in and is pretty good - who would of thought? ::: TO .......
357: Rocky Road, Katy looked scared singing such an iconic song. * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-12, 05:16:09 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
358: Rocky Road, Beatles Tribute - thoughts? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-11, 05:20:18 (50.158.103.4)
I have to admit some of the performers were a little lame, but it called attention to the fact that Beatles songs have become defacto " American" standards - almost every one of them. Anyway, Joe Wals .......
359: Rocky Road, Wrecking Ball reissue and tour (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-08, 05:41:23 (50.158.103.4)
Small tour to support the release - I was able to get tickets to the Chicago gig. Should be pretty good. .......
360: Rocky Road, There's Jack White again (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-06, 04:23:47 (50.158.103.4)
Seems like he is around a lot of Americana music related stuff lately. Also in Stereophile. And has a record company in Nashville. .......
361: Rocky Road, Damn. * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-02-01, 05:29:14 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
362: Rocky Road, Check out the ticket prices! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-01-30, 11:34:28 (50.158.103.4)
Sat, January 25, 2014 7:00 pm $24.50 WOW! .......
363: Rocky Road, Americana community tribute to Everly Bros (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-01-30, 05:37:01 (50.158.103.4)
Hope this was taped for broadcast. Great Line-up and looks like fun. .......
364: Rocky Road, Grammy's (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-01-27, 06:33:54 (50.158.103.4)
Nice to see Steve Martin/E Brickell win Americana song and Old Yellow Moon win best Americana album. Miranda Lambert and B J Armstrong performance of the Everly Bros was only fair - I highly recommend .......
365: Music Lane, RE: Need father - bride dance music recs! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-01-23, 05:18:07 (50.158.103.4)
First, congrats and keep your wallet handy - you are about to enter the phase where there is no budget. :-) Anyway, after a lot of searching around I used "Love and Happiness" from All the Roadrunning .......
366: Rocky Road, Speaking of Rosanne (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-01-15, 08:17:05 (50.158.103.4)
I smile every time I see all the ladies dancing during the finale "Louisiana" at the recent awards show. They must have been having a great time! .......
367: General Asylum, Hilarious! * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-01-15, 05:10:20 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
368: Rocky Road, Enjoying "Foreverly" - recommended for Americana lovers (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-01-11, 07:19:41 (50.158.103.4)
Very nice cover of an entire Everly Brothers album by Norah Jones and BJ Armstrong of Green Day. Another example of the musical talents of Ms. Jones. I've got to see her live next time she comes aroun .......
369: Rocky Road, Picking up "Foreverly" today - kinda weird (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-01-04, 05:15:05 (50.158.103.4)
Had the Norah Jones / B J Armstrong cover cd on order from the library. Will play tonight in honor of Phil. .......
370: Rocky Road, Love Tatoo is her best imho (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2014-01-02, 14:35:33 (50.158.103.4)
hard to find, however. Not sure why. Great variety - pop, jazzy, world, etc. .......
371: Rocky Road, It's already out (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-29, 05:47:14 (50.158.103.4)
see link .......
372: Rocky Road, RE: Stones on Showtime - Sweet Summer Sun (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-28, 13:21:22 (50.158.103.4)
It was HD, and the video production appeared to me to be top notch. I do not think it was the entire concert, however. Only 90 minutes. Otherwise why buy the DVD/BluRay. PS - for all the grief the boy .......
373: Rocky Road, Stones on Showtime - Sweet Summer Sun (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-28, 06:15:11 (50.158.103.4)
Watched this edited concert last night. I've got to give credit to the boys, they really rocked - even at 70, etc, etc. Production values were very high, SQ likely improved by the wine, but overall pr .......
374: Hi-Rez Highway, Still looking for CTA (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-25, 07:34:08 (50.158.103.4)
Availability to be announced, for what seems like a year or more. .......
375: Digital Drive, RE: Help: Removing top cover of Marantz SA-15s1 to replace fuses (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-23, 10:10:42 (50.158.103.4)
My Sa-11S2 is tough to open also. Removing the rear screws is necessary, but you also have to use some sort of "pry" tool to force the cover to slide toward the rear of the unit. Place the tool at the .......
376: Rocky Road, RE: Les Paul tribute concert (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-23, 05:16:06 (50.158.103.4)
One of my favorite concerts on Blu-ray. Great musicians, really cool songs and Imelda does the 50's, early 60's better than most, Mr. Jailor rocks. PS - stick around towards the end and don't miss Ime .......
377: Rocky Road, RE: Steve Martin & Edie Brickell (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-23, 04:50:19 (50.158.103.4)
We saw their show in Chicago this summer and enjoyed it very much. You need to like Americana and bluegrass, however. .......
378: Rocky Road, A few fav's (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-22, 05:34:42 (50.158.103.4)
Steve Martin & Edie Brickell - Love has come for you Alabama Shakes - Always Alright (from Silver Lining Playbook soundtrack) Shovels & Rope - O Be Joyful .......
379: Rocky Road, Great read, thanks (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-14, 05:38:28 (50.158.103.4)
I didn't realize all the guitars were acoustic until I got my first decent speakers. .......
380: General Asylum, link (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-13, 08:23:25 (50.158.103.4)
here you go .......
381: General Asylum, Herbie's stuff (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-13, 05:02:03 (50.158.103.4)
Put some spike decoupling gliders under my ProAc's. Very easy to move speakers around now, and it eliminated my desire to spend a ton of money on Track Audio or other nonsensically expensive footers. .......
382: General Asylum, I DVR all the ACL sessions (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-03, 05:13:57 (50.158.103.4)
as well as a few others. Soundwise the HD cable box seems a little light on the deep bass and top end, but that's a small price for seeing the artists perform live. The best part is seeing the smiles .......
383: Rocky Road, Audio dropouts on Nashville 2.0 & ACL Awards show (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-12-01, 05:25:53 (50.158.103.4)
Finally got around to watching these two shows, there are serious audio dropouts on both. Not sure if it is Comcast Chicago or what, but I do recall some discussion of technical problems perhaps on th .......
384: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Black Discus Verdict (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-30, 05:32:35 (50.158.103.4)
Same here. I have never had any luck with passive tweaks of any kind - pigtails, crystals, noise eaters, etc. .......
385: Rocky Road, The mans too strong off BIA* (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-24, 08:23:15 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
386: Rocky Road, Americana fans - Nashville 2.0 is tonight (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-22, 05:19:48 (50.158.103.4)
Get your DVR ready. I'm curious if the performers will be live or repeats of prior gigs on ACL, etc. .......
387: Rocky Road, Spirit on the water (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-18, 05:02:31 (50.158.103.4)
probably in my top 5 songs of all time. Nicely recorded also. .......
388: General Asylum, Craigslist - ADS speakers (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-17, 09:22:08 (50.158.103.4)
If you watch regularly and are in a metro market you can pick up vintage, very nice sounding ADS speakers for under $100. I got a pair of nice L570's for $90 recently. The 600 series has larger woofer .......
389: Rocky Road, Hail Hail Shovels and Rope (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-15, 05:36:35 (50.158.103.4)
This duo is electric! Got their cd after watching them on ACL the other night. Gotta say one of my fav's for the year and it has great SQ! Very nice acoustic provides a deep and wide soundstage (I tho .......
390: Digital Drive, Here you go (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-14, 06:18:08 (50.158.103.4)
I randomly checked some DVD's. Seems if it has a LPCM audio option they are going to be higher resolution. Bruce Springsteen Live in London - 24/48 Leonard Cohen Songs from the road - 24/48 Best of Ly .......
391: Digital Drive, Sure, give me a couple days or so and I"ll post (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-13, 13:43:25 (50.158.103.4)
I also am fond of acoustic music, esp Americana. .......
392: Digital Drive, So I'm not crazy (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-13, 05:14:02 (50.158.103.4)
Always felt many of my concert DVD's sounded better than regular cd's. Most show 16/48 as the sound format. .......
393: Rocky Road, Bad 80's rock (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-07, 08:36:23 (50.158.103.4)
I was thinking the same thing! .......
394: Rocky Road, CMA Awards - what happened to country? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-07, 07:20:42 (50.158.103.4)
I watched a little last night to see Alison, Vince Gill and others guest with Taylor Swift on Red. Was very surprised how many of the live acts had a rock orientation. I guess country has gone pop/roc .......
395: General Asylum, Interesting article on the end of the loudness war (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-02, 07:49:14 (50.158.103.4)
My apologies if posted already .......
396: Rocky Road, Looks to me the DVD's will not play over here as they are PAL only* (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-01, 07:27:01 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
397: Rocky Road, Nashville 2.0 looks mighty tasty (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-01, 05:00:24 (50.158.103.4)
Good to see Americana getting some attention - arguably the best musicians performing today, much less the great song writing and easy on the eyes vocalists. .......
398: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Look for a used YBA pre (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-11-01, 04:51:59 (50.158.103.4)
most have dual volume controls. Great sounding also and not that hard to find used. .......
399: Rocky Road, Wow! Great lineups. Anyone care to comment on DVD quality? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-10-31, 12:57:42 (50.158.103.4)
Seems like you get the entire series if you go DVD (I know, heresy - But i love to see performers as well as hear them). Very interested in comments on Season 5 DVD with a few of my female fav's. ::: .......
400: Tweakers' Asylum, I got a different result (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-10-27, 07:07:09 (50.158.103.4)
Put the BD's on the positive banana at the speaker terminals (too hard to get them on at the amp). Didn't like effect - seemed to create some congestion in the sound. I'll try at power cord of my sour .......
401: Digital Drive, RE: CD treatments (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-10-20, 05:21:20 (50.158.103.4)
I have used several different products over the years. Not sure if they actually improve the sound, but for sure they can get rid of what I call "hash" on CD's that are played often and develop, imho, .......
402: Rocky Road, Roll me up and smoke me when I die.. Willie N * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-09-26, 09:31:43 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
403: Rocky Road, That's a shame (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-09-19, 07:46:38 (50.158.103.4)
I recorded the 2011 and 2012 shows when they were broadcast on ACL. Both shows were outstanding, imho. This years performers weren't as strong, but i would never had expected a less than stellar show .......
404: Rocky Road, O Brother concert - David & Gillian (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-09-14, 05:54:46 (50.158.103.4)
This is but one of the songs that appear in the O Brother concert DVD (although this one is not in the movie) . Seeing the artists that performed the songs is quite a revelation. I had forgot there wa .......
405: Rocky Road, RE: Ain't no Grave (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-09-13, 05:04:11 (50.158.103.4)
Nice one. Saw them live about a year ago - great show. I'm pretty sure the Banjo player played with Bruce S on his Sessions tour. .......
406: Rocky Road, RE: King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. 2 - Wow! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-09-08, 08:30:09 (50.158.103.4)
Another one to check out, thanks! .......
407: Rocky Road, King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. 2 - Wow! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-09-04, 07:09:08 (50.158.103.4)
Just picked this one up from the library. Robert Johnson is well known to most of us but this cd is simply outstanding in terms of both SQ and music. Obviously a very good remaster that i had never he .......
408: General Asylum, RE: Yep, those late 70s, early 80s... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-09-03, 07:42:04 (50.158.103.4)
I recently picked up a pair of L570's in excellent condition for use in the master bedroom to provide sound for the flat screen via a fairly recent Marantz receiver - $90. Netflix's House of Cards sou .......
409: Computer Audio Asylum, Sh*t, I almost feel like a troll (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-09-02, 14:09:58 (50.158.103.4)
Reminds me of the CD/SACD/DVD-A discussions of long ago. I guess I will just trust my ears. Really wish I had room for a modest turntable. Next place will definitely have a bigger rack to add that tur .......
410: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: MoFi did a good job with Basie Live at the Sands (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-09-02, 14:00:49 (50.158.103.4)
I just got the SACD in order to have a bit of big band in my library. Always loved the band's solo on the Live at the Sands. One caution - be prepared for a very big brassy sound. Too much volume can .......
411: General Asylum, I still have my 710's! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-09-02, 13:53:20 (50.158.103.4)
Do a wonderful job in an extended kitchen/garden room. Sometimes I listen late at night in that room just to remind me of that 70-80's sound. Sounds full and a little analog even tho I do not have a t .......
412: Computer Audio Asylum, Good suggestion, thanks. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-09-01, 04:32:47 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
413: Computer Audio Asylum, New to HiRez, somewhat disappointed (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-30, 12:34:27 (50.158.103.4)
I finally bit the bullet and decided to try some HiRez downloads. I needed a new copy of Raising Sand and thought that might be a place to start as HD Tracks sells a 24/96 version in AIFF. Running a M .......
414: Tweakers' Asylum, O rings (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-28, 05:02:56 (50.158.103.4)
I run a YBA Passion integrated which has 3 stock aluminum looking feet with an O ring positioned similarly to the one on the spike above. About every 2 (?) years or so I find an O ring broken, even th .......
415: General Asylum, Hilarious! * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-28, 04:53:37 (50.158.103.4)
x .......
416: General Asylum, Flaws are not the problem (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-25, 05:47:50 (50.158.103.4)
Compression is, at least on a good system. Makes listening less, not more enjoyable on modern recordings in the more popular genre's. .......
417: Rocky Road, Saw him recently in Chicago, looked like he cut off all his locks! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-22, 12:21:23 (50.158.103.4)
Not sure how much of his hair could have fit in the little bun thing on the back of his head. He must have cut it. Good, but not great show - Band of Joy show with his squeeze Patty was better, imho. .......
418: Rocky Road, It opens for me and I have no membership (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-19, 06:57:45 (50.158.103.4)
Didn't mean to ruin your day! .......
419: Rocky Road, Tribune reports new concert feature - headphones! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-19, 04:50:34 (50.158.103.4)
Wow, this may be old news to some here but this is interesting. Kinda like using headphones at a Nascar race to listen in on the crew/drivers. Well maybe not. .......
420: Music Lane, Filed separately (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-16, 05:17:49 (50.158.103.4)
as are live cd's, soundtracks and female vocalists. A little weird, I know. .......
421: Rocky Road, Wow, didn't know this existed. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-16, 05:14:08 (50.158.103.4)
and my library system has it! Thanks for this. .......
422: Hi-Rez Highway, New Count Basie on SACD (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-13, 05:10:40 (24.14.160.63)
Music Direct is now claiming the Count Live at the Sands before Frank SACD will ship this week. I'm a fan of Frank's Live at the Sands cd and always loved the bands contribution. I'm going to bet this .......
423: General Asylum, Redbook or the SACD? * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-11, 14:13:49 (24.14.160.63)
x .......
424: Music Lane, Me too. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-10, 04:54:41 (24.14.160.63)
Never heard of Americana or Alison Krauss before the movie, now they are played fairly regularly in our house. .......
425: General Asylum, I think the polarity will need to be checked on all those duplex's. * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-07, 14:44:00 (24.14.160.63)
x .......
426: Rocky Road, No conspiracy suggested (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-05, 11:43:54 (24.14.160.63)
I like fun too! Still cant put my finger on the woman with the cap. .......
427: Rocky Road, Patty Griffin is one, but why are you asking? * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-05, 05:22:49 (24.14.160.63)
x .......
428: Rocky Road, Caught them on DVR'd Austin City Limits (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-05, 05:20:13 (24.14.160.63)
Haven't deleted it yet. I'm fond of larger bands, something about them keeps me listening. I'd put them in the "large ensemble" category similar to Arcade Fire or Poi Dog Pondering. .......
429: Rocky Road, I'm going with the Temptations (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-08-04, 05:24:20 (24.14.160.63)
Seems to me to be a pretty healthy bass line, but I'm no musician. .......
430: Rocky Road, Fogerty's Wrote a Song for You....Nice! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-07-31, 05:41:53 (24.14.160.63)
Finally listened to John Fogerty's latest last night - what a surprise! Other than the first track, which is a sonic mess, great tunes from back in the day that actually sound good. Despite multiple r .......
431: General Asylum, I get calls all the time when I am out of town (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-07-30, 08:21:55 (24.14.160.63)
Usually about how to turn on outdoor speakers (button marked "outside speakers") or how to get the cable TV working after viewing a DVD (have to turn the DVD player off for TV to return to TV input). .......
432: General Asylum, RE: Ah yes, they are...see link...I have noticed that the spikes... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-07-26, 10:47:39 (24.14.160.63)
I had been interested in the Track spikes for my ProAc D-15's, but I have a wooden floor and the cups are $240 for 8 while the spikes themselves are "only" $120 for 8. The combo is a little too pricey .......
433: General Asylum, Are the spikes a new tweak? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-07-26, 05:46:45 (24.14.160.63)
Tell us about them. Inquiring minds want to know. .......
434: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: MARANTZ - SA-11S3 is not multi-channel * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-07-17, 04:55:02 (24.14.160.63)
x .......
435: Rocky Road, Wish I was headed for Nashville (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-07-16, 05:18:12 (24.14.160.63)
Check out the lineup. Quite nice if you like the Americana/et al genre .......
436: Rocky Road, They tour fairly often (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-07-16, 05:09:59 (24.14.160.63)
Excellent live show, usually play in smaller venues. Check them out. .......
437: Speaker Asylum, RE: ProAc Monitors - Bi-wire or not? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-07-16, 05:01:35 (24.14.160.63)
I bi-wired my D15's once and didn't like the result. Now run Zu Libtec single wire with Zu jumpers. I did try ProAc's own cables and found them too laid back and almost dark. .......
438: Cable Asylum, RE: Speaker Cables for ProAc Floorstanding Speakers (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-07-04, 08:08:59 (24.14.160.63)
Your cable choices are well beyond my budget, but I can tell you My D15's did not benefit from bi-wiring. Very noticeable constriction of the soundstage using a Alison Krauss SACD. YMMV. I run Zu Libt .......
439: Rocky Road, Carolina Chocolate Drops in Chicago (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-27, 05:43:19 (24.14.160.63)
At the City Winery. Excellent show, fine musicians, intimate setting and even humorous. Might be the best show we've seen this year. Wish I could remember the name of the female 20's (?) singer they c .......
440: General Asylum, RE: Do your significant other(s) enjoy listening to your music too? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-27, 05:23:20 (24.14.160.63)
Definitely, and is very critical when I sometimes put on what she would call a "muddy" recording. On the funny side, she sometimes tells me "I don't like this cd/artist, etc (for example - hates Roy O .......
441: General Asylum, Given the responses .... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-25, 05:31:31 (24.14.160.63)
I guess I'm either cursed, dumb or more "mature" based on everyone's responses. I'm going with mature :-). .......
442: General Asylum, Funny... (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-25, 05:16:03 (24.14.160.63)
I chose the ProAc's over comparable Dynaudio's. Felt the high end on the Dynaudio was little hot and the ProAc's would blend into our living room furnishings better. .......
443: General Asylum, Does speaker choice determine what music you like? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-24, 07:21:47 (24.14.160.63)
In my case I think it has. I was a big rock fan, mostly in the bluesy Stones-like genre for years. 11 years or so ago I purchased a pair of ProAc Studio 125's and immediately fell in love with their s .......
444: Rocky Road, Check out the horn section in Bruce's Live in Dublin (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-19, 04:58:05 (24.14.160.63)
Absolutely top notch players with a "dirty" sound I love. .......
445: General Asylum, Not on modern music (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-17, 13:48:05 (24.14.160.63)
the compression is REALLY noticeable. Ever try to put together a mix of music that includes a cut or two from just about any artist from the past decade? You can't do it without creating a "leap for t .......
446: General Asylum, Oh what a tangled web we weave...* (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-17, 13:38:46 (24.14.160.63)
x .......
447: Rocky Road, Steve Martin & Edie Brickell - Love Has Come to You (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-15, 10:01:34 (24.14.160.63)
Have to repost on this one as I listened to it again last night. Simply excellent, kind of newgrass, if I am using the term properly. SQ is very good and the interplay between Edie's vocals and Steve' .......
448: Rocky Road, Thanks for this... * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-14, 05:09:11 (24.14.160.63)
x .......
449: General Asylum, Anything by Arcade Fire (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-04, 06:47:07 (24.14.160.63)
I love them live, but their cd's really suck. Too bad. .......
450: Rocky Road, No, no, no - I meant (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-03, 06:43:52 (24.14.160.63)
Us old guys will remember. .......
451: Rocky Road, Steve & Edie (No, not them) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-06-02, 05:33:31 (24.14.160.63)
Martin and Brickell. Just picked up their "Love Has Come for You". Light hearted Americana, very pleasant. Funny how these May / December pairings work for both artists. .......
452: Music Lane, Nice pairing (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-05-05, 05:45:50 (24.14.160.63)
This is an intriguing pairing, I'll check out the cd. Steve needs a singer to make his music more engaging. Don't think this will unseat Raising Sand, however. .......
453: Video Asylum, Marantz nr 1402 set up issues (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-05-02, 13:50:13 (24.14.160.63)
Hi, Just picked up a NR 1402 for an upstairs bedroom system and am a little baffled by a couple issues I can't seem to find in the 99 page owner's manual . 1.) I would like my Sony Bravia TV to play .......
454: Rocky Road, RE: Thoughts on classic rock...(longish) (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-04-22, 07:34:00 (24.14.160.63)
I think over time us oldies are gravitating toward better song writing and musicianship - the fire of classic rock has left the belly some time ago. Given our better systems, this plays into the newer .......
455: Speaker Asylum, First reflections (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-04-13, 10:13:33 (24.14.160.63)
Interesting. My speakers are positioned diagonally in the room out of necessity, and hence theoretically eliminate first reflection issues. Based on your comments about reflections, no wonder I never .......
456: Speaker Asylum, Extreme speaker toe-in update (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-04-13, 05:45:23 (24.14.160.63)
Based on a thread of a few weeks ago I decided to toe-in my ProAc D15's so they crossed in front of my listening position vs. the more traditional "at or behind the head" angle. After a few weeks of l .......
457: General Asylum, Americana, while not C&W (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-04-12, 14:41:22 (24.14.160.63)
certainly would qualify as Audiophile material. I just listened to the O Brother SACD last night. Gorgeous and some toe tappin' to boot (No pun intended) .......
458: Rocky Road, Agreed, I stop by once a week or so. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-04-10, 11:36:37 (24.14.160.63)
BTW - The Mavericks release is one I'm interested in recently. Loved them playing "Come unto me" on the Americana awards show a while back. Terrific rhythm section. .......
459: General Asylum, One of the best tweaks ever... * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-04-07, 14:43:12 (24.14.160.63)
x .......
460: General Asylum, edibles (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-04-07, 05:32:58 (24.14.160.63)
I think edibles are going to be a big hit. Who wants to smoke anymore when you can just ingest it. Full, half, or quarter portions depending on mood and environment. You can even sneak a bite and noon .......
461: Rocky Road, Some of the stills almost made me cry (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-04-03, 05:27:09 (24.14.160.63)
Beautiful posting. Emmylou appears to have finally embraced her age - for a while she seemed to be trying too hard to stay in her late 50's. .......
462: Rocky Road, Brilliant piece (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-03-19, 07:12:08 (68.3.247.204)
and for the record, I find the song stuck in my head all the time! .......
463: General Asylum, Room dimensions? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-03-16, 07:06:37 (68.3.247.204)
I too run a diagonal set up but the room is fairly long. What are the room dimensions and how far do you sit from the speakers? Jealous of the Sa 11S3. .......
464: Amp/Preamp Asylum, US Distributor? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-03-10, 07:10:56 (68.3.247.204)
Good to see this - hopefully the lines will be as high quality as before the acquisition. I still love my Passion Integrated. .......
465: Tweakers' Asylum, Similar experience (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-03-06, 08:33:49 (24.14.160.63)
I have tried most tweaks over the years and have found some to work and some not to. Some that worked - better speaker cables, dedicated lines, power conditioning, nuance shelves, CD cleaners and repl .......
466: General Asylum, Imelda (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-03-04, 05:10:49 (24.14.160.63)
Saw her live in Chicago a year ago. Very high powered performer. Agree to an extent that her Mayhem album is overly compressed. Disagree on Love Tatoo, which is an earlier attempt to find her niche as .......
467: Rocky Road, Technical question on TV, You Tube SQ (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-02-25, 09:17:54 (24.14.160.63)
What really surprises me is that the SQ on broadcast and You Tube performances is quite a bit better than some performers cd's. Is there a broadcast spec re: frequency/bit rate etc that has improved t .......
468: Rocky Road, Modern recordings really suck (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-02-24, 05:46:22 (24.14.160.63)
In a post below I noted a great performance (imho) by Alabama Shakes doing their new song from the Silver Lining Playbook movie on SNL. Having seen the SNL performance, as well as a new Austin City Li .......
469: Rocky Road, RE: March 19th (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-02-18, 12:23:45 (24.14.160.63)
Thank you, I should have searched this out. On my buy list. .......
470: Rocky Road, Wow! Great line up. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-02-18, 12:07:25 (24.14.160.63)
Sure wish I could get AXS here on Comcast in Chicago. Maybe they will release as a dvd. Probably not. .......
471: Rocky Road, RE: I saw them on Austin City Limits last night. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-02-17, 12:11:33 (24.14.160.63)
I recorded the ACL performance - didn't even know it was coming. I set up my DVR to record ACL and Artists Den as a series so I don't miss anything. I've got some very good shows on ACL over the past .......
472: Rocky Road, Alabama Shakes on SNL last night (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-02-17, 05:54:30 (24.14.160.63)
Have to say their second song, "Alright" from Silver Linings Playbook was a scorcher. I bet they can really put on a great live show. Maybe someone can post a link to the performance. Everyone focuses .......
473: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Unfortunately no. * (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-02-03, 05:49:01 (24.14.160.63)
x .......
474: General Asylum, I pledged (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-02-01, 05:21:36 (24.14.160.63)
Probably would have bought his package anyway so I took a chance. I find his newsletters are a fun read and include some tips and reminders I can use. We will see if he gets his project funded. ::: TO .......
475: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks to all, I may go a different direction* (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-31, 09:27:18 (24.14.160.63)
x .......
476: Rocky Road, Late to the RT party (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-30, 10:23:30 (24.14.160.63)
I have this DVR'd from the Awards show and get goose bumps seeing and hearing such a master musician and songwriter. What a powerful performance! .......
477: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: RCA stereo output to mono input adaptor (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-30, 05:32:32 (24.14.160.63)
Building is out of the question, unfortunately. Do I presume Kal's recommendation is no longer valid? .......
478: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RCA stereo output to mono input adaptor (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-29, 10:25:18 (24.14.160.63)
Why is this so hard to find, or am I dense? I'm trying to take a stereo output, convert it to mono and then feed the mono signal into a receiver and then out to two speakers in two different rooms. I' .......
479: General Asylum, PS re Bruce (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-26, 07:26:20 (24.14.160.63)
Your comment on the acoustical Bruce reminds me to play the Live In Dublin DVD sometime soon. I think this is his best work, certainly his best sounding. Wish I was there to see him open with that ver .......
480: General Asylum, RE: Natalie (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-26, 07:23:12 (24.14.160.63)
Always wanted to see Natalie. Was she on a regular tour when you saw her? Solo or with a band. My guess is she was supporting her cd Leave your sleep - which we love. Even bought the illustrated book .......
481: General Asylum, Not all country.. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-25, 09:47:45 (24.14.160.63)
Sam Cooke and Jimmy Reed are R&B / Blues. Good quality recordings also, imho. .......
482: General Asylum, Oh No! Thanks for the advice...* (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-25, 09:42:02 (24.14.160.63)
x .......
483: General Asylum, Is newgrass another term for Americana? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-25, 09:40:20 (24.14.160.63)
If not, what would be a few good one's? .......
484: General Asylum, RE: Van Morrison, Van Morrison, and when she's in a different mood, Van Morrison (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-25, 09:38:52 (24.14.160.63)
We enjoy his live cd occasionally - "It's too late to stop now". Disc 2 is very good imho. .......
485: General Asylum, Musical compatibility is very important in a relationship. (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-25, 09:36:43 (24.14.160.63)
Agree, but I still have to wait for her to go out to play the Stones. Otherwise we have similar tastes, ex some harder rock stuff. .......
486: General Asylum, What music do you play for your wife, S.O., etc (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-25, 05:44:23 (24.14.160.63)
Ended up with an extended cocktail hour last night and found myself stretched to keep the music flowing and the wife happy. Here's where I landed: All the Road Running - MK & ELH Little Willies Dolly .......
487: Hi-Rez Highway, My experience with a Sony (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-11, 13:59:09 (24.14.160.63)
I took my main SACD/CD player out of my system for a warranty issue and had to live with my Sony BDP-590 as my player for about two weeks. It was very clear from the start that CD's did not sound part .......
488: Computer Audio Asylum, I never thought of (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-09, 05:08:46 (24.14.160.63)
using Airplay to display Studio Six apps. Good idea! .......
489: Rocky Road, Griffin & Plant at the Continental Club (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-07, 05:48:58 (24.14.160.63)
Wow, what a show this must have been - and in a small club no less. .......
490: Hi-Rez Highway, Have you tried the DAC? (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2013-01-07, 05:28:17 (24.14.160.63)
The addition of the DAC would seem to be the only reason to go from an S2 to the S3. .......
491: Rocky Road, Double wow! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2012-12-28, 05:09:27 (24.14.160.63)
I actually fell asleep after the tribute to Buddy Guy and missed this part of the show! My wife said it was outstanding but I just didn't realize how outstanding. Whoever produced this part of the sho .......
492: Rocky Road, Re Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2012-12-22, 09:12:21 (24.14.160.63)
LWR's post below reminded me I have a DVD of Allison called "Show", which includes Shelby joining her onstage for a few songs. Not great in terms of video production values but overall a good look/lis .......
493: Hi-Rez Highway, Marantz musical mastering white paper (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2012-12-22, 06:04:44 (24.14.160.63)
Found this on the Marantz UK site. Never heard of it. Likely marketing material? .......
494: Rocky Road, RE: Stones PPV - Mick Taylor (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2012-12-21, 13:39:36 (24.14.160.63)
Mick Taylor actually moved around a lot and seemed to be "leading" the band at times. He even joined the Stones for their final bow. Nice to see. .......
495: Rocky Road, Stones PPV - Mick Taylor (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2012-12-21, 06:18:35 (24.14.160.63)
Finally got around to watching my DVR of the PPV concert last night. Enjoyed the first half, but something was missing - then they began Midnight Rambler, Mick Taylor came on and all the magic was bac .......
496: Rocky Road, Can't believe Hoffs is 53* (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2012-12-19, 05:45:46 (24.14.160.63)
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497: Rocky Road, Thanks for this (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2012-12-18, 05:52:03 (24.14.160.63)
I'm going to try to pick up their "Under the Covers" cd's. .......
498: Rocky Road, Live from Daryl's House - Shelby Lynne (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2012-12-16, 09:20:17 (24.14.160.63)
Just picked this up off another forum. Cool stuff! .......
499: Rocky Road, Omg- that's exactly what I told my wife! (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2012-12-13, 09:19:31 (24.14.160.63)
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500: Rocky Road, I love the Who but (0.00)
Posted by mcondo on 2012-12-13, 05:18:40 (24.14.160.63)
did anyone else think they were using some recorded material ( other than Bellboy, of course). Is Daltry's chest real - it looked plastic or something. Sorry for the downer, probably just my imaginati .......
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