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1: Critic's Corner, RE: It's one of those recordings that resists objective analysis (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2024-02-22, 08:44:46 (76.149.66.57)
Thanks for the response John, Considering your well deserved standing as a top music and technical critic, and that this is "Critics Corner," we should be able to do better than it's the "greatest" wi .......
2: Critic's Corner, RE: The longest recording review I have ever written, I think: 4,000 words (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2024-02-22, 00:38:25 (76.149.66.57)
As a review of the technical side my hat is off to you. More than a sentence confirming your agreement with Alex Ross as to the performance would have been welcomed. The reader wants your opinions and .......
3: Vinyl Asylum, Excellent video...- (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2024-01-12, 21:32:50 (76.149.66.57)
Your voice is smooth and relaxing and the time you spend to go through the process is very helpful. I also appreciate the records you select. I've been thinking about a substantial record cleaner pur .......
4: Amp/Preamp Asylum, You left one out... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2023-11-11, 08:09:16 (76.149.66.57)
Fake quotes from his imaginary audiophile acquaintances. .......
5: Inmate Central, RE: the Israeli war cabinet looked good in all black... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2023-10-28, 12:01:36 (76.149.66.57)
You must also think the dead Israelis looked good in all red. .......
6: Vinyl Asylum, RE: You miss the point entirely...- (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2023-10-10, 21:08:40 (76.149.66.57)
I think in fairness to Fremer he is sharing with the world a glimpse of 200k tables which we would never get to experience first hand. I had fun with it and appreciated the time he spent putting it to .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, You miss the point entirely...- (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2023-10-10, 09:54:50 (76.149.66.57)
The point was to show that the turntables, with the same arm and cartridge and phono amp, sound different. Which you prefer is subjective. The point was not to argue one is superior. I preferred the f .......
8: Classical Court, RE: (NYT) The Metropolitan Opera Guild Will Wind Down Amid Financial Woes (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2023-08-18, 08:44:43 (76.149.66.57)
Thanks John nice post. Col. Klink was played by Werner Klemperer, Otto's son. .......
9: Classical Court, RE: Nice find today at my Little Free Library - Furtwangler (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2023-05-04, 23:08:51 (76.149.66.57)
The 1952 Beethoven 3 is phenomenal .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Gonna spin it again later. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2022-11-12, 10:55:45 (76.149.66.57)
Was the lp shipped from Amazon flying around loose in a massive box like mine? I am hesitant to order any more records from Amazon, price be damned. .......
11: Inmate Central, RE: Ford Pinto (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2022-10-28, 22:38:17 (73.151.188.77)
I don't think that's a paint job .......
12: Vinyl Asylum, I can predict the settlement...- (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2022-10-28, 20:26:44 (73.151.188.77)
A million for the lawyers and $5.00 coupons for the consumers. I have my one penny settlement check from AT&T framed in m office. .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, Ah yes the Star Club. Could be the greatest live album ever. (Nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2022-10-28, 20:17:35 (73.151.188.77)
Nt .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Pharoah Sanders, eternal (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2022-09-27, 02:38:45 (73.151.188.77)
Karma is on pre order at Acoustic Sounds. .......
15: Critic's Corner, Evidence? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2022-06-05, 16:18:55 (73.151.188.77)
I watched the first few minutes wherein it was stated as fact without evidence that a lot of the majors and frequently the minors engage in pay to play. That's quite an accusation and unless this guy .......
16: Films/DVD Asylum, Barnes and Noble 50% off Criterion is on ... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-11-09, 20:26:35 (166.216.158.211)
Just ordered 4K Citizen Kane and Visconti's the Damned. .......
17: Music Lane, Tony Levin's work on the King Crimson album Discipline is a stick primer. nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-11-08, 14:33:26 (207.183.226.249)
nt .......
18: Inmate Central, And if you are not "tolerant", you get blown away. Nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-10-28, 11:55:15 (107.77.213.168)
Nt .......
19: General Asylum, Let me see if I got this straight... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-10-23, 17:23:33 (107.77.213.34)
You got a full refund for a product that was not defective, then impliedly suggest that Schiit was questionable in reselling the product as a B stock discounted unit, then get upset when your full ref .......
20: Vinyl Asylum, If you enjoy having them around, don't worry about it. Nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-10-05, 16:24:11 (107.77.212.41)
Nt .......
21: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Her reply: "Did anyone ever tell you (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-08-16, 13:32:30 (207.183.226.249)
He must have been drunk, as all her other husbands. Never found her attractive at all. Above average actress, but nothing special. .......
22: Jazz Alley, RE: Young Holdsworth (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-06-05, 22:17:39 (166.216.158.129)
Yeah I was never a fan of the synthaxe either. Bad timing. By the way there is a trove of material on you tube of the lifetime with Holdsworrh and jack bruce. Astonishing playing with an earlier more .......
23: Jazz Alley, RE: Young Holdsworth (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-06-05, 10:51:25 (166.216.158.129)
Fantastic thanks. Saw him many times throughout his career. Rest In Peace . The Coltrane of guitar. .......
24: Critic's Corner, As does Technics... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-06-01, 12:53:59 (107.77.214.124)
From "what I have read" lots of wobbly platter complaints. .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The 'IN' Groove bought $100,000 collection (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-05-24, 15:09:34 (207.183.226.249)
He paid 100K and had to throw in his pair of shoes from the looks of it. .......
26: Rocky Road, RE: Converting to Islam when an Islamic revolutionary is holding US citizens as prisoners (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-04-08, 19:58:08 (166.216.158.201)
Calling for the execution of Salman Rushdie didn't help either .......
27: Critic's Corner, Who is purportedly being dubious? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-03-14, 10:32:39 (107.77.212.95)
The owner of the speakers or Stereophile? I think I can safely assume that neither have a vested interest in duping the hearing impaired into buying Mylar balloons. .......
28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Safe to turn on after 18 months? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-02-17, 10:47:32 (107.77.211.37)
Thanks! .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Safe to turn on after 18 months? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-02-16, 18:08:43 (107.77.211.37)
When time permits can you link to a good variac for purchase? Thx .......
30: Critic's Corner, RE: Future Led Zeppelin frontman playing rockabilly behind a teenaged Eurobabe??? Incroyable! (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2021-01-01, 12:58:34 (107.77.214.171)
Check out Godard's Masculin Feminin. The backdrop is the French ye ye movement .......
31: Classical Court, RE: Uh-oh! Do I have to revise my opinion about the NY Times? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-10-20, 16:43:44 (98.208.67.16)
There is a link to excerpts of the performance in the NY Times article. I listened. Regretfully, I must concur with Tommasini and you. Couldn't take more than a minute. His analogy to overacting in fi .......
32: General Asylum, Joke of a list (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-10-12, 22:01:12 (107.77.212.101)
In addition to the great guitarists you list, no Blackmore Trower Fripp McLaughlin or Holdsworth? .......
33: Jazz Alley, Thanks I was almost ready to cancel my order Nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-09-03, 10:29:47 (107.77.213.169)
Nt .......
34: Films/DVD Asylum, NY Times on comic genius (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-08-20, 12:04:52 (98.208.67.16)
Old article but interesting read. Been discovering WC Fields recently. Yeah, he belongs on the list. .......
35: Jazz Alley, Only 18 when he joined Miles. Crazy. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-08-19, 16:25:01 (98.208.67.16)
nt .......
36: Music Lane, Heard Martin Birch passed away... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-08-11, 12:30:16 (98.208.67.16)
Though he has been inactive for many years, he has left us with his imprint in metal and hard rock. To name a few: Deep Purple Made in Japan ( I think the greatest live performance and recording of al .......
37: Classical Court, You must not have read Bari Weiss's resignation letter. (Nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-07-22, 20:53:43 (166.216.158.170)
Nt .......
38: Critic's Corner, RE: How about one more assumption.... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-07-02, 01:41:24 (73.151.188.77)
John the issue arises frequently with products reviewed in columns which don't have a dedicated spec sidebar. Further the formal product review spec sidebars state the manufacturer but not where the p .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, It would be great to track down the janitor's name. Give credit where credit is due. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-06-22, 12:15:47 (98.208.67.16)
nt .......
40: Inmate Central, RE: Uh, you didn't read the linked article (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-06-09, 18:25:12 (98.208.67.16)
Try reading it again, and show me where it references anything about the police union, or that the force is now larger than what it was. Take your time, and wear your reading glasses. Is that "exactly .......
41: Critic's Corner, Must agree. I like to know the cost first for context, and then the origin of manufacture. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-06-09, 18:09:23 (98.208.67.16)
nt .......
42: Inmate Central, Uh, not quite (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-06-09, 18:06:35 (98.208.67.16)
the force was replaced, not disbanded. The police union was busted as a cost cutting measure, and also corrupt cops were rooted out. About 100 of the old guard remained. Camden currently has 400 cops, .......
43: Classical Court, Two ninths with Giulini off the bat for me... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-05-17, 18:55:18 (73.151.188.77)
Beethoven with Berlin Philharmonic and Bruckner with Vienna I return to these as definitive in my mind .......
44: Rocky Road, IIRC first instrumental no. 1 hit (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-04-03, 21:39:48 (73.151.188.77)
Nt .......
45: Classical Court, "Open it in Nordic way"... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2020-04-03, 21:33:08 (73.151.188.77)
Have no idea what that means but will remember it when my wife needs help with the jar of pickles .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Better idea for you.. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-11-05, 16:01:38 (73.151.156.53)
Take a break from music. Listen to the sounds of nature outside. Let your ears rest and relax. Then you can look forward to your regular system when it is ready. .......
47: Classical Court, Gifted pianist, but gave me a headache after five minutes. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-11-05, 13:08:44 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
48: Inmate Central, Woody Harrelson as Adm. Nimitz. I think that already answers your question. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-11-04, 09:47:12 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, No kidding. Just looked at the list. Mostly junk. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-10-25, 14:10:19 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
50: Music Lane, RE: Mayhem - De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-10-21, 16:45:23 (73.151.156.53)
Yes. Thanks. 25 years later and it's still the sine qua non. .......
51: Jazz Alley, Not Ginger's finest hour sorry to say. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-10-16, 16:52:23 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
52: Inmate Central, Cute cartoon, but I hope I'm correct in assuming you have an interest in the truth.. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-10-14, 18:19:36 (73.151.156.53)
another slightly more sophisticated analysis... .......
53: Music Lane, Monumental tangerine dream box set (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-08-11, 08:38:14 (107.77.211.165)
Steve Wilson put it together covers Virgin years. 16 discs with 7 discs of live shows. Sorry no link. Move quick is my recommendation. They just did second pressing. Got mine from music vaultz. Make s .......
54: Inmate Central, Must be an Onion article (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-08-05, 15:06:49 (73.151.156.53)
An article on fake news which cites fake news Buzzfeed as its source? .......
55: Inmate Central, RE: I'm all for (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-07-29, 18:40:35 (73.151.156.53)
I wouldn't be so quick to brush off your parents... .......
56: Critic's Corner, Stereophile does second opinions all the time. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-07-29, 10:49:37 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
57: Inmate Central, RE: Todays F1 race was one worth watching... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-07-28, 14:31:31 (73.151.156.53)
I believe the last pass in an F1 race was Monaco 1991, but that might just be a rumour. .......
58: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: "I'm surprised it has not been banned".... give the liberals time.... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-07-18, 15:02:57 (73.151.156.53)
Guess your'e not paying much attention... .......
59: Music Lane, RE: How about a moratorium on female jazz singers.(nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-06-26, 18:24:58 (73.151.156.53)
Agreed. Big fan here as well. Fond memories of her United States Live show back in the early 80's, which I recall seeing at UCLA. Anything other than the same formulaic jazz. .......
60: Music Lane, Hope Sandoval. Nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-06-22, 13:15:14 (107.77.214.194)
Nt .......
61: Music Lane, How about a moratorium on female jazz singers.(nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-06-21, 10:39:22 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
62: Music Lane, RE: HELP! How do you organize your music collection? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-06-19, 10:34:31 (73.151.156.53)
This is good for cd's from Ikea. I have about 8 of them and they are great. With googling you can find Ikea lp shelves as well. I also organize based upon genre. Metal, classic rock, punk, ambient, et .......
63: Films/DVD Asylum, Trailer for the sequel to the Shining... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-06-13, 17:03:45 (73.151.156.53)
Let's just say that Stanley Kubrick is dead, and he ain't coming back. I am not optimistic based on this trailer. .......
64: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: "Ariel" - Aki Kaurismäki masterpiece (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-05-23, 13:30:59 (73.151.156.53)
Have had his films on my radar for years, now is the time to check them out. Thanks for the recommendation. .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, RE: "Highway Star" R2R (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-04-12, 09:17:54 (107.77.213.39)
My vote for greatest guitar solo in history .......
66: Classical Court, No composer can ruffle the collar and tie of a fine conductor better than Mahler. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-04-03, 16:33:18 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
67: Classical Court, Seems for a photo cover that someone could have ironed his tie and fixed his collar. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-04-03, 10:41:56 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
68: Music Lane, RE: Jon-Hassell-The-Surgeon-Of-The-Nightsky-Restores-Dead-Things-By-The-Power-Of-Sound (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-03-29, 10:56:44 (73.151.156.53)
Great album. Have most of Hassell's lp's on vinyl. Check out Vernal Equinox as well, hard to find on vinyl but well worth the hunt. .......
69: Rocky Road, Awful news. Was just listening to Bish Bosch two days ago. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-03-26, 10:13:37 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
70: General Asylum, Meant to say 1969 dollars not 1963. Nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-03-21, 21:24:35 (73.185.12.53)
Nt .......
71: General Asylum, Has high end audio progressed in 50 years? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-03-21, 16:20:06 (73.151.156.53)
Here is the hypothetical: you have the option of putting together an audio system in 2019; or you can go back in time and put one together in 1969. As for cost, let's say $15,000 in 2019 dollars or th .......
72: Music Lane, RE: Burzum - Tomhet (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-03-19, 14:04:46 (73.151.156.53)
Wow, if you had blindfolded me, I would have guessed early 80's Tangerine Dream. Excellent, thanks, .......
73: Music Lane, RE: For Bullethead, Portal. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-02-05, 13:59:01 (73.151.156.53)
Been looking at the cover, trying to figure it out. Gave up. .......
74: Inmate Central, If you like watching mud dry you will like this show. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-02-05, 13:55:54 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
75: Films/DVD Asylum, Disney has one hell of an accounting firm... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-02-05, 12:32:42 (73.151.156.53)
"For example, even though the 2016 theatrical run brought in over $299 million for Alice Through the Looking Glass, it cost $170 million to make and was recorded as a $70 million loss on Disney's bala .......
76: Music Lane, For Bullethead, Portal. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-02-01, 12:24:14 (73.151.156.53)
One of my best discoveries of the last year, along with Theologian (thanks to you). Have a nice weekend. .......
77: Vintage Asylum, RE: ATR is Best ~ Caption This (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-01-28, 10:15:49 (73.151.156.53)
First come, first served. .......
78: Inmate Central, Damn those are some ugly stamps, look like third grade art class. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-01-24, 09:59:51 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
79: Rocky Road, Six thoughts... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-01-22, 16:42:32 (73.151.156.53)
1. Page was a studio wizard; live not so much. 2. I enjoy the acoustic songs more than the electric; but the economics of the industry dictated otherwise. 3. Despite point 2 above, LZI is my favorite. .......
80: General Asylum, There's a Rock board? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-01-22, 10:00:24 (73.151.156.53)
Last time I looked it was all about songs college girls liked 25 years ago while getting their toenails done at the mall. .......
81: Inmate Central, RE: Worst sports heartbreak? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-01-17, 15:00:29 (107.77.214.11)
A's would have defeated Pirates anyway so let it go .......
82: Jazz Alley, Thanks for the link... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2019-01-09, 16:07:27 (73.151.156.53)
really nice to have songs from each listing. .......
83: Music Lane, One of my favorite Robin Trower songs, and not well known... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-12-21, 14:04:08 (73.151.156.53)
Secret Place from 20th Century Blues album. .......
84: Inmate Central, Let's not go overboard, please. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-12-19, 13:46:26 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
85: Inmate Central, RE: McDonald's delivery, I can't believe it (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-12-17, 10:26:31 (73.151.156.53)
28.00? Damn. .......
86: Classical Court, RE: Anyone have any gossip on this Yuja Wang story (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-12-06, 15:26:31 (73.151.156.53)
The discussion following the article is far more interesting to me than the article itself. Seems the author of the article triggered a snowflake. .......
87: Classical Court, RE: Yeah - let me know if today's living composers ever start to produce anything interesting ;-) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-11-29, 14:53:30 (73.151.156.53)
Fair point, ill check out those compositions. But really, nothing interesting from living composers? .......
88: Classical Court, Well, I see why they call this the Dead Composers Fan Club. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-11-28, 16:57:28 (73.151.156.53)
nt .......
89: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Depp has not been in anything worthwhile since.... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-11-27, 22:18:20 (107.77.213.171)
He was brilliant in Black Mass .......
90: Inmate Central, RE: "but I notice nothing in Japan" (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-11-26, 14:02:10 (73.151.156.53)
Got it, thx .......
91: Inmate Central, RE: 1942-45 map. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-11-26, 12:13:07 (73.151.156.53)
Interesting, but I notice nothing in Japan. Do not the firebombings, and Nagasaki and Hiroshima count? .......
92: Music Lane, RE: Brujeria - Narcos Satánicos (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-11-12, 15:00:36 (73.151.156.53)
Very appreciative of the link, as I was unfamiliar with this band. A harder and earlier version of Xibalba, which I would not think was possible. Thanks! .......
93: Classical Court, RE: Anyone going to try the new Naxos Gotterdammerung? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-11-09, 13:40:17 (73.151.156.53)
10/10? These critics rating are getting ridiculous. 10/10 is perfection. .......
94: Music Lane, Turn it down Bullethead... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-11-01, 11:25:37 (73.48.168.198)
people are starting to complain... .......
95: Inmate Central, Turn CNN off and get some fresh air. It's the best cure for hysteria (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-10-13, 12:01:14 (107.77.214.196)
Nt .......
96: Vinyl Asylum, Jerry Lee Lewis Star Club Hamburg (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-10-13, 08:00:41 (107.77.214.196)
Nt .......
97: Inmate Central, Spot on. Excellent analysis of actual facts. (Nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-10-12, 23:00:02 (107.77.214.196)
Nt .......
98: Music Lane, RE: Great news, new Cypress Hill album (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-10-11, 12:24:42 (73.48.168.198)
Ordered the LP. Hope the entire album is as good as this track. .......
99: Vinyl Asylum, RE: from digital source?? n/t (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-10-05, 15:34:30 (73.48.168.198)
alas, yes. "The albums were cut at Loud Mastering by Jason Mitchell from original hi-res sources as prepared by Steven Wilson and approved by Robert Fripp." .......
100: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New King Crimson/Steven Wilson remix lp box sets coming... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-10-05, 13:48:48 (73.48.168.198)
Funny you should mention Stand Up. It's my favorite Tull album and I was actually considering buying the Wilson lp version. What didn't you like? .......
101: Vinyl Asylum, New King Crimson/Steven Wilson remix lp box sets coming... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-10-05, 12:00:52 (73.48.168.198)
This looks very interesting, and reasonably priced. Not certain if I will pull the trigger yet, but I probably will get both sets. (I wasn't a fan of the cd version of the remixed USA, which included .......
102: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Rega announces new Planar 8 turntable (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-10-04, 17:56:14 (73.48.168.198)
That is one sexy dust cover. .......
103: Music Lane, Is this safe for work? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-10-04, 16:32:37 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
104: Digital Drive, RE: Digitizing my vinyl collection (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-10-03, 16:45:56 (73.48.168.198)
What phono stage are you using? .......
105: Inmate Central, RE: Two four year old girls zip tied by pre K teachers in Georgia (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-10-03, 12:18:46 (73.48.168.198)
"If I can't trust the school system, you know, who can I trust?" Let's hope we can all learn from that obvious mistake. .......
106: Rocky Road, RE: Tarkus! (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-09-26, 16:48:37 (73.48.168.198)
If you haven't already check out the live version from the Mar-y-sol festival. Incredible. .......
107: Films/DVD Asylum, Couldn't make it past 30 seconds. I tried. (nt.) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-09-26, 16:43:03 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
108: Rocky Road, RE: "Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-09-25, 09:34:49 (73.48.168.198)
Recently stumbled upon an interesting illustrated version. .......
109: Films/DVD Asylum, Well, that doesn't do much for me... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-09-17, 14:27:09 (73.48.168.198)
Looks like a hodge-podge of scenes from about a dozen other Westerns, slapped together with a few funny one liners here and there. Will I see it in the theater? Of course I will. .......
110: Films/DVD Asylum, Link? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-09-17, 13:49:39 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
111: Inmate Central, RE: Here you go... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-09-12, 15:35:15 (73.48.168.198)
Doesn't appear your link references any actual statistical analysis of salaries, as the link I referenced does. But haven't read the book. .......
112: Inmate Central, RE: Can't cut it how? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-09-12, 11:48:57 (73.48.168.198)
If you have no family money pretty much every private school will have a substantial financial aid package. .......
113: Inmate Central, This study reached opposite conclusion... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-09-12, 11:28:49 (73.48.168.198)
What study are you referring to? .......
114: Classical Court, RE: OMG! - Dutoit lands on his feet (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-09-11, 16:44:24 (73.48.168.198)
Well, if orchestras have the ability to fire without proven allegations, so too do orchestras have the ability to hire. .......
115: Music Lane, Mahavishnu Between Nothingness new tracks... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-09-04, 18:58:54 (73.48.168.198)
This flew outside my radar. A box set came out about 5 years ago (now OOP) with new tracks but also completely remixed for vastly improved sound. Someone must have found the original tapes. You may re .......
116: Films/DVD Asylum, Ecstatic the decades of legal wrangling are over. Can't wait, thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-08-30, 12:58:50 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
117: Classical Court, RE: Question for Classical "Experts" (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-08-16, 15:34:15 (73.48.168.198)
Can't say I am an "expert" (though not sure what qualifies as one). I would suggest listening to a few recordings of what are almost unanimously considered to be great (example: Carlos Kleiber's Beeth .......
118: Classical Court, RE: Cleveland Orchestra Suspends Concertmaster William Preucil...... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-07-31, 15:26:46 (73.48.168.198)
Hope I'm not alone in insisting on due process before unproven allegations of 20 year old conduct ruin a reputation. .......
119: Inmate Central, Great historical baseball (and other) footage (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-07-27, 11:28:22 (73.48.168.198)
Just found this You Tube channel (Guy Jones) with incredible historical footage. He has a lot of films. .......
120: General Asylum, If it makes you feel good to think you will live longer, have at it. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-07-25, 15:55:55 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
121: General Asylum, About as contrived a "study" as there is... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-07-25, 15:23:27 (73.48.168.198)
what a crock. Zero data and zero peer review, and (surpise) commissioned by a company in the business of selling concert tix. .......
122: Jazz Alley, RE: Oy (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-07-11, 13:09:22 (73.48.168.198)
Agree too smooth, but that was Miles for the most part in the 80's. By 1975 he had already pushed the envelope as far as it would go. .......
123: Music Lane, RE: Cypress Hill - Looking Through The Eye Of A Pig (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-06-28, 10:18:26 (73.48.168.198)
Picked up Temples of Boom on your recommendation a while ago. Played it about ten times already. Fantastic album. .......
124: General Asylum, Would love to actually hear it. The narrators kept yapping over it. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-06-25, 14:35:06 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
125: Films/DVD Asylum, Agreed. The violence was integral to the story and its realism. This is WW2 after all. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-06-19, 10:24:54 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
126: Music Lane, Lighten up. Its a fun video. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-06-18, 13:59:53 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
127: Rocky Road, I'm sure they are overjoyed at having private photos splayed on the internet. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-06-15, 11:11:11 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
128: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Demand info about our LPs... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-06-12, 19:40:23 (73.48.168.198)
I get your point but it's a little over the top. Reminded me of this scene from Portlandia. .......
129: Classical Court, RE: Geez - Dutoit was even more of an a**hole than I thought (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-05-23, 11:40:14 (73.48.168.198)
"...and the benefits of playing in one of the most in-demand orchestras in the world generally outweighs the personal challenges of serving under an autocrat." That about sums it up. Turn a blind eye .......
130: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Umberto D (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-04-29, 14:58:02 (73.48.168.198)
I must check out Umberto D and it is a mystery that it has slipped through the cracks. Bicycle Thief remains one of the most important films for me personally, and it is rightfully included in most li .......
131: Classical Court, As of tonight, courtesy Andris Nelsons, it will be 957... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-04-24, 12:44:07 (73.48.168.198)
Its getting ridiculous .......
132: Classical Court, RE: "Concert programming still trots out the same tired warhorses" (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-04-24, 12:03:24 (73.48.168.198)
Frankly, I would much rather attend a concert with those three than the 956th performance of the Pathetique .......
133: Classical Court, RE: Depends... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-04-24, 11:56:05 (73.48.168.198)
You may be right, but my quick look at the San Francisco symphony website reveals the following composers in upcoming concerts. (Granted I did not spend the time to see if anything new was buried som .......
134: Classical Court, RE: "the Bernstein response to a subscriber complaining about Webern which I suspect is apt today" (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-04-24, 10:04:38 (107.77.212.39)
Well I could say you proved my point although it was really meant to encompass new music in general. Concert programming still trots out the same tired warhorses to appease donors and subscribers. It' .......
135: Classical Court, RE: A Peek Into the NYPO's Archives. Very Touching. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-04-24, 08:57:12 (107.77.212.39)
Thanks for the link highlight for me was the Bernstein response to a subscriber complaining about Webern which I suspect is apt today .......
136: General Asylum, RE: From a dealer in the Amazon.com (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-04-23, 06:55:12 (166.216.158.142)
I heard the lines were a block long for that one .......
137: Classical Court, RE: Die Musikverein quartet und Herr Mozart sind joined an dem hip (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-04-22, 21:27:30 (166.216.158.142)
Yeah something like that .......
138: Classical Court, I turn to Musikverein Quartet which I find symbiotic (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-04-22, 18:07:08 (166.216.158.142)
Nt .......
139: Rocky Road, RE: Lineup at Coachella (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-04-16, 21:48:09 (73.48.168.198)
I doubt I would go if paid substantial money to do so. .......
140: Vinyl Asylum, RE: "Jesus Christ Superstar" vinyl - rediscovered (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-03-27, 17:20:04 (73.48.168.198)
Confused. Yech as to the record, yech as to your fellowship meeting, yech as to Twister, or all or some of the above? .......
141: Inmate Central, RE: Please yourself. Try harder to figure out what the point is. nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-03-14, 12:40:35 (73.48.168.198)
Oh I got your "point" the first time and it is a lousy one. .......
142: Inmate Central, You can't compare the physical demands of football with baseball. Please. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-03-14, 11:37:46 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
143: Critic's Corner, RE: Only when I am around TAS readers... Stereophile readers I avoid like a plague... LOL nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-03-12, 18:18:07 (107.77.212.92)
How do you manage to avoid yourself? .......
144: Critic's Corner, RE: "Recommended Components" (TAS & Stereophile) Your stuff in either list? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-03-12, 14:34:49 (73.48.168.198)
Congratulations, I hope you feel better about your purchases now. .......
145: Classical Court, RE: "Josquin was his name, and polyphony was his game." (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-03-09, 12:33:13 (73.48.168.198)
Excellent, thanks. By the way check out Werner Herzog's film about Gesualdo if you have not already done so. .......
146: Inmate Central, RE: Amazon Admits Alexa Is Creepily Laughing At People (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-03-07, 15:34:54 (73.48.168.198)
sounds a lot like Hillary. Creepy. .......
147: Music Lane, RE: SUNN O))) DOCUMENTARY (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-03-04, 10:58:54 (166.216.158.17)
saw the band live opening for Celtic frost. A monumental experience .......
148: Music Lane, RE: What is your... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-02-25, 19:38:05 (107.77.211.100)
I respect your take on it. Sounds move me regardless of the elements you prefer .......
149: Music Lane, RE: What is your... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-02-25, 10:20:48 (73.48.168.198)
My definition would be the creation/organization of sound. (Off the top of my head). .......
150: Music Lane, RE: Boris & Merzbow Tokyo Live Set (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-02-23, 17:19:19 (73.48.168.198)
It appears you like to watch, I wonder why? Could it be that there are certain forms of music out there a little different than 4 bar blues and the Eagles greatest hits? .......
151: Music Lane, RE: Boris & Merzbow Tokyo Live Set (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-02-22, 21:04:47 (107.77.213.72)
Pure bliss .......
152: Jazz Alley, RE: Song for Presidents' day (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-02-22, 13:38:15 (73.48.168.198)
Hard to truly assess as it appears to have been recorded with a cell phone. .......
153: Music Lane, RE: is that the Merzbox? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-02-22, 08:59:37 (107.77.211.98)
I have the Merzbient box and many others incredible artist .......
154: Music Lane, Nice noise, but if in the mood I would pull one of my 22 Merzbow discs first. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-02-21, 20:31:45 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
155: Music Lane, RE: early 90s Mayhem too (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-02-16, 14:46:40 (73.48.168.198)
Yes many argue Mayhem's De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas was the birth of black metal, at least in Norway, but of course when push comes to shove it was Venom's first two albums. .......
156: Music Lane, You don't get it (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-02-16, 11:48:25 (73.48.168.198)
that's alright. I do. You have to be of a certain background and mindset to understand and appreciate it. This album and Burzum's others from the early 90's are indeed masterpieces. I burned out on ti .......
157: Vintage Asylum, Check out the line at 19:09... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-02-09, 13:04:36 (73.48.168.198)
"You can't beat the Amazon." This is scarily prescient. .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Reissue price vs original (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-02-09, 12:39:14 (73.48.168.198)
Collectors like originals, for various reasons, including appreciation value, original artwork, etc. If a collector is also an audiophile, originals often sound better and are sourced from original ta .......
159: General Asylum, I made it all the way through... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-02-01, 14:16:36 (73.48.168.198)
And I must confess to having no idea of what you are saying. It might just be my own subjective function that maps such things. .......
160: Critic's Corner, RE: Kudos to Stereophile (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-01-30, 11:14:17 (73.48.168.198)
Agreed. I do miss the columns that used to run a few years ago regarding vintage gear. It tended to make the magazine more of an overall stereo enthusiast mag v. a new products mag. .......
161: Speaker Asylum, Yup. Even quotes the opinion of Magnepan's marketing director nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-01-28, 13:57:09 (107.77.213.92)
Nt .......
162: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cataloging (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-01-16, 14:07:59 (73.48.168.198)
How detailed are you with Discogs? Early on I was as stickler for making sure my pressing matched the version on Discogs by looking at the deadwax. Not so much anymore. .......
163: Rocky Road, Lemmy, Philthy, and now Fast Eddie (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2018-01-11, 14:10:05 (73.48.168.198)
sad day. I often watch this jam to remind me of how great they were, and still by far the best lineup of Motorhead. .......
164: Classical Court, RE: Sorry - I couldn't take more than a few seconds - she sounds like an amateur to me [nt] (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-12-15, 13:19:00 (73.48.168.198)
I must agree with you. Looks and sounds like she is performing for Simon Cowell on American Idol. .......
165: Rocky Road, RE: But where it's going no one knows... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-12-01, 15:07:32 (73.48.168.198)
I like it. Sort of a cross between Thin Lizzy and Warren Zevon. .......
166: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Jim and Andy on netflix- making Man on the Moon (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-11-21, 15:33:39 (73.48.168.198)
Carrey is not in the same universe talent wise as Andy Kaufman. Man on the Moon was a massive let down, and just illustrates the extremely pretentious notion that Carrey could pull off the tribute. He .......
167: Rocky Road, Great song, lame video, in fact songs like this do not need visuals. You supply your own. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-11-21, 12:40:32 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
168: Rocky Road, RE: He and Del Detmar on "Space Ritual." (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-11-20, 20:47:16 (107.77.211.186)
Ditto that. One of the greatest live albums ever. Massively powerful and Lemmy's bass playing is great. .......
169: Rocky Road, RE: Hope you enjoy it more than I did (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-10-29, 14:39:41 (107.77.214.40)
Regretfully must agree. Jakko is just not Crimson. No edge weak voice average player. Mel Collins has turned into Kenny G. Sounds overall like a bad cover band .......
170: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Remember the "Eiger Sanction", 1974, Eastwood? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-10-26, 20:59:13 (107.77.211.227)
On the subject of Messner check out Herzog's documentary Dark Glow of the Mountain .......
171: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sonic character of Emotiva amps (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-10-16, 13:37:00 (73.48.168.198)
I have xpa-100 monoblocks and I agree with the other posters: neutral with a very slight balance toward warm. They work great with my tube preamp. Recommended. .......
172: Vinyl Asylum, RE: V.C.O.T.D..........King Crimson (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-09-30, 14:27:36 (166.216.158.190)
A masterpiece musically and sonically. RIP John Wetton. .......
173: Music Lane, My mistake, the post was meant for the Bruford box set post below. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-09-19, 15:09:52 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
174: Music Lane, RE: More jazz than you can shake a stick at. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-09-11, 14:31:47 (107.77.212.12)
I have those albums on vinyl, so I would pass. Unless they are remixing Gradually Going Tornado, as Jeff Berlin's incredible bass playing is barely audible. .......
175: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Tony Williams (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-09-09, 16:32:56 (107.77.214.167)
I would say Tony Williams is on a "plane" all his own. Especially on that album. .......
176: General Asylum, As Jimmy Conway told Billy Batts in Goodfellas... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-08-31, 14:41:40 (73.48.168.198)
"I think you insulted him just a little bit" .......
177: Rocky Road, RE: little Van Halen (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-08-28, 15:10:59 (73.48.168.198)
That debut album has really stood the test of time. True classic. .......
178: Rocky Road, No offense, but... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-08-18, 15:26:57 (73.48.168.198)
your posts are getting tired and, quite frankly, a little creepy. Yes, we know you went to college and had fun. Time to move on. .......
179: Jazz Alley, RE: Larry Young pushed the envelope, and is the Hendrix of the organ... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-08-16, 21:07:42 (166.216.158.226)
Sorry I missed that on first read of your post. .......
180: Jazz Alley, Larry Young pushed the envelope, and is the Hendrix of the organ... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-08-16, 16:56:05 (73.48.168.198)
Try his album Lawrence of Newark or Nine to the Universe with Hendrix and you will see what I mean. You won't be hearing it a baseball game, I can assure you. .......
181: Jazz Alley, Larry Young pushed the envelope, and is the Hendrix of the organ... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-08-16, 16:53:57 (73.48.168.198)
Try his album Lawrence of Newark and you will see what I mean. You won't be hearing it a baseball game, I can assure you. .......
182: Films/DVD Asylum, Good, now we don't have to worry about the other troubling candidate for the role... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-08-16, 13:08:35 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
183: Films/DVD Asylum, Yes and no... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-08-15, 15:18:29 (166.216.158.97)
First 20 minutes of spr is the best war reenactment ever placed on celluloid. Overall trl is a better film .......
184: Classical Court, Will check out the Levine DVD, thanks for your recommendation. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-08-09, 10:20:45 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
185: Music Lane, Keep them coming Bullethead... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-08-09, 10:15:47 (73.48.168.198)
let's make Music Lane your go to source for good death metal and all other forms of extreme music. Here is my contribution for the day, Napalm Death with a great animation to go with it. .......
186: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Alt-right... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-08-08, 16:50:43 (73.48.168.198)
So don't watch it. I am sure there are some nice romantic comedies that will not offend you. .......
187: Films/DVD Asylum, Barnes and Noble Criterion 50% off sale, about a week left. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-07-27, 17:38:08 (73.48.168.198)
For the physical media types out there. .......
188: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Great find! (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-07-22, 09:07:52 (107.77.213.129)
Nice story. Lucky your mom considered a 5 lp box set one lp! .......
189: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Lucky find at rasputins (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-07-21, 11:23:52 (107.77.212.78)
Yeah I noticed that. I will those more qualified than me to dissect the psychology of that .......
190: Vinyl Asylum, Lucky find at rasputins (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-07-21, 10:26:28 (107.77.212.78)
Was browsing and saw klemperers st. Matthews passion for 7 bucks mint. I was a little turned off by what I thought was the prior owners signature on the cover. Took it home and discovered it was th .......
191: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Would you return it? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-07-06, 22:54:26 (107.77.214.80)
No considering the defect is minimal and your replacement may be worse. Further, pops and ticks during crowd noise is pretty meaningless .......
192: General Asylum, John Cage 4'33". (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-06-19, 14:45:45 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
193: Vinyl Asylum, Promotional LP's (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-05-19, 18:55:35 (73.48.168.198)
I wanted to throw out a topic for input re promo lp's. Is there a consensus regarding desirability from a sonic perspective? I would suspect that promo lp's are typically the earliest pressings. Thank .......
194: Music Lane, I hope it is just an economic decision, otherwise enough with the warhorses... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-04-27, 11:03:36 (73.48.168.198)
the big names have been recorded to death, upon death. New composers, please. .......
195: Rocky Road, Oh boy that one hurts, (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-04-17, 12:42:16 (73.48.168.198)
Must have seen him 5-6 times, starting with first IOU tour. A monumental talent. No one but him can truly be called the Coltrane of guitar. .......
196: Rocky Road, RE: Saw them at Winterland same year with Jeff Beck... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-03-25, 11:32:11 (107.77.214.27)
Wow that last pic of McLaughlin could be on an album cover impressive .......
197: Music Lane, If you are a metalhead, the shredding begins around 7'10" mark. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-03-24, 15:18:38 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
198: Rocky Road, For bass and Detroit fans, Ralphe Armstrong interview.. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-03-24, 14:04:11 (73.48.168.198)
You may remember him from his stint with Mahavishnu Orchestra (Visions of Emerald Beyond era). Really enjoyed this, what a history he has. The reference to the impact of his tech High School in Detroi .......
199: General Asylum, I'm no advertising expert, but (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-03-16, 13:41:13 (73.48.168.198)
I really wonder why the sole photo on the home page is of a couch, a coffee table, a dying plant, and two dirty glasses. .......
200: Films/DVD Asylum, Hmmm, not so sure. I find myself rooting for the Alien on this one. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-03-10, 12:42:58 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
201: Critic's Corner, RE: Fremer's video coverage of Rega (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-02-24, 13:50:01 (73.48.168.198)
Re: "seemingly very happy employees." They very well may be happy, but their demeanor while on camera with the boss standing in front of them is hardly a barometer. I too was very impressed with the f .......
202: Rocky Road, Fun to watch for a few minutes then gets boring. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2017-02-10, 16:59:59 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
203: Vinyl Asylum, RE: That's nothing to the Rick Wakeman solo albums.... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-11-15, 19:35:08 (107.77.109.25)
Must disagree. Six wives, journey to center of earth are true classics. .......
204: Rocky Road, RE: New Metallica (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-11-02, 11:29:59 (73.48.168.198)
They look tired, burnt out, and out of ideas. The fire left long ago. Hetfield's voice is irritating as ever. There are numerous great new metal bands out there that will earn my dollar instead of thi .......
205: General Asylum, Ridiculous, but not unexpected. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-10-14, 17:42:57 (73.48.168.198)
nt .......
206: Critic's Corner, RE: Glad to see Stereophile Recommended Components Back Up to 500!! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-10-05, 17:17:08 (73.48.168.198)
Thanks for the clarification, that helps. .......
207: Critic's Corner, RE: Glad to see Stereophile Recommended Components Back Up to 500!! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-10-02, 14:27:54 (73.48.168.198)
Mr. Atkinson, First many thanks for your proactive input on this forum. It is beyond the call of duty. My question is regarding the new Music Hall MMF 7.3 turntable in class B. The price at 1595.00 wi .......
208: Vinyl Asylum, RE: To start with,... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-21, 10:29:09 (73.48.168.198)
I am interested in the Denon 103R, or 301. Thanks so much for your input. .......
209: Vinyl Asylum, Phono preamp and/or step up device (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-20, 16:27:18 (73.48.168.198)
Hi all, My questions, as one with virtually zero technical knowledge of matters electronic, is this: I have a Cary preamp with a MM phono stage built in (SLP-90 model). However, the manual states tha .......
210: Vinyl Asylum, RE: half speed remaster of Disraeli Gears (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-19, 22:06:04 (166.137.242.63)
I had my eye on this as I don't own the lp. Found a beat up looking original us atco release for three bucks almost passed on it but figured what the hell. Damned if it played almost flawlessly. Go fi .......
211: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning Today (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-17, 19:13:32 (166.216.157.80)
Best of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys vol 2 Celtic frost Monotheist Black Sabbath heaven and hell .......
212: Rocky Road, RE: Megadeth, "Peace Sells" (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-14, 21:56:41 (107.77.92.27)
Yes great album, far superior to Metallica particularly the musicianship. Blows away kill em all. .......
213: Vinyl Asylum, The true test.. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-14, 20:48:26 (107.77.92.27)
Is whether you can drive by an estate sale with used records without stopping. Until that happens, talk us cheap. .......
214: Inmate Central, RE: Sports IS a venue for protest (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-13, 16:15:22 (73.48.168.198)
Sure, just be sure your statement is politically correct. .......
215: Inmate Central, RE: OMG this crazy. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-09, 22:33:59 (107.77.92.62)
Kept waiting for a demonstration. Probably just as well. God only knows what horrors are down there .......
216: Rocky Road, RE: Ghost Town DJ's, "My Boo" (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-09, 11:54:39 (73.48.168.198)
I doubt very many gray haired,overweight, balding audiophiles perusing your post even go to the beach, let alone bring with them a cd of an obscure rap song from 1996. However, the twerking and thrust .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Analog Planet hasn't been up the last couple of weeks (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-08, 14:51:27 (73.48.168.198)
Did you purchase a download recently? That can anger the analog gods. .......
218: Rocky Road, Udo! (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-06, 21:54:57 (107.77.109.78)
Ah yes Udo. The greatest unknown metal singer if all time. Recently bought a few solo lp's which blow away anything by the new Accept. .......
219: Rocky Road, RE: Why is this Aerosmith tune so different? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-06, 14:23:07 (73.48.168.198)
Thanks, that brings back a lot of memories. I remember I was 13 years old and on my birthday my dad took me to the record store. I bought that album, and I still think it is their best. Also did not k .......
220: Films/DVD Asylum, How many tired cliches can be packed into one trailer... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-09-02, 11:20:04 (73.48.168.198)
I think we may have a winner with "Sea of Trees" which I understand grossed a whopping $2,700.00 in five days. If my wife wants to go, I will go. Otherwise I would rather be target practice for a Nort .......
221: General Asylum, At 6:45 reminds me of a female version of Keith Emerson... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-08-08, 14:51:19 (73.48.168.198)
without the daggers and the screaming organ and the Moog. Although, it was be great to see her break out a version of Copland's Rodeo for fun. Great chops but the music itself did not do much for me. .......
222: Music Lane, RE: The Daily Mail? The Daily Mail? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-07-16, 10:56:10 (76.20.11.207)
Yeah the whole story was made up, right? .......
223: Music Lane, RE: Talk about who is dumbing down of the U.S. .... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-07-15, 18:50:07 (73.185.123.119)
Here is one example, with many others available if you so choose to examine this further. .......
224: Music Lane, RE: The dumbing down of the U.S. continues... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-07-15, 13:19:48 (73.185.123.119)
Is it the Christian half or the rap half you have a problem with? As for education and "dumbing" down of U.S., we are not helped when our "educated" President has a revolving door of rap artists with .......
225: Inmate Central, RE: Sandwich of the day.... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-07-13, 19:27:07 (73.185.123.119)
I remember ordering a pastrami at the Carnegie Deli in NY many years ago. I asked for mustard and got nasty stink eye from the waiter. .......
226: Inmate Central, Pour a stiff bourbon, go outside, and listen to the wind in the trees. Forget music. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-07-09, 21:09:38 (76.20.11.207)
nt .......
227: Rocky Road, review: Sunn O))) live in moscow (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-06-25, 12:19:17 (76.20.11.207)
This is only in print on download on bandcamp. I got lucky and snagged the 3-lp set. Ill make it quick: this is their best release since Monoliths. Good to see they got the mellow experimentation wit .......
228: Music Lane, RE: Don't you appreciate baseball more because you know the players have to get the ball over the goal line before the c (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-05-09, 22:50:18 (76.20.11.207)
That analogy wouldn't work for me. I want the direct experience of art, unfiltered and unanalyzed. When I reflect on the most powerful experiences I have had with art,music in particular, the common d .......
229: Music Lane, Perhaps I am missing something obvious, but (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-05-09, 18:25:18 (73.151.94.19)
how are we to discern what a composer's "objective" is. And further, why would a composer even want to convey an objective? Seems contrived, self-defeating, and more than capable of sucking all of the .......
230: Rocky Road, On the contrary, that picture tells the story of everything that went right. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-04-11, 18:13:22 (73.151.94.19)
nt .......
231: Music Lane, RE: Horrible Story re 2013 Van Cliburn Competition Gold Medalist (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-03-18, 17:37:21 (98.238.240.216)
I suspect he got mixed up with the Russian mob. .......
232: Vinyl Asylum, This is even better.. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-03-10, 18:59:38 (98.238.240.216)
nt .......
233: Vinyl Asylum, Brian Eno explores John Peel's vinyl collection.. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-03-10, 18:02:00 (98.238.240.216)
Something tells me the magic would not quite be the same if he was exploring a cd or mp3 collection... .......
234: General Asylum, Great experience with Audioquest customer service (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-02-11, 09:45:47 (98.238.240.216)
I bought my son a dragonfly v. 1 a few years ago. One channel went out, and no idea if covered by any warranty. Contacted Audioquest and they promptly replaced it with a new v. 2, no questions asked, .......
235: Vinyl Asylum, Lawyers want original master tapes for Stairway to Heaven (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-02-11, 09:00:19 (98.238.240.216)
While Zep's lawyers say no dice, claiming the tapes have "never been commercially exploited." (Not sure what he means there, as I would suspect they were commercially exploited for initial pressings, .......
236: Speaker Asylum, "And everyone knows Merlin TSM is a legendary speaker to which all others are compared"... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-02-09, 17:04:57 (98.238.240.216)
Well blow me down, I didn't know that. Guess I'm a nobody. .......
237: Music Lane, Love the article's reference to her "...unswerving sense of shape." (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-02-05, 15:43:37 (98.238.240.216)
nt .......
238: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Another rave review for Raven audio (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-01-22, 16:35:54 (98.238.240.216)
May be a nice product, but the last paragraph of this review reads it was drafted by an advertising agency, which always makes me a bit leery and skeptical. .......
239: Rocky Road, RE: Days ~ the Kinks (Ray Davies, 1968) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-01-22, 12:40:10 (98.238.240.216)
Caitlyn Jenner sings! .......
240: Rocky Road, For mellotron fans... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2016-01-05, 17:21:31 (98.238.240.216)
interesting interview with a journalist who wrote the book, with plenty of song samples.. .......
241: Rocky Road, Guess I will never know. Couldn't make it past the first 30 seconds. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-12-22, 12:37:33 (98.238.240.216)
nt .......
242: Vinyl Asylum, Author never indicates he has actually ever listened to a good vinyl setup... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-12-12, 15:56:14 (76.20.51.254)
its all "some say," "others say," and measurements. Limited value here. .......
243: Rocky Road, Yup (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-11-13, 11:02:33 (98.238.240.216)
The original lineup with Philthy, Lemmy, and Eddie Clarke is still for me the epitome of hard rock. This clip is when they got together to jam after 20 years. What a band .......
244: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Black Sabbath LPs made by Sanctuary Records (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-10-31, 19:02:41 (107.77.75.82)
Hoffman forum has exhaustive analyses of the reissues. .......
245: Vinyl Asylum, RE: MC or MM cartridge recommendations in 200-300 range (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-10-24, 12:37:12 (98.238.240.216)
Thanks very much .......
246: Vinyl Asylum, RE: MC or MM cartridge recommendations in 200-300 range (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-10-24, 10:19:53 (98.238.240.216)
Thanks for that info. I read my Cary preamp manual which recommends a minimum MC output of .7 millivolts, and from what I understand the 301 is .4 Is this going to be an audible issue, or is it close .......
247: Vinyl Asylum, RE: If you want an audiophile approved MC cartridge, Do Not (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-10-23, 18:00:35 (98.238.240.216)
If possible can your provide a link to the Denon SUT you recommend? Thanks, .......
248: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New issue of Gould '81 Goldberg allegedly from analog masters (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-10-23, 13:37:26 (98.238.240.216)
As I recall a few years back there was a cd release of the '81 recording on analog, as it was recorded originally in analog and digital. May not be good indicator of the sound of a vinyl release. ::: .......
249: Vinyl Asylum, MC or MM cartridge recommendations in 200-300 range (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-10-23, 12:29:37 (98.238.240.216)
Hi all, I have an old Linn Basik with original Akito tone arm. My Linn K18ii cartridge was long in the tooth and replaced with an Audio Technica AT 440mla which despite about 20 hours break in time j .......
250: Rocky Road, I'd prefer to use the money on my dentist, an experience I would enjoy more anyway. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-10-22, 17:44:51 (98.238.240.216)
nt .......
251: General Asylum, RE: Tower Records documentary finally done... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-10-14, 13:52:22 (76.20.51.254)
Probably just an art house release at a few selected independent theatres in light of limited budget, not a major release. Of course it will be a dvd release pretty soon. .......
252: General Asylum, Tower Records documentary finally done... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-10-13, 13:54:22 (98.238.240.216)
really looking forward to this. Spent many an hour and many a dollar there. Here is a link to the trailer .......
253: Music Lane, CD sounds great, wouldn't hesitate on that. Haven't heard LP. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-10-08, 11:48:22 (98.238.240.216)
nt .......
254: Films/DVD Asylum, Funny question, sort of like "Whose your favorite proctologist." (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-09-16, 17:58:23 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
255: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Is Johnny Depp gonna get an Oscar for Black Mass or what? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-09-16, 17:55:05 (50.8.150.227)
Shit, just watched the 2 minute clip and I'm all in. .......
256: Music Lane, Miles Davis was hugely influenced by Stockhausen... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-09-01, 15:46:50 (50.8.150.227)
and at that time proceeded to record the fiercest (and in my opinion) his greatest works, in particular the trilogy of Agharta, Pangea, and Dark Magus. You couldn't pry those away from me. Nothing has .......
257: Music Lane, I loathe combining orchestras with rock or jazz, hopefully this is an exception. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-08-27, 11:51:58 (73.220.195.226)
nt .......
258: Inmate Central, RE: CA's central valley is sinking... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-08-20, 12:56:23 (50.8.150.227)
Well at least Jerry Brown got good value for the millions of acre feet of water that gets dumped into the ocean. Six delta smelt were saved. .......
259: Rocky Road, RE: If I could have only one Pink Floyd album that would be the one. RIP Syd. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-08-09, 22:31:59 (76.20.51.254)
Wonderful story the imagination takes you many places with this album .......
260: Rocky Road, If I could have only one Pink Floyd album that would be the one. RIP Syd. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-08-08, 11:50:22 (73.220.195.226)
nt .......
261: Rocky Road, It would appear that Grace's hair stylist got caught in traffic. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-08-06, 15:17:36 (73.220.195.226)
nt .......
262: Rocky Road, RE: Bookends was - and is (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-08-05, 15:49:30 (50.8.150.227)
Yes, that album was probably the very first I remember playing as a 6-7 year old kid. Still as great today as it was back then. .......
263: Rocky Road, If want live Hendrix I play Band of Gypsies... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-07-31, 11:24:38 (50.8.150.227)
it's his best live document by a country mile. .......
264: Films/DVD Asylum, Criterion 50 percent off sale Barnes and Noble... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-07-28, 13:44:29 (73.220.195.226)
few days left I think. Picked up Fellini Satyricon and Videodrome the other day. Anyone still buy physical media? .......
265: Inmate Central, I see you unpacked and set up the audio stuff first. You get an audiophile gold star. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-07-24, 12:27:31 (73.220.195.226)
nt .......
266: Vinyl Asylum, Easy, the TechDAS, as I found a loophole... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-07-24, 12:19:25 (73.220.195.226)
I get the Tech, give it to my wife, and she can buy the new vinyl, all the while playing it all I want. Otherwise, in the spirit of the choice, I would take the Technics. Half the fun of the hobby is .......
267: Films/DVD Asylum, Excruciating... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-07-20, 10:08:25 (73.220.195.226)
It's a half hour standard Schumer TV show, with the typically dirty, slutty sex "humor," stretched it into a two hour marathon where 90 percent of the jokes are leftover stand up material, and the onl .......
268: Vinyl Asylum, Audio Technica AT440mla (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-07-15, 11:49:03 (73.220.195.226)
Hi all, Just wanted some input on this cartridge. I recently installed it on my Linn Basik/Akito turntable and it is bright as hell. Midrange is MIA. It replaced a Linn k18ii cartridge which was not .......
269: Inmate Central, Fun for a while... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-07-10, 10:52:11 (73.220.195.226)
then it's trips to the shop every three months. One grand here, one grand there, and then the fun is over. .......
270: Inmate Central, Truly incredible. Thanks for posting that. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-07-06, 09:57:30 (73.220.195.226)
nt .......
271: Music Lane, Couldn't agree more. We need a minister of culture like we need a hole in the head,,, (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-07-03, 21:45:27 (107.77.75.80)
Your post is spot on .......
272: Music Lane, This thread has indeed revealed a moron, and it ain't Miles Davis. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-06-29, 09:15:42 (73.220.195.226)
nt .......
273: Rocky Road, RE: 115,000 $ a ticket?!! (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-06-19, 10:33:25 (73.220.195.226)
You mean the idea of putting on your tie dye shirt, your birkenstocks, and dancing drugged to a Garcia less band with a bunch of newly minted Silicon one percenters, for a ticket that costs thousands, .......
274: Rocky Road, ?? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-06-15, 17:39:41 (76.20.51.254)
the OP felt the need to interject politics, yet the reader is supposed to remain silent? I don't think so. As for me, the best part of the OP was the discussion of breasts. Not much else of interest. .......
275: General Asylum, Speaking of Sirius, it is in a serious battle for non payment of royalties... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-06-10, 08:59:01 (73.220.195.226)
link below .......
276: General Asylum, RE: An all too typical modern academician (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-05-16, 08:03:34 (76.20.51.254)
Tend to agree with you. Gee, I never realized that only classical music is "serious music." .......
277: Inmate Central, Heck, its even longer than the Department of Justice report exonerating Darren Wilson. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-05-11, 17:19:05 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
278: General Asylum, RE: Acoustic Sounds will not print some negative music reviews. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-05-11, 16:42:22 (50.8.150.227)
You raise an interesting broader issue of the reliability of user reviews on websites such as this, including reviews of equipment. Perhaps someone "in the know" can chime in. I would suspect that som .......
279: Inmate Central, I can think of 100 million reasons why it wasn't brought up. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-05-05, 08:47:36 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
280: General Asylum, If correct (and I believe you are correct)... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-05-04, 11:18:49 (50.8.150.227)
why does every reviewer praise a component that is able to "unravel individual lines" in music (or some variant language to that effect)? Should not the ability of a component to sound "coherent" (or .......
281: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Have you heard Furtwangler's '42 9th? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-04-30, 12:33:59 (50.8.150.227)
Probably the most intense 9th I have ever heard. Read somewhere that Goebbels and Himmler were there. .......
282: Rocky Road, RE: Metallica: ...And Justice For All (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-04-24, 17:01:02 (50.8.150.227)
Liked Metallica a lot in the 80's. Bought And Justice for All on LP when it came out. Still have it. Lost all interest in the band a long time ago. Other metal bands I find far more interesting and co .......
283: Critic's Corner, A second review? Why? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-04-24, 12:17:37 (50.8.150.227)
I would prefer new reviews of new products, not another take on a product that has already been examined, probed, and prodded. .......
284: General Asylum, RE: High performance audio is not dying! (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-04-20, 14:55:18 (50.8.150.227)
Yes, but that is a very high quality, educated, pre-screened female class. .......
285: Films/DVD Asylum, Mildly intrigued. Now if someone found the suppsedly destroyed footage of the Magnificent Ambersons... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-04-01, 17:09:38 (50.8.150.227)
I would be wildly excited. .......
286: Vinyl Asylum, The description says the "emotional involvement is unprecedented"... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-03-21, 14:34:45 (50.8.150.227)
can't put a price on that, can you? .......
287: Music Lane, Ditto that. Penderecki is another giant of the 20th C. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-03-16, 14:27:16 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
288: Music Lane, Read somewhere that tympanists are the highest paid in the orchestra. Anyone know if true? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-03-11, 16:45:56 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
289: Music Lane, Love his recording of Mozart piano sonatas with Perlman, not much else. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-03-10, 16:21:33 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
290: Films/DVD Asylum, I don't know, but that is a truly great movie. Hope it gets official release in states. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-03-03, 14:46:00 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
291: Rocky Road, We need smell-o-vision on this one. I can only imagine. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-03-02, 16:03:40 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
292: Music Lane, RE: Judy Garland, better late than never... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-02-20, 10:35:48 (50.8.150.227)
Thanks for the suggestion. I always suspected there was more to Harry than the DAY-O I hear at every sporting event. .......
293: Music Lane, Judy Garland, better late than never... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-02-19, 21:59:05 (50.8.150.227)
OK folks, there is nothing better than stumbling onto a performance you never heard before. How I ever missed Judy Garland live at Carnegie Hall is one of my life's mysteries, but I am stunned. One of .......
294: Music Lane, Echo that and more.. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-02-12, 11:47:25 (50.8.150.227)
really good producer. Love the work he did on Motorhead's Orgasmatron, though from what I understand even Lemmy thought he was weird, which is saying a lot coming from Lemmy. .......
295: Vintage Asylum, Good lord, you can probably test fallopian tubes on that thing. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-02-11, 14:25:03 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
296: Music Lane, Very nice. Much prefer Ella when not engaging in that irritating scat singing. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-02-11, 09:18:43 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
297: Inmate Central, Burst my bubble. I thought it was Al Gore. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-02-10, 17:23:42 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
298: Vinyl Asylum, The VW Bus record player actually works... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-01-30, 13:25:30 (50.8.150.227)
That's my choice for sheer cool value and drunken entertainment. Here is a link I found... .......
299: Rocky Road, Malmsteen's no Blackmore, and Jo Lynn Turner's no Dio... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-01-29, 16:55:00 (50.8.150.227)
I'll stick with the originals. By the way yes, the Aerius rock quite well, thank you. .......
300: Inmate Central, This is "real talk about balls", therefore you may want to move on to another topic. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-01-28, 14:47:58 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
301: Rocky Road, "If you really must have Aqua..."... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-01-28, 13:38:11 (50.8.150.227)
Nice informative review. Asia was a band that I thought would be a prog rock supergroup, but which cashed in on the pop angle instead. Was disappointed in 1982, and I have zero interest in their music .......
302: General Asylum, Let's torch the neighborhood, redistribute wealth, and demand equal justice... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-01-26, 16:55:00 (50.8.150.227)
"The top 1 percent of bands and solo artists now earn about 80 percent of all revenue from recorded music...." .......
303: Music Lane, Yes and Yes again. Take a few weeks off from music... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-01-26, 15:48:22 (50.8.150.227)
and let the world be your source of music. It's everywhere. .......
304: Vinyl Asylum, Say it ain't so, please... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-01-24, 14:13:44 (107.77.75.92)
If I had to retrieve 5 lp's in a rush exit from impending fire, rubycon and phaedra would be two of them .......
305: Critic's Corner, Never ceases to amaze me... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-01-23, 09:57:54 (50.8.150.227)
Here are the greatest speakers ever conceived and built, and the music played (at 3:00) is your standard audiophile drivel. .......
306: Inmate Central, God forbid we should stop caring about the NFL... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-01-22, 12:24:56 (50.8.150.227)
it would no doubt be the end of life as we know it. Get a grip and focus your hand wringing over the real problems in the world. .......
307: Inmate Central, They can put the statue back easily, too bad those kids can't have their lives back. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-01-16, 12:34:58 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
308: Music Lane, Santana and McLaughlin... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2015-01-13, 18:41:42 (50.8.150.227)
If you need to decompress this might help. .......
309: Vinyl Asylum, I share your sentiments. And powers that be let's dispense with the bullshit record grading system... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-12-24, 11:55:21 (50.8.150.227)
Very good really means crap; good really means unplayable. .......
310: Vinyl Asylum, Hawkwind. Yes indeed. Criminally underrated. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-12-23, 12:57:31 (50.8.150.227)
.......
311: Rocky Road, Sounds like a bad version of early pink floyd... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-12-21, 15:02:11 (50.8.150.227)
shots of the crowd are the most interesting aspect of this video. .......
312: Inmate Central, "forget the reasons for them"... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-12-18, 13:59:02 (50.8.150.227)
sorry, you aren't interested in an honest discussion. I'll pass. .......
313: Films/DVD Asylum, I was mildly interested until I saw Natalie Portman's name. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-12-16, 13:48:01 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
314: Vintage Asylum, Congrats. That is harder than kicking a heroin addiction. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-12-15, 15:55:15 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
315: Films/DVD Asylum, New Mad Max trailer... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-12-11, 15:23:03 (50.8.150.227)
mercy me this looks good. George Miller at the helm again... .......
316: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I have had a Cary slp-90 for almost 20 years... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-12-09, 16:17:02 (50.8.150.227)
and have never been tempted to upgrade. I have no experience with the other brands you mention, but from the description of the qualities you are looking for, I doubt you will go wrong with Cary. Cons .......
317: Vinyl Asylum, One of my favorite records of all time. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-12-06, 09:18:55 (76.20.51.254)
nt .......
318: Vinyl Asylum, Which tables were/are your favorites? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-12-05, 17:29:20 (50.8.150.227)
. .......
319: Vinyl Asylum, RE: unexpectedly awesome 5 th (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-12-03, 22:32:51 (76.20.51.254)
Just ordered it on your recommendation thanks .......
320: Vinyl Asylum, Went straight to your recommendations for the 5th... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-12-02, 13:08:09 (50.8.150.227)
boy what a let down that was. .......
321: Rocky Road, I rambled on after ten seconds. Yuck. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-11-25, 17:53:52 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
322: Vinyl Asylum, Of course Pink Floyd did not end with Roger Waters... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-11-23, 20:42:59 (76.20.51.254)
It ended with Syd Barrett. .......
323: Rocky Road, Couldn't agree more. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-11-20, 15:29:16 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
324: Rocky Road, Listening to an overtly political cd by Laurie Anderson would be my idea of torture. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-11-20, 11:04:55 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
325: Music Lane, Radu Lupu for living pianists; Samuel Feinberg for deceased. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-11-19, 14:57:57 (50.8.150.227)
Feinberg never left his home country, which perhaps explains his inclusion on my list. Lupu doesn't record or tour much, which explains his inclusion. Lupu's recording of Schubert's Impromptus is unsu .......
326: Rocky Road, Thanks, just got into Pentangle in the last year. Shame it took me so long. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-11-09, 19:14:33 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
327: Rocky Road, Scott Walker and Sunn are great, but together they just don't work. Disappointed. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-11-08, 15:04:32 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
328: Vinyl Asylum, Captain Beefheart Safe as Milk Sundazed mono lp. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-11-07, 10:51:51 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
329: Rocky Road, Not always a good idea to have your dirty deeds done dirt cheap. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-11-06, 11:23:06 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
330: Rocky Road, Is it just me or does she actually resemble Bob Dylan? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-23, 11:46:31 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
331: Vinyl Asylum, Nice, but... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-17, 17:32:11 (50.8.150.227)
a real bonanza would have been finding a mint copy of Electric Lady Land with the naked women. .......
332: Rocky Road, Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-16, 07:59:29 (50.8.150.227)
it is nice to pay respect to the masters, but I find this version unlistenable. Sounds like a country and western version. .......
333: Rocky Road, RE: Some remarkable guitar shredding (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-14, 12:25:40 (50.8.150.227)
Just listened to Fracture the other day. The last five minutes are about the most powerful ever recorded anywhere by anyone. Wetton Bruford and Fripp are like a locomotive crushing all in their path. .......
334: Rocky Road, Video "removed by user." There is a god. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-09, 18:44:22 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
335: Rocky Road, Dylan himself could not have written better lyrics. Always brings a tear to my eye. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-09, 15:41:09 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
336: Rocky Road, Looks like Barry Gibb after being rescued from a deserted island. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-09, 15:05:01 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
337: Rocky Road, Every time I learn of yet another rock/orchestra coupling, I cringe. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-09, 08:51:01 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
338: Music Lane, RE: A few favorites (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-08, 12:55:45 (76.20.51.254)
Thanks for the recommendations. I looked into the Faust recording and some lp's I found were stereo and other versions mono. I assume same recording but thought you may have input .......
339: Rocky Road, Fripp is Crimson. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-07, 16:57:32 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
340: Music Lane, Andre Cluytens (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-07, 10:53:27 (50.8.150.227)
Recently picked up his set of Beethoven symphonies and was bowled over by the performances. His name never seems to crop up these days, or maybe I am simply reading in all the wrong places. I understa .......
341: General Asylum, I'm sure it sounds great but damn that is one ugly setup. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-06, 15:44:03 (50.8.150.227)
nt .......
342: Critic's Corner, A frustrated "serious writer" who will rightfully will remain frustrated... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-06, 09:24:05 (50.8.150.227)
although we audiophiles have to bear the brunt of his pent up disgorgement. .......
343: Critic's Corner, I've always thought suggested systems would be more informative... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-10-01, 10:16:37 (50.8.150.227)
the best part of reviews is to inform the reader of synergy of the component reviewed with other components. As I recall Absolute Sound many years ago used to have recommended systems. .......
344: Critic's Corner, Anyone remember that spat between AN and Corey Greenberg?. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-09-18, 16:33:01 (50.8.150.227)
As I recall CG was at a show and wanted to play a punk tune or some such non-audiophile record and AN held his nose. About 20-25 years ago in Stereophile. Funny as hell. I miss CG's presence in the ma .......
345: Films/DVD Asylum, Get both. Shout Factory has 5-6 films not on BFI. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-26, 14:10:18 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
346: Films/DVD Asylum, Bought it already. As essential as they come. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-25, 09:16:54 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
347: Inmate Central, I've got one better than that, how about Iran on the UN human rights committee... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-22, 13:45:55 (108.73.138.191)
charged with the protection of women's rights, among other things. Yeah, the world is upside down... .......
348: Vinyl Asylum, Spend as much as needed to make her happy, of course. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-22, 09:25:29 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
349: Inmate Central, I'm with Tinear on this one. Yuck... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-22, 08:43:37 (108.73.138.191)
perfect example of people whose taste and understanding of architecture is in inverse proportion to their money. .......
350: Video Asylum, RE: You can still buy 60" kuros (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-22, 08:38:53 (108.73.138.191)
I owned a 6020FD kuro, and can tell you that the latest gen high panasonics are better and cheaper. .......
351: Video Asylum, You are correct, latest gen high end panasonics rival if not surpass kuros. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-20, 14:50:56 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
352: Music Lane, Cecil Taylor recommendations please... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-20, 14:28:39 (108.73.138.191)
looked at his discography recently and was intimidated by the catalog. I suspect there are more than a few aficionados out there. Looking for maybe top 5-7 titles for purchase. No restrictions at all .......
353: General Asylum, You fell for that line? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-20, 11:18:44 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
354: General Asylum, RE: Why? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-20, 10:45:51 (108.73.138.191)
"thanking you for letting me demo them and telling people to check out your store?" Brick and mortar stores (what is left of them) have the perfect right not to have their time wasted on kids demoing .......
355: General Asylum, Good. He should have been kicked out. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-20, 09:01:55 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
356: Inmate Central, Old woman, not a danger to anyone... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-07, 14:52:37 (108.73.138.191)
you could have drafted her letter to the parole board. .......
357: Inmate Central, "Convicted of 7 murders, but..." (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-07, 12:36:58 (108.73.138.191)
sorry, "buts" have no application here. Try channeling your sympathy to the families of the victims, who are far more worthy. .......
358: Rocky Road, I keep trying and trying... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-07, 10:54:51 (108.73.138.191)
but just don't get the appeal of the Grateful Dead. Maybe its a generational thing. Can't make it past a few minutes. Do have a few albums. Reckoning is my favorite. I prefer the acoustic stuff. ::: T .......
359: Music Lane, Did you really write that, or did you lift it from the Kama Sutra? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-08-05, 16:11:23 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
360: Vinyl Asylum, Record cleaners? Who needs record cleaners... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-07-23, 11:36:41 (108.73.138.191)
In a recent fit of boredom I was going through my component instruction manual file recently and started to read the Linn manual for my Basik turntable. On the subject of record cleaners Linn claimed .......
361: Critic's Corner, Chill. You aren't LeBron James entering the free agent market.. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-07-21, 14:04:16 (108.73.138.191)
Just pay the 90 cents per issue or whatever it is and move on. .......
362: General Asylum, Is Morrison holding a microphone or a can of Schlitz? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-07-14, 10:50:18 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
363: Rocky Road, Nice shot of the guy with the swastika jacket on stage at 2:54. Peace and love baby. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-07-11, 10:56:25 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
364: Rocky Road, Leftovers from a mediocre album? Wow, I can hardly wait. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-07-08, 16:04:13 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
365: General Asylum, I guess that means Lemmy does not believe in himself. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-07-07, 15:07:36 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
366: Rocky Road, Come now, if you want to discuss dumb rock and roll lyrics, we will be here for the rest of the year. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-07-06, 12:59:39 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
367: Music Lane, Are you ever right about Einstein. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-06-27, 14:00:31 (108.73.138.191)
Saw Einstein recently in Berkeley and in Los Angeles, and it was easily the best live musical experience of my life. .......
368: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Stanley may have been joking? I pretty much like all of Lynch's stuff but for E-head. nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-06-23, 12:21:11 (108.73.138.191)
Not my favorite Lynch film either, but I'll buy it for the photography alone, which is stunning. .......
369: Films/DVD Asylum, LOL, hope that is included as an extra on the bluray! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-06-23, 12:19:15 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
370: Films/DVD Asylum, Great news for David Lynch fans... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-06-20, 15:02:51 (108.73.138.191)
Eraserhead/bluray/criterion collection coming soon. Also includes a great 2001 documentary on the film which I watched a few years back on youtube. The relationship between Lynch and Mel Brooks is par .......
371: Vinyl Asylum, Sealed lp's... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-06-20, 12:34:26 (108.73.138.191)
Prices for sealed lp's are typically 2-3 times the value of opened lp's, even opened ones that are Mint to Mint-. However, I am a bit gun shy on buying a sealed lp as you never really know what is ins .......
372: General Asylum, FYI the show recently also had a segment on Martin Logan electrostats... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-06-06, 10:24:30 (108.73.138.191)
and Wilson Benesch turntables. Couldn't believe it. .......
373: Vinyl Asylum, I see the good and the bad already... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-06-04, 16:22:58 (108.73.138.191)
the good: on the sixth page of the link to the book is an attractive girl holding up the Hawkwind space ritual fold out LP (great album by a great band). the bad: on the fifth page is man with greasy .......
374: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: "Touch of Evil:" saw the version favored by Welles himself and corrected after he shot off a 52-page "memo" to (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-05-30, 08:28:37 (108.73.138.191)
I generally agree with your observations on this great film. But lay off Charleton Heston. The film would not have been made without his support, just as few recent Scorsese films would have beem made .......
375: Music Lane, Yuja Wang? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-05-27, 16:21:16 (108.73.138.191)
Didn't read all of the posts below, and haven't even heard of her before. Checked out a few you tube vids, including the Mozart links you provided. I guess by living legend you are referring to her le .......
376: General Asylum, Patient undergoes deep brain stimulation, and suddenly becomes a fan of... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-05-23, 11:38:13 (108.73.138.191)
Johnny Cash music. .......
377: Vinyl Asylum, Pussy and vinyl, doesn't get better than that (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-05-23, 10:29:50 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
378: Rocky Road, Fun album cover quiz (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-05-22, 08:35:46 (108.73.138.191)
some are easy some are hard: I averaged about 70 percent right. Different quiz for different decades. .......
379: Rocky Road, The short answer is that the crap sells. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-05-15, 10:57:04 (108.73.138.191)
.......
380: Rocky Road, RE: Suggested read about the 60s (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-05-13, 10:01:20 (108.73.138.191)
Horowitz was a leading far left activist, until his eyes were opened by the astonishing naivete and hypocrisy of the far left. I would recommend highly Destructive Generation. Let him read Zinn (far l .......
381: Music Lane, Yes, Sting comes to mind... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-05-08, 11:21:19 (108.73.138.191)
The most boring concert I ever attended, and one where I departed after 30 minutes, was Sting back in the late 90's as I recall. It was a rote performance note for note of the recordings. The audience .......
382: General Asylum, Curious your reason for asking. You want Mayhem and Triptykon played at the next high end show? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-04-30, 10:55:40 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
383: Films/DVD Asylum, Made it about 30 minutes into Frances Ha (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-04-17, 13:30:39 (108.73.138.191)
and couldn't take anymore. If you dislike unoriginal, formulaic films, it is curious that this film is on your list. Whether the ripoffs of Breathless, from the editing, to the photography, to the sou .......
384: Cable Asylum, RE: After months of posting and trying different inerconnets (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-04-13, 10:54:49 (108.73.138.191)
Don't have the Parsec, but I have had Quadlink 5C biwire speaker cables, and a Cardas Cross phono cable for 15 years and have never had the urge to change. Funny thing is, Cardas has a rap for being t .......
385: Rocky Road, No, but I certainly will. Thanks for the recommendation. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-03-31, 15:01:11 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
386: Music Lane, Agreed, and Giulini's Bruckner 9 with the VPO is otherworldly. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-03-30, 14:17:47 (108.73.138.191)
nt .......
387: Rocky Road, Jeff Beck's guitars... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-03-30, 14:07:33 (108.73.138.191)
fun few minutes with Beck and his guitars, and reminiscing about Scotty Moore, Cliff Gallup et al. I could watch him all day with his diddling. .......
388: Rocky Road, Incredible interview between MTV and Zappa... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-03-25, 16:08:50 (108.73.138.191)
thought I'd listen for a few minutes, but I guarantee you will watch the entire interview, as I did. What a premature loss. 18 minutes. .......
389: General Asylum, Regardless of sound quality, I hope you report the fraud... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-03-20, 10:10:14 (108.73.138.191)
and get your money back. E-Bay is fraught with counterfeit merchandise. With larger purchases I always go overboard with due diligence. .......
390: Rocky Road, Page was about as discreet as a Lead Zeppelin... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-03-18, 15:06:20 (108.73.138.191)
good overview of the tip of the ripoff iceberg in the link. The Dazed and Confused ripoff is particularly egregious. .......
391: Music Lane, Something to put a smile on your face... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-02-27, 07:51:14 (108.73.138.191)
kid on the piano at Costco. Something really timeless about this... .......
392: Rocky Road, B sides and outtakes are typically drivel--here's an exception... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2014-02-04, 09:51:58 (75.42.76.142)
Picked up the Robin Trower 1973-1976 Chrysalis set recently, and included was this b side to Long Misty Days. Why he chose not to include this in the album is beyond me, but it is extraordinary. Liste .......
393: General Asylum, Man forced to watch a concert with his own eyes... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-12-10, 16:29:50 (75.42.74.238)
poor chap forgot his I-phone... .......
394: Vintage Asylum, I think PRAT is a subset of "continuousness" (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-10-10, 16:29:10 (75.42.66.72)
nt .......
395: Rocky Road, RE: King Crimson Mark VIII has formed (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-09-27, 08:36:57 (75.42.66.72)
OK if you went to the central park show in 1974 you are going to have to give us your impressions. .......
396: Rocky Road, RE: King Crimson Mark VIII has formed (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-09-26, 08:46:50 (75.42.66.72)
I blanched at the cost of road to red. Is it worth the money? .......
397: Rocky Road, King Crimson Mark VIII has formed (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-09-25, 10:26:54 (75.42.66.72)
Looks monstrous on paper. Fripp with three drummers (Gavin Harrison, Bill Rieflin, and Pat Mastelotto), and Mel Collins, Jakko Jakszyk and Tony Levin. This will no doubt put the finishing touches on w .......
398: Rocky Road, Check out the audience at 1:08. All rich white yuppies... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-05-16, 12:14:06 (75.42.70.191)
with their I-Phones who wouldn't know the blues if it kicked them in the ass. I find this entire video amusingly ironic with little musical value. Waits is way over the top with his attempt to replica .......
399: Outside Asylum, I'll wager she is great in bed, though. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-04-02, 15:09:15 (75.42.72.113)
nt .......
400: Outside Asylum, Well, I wouldn't feel like cutting off the professor's head... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-03-22, 16:25:38 (75.42.72.113)
Not that such trivial distinctions have ever factored into your logic. .......
401: Outside Asylum, Perhaps the Christians in Egypt could be asked thier opinion of BO's "diplomacy"... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-03-22, 11:56:34 (75.42.72.113)
and perhaps Armenia can now expect an "apology" from Turkey for killing 2 million in its genocide 100 years ago. .......
402: Films/DVD Asylum, Its always been Bunuel, Herzog, Kubrick, Hitchcock and.. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-03-22, 11:52:10 (75.42.72.113)
the last fluctuates depending on my mood at times. I would say Fassbinder rounds out the tope five. Apologies to David Lynch, Antonioni, Straub, Visconti, and Welles, who would round out my top ten. : .......
403: Films/DVD Asylum, Las Hurdes, Viridiana, and Los Olvidados... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-03-21, 09:56:23 (75.42.72.113)
Las Hurdes is a documentary wherein brutal reality is more surreal than the imagination. Viridiana is in my top ten of all time for personal reasons. Bunuel is certainly in my top five directors of al .......
404: Outside Asylum, And 450 million richer, courtesy the friendly U S of A... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-03-15, 14:49:57 (75.42.72.113)
"The status quo is not sustainable and a change must take place." So saith Obama on the eve of the "arab spring." How's that hopey changey thing working out now? Anyone who couldn't see this coming i .......
405: Outside Asylum, How about the Washington S&M's for a new nickname.. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-03-07, 15:15:14 (75.42.72.113)
short for "sustainable and multicultural." .......
406: Films/DVD Asylum, To add insult to injury... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-03-05, 09:59:28 (75.42.72.113)
Robert Redford beat our David Lynch (Elephant Man) and Scorsese (Raging Bull) for best director that year. In fact, neither Lynch nor Kubrick nor Orson Welles ever won a best director. I gave up on th .......
407: Outside Asylum, Ditto Stereo Advisor... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2013-02-28, 16:08:27 (75.42.72.113)
worked on both of my Golden Tube monoblocks about a year ago and they have been singing ever since. I also used Rainbow a while backe but did not have a great experience. .......
408: Outside Asylum, The Arab Winter has officially arrived... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2012-12-04, 13:32:24 (75.42.79.216)
a few weeks early, but that was to be expected. Well Obama, care to chime in now? This world is waiting. .......
409: Outside Asylum, Pensions, unions, and the downfall of a California city... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2012-11-19, 10:44:44 (75.42.79.216)
one of the best articles out there on the subject. .......
410: Outside Asylum, No need for pension reform, just keep raising taxes. Prop 30 anyone? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2012-11-09, 14:31:14 (75.42.79.216)
nt .......
411: Outside Asylum, Jerry Sloan. Please. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2012-11-09, 11:53:40 (75.42.79.216)
nt .......
412: Outside Asylum, I thought Hillary Clinton was in Algeria today. Strange. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2012-10-29, 13:24:20 (75.42.79.216)
nt .......
413: Films/DVD Asylum, Best big screen movie experience I have had in a long long time.. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2012-06-14, 10:17:41 (75.42.84.206)
took my son to see Citizen Kane on the big screen in a one day only showing at my local Century theater. Future screenings will include the Searchers, North by Northwest and Clockwork Orange. I am her .......
414: Outside Asylum, Used to be an avid F1 fan. Not any more... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2012-05-31, 14:16:54 (75.42.84.206)
I would rather watch 1980's videos of the F1 turbos: Arnoux, Prost, Senna, Mansell, Villeneuve, and Piquet in a 1,500 horsepower BMW monster. Manual gear shifts, so they had one hand on the wheel. Ove .......
415: Films/DVD Asylum, On Netflix streaming: Being Elmo, a puppeteer's journey... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2012-03-15, 14:37:01 (75.42.68.122)
fantastic. Watched it with the kids, but it has equal appeal and resonance for adults. Don't hesitate. .......
416: Films/DVD Asylum, Well made film. A bit biased against Prost, but my family and I enjoyed it. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2012-01-11, 08:26:34 (75.42.84.115)
nt .......
417: Music Lane, RE: Koussevitsky/BSO Tchaik 5th & Sibelius 2nd (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2012-01-05, 08:58:51 (75.42.84.115)
I find myself less interested in emotionalism (or wildness and fever as you call it) in conducting, preferring to let the music speak for itself. This is the delicate balance of a great conductor, and .......
418: Music Lane, Have you heard Koussevitsky's version with the BSO? Best I have heard. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2012-01-03, 08:55:14 (75.42.84.115)
nt .......
419: Outside Asylum, Drunk on Samuel Adams. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-23, 15:43:32 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
420: Outside Asylum, You sound more and more like King George III on the eve of the American Revolution. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-23, 15:04:46 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
421: Films/DVD Asylum, Looks good. The baddie reminds me of humongous from the Road Warrior. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-20, 15:01:15 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
422: Outside Asylum, God, are we ever raising a nation of pussies. The kid probably did do something stupid. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-16, 18:31:44 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
423: Outside Asylum, Christ, did I ever hit a tender little nerve... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-16, 18:28:45 (75.42.69.108)
I suggest you call your pharmacist and get a refill on your tranquilizers, or whatever it is you need to cope with reality. As for your trembling assertion that liberal media bias is "unadulterated bu .......
424: Outside Asylum, Democratic voting fraud in Indiana... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-16, 16:54:55 (75.42.69.108)
if only it was republican fraud. We would then have a lead story on CNN, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, and CBS for a week. .......
425: General Asylum, One big one for me: misleading identification of location of the manufacturer.. (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-16, 13:10:26 (75.42.69.108)
i.e., that the manufacturer of a product is located in the US, or UK, etc., when the product is actually manufactured in China, with Chinese parts. And no, the fact that someone designs a product on t .......
426: Music Lane, RE: Ever listen to any Terry Riley? Good stuff. nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-16, 10:30:42 (75.42.69.108)
Yes, I have a few of his records, including an excellent version of his string quartets on LP performed by Kronos. Overall, not as big a fan of Riley as I am of Glass. I actually saw Terry Riley perfo .......
427: Music Lane, RE: You lucky dog. Maybe his buddy John Adams will show up? Don't forget your (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-16, 09:19:45 (75.42.69.108)
Yes of course, although my BIC already had a vigorous workout when I saw the Philip Glass Ensemble at the Roxy in Los Angeles in the early 80's. Still to this day one of the greatest concert experienc .......
428: Music Lane, Philip Glass, Einstein on the Beach next year... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-16, 08:48:15 (75.42.69.108)
I have been waiting decades to see this. Bought my tickets to the Berkeley performance. .......
429: Outside Asylum, Good. Let the police use that same rationale when arresting OWS riff raff. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-16, 08:39:47 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
430: Outside Asylum, True, but view the politics behind BO's acquiescence... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-15, 12:19:37 (75.42.69.108)
1) Libs are going to vote for him period. People like Norm and Tinear will follow BO off of a cliff and into the abyss if told to do so. After all, the deity is without sin. 2) Conservatives will not .......
431: Outside Asylum, Uh, blu-ray players do not do a "crap" job on standard dvd's... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-15, 10:57:29 (75.42.69.108)
not to turn this thread into flame warfare, but that statement is absurd. .......
432: Outside Asylum, Sickening, I agree. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-14, 18:00:51 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
433: Outside Asylum, RE: "Further cripple." Okay, I'll bite. Where have your rights been curtailed by this administration? nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-14, 14:43:13 (75.42.69.108)
Well, to name a few: warrantless surveillance endorsed by BO and Holder; 2009 hate crimes legislation; the attempted DISCLOSURE Act opposed by the ACLU; State Dept. endorsement of the banning of a tal .......
434: Outside Asylum, You do not agree that marriage is an important institution.... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-14, 14:10:08 (75.42.69.108)
the demise of which is cause for concern? If only republicans support such a concept, then so much the better for them. .......
435: Outside Asylum, Hilary hard at work in the U.N. this week to further cripple our freedom of speech... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-14, 11:58:44 (75.42.69.108)
isn't great having a Constitutional scholar as our pres, and a Yale law grad as our Sec. of State? We don't have to worry about our First amendment freedoms being crippled in the name of Muslim appeas .......
436: Speaker Asylum, Good info. Thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-06, 14:50:39 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
437: Speaker Asylum, RE: No. Yes, if not rebuilt by now. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-06, 14:00:15 (75.42.69.108)
I have a 13 year old pair of aerius i. The speakers are great. Curious as to what I should be looking/listening for to determine if the rebuild is necessary. Also, is it just the replacement panels th .......
438: Films/DVD Asylum, Vertigo. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-12-02, 14:09:01 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
439: Outside Asylum, Ah, poor baby. Did your itty bitty feelings get hurt? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-23, 10:17:22 (24.10.60.228)
nt .......
440: Outside Asylum, Looks like he plagiarized moveon.org, you know, that bastion of objectivity. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-23, 09:35:25 (24.10.60.228)
nt .......
441: Outside Asylum, Obama keeps Geithner, Bernanke, Summers et al. Wow, what change. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-22, 17:07:27 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
442: General Asylum, For wire I would recommend Cardas crosslink... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-22, 13:54:45 (75.42.69.108)
it is a substantial slice of the Cardas magic at very reasonable cost. .......
443: Outside Asylum, Israel a warmongerer? Let's see how many rocket attacks by Palestinians... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-19, 12:23:05 (75.42.69.108)
hmmm, hard to keep track after 8,000... .......
444: Outside Asylum, Don't shoot the messenger, cowboy. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-18, 09:00:12 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
445: Outside Asylum, Oh no. He would be much better off leading the ACLU... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-18, 08:32:50 (75.42.69.108)
in fact, he could be the poster child for new donations to the liberal cause... .......
446: Outside Asylum, Give your kids a hug a tell them, with true remorse, "I'm sorry." (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-17, 17:21:25 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
447: Outside Asylum, Priceless! Thanks for posting. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-17, 08:49:38 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
448: Outside Asylum, RE: Unfortunately, OWS wants to abolish everything our founders established, including the Constitution... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-16, 14:03:58 (75.42.69.108)
Sure, then I studied the history of 20th C. atrocities and learned to run, not walk, from "idealists." .......
449: Outside Asylum, Gee thanks, that really narrows it down. What a farce. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-16, 14:02:07 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
450: Outside Asylum, Really? Then what the fuck are they protesting? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-16, 13:53:50 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
451: Outside Asylum, Unfortunately, OWS wants to abolish everything our founders established, including the Constitution... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-16, 13:33:31 (75.42.69.108)
here's a most "thoughtful" list of demands... .......
452: Outside Asylum, Agreed. Potheads in Oakland chanting for the abolition of private property doesn't resonate. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-16, 12:07:02 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
453: Outside Asylum, Mommy and Daddy will be getting a lot of calls tonight. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-15, 14:56:43 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
454: Outside Asylum, As I thought. There is no "official" OWS movement. Get to work, Jim (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-15, 13:21:27 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
455: Outside Asylum, I am not aware of any "official" OWS entity which controls the movement. Perhaps you can cite to one... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-15, 11:15:56 (75.42.69.108)
and don't try your colleagues at Adbusters. .......
456: Outside Asylum, Banning books? Only a lib like you could relish in that... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-15, 11:03:45 (75.42.69.108)
while I have no intention of buying or reading the book anytime soon, the inaccuracies cited in your link are highly trivial. .......
457: Outside Asylum, I won't need to wake you up. You will no doubt be leading the parade. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-15, 10:47:41 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
458: Outside Asylum, Perhpas they are just a mob of confused, jobless potheads. I feel better. Thanks. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-15, 10:16:58 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
459: Outside Asylum, An ounce of Lenin, a dash of Marx, and a healthy dose of Stalin... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-15, 10:07:00 (75.42.69.108)
what do you get? Occupy Wall Street's "demands." Folks, this ain't bitching about Wall Street crony capitalism (a protest that I endorse), this is an all out attempt to gut the constitution and replac .......
460: Outside Asylum, Nice. There is that, and then there is group B rally... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-14, 16:42:25 (75.42.69.108)
banned in 1986. .......
461: Rocky Road, Tomorrow is Nigel Tufnel day... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-10, 11:07:43 (75.42.69.108)
I'll bend the old elbow while watching Spinal Tap. Any one else have plans, hopefully more exciting than mine? .......
462: Outside Asylum, Uh, just the opposite. But move along little one... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-03, 16:00:37 (75.42.69.108)
this is Hussein's corruption. .......
463: Outside Asylum, Great. In GE's case that got Immelt an appointment by Hussein... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-03, 15:15:35 (75.42.69.108)
to head his jobs and competetiveness council. Uh, you were saying? .......
464: Outside Asylum, Odd Nerdrum. Period. End of discussion. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-11-02, 16:19:42 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
465: Rocky Road, Nice link, although I found the references to Nico the least interesting aspect of the interview. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-27, 10:47:40 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
466: Outside Asylum, LOL. Norm, you don't take a piss without first checking if the polls are in your favor. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-26, 18:20:13 (24.10.60.228)
nt .......
467: Outside Asylum, Steal from the rich, give to the poor. Isn't that the new/old liberal mantra? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-24, 11:02:52 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
468: Outside Asylum, Learn what the word "fetish" means, and try again. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-21, 15:49:28 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
469: Outside Asylum, If Bush did what Obama did, the left would be clamoring for his impeachment. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-21, 15:17:27 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
470: Outside Asylum, Your post brings to mind the wise words of the late great J.G. Bennett... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-21, 12:45:30 (75.42.69.108)
"It is impossible to achieve the aim without suffering." .......
471: Outside Asylum, The term "deballing" has multiple meanings... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-21, 12:42:27 (75.42.69.108)
I would assume that someone, like you, who prides himself on intellectual acuity, would understand the meaning I intended within the context of the article. Then again, maybe not. .......
472: Outside Asylum, Never been done to this level of PC insanity.... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-21, 12:25:16 (75.42.69.108)
"Now the Obama administration is establishing an advisory panel to vet terror-training materials for law enforcement and the intelligence community “that is comprised of people from the same organizat .......
473: Outside Asylum, There is big difference between bullshit hyperbole... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-21, 11:36:59 (75.42.69.108)
intended to placate Muslims---and deballing our intelligence apparatus. Shame you can't appreciate the difference. .......
474: Outside Asylum, Hussein cowers yet again to the Muslim Brotherhood... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-21, 11:19:07 (75.42.69.108)
is it 2012 yet? This shit is really getting close to home now... .......
475: Outside Asylum, Good! You learn quick, don't you? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-21, 09:13:41 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
476: Outside Asylum, And a racist, don't forget. Can't have one without the other. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-21, 09:03:27 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
477: Outside Asylum, Gee, who knew that Steve Jobs was a wacko far right racist. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-21, 08:11:34 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
478: Outside Asylum, Calculation, not stupidity.... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-20, 12:27:05 (75.42.69.108)
Obama's silence during the massive Iran demonstrations a few years ago, contrasted with his active participation in the Arab Winter and the overthrow of our ally in Egypt, reveals his intentions and h .......
479: Outside Asylum, Awlaki was a gray area; this isn't. Deeply troubling, Jim. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-20, 11:42:40 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
480: Outside Asylum, Cripes, she is a teacher? I do not agree with the firing... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-20, 11:22:55 (75.42.69.108)
This is the same thought police bullshit that is stifling open expression in this country. Having said that, I am relieved that she cannot infect our youth. Perhaps she can apply for a professorship a .......
481: Outside Asylum, "Yo Michelle, where's that shredder you bought while you were vacationing in South Africa?" (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-19, 11:43:36 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
482: Outside Asylum, How young he was. Very sad. Thanks for posting. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-18, 17:05:59 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
483: Outside Asylum, Substance? Yeah, your fake photo was real substantial (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-18, 13:28:42 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
484: Outside Asylum, Politifake, dupe. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-18, 13:12:24 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
485: Outside Asylum, I found the perfect music for you and your movement... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-17, 13:52:50 (75.42.69.108)
enjoy... .......
486: Outside Asylum, Eldragon does not appear to have the intelligence to understand a word you just wrote... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-14, 13:38:00 (75.42.69.108)
I think he just likes the neat explosions in the movie. .......
487: Outside Asylum, Damn you. I just spilled my coffee laughing. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-13, 14:45:14 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
488: Outside Asylum, Does not threaten unions, the unemployed, drug addicts, transvestites, or illegal aliens. Go back to sleep. nt (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-12, 16:10:43 (75.42.69.108)
nt .......
489: Outside Asylum, They protested the White House and the SEC? Really? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-12, 13:22:25 (75.42.69.108)
I must have missed that. Last I heard they were on their way to egg Rupert Murdoch's house, I guess becuase he is rich and to the right of the spectrum. Come now, wall street is just an idiotic pretex .......
490: Outside Asylum, If they are criminals, protest Obama and the SEC for zero prosecutions. What a crock... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-12, 13:06:35 (75.42.69.108)
this is nothing more than an orchestrated left wing deflection maneuver, and you soak it up like the dupe you are. .......
491: General Asylum, Tables have turned, haven't they? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-12, 10:54:01 (75.42.69.108)
I find myself unwilling and unable to pay 20.00 a pop for new vinyl, with limited exception. When I can get 8 cd's of Argerich for less than 3.00 per cd, its a no-brainer. .......
492: General Asylum, Golden age of cd's? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-12, 10:11:11 (75.42.69.108)
Remember the insane cost of cd's 10-20 years ago? Well, I just picked up a cd box set of Marta Argerich's first 8 recordings for DG from Amazon for the princely sum of...$22.00. I am seeing a lot of o .......
493: Outside Asylum, The best thing about you Enophile... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-11, 08:20:30 (75.42.69.108)
is that you a true independent thinker, and you call it as you see it, with equal criticism of the left and the right, as it should be. Tinear would jump off a cliff if Obama commanded it. ::: TOPIC:: .......
494: Outside Asylum, What is a "freaking illegal"? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-10, 13:34:42 (75.42.69.108)
did you mean "fucking illegal"? Don't be so shy next time. .......
495: Outside Asylum, Miss Iceland gets 2 million reward for capture of Whitey Bulger... (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-10, 09:59:50 (75.42.69.108)
I hope she lives long enough to enjoy the money... .......
496: Films/DVD Asylum, Kasparov destroyed Anand in 1995. Otherwise you make good points. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-04, 16:05:05 (75.42.69.7)
nt .......
497: Films/DVD Asylum, Kasparov would have cleaned his clock. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-04, 09:31:57 (75.42.69.7)
nt .......
498: Outside Asylum, Meanwhile 5 billion more for the cronies of Reid and Pelosi (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-10-03, 13:14:02 (75.42.69.7)
nt .......
499: Films/DVD Asylum, Genius at chess, but his anti-semitism and delight at 9-11 will sour his legacy. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-09-30, 17:08:35 (75.42.69.7)
nt .......
500: Outside Asylum, Tavis Smiley is a black republican? Really? (0.00)
Posted by semuta on 2011-09-30, 14:15:38 (75.42.69.7)
Come now Tinear, enough is enough. .......
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