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1: Jazz Alley, RE: Mars Williams, R.I.P. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-11-21, 18:29:35 (98.63.210.34)
Mars Williams was a force of nature on the creative music scene, and I feel fortunate to have heard him many times in the Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee scene. Having brought him to the attention of .......
2: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Database creation (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-11-07, 08:05:37 (98.63.210.34)
I use Discogs as my database for insurance reasons as well as to keep track of what I have. I have in excess of 10,000 items of which 9,271 are entered. It allows one to keep track of specific release .......
3: Digital Drive, RE: What makes a music streamer sound great ? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-09-02, 08:48:04 (12.74.38.194)
Paul, in his own way, says galvanic isolation is the silver bullet in this 2022 video for a great sounding music streamer. He tends to ramble, and veers off topic. My assumption is this is part of his .......
4: Speaker Asylum, RE: Users of Vandersteen Kento Carbons, thoughts and observations? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-06-19, 13:01:22 (166.198.43.46)
Having heard both I believe you made the correct decision. Naturally it will depend on many factors, amplification, speaker cables, preferred music type, and your need for a detailed presentation, ver .......
5: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Help me find phono preamp (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-03-01, 12:36:56 (98.63.210.34)
I have an Audible Illusions Modulus 3, with a phono stage. I also have an Audible Illusions Modulus 3A with a John Curl phono stage. The Modulus 3 I have use to good effect with a Denon AU-S1 TOTL ste .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Help me find phono preamp (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-03-01, 12:30:11 (98.63.210.34)
Regarding the PS Audio Stellar Phono pre some users have reported problems with it, basically ground induced noise, high pitched whinning, humming, and other assorted odd sounds. The problem while lim .......
7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Help me find phono preamp (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-03-01, 08:06:59 (98.63.210.34)
If you like the tube sound I'd suggest an Audible Illusions Modulus 3. Well built, and the sound can be altered by changing preamplifier tubes. I currently own two, one is in storage and the other is .......
8: General Asylum, RE: What Is A Guess At %Chance Of Sale On Used Market? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-03-01, 08:03:12 (98.63.210.34)
You make a good point, especially regarding selling speakers on the internet. Shipping gets expensive and can become onerous. Then there is the risk of damage regardless of shippers careful packing. L .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sam Rivers Archive Series LP box (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-02-23, 19:13:16 (98.63.210.34)
Mats Great image of Sam. I'll be at both the Friday and Saturday night shows. It is a great line-up each night, I wouldn't miss it. Here is a link to it, maybe we'll bump into each other Friday nigh .......
10: General Asylum, RE: If I had known then what I know now (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-02-23, 13:12:12 (98.63.210.34)
Ha! You funny guy! Then again? I had Magneplanar Tympani I-Ds, AGI 511A, and GAS Son of Ampzilla. TheMaggies would have been happier with the Ampzilla I suppose, but the Son sounded better to these ea .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sam Rivers Archive Series LP box (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-02-23, 12:59:39 (98.63.210.34)
Mats, thanks for posting. Looks like a classy box set. Having the majority of these on the NoBusiness CD releases I struggle with duplicating them on vinyl at $200. As much as I'd like to have the vi .......
12: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Preamp (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-02-17, 05:51:22 (98.63.210.34)
What's your budget, and what cartridge(s) are you considering? Do you want new or used? Do you have a preference for solid state of tubes? .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Unloved, Forsaken, but a damned fine $5 investment (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-02-17, 05:49:25 (98.63.210.34)
It's a KEEPER, Bona Fide in these parts. .......
14: Speaker Asylum, RE: Favorite five (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-02-16, 09:59:55 (98.63.210.34)
Here ya go: Aerial 5T, a bit over $2k Totem 1 Signature again over $2k ProAc Tablet 50 Kef 102 Ref Kef 101 Ref A budget consideration AR M1 .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning Right Now: On The Corner (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-02-16, 09:55:03 (98.63.210.34)
Living the Northern Illinois Snowpocalypse dream at the moment as well. On the Corner is fine Miles, too bad your copy is noisy. Miles' Water Babies, Big Fun and Live Evil are worthy contenders for a .......
16: Jazz Alley, RE: Promises Kept... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2023-02-15, 08:54:50 (98.63.210.34)
An exceptional album to say the least, and a sign of jazz's progress. Yes Sonny was a bit of an outside player. Pharoah Sanders is excellent on this hard hitting release. .......
17: Jazz Alley, Look What's Cookin' (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-26, 12:21:31 (98.63.210.34)
The Kevin Gray mastering pays off. Liking this more than I thought, a nice Jazz-Funk. .......
18: Jazz Alley, RE: Norwegian Wood (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-18, 17:06:08 (24.240.119.213)
AFAIK it is available as a CD or digital download, but unfortunately not on vinyl. It was issue on Paal Nilssen-Love's PNL label available on BandCamp. .......
19: Jazz Alley, Norwegian Wood (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-16, 09:57:53 (98.63.210.34)
Well not hardly. Recently had a chance, actually several to see the Frode Gjerstad Trio in Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. Featuring Frode on reeds, Paal Nilssen-Love on trapset, and Jon Rune Stro .......
20: Jazz Alley, RE: Mesmerized (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-15, 19:12:47 (98.63.210.34)
Halvorson's music speaks for itself, as far as her live performances, I've attended several and find her to be a bit of a cold fish with regards to her audience. Not at all uncommon within jazz circle .......
21: Jazz Alley, Deft Technique (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-15, 08:25:17 (98.63.210.34)
Mary Halvorson brought me here. John Abercrombie's deft technique in an understated manner, Characters. Been a fan since Timeless, as well as his duos with Ralph Towner. .......
22: Jazz Alley, RE: A Picture is Worth a Thousand ....? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-15, 07:38:53 (98.63.210.34)
AS GEO points out the title Picture of Heath refers to five of seven compositions authored by Jimmy Heath. Would have loved to hear Phil Orso in Colorado in the flesh. All I have is this particular al .......
23: Jazz Alley, Mesmerized (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-15, 07:33:43 (98.63.210.34)
At times when I consider playing Thumbscrew I just think well maybe I'm not in the mood for Mary Halvorson's guitar pitch effect. This morning I put on my Thumbscrew Ours without hesitation. Mainly .......
24: Jazz Alley, A Picture is Worth a Thousand ....? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-14, 12:14:37 (98.63.210.34)
Just listened to the recent Tone Poet release, Picture of Heath. all I can say is the mastering and pressing are spot on. I purchased the Pure Pleasure 2005 version and honestly it sounds a b .......
25: Jazz Alley, RE: Tyshaw Sorey Redux, Redux (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-13, 17:52:27 (98.63.210.34)
Yet another strong CleanFeed release. Picked up a copy from SquidCo when it was released. Matt Mitchell stands out. .......
26: Jazz Alley, RE: Tyshaw Sorey Redux, Redux (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-13, 17:49:45 (98.63.210.34)
Yet another strong CleanFeed release. Picked up a copy from Tollef Ostvang at a pre-Covid concert we booked in Madison. .......
27: Jazz Alley, RE: Juba Lee (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-13, 17:45:25 (98.63.210.34)
Glad you enjoy it and are able to share with your DC listeners. I also agree that CleanFeed is a solid label. .......
28: Rocky Road, It doesn't rock, but it rolls... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-13, 13:15:57 (98.63.210.34)
Marvin Tate's D-Settlement compilation recently released. Worth checking out. .......
29: Jazz Alley, Juba Lee (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-13, 09:43:20 (98.63.210.34)
Avram Feffer Juba Lee, featuring a magnificent performance by Marc Ribot IMHO. This is one solid set, worth seeking out. It is available on Qobuz or may be purchased on BandCamp. .......
30: Jazz Alley, RE: Luke Stewart (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-12-04, 16:43:25 (98.63.210.34)
Yes indeed Luke Stewart and the Exposure Quintet were magnificent! It was a great festival. .......
31: Jazz Alley, RE: Chicagoans Unite (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-30, 08:11:19 (98.63.210.34)
That's commitment to a music idiom! Maybe we'll bump into each other at the Festival. BTW I do have this on Valid Records, Masters of Imrovisation. .......
32: Jazz Alley, RE: Chicagoans Unit (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-30, 08:06:38 (98.63.210.34)
Aha! WPFW 89.3 Live Stream: .......
33: Jazz Alley, RE: Chicagoans Unite (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-30, 08:04:10 (98.63.210.34)
Yes, my title to the thread dropped an "e", as it was intended to be Chicagoans Unite, as in descend upon or attend the Catalytic Sound Festival. The festival is at various cities with Chicago as its .......
34: Jazz Alley, Chicagoans Unit (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-29, 09:58:54 (98.63.210.34)
Chicagoans Unite! My definition of a Festival, Catalytic Sound Festival: Thursday, December 1 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm Jeb Bishop, Isaiah Collier, Luke Stewart & PNL Mabel Kwan Exposure Quintet With: Ed Wil .......
35: Jazz Alley, Molecular Systematic Music (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-29, 09:41:48 (98.63.210.34)
A recent release from James Brandon Lewis' MSM Qt, featuing pianist Aruan Ortiz. I look forward to hearing more of Aruan's work as well as this Qt. .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Amazon LP shipping... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-18, 14:39:00 (98.63.210.34)
They are educable after all! My recent experience is similar, having had LPs tossed in a large box unprotected. The end result being damaged outer sleeves and warped LPs. My Sun Ra Arkestra Saturn LP .......
37: Jazz Alley, RE: Tyshawn Sorey - Mesmerism (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-14, 08:33:59 (98.63.210.34)
You have me now considering this particular Tyshawn Sorey Trio LP, Mesmerism: The sample track is quite good, at least on my laptop. https://tyshawn-sorey.bandcamp.com/album/mesmerism .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Tale of two Sun Ra LPs. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-13, 21:12:37 (98.63.210.34)
Glad you are enjoying the Craft reissue, I too am most happy with it. I have not heard the BYG, apparently a fortunate circumstance. .......
39: Jazz Alley, Jazz in heavy rotation (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-11, 10:04:15 (98.63.210.34)
Universe in Blue .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, Evidence (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-11, 08:33:28 (98.63.210.34)
Sun Ra Futuristic Sounds .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, Moving in a Different Big Band Direction (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-11, 08:25:23 (98.63.210.34)
The Futuristic Sounds of Sun Ra, Craft reissue. .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Now playing: Toshiko Akiyoshi... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-11, 08:22:56 (98.63.210.34)
Hard to go wrong with any of the Toshiko or TALT band releases. They were a thing in the mid '70s to 80's. .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning Jeff Parker Mondays at the ETA (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-11, 08:20:31 (98.63.210.34)
Thx, trip to Dusty in the works for Saturday. Thanks again for the Tip. BTW The Bridge at Elastic Arts was killer last night. .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning Jeff Parker Mondays at the ETA (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-10, 16:10:37 (98.63.210.34)
I'm on the search for that particular double LP. Was going to check Dusty Grooves today, but got sidetracked. How do you like it? .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Now playing: "Fusion," The Jimmy Giuffre Trio. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-09, 16:56:18 (98.63.210.34)
Anglicized pronunciation is Joo-Fray, Italian Joo-fre. .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Pre-ordered two of the new Verve reissues... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-09, 16:53:04 (98.63.210.34)
Essential Alice Coltrane, IMHO. .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad- Bernard Herrmann (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-07, 10:59:01 (98.63.210.34)
Being a bit of a Herrmann nerd, I'd agree this is yet another of his great film scores. .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, Yet another Great LP from the TALT Band (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-06, 07:54:39 (98.63.210.34)
Road Time is a fantastic live double LP from the TALT Band, and I can recommend this as well: .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Mississippi pressing! (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-06, 07:51:50 (98.63.210.34)
Yes, a Mississippi reissue. Immaculate. Picked up a copy from Ken at Acme Records in Bayview, Milwaukee. I'd imagine a copy could be obtained at Dusty Grooves in Ukranian Village or Reckless Records i .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It's the original Saturn here. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-04, 19:32:22 (98.63.210.34)
I've both the 1969 Saturn Mono and the Impulse! reissue pictured earlier. .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, Viking Jazz (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-04, 15:26:32 (98.63.210.34)
The Source ...But Swinging Doesn't Bend Them Down, Odin LP. .......
52: Vinyl Asylum, Jazz in heavy rotation (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-04, 15:22:42 (98.63.210.34)
South African ex-patriot Ndikho Xaba and the Natives. .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Keeping it going with those Nubians. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-11-04, 15:17:00 (98.63.210.34)
A picture says it all. Impulse! reissue from 1974, or the original Saturn from 1969. .......
54: Jazz Alley, RE: Sun Ra (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-10-29, 04:56:30 (24.240.119.213)
Exceptional choice as well as taste in music. .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, RE: At our sacred grounds Hungry Brain (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-10-25, 20:37:20 (98.63.210.34)
Yes Dave, Adam, Mike, Josh have curated and provided sacred listening grounds in Chicago for us, including the Hungry Brain, Constellation, and Elastic Arts. I too have the Aerophonic Catalog, p .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A few more, mostly LPs (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-10-24, 21:14:05 (98.63.210.34)
Hal Russell's Chemical Feast from Elixir Gallery 1979. Well not vinyl actually, but in the spirit so to speak. .......
57: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A few more, mostly LPs (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-10-24, 20:29:26 (98.63.210.34)
Patrick Shiroishi Descension .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A few more, mostly LPs (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-10-24, 20:26:22 (98.63.210.34)
Indeed Mats you have been raiding my collection! Seriously though nice selection. Maybe I'll bump into you at Elastic..... Patrick Shiroishi scheduled Oct 27 &28. .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Now Playing: "The Enrico Rava Quartet." (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2022-10-24, 20:21:25 (98.63.210.34)
Mats, have you been raiding my LP collections? .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Have not popped in here for a long while (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-12-30, 10:44:10 (67.186.120.234)
Penguin: 4,000 LPs all at once or individually? What is your time frame? One thought would be to sell the entire collection to a reseller. Should you go this route have a firm price in mind regarding .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How long to air dry after vacuuming with VPI? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-12-20, 10:28:39 (67.186.120.234)
I too ultrasonically clean my LPs, followed by a vacuum drying, then a distilled water rinse and a final drying on my VPI 16.5. No need for air drying I do 3 - 9 LPs in a shift. Spending on average 6- .......
62: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Discogs users? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-11-11, 06:02:18 (67.186.120.234)
I have used Discogs over the last 7-8 years and must say my experience with European and Japanese sellers has been terrific. Items tend to be as described or at least one category better than what I r .......
63: General Asylum, Capital Audio Fest Show (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-11-08, 08:49:14 (107.126.57.17)
For those that attended the Capital Audio Fest recently what were the stand-out rooms in your opinion and why. Also, I understand Pure Audio Project had an exhibit there as well and am curious as to t .......
64: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Longest owned turntable (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-10-24, 11:38:00 (107.126.57.17)
Linn LP 12 Sondek with Ittok LVII tone arm and Cirkus bearing, Recent upgrades were done by John at Pro Musica in December 2019 that included Lingo IV, core, and general tune up. My daily spinner to t .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thanks for link! (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-08-31, 07:24:09 (24.240.119.213)
John That is a sharp looking SOTA turntable. I have pondered SOTA ownership but have never pulled the trigger. Seems each time I was in the market SOTA was on the edge of existence. Having a Linn Sond .......
66: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Fans of Sota turntables (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-08-29, 08:07:31 (107.126.58.165)
I find a link most helpful. .......
67: General Asylum, RE: The new convention center at the airport.... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-08-27, 10:04:37 (107.126.58.165)
Having been there at 2019, thus not speculating staff freely admitted they were under prepared for the opening resulting in the long queue. They were as frustrated as the attendees. Lists were not up .......
68: General Asylum, RE: Looks like I'll be 'hunkering'... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-08-27, 08:41:43 (107.126.58.165)
For me it was the 2019 RMAF at the Gaylord. Admittance staff was disorganized, confused and as a result overwhelmed. I got there early and waited over an hour to be processed in. .......
69: General Asylum, RE: Looks like I'll be 'hunkering'... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-08-27, 08:39:30 (107.126.58.165)
My thoughts exactly, the 2019 queue was off putting to say the least in 2019. Something I don't care to repeat in the Time of COVID-19. When I spoke to Marjorie I was not convinced the RMAF promoters .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'e joined the ultrasonic cleaner brigade! (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-08-21, 18:30:10 (24.240.119.213)
Debris may be a poor choice of words on my part. Following an ultrasonic cleaning what I have observed is cleaning solution remaining on the record playing surface. This fluid will have what ever was .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'e joined the ultrasonic cleaner brigade! (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-08-19, 07:32:32 (24.240.119.213)
Here is a link with images: .......
72: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'e joined the ultrasonic cleaner brigade! (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-08-19, 07:30:48 (24.240.119.213)
Picked up an Isonic this week. So far so good. I clean 3 LPs at a time. I need to work on the drying end of the equation. I am currently rinsing and drying with a VPI 16.5 using a spacer below the LP. .......
73: General Asylum, RE: In case anyone is wondering....Rocky Mountain Audiofest is a GO! (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-08-19, 07:24:14 (24.240.119.213)
I was planning on driving out for the 2021 RMAF, but conversations with Marjorie did not convince me that they have come up with an effective solution to address the long wait to get into the event. H .......
74: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Finally, more record storage (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-08-16, 07:38:21 (107.126.58.165)
Sondek, that is a very nice record storage unit. I too separate out my Blue Note Tone Poet and Music Matters LPs in a separate unit. I am currently using an Ikea Kallax, but have been on the look-out .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Confused at Discogs - Generic Sleeve (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-06-17, 15:07:49 (107.126.69.98)
I have purchased through Discogs for sometime now, possibly 500 items MOL. A Generic sleeve would indicate the original outer sleeve or jacket was in someway damaged. This has been replaced with a gen .......
76: SET Asylum, RE: Two years now, been in hog heaven with 2 watt Korneff 45 and Omega SAM's. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-05-01, 07:11:36 (107.126.57.94)
The level of detail with coherence over the covered frequency range is what has drawn me to this amplifier in the first place. Those parameters as you say make a strong case for a single driver soluti .......
77: SET Asylum, RE: Two years now, been in hog heaven with 2 watt Korneff 45 and Omega SAM's. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-05-01, 07:00:28 (107.126.57.94)
The level of detail with coherence over the covered frequency range is what has drawn me to this amplifier in the first place. Those parameters as you say make a strong case for a single driver soluti .......
78: SET Asylum, RE: Two years now, been in hog heaven with 2 watt Korneff 45 and Omega SAM's. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-30, 08:44:18 (24.240.119.213)
Thanks for the response and Omega SAM suggestion. Regarding Omega I was thinking possibly these, Omega Super Alnico High Output XRS I have had several recommendations for the Zu Soul Supreme, but have .......
79: SET Asylum, RE: Decware SE84UFO25 (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-30, 08:33:00 (24.240.119.213)
Do you know of anyone with some experience with it? I liked what I heard except for forwardness in the presence region. It did mate rather well with the amp. .......
80: SET Asylum, RE: Decware SE84UFO25 (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-30, 08:29:42 (107.126.57.94)
I auditioned them recently at the Decware facility and left impressed. Steve was running an 80 rectifier tube. He is currently specing a Miflex copper foil cap. Not familiar with Eminence coaxial spea .......
81: SET Asylum, RE: Decware SE84UFO25 (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-29, 16:25:57 (24.240.119.213)
I like the idea of single driver speaker if, and this is a big if, I don't sacrifice too much. I may be asking too much of an open baffle design. The DeCapos may be a good match for my style of liste .......
82: SET Asylum, RE: Decware SE84UFO25 (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-29, 16:18:32 (24.240.119.213)
Ivan303: That is why I'm asking as listening to their open baffle speaker was ok for midrange, and bass was MIA as expected. Steve Deckert applies a ZROCK equalizer to bring up the bass and smooth out .......
83: SET Asylum, Decware SE84UFO25 (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-29, 08:36:00 (107.126.57.94)
I am considering a Decware SE84UFO25 SET rated at 2.3 wpc. Having auditioned the amplifier and various Decware speakers I think it may be a viable option. I am seeking advice from those that have expe .......
84: Speaker Asylum, RE: Vandersteen VLR Wood coaxial - "Made In USA" alternative to the KEF LS50 ? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-26, 17:54:44 (107.126.57.94)
I heard them and loved them in their VLR-CT form. CT as in Carbon Tweeter. I did a direct comparison with the KEFs and the VLR-CT blew the KEFs out of the water. Better midrange, highs, imaging and se .......
85: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: thank you! (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-26, 09:28:32 (107.126.57.94)
Sometimes silence is the best answer. I do understand the physics, and the limitations as well as the inclusion of EQ. The initial response was extremely general and really provided no insight. I unde .......
86: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: And yet you generalize. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-25, 20:05:48 (107.126.57.94)
Bill: You have misinterpreted my question. Why I do not know. I am looking for those who (1) have experience with the aforementioned speakers, (2) have experience with the Decware SE84UFO25 SET amplif .......
87: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: And yet you generalize. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-25, 13:45:04 (107.126.57.94)
Precisely, my experience upon hearing them. I can't attest to 100 dB or flat as a pancake response. But they were rather impressive. As far as a professional speaker designer, I was hoping for meanin .......
88: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Lii Silver 10 Reference Speakers (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-25, 13:39:10 (107.126.57.94)
So do you have any experience with either the Lii speakers or the Decware amplifier? Your generalizations really aren't helpful. I will state this the open baffle Decware Zen Master 15M speakers I au .......
89: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Lii Silver 10 Reference Speakers (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-25, 11:08:35 (107.126.57.94)
So do you have any experience with either the Lii speakers or the Decware amplifier? Your generalizations really aren't helpful. I will state this the open baffle Decware Zen Master 15M speakers I au .......
90: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Lii Silver 10 Reference Speakers (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-25, 08:22:30 (107.126.57.94)
Just auditioned the Decware SE84UFO25 SET and am on the search for a compatible speaker. I did audition the Lii Silver 10 Reference while at Decware and was impressed with the sound. The cabinet howev .......
91: Speaker Asylum, KEF 101 Original Version (nt) (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-24, 13:54:29 (107.126.57.94)
nt .......
92: Jazz Alley, RE: New Jazz in Brooklyn (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-13, 14:09:16 (107.126.63.45)
Beat Kitchen Link, Thank-you kindly to the Chicago Reader and Howard Reich .......
93: Jazz Alley, RE: New Jazz in Brooklyn (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-13, 14:03:25 (107.126.63.45)
That would be great, maybe I'll bump into you. The hungry Brain, what a great vibe. I also would frequent The Beat Kitchen where Extraordinary Popular Delusions plays on Monday nights, Featuring Mars .......
94: Jazz Alley, RE: New Jazz in New Orleans (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-13, 13:59:19 (107.126.63.45)
Thanks for sharing, some one enjoys Astral Spirits! Instigation Festival, hopefully Chicago pulls it off in a big way! .......
95: Jazz Alley, RE: A lotta jazz in Bklyn. that isn't that "out" too. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-13, 13:56:32 (107.126.63.45)
I agree completely, the listening audience needs to support the musicians and seek out the younger players. For example, in our area we have found and fully support the music of Isaiah Collier. ::: T .......
96: Jazz Alley, RE: A lotta jazz in Bklyn. that isn't that "out" too. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-13, 13:53:38 (107.126.63.45)
Well put, starting with Ornette, moving on to Cecile Taylor and Anthony Braxton, with Peter Brotzmann thrown in, to my ear they sound rather familiar, and in a good way. .......
97: Jazz Alley, RE: New Jazz in Brooklyn (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-13, 09:55:02 (107.126.63.45)
Got Cisco's book, but have not had time to crack it open. Several friends are really into it at the moment. For those interested in William Parker it is a worthy read. Met Cisco pre-COVID in Chicago's .......
98: Jazz Alley, RE: New Jazz in Brooklyn (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-04-13, 08:05:33 (107.126.63.45)
Yes indeed there is and it is quite refreshing to be able to experience it. It is also occurring in Chicago with cross pollinization between the Windy City and Brooklyn. We have Ken Vandermark, Dave .......
99: Vinyl Asylum, RE: vpi unipivot (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-02-18, 18:19:35 (67.186.120.234)
I did it, I like it, Picked up one second hand, never installed for $125, a no brainer. Also installed a counter intuitive, also a no brainer. .......
100: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Craft Recordings one step of "Lush Life"..... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-01-14, 21:56:03 (68.113.144.246)
Scored a copy, may compare it to an original and and SACD I have. Didn't expect it to go so fast. .......
101: Vinyl Asylum, RE: schiit , technics at95 (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-01-09, 07:02:01 (67.186.120.234)
Yaamaha integrated with Wharfedales. Bet it sounds wouderful. I'm finishing a rebuild on a Yamaha CA-2010. Turned into a big project as the RCAs had to be replaced on the back plane. Anyway it will pa .......
102: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Freya is not a phono preamp. It's a line stage. The Mani is their phono preamp. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-01-09, 06:49:19 (67.186.120.234)
Old age and insufficient caffeine once again rear there ugly head, :( Thanks for the correction. What would you recommend as the most bullet proof easy to plug and play out of the box? Personally for .......
103: Vinyl Asylum, RE: schiit , technics at95 (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-01-08, 19:00:28 (67.186.120.234)
Here is a link to Fremmer's review on Analog Planet for the Schitt Sol. Reading between the lines it comes across as a work in progress. However, having said that it appears to have significant potent .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, RE: schiit , technics at95 (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-01-08, 18:43:20 (67.186.120.234)
That Schitt looks pretty solid with the AT95ME and the Mani phono stage. The AT95ME is a solid performer, I had thought of stepping up to a higher cartridge, but for a starter the AT95ME is a no brain .......
105: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Why doesn't he get the support of a local dealer? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-01-08, 16:20:00 (67.186.120.234)
I agree with you a local dealer would be best, and has been suggested. The word I got is Underwood is not brick and mortar, no stocking of equipment. There website kind of supports this as well. I get .......
106: Vinyl Asylum, Entry Level Turntable Recommendations (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2021-01-08, 14:41:01 (67.186.120.234)
Thought I'd give this community a shot for a sub $1,000 turntable package including phono stage. There is a gentleman on the PS audio Forum who is considering returning to vinyl. He last had a turntab .......
107: Inmate Central, Problems Posting Classified Ads (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-12-29, 20:18:51 (67.186.120.234)
Just thought I'd touch base with the AA community to see if anyone has recently had issues posting Classified ADs on the AA Trader. I posted an ad today and am unable to post photos. The web page does .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My favorite album cover pic. What's yours? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-12-11, 12:02:55 (67.186.120.234)
Gotta love Zappa's sense of Humor: .......
109: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Obviously, the 45-RPM reissue of Roy Haynes "Out of the Afternoon" is gonna be better. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-12-11, 11:09:41 (67.186.120.234)
The Vinyl Vital I picked up was worth the coin for the music, but as you say it sounds as though it was sourced from a CD. Sounds closed in. So the AP 45RPM is now on my "wish list". Thanks for the re .......
110: Vinyl Asylum, Discogs Has One Less (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-12-10, 09:54:02 (67.186.120.234)
Thanks for the mention, Discogs is now -1. .......
111: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Discogs making me rethink the record store (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-12-09, 10:41:38 (67.186.120.234)
Initially I modified my record purchasing habits from March through September, basically forgoing the in store record experience. I too prefer crate digging, and frequent stores that specialize in jaz .......
112: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Blue Note Classic Vinyl McCoy Tyner...finally got my copy... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-12-09, 10:29:28 (67.186.120.234)
I have always enjoyed this album as well, and agree whole heartedly the performance is a 10. The sound could use a little more center fill, and I'd prefer the sax to be slightly more upfront and cente .......
113: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Got the AP 45-RPM copy coming... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-12-05, 17:54:00 (67.186.120.234)
Let us know the results of the comparison, I just ay follow suit. .......
114: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anybody but me tried any of the Vital Vinyl jazz reissues? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-12-05, 12:37:55 (67.186.120.234)
That's the one I purchased, locally, with Rashaan Roland Kirk. I recommend the performance, but the vinyl quality in my case was unsat. A replacement copy is forthcoming. .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anybody but me tried any of the Vital Vinyl jazz reissues? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-12-05, 06:34:31 (67.186.120.234)
Funny you should bring this up as I just played the very same new Roy Haynes album you mentioned. I'd say the quality is poor as there are fine scratches on both sides of the LP. The record does play .......
116: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anybody crazy enough to do RSD tomorrow? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-11-26, 14:36:28 (68.113.144.246)
Pre-ordered mine: Bill Evans: Live at Ronnie Scotts The Herbie Hancock Trio John Hurlbut & Jorma Kaukonen: The River Flows Sonny Rollins: Rollins in Holland The 1967 Studio & Live Recordings Should be .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, That's E-Z (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-11-22, 16:50:08 (68.113.144.246)
Grimey's .......
118: Vinyl Asylum, RE: With the great Flautist Nicole Mitchell! (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-11-17, 11:24:15 (68.113.144.246)
I agree International Anthem Records is a treasure. We were supporting some of their artists with local concerts via BlueStem Jazz in Madison, Wi. COVID put a damper on that for the time being. It's r .......
119: Vinyl Asylum, Spinning Dimensional Stardust by Exploding Star Orchestra (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-11-16, 18:42:39 (68.113.144.246)
Rob Mazurek's Exploding Star Orchestra: .......
120: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Audible Illusions M3A vs. PS Audio GCD preamp (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-11-16, 11:31:21 (68.113.144.246)
It will depend on your listening preferences, and what DAC you would use with the AI Mod 3A. In general the AI Mod 3A sounds more musical to my ear than the PS Stellar line. I use mine with a PSA DSD .......
121: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Good budget, what style? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-11-16, 09:01:16 (68.113.144.246)
Regarding turntable set-up I have a Linn LP-12, Technics SL-1200 and SL-1700, VPI Prime, VPI Traveler ver. 2 and Rega P8. With a pre-mounted phono cartridge the Rega is very easy to set-up. Personally .......
122: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Newbie friendly, long term worthy setup? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-11-16, 07:41:45 (68.113.144.246)
Assembling a system in my experience is rather personal, as everyone's taste varies, but here goes: Integrated amplifier: PS Audio Sprout100 $699 Speakers: KEF LS 50 Meta $1500 Turntable: VPI Traveler .......
123: Vinyl Asylum, RE: High gain phono stage (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-10-23, 09:04:21 (67.186.120.234)
Well HiFi Shark can be a good tool for see wjhat may be avaiable on the market. Found this: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649656816-pass-labs-xono-phono-stage-with-full-size-power-supply/ ::: T .......
124: General Asylum, RE: My Audiogon sales record... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-10-16, 07:22:07 (107.126.57.201)
Beautiful turntable! Some one did quite well for themselves. My experience with AudioGon has also been positive as a buyer. .......
125: Jazz Alley, RE: Sun Ra was heard by millions Sunday Night... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-10-01, 08:22:28 (107.126.62.211)
Great tip on the Sun Ra. No HBO here, but plenty of Sun Ra on vinyl. Good prompt to spin some Sonny. Thanks. .......
126: Classical Court, RE: Would anybody be interested in an Arturo Delmoni "Songs My Mother Taught Me" remastering? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-09-29, 15:04:01 (107.126.62.211)
Sure why not, preferred format would be vinyl with a quality pressing plant. .......
127: Cable Asylum, RE: I found this and this (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-09-21, 06:35:58 (107.126.62.211)
From Galen Gareis, cable designer emeritus from Belden Cable: A contrary position vice the TNT article. Galen's technical position papers provide a basis for minimizing DC resistance, inductance and c .......
128: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Have you Thelonious Monk Palo Alto people seen this update? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-09-15, 18:37:58 (68.113.144.246)
Thanks for the heads-up looking forward to my copy joining the RSD 2020 release: Thelonious Monk - Palais Des Beaux-Arts 1963 .......
129: General Asylum, Message Heard "Captain" (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-09-12, 14:59:17 (107.126.62.211)
Apparently they got the message. From what I understand they ran into unexpected difficulties when updating their system. Those IT individuals were probably overly optimistic figuring they'd have it w .......
130: General Asylum, RE: Problems with A'gon loading. Takes forever. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-09-12, 12:28:57 (107.126.62.211)
I received a similar response from A'gon this afternoon, 9/12. They are aware of the issue and are working to resolve it. Looking forward to a speedy resolution. We started some routine maintenance th .......
131: General Asylum, Problems with A'gon loading. Takes forever. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-09-12, 11:24:12 (107.126.62.211)
Same here as well. Been an issue over the last week, with Friday and again today being especially bad. I did submit a service ticket to A'gon. Hopefully they get it sorted out soon. .......
132: Jazz Alley, Education and Jazz From the Times (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-09-09, 06:57:29 (107.126.62.211)
Interesting perspective from the Times: .......
133: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cleaning solution post... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-08-19, 14:29:09 (107.126.62.155)
I've been using this for years with no concerns. Does a fine job cleaning records with either of my VPI 16.5's. To a clean 1 gallon jug add 16 oz alcohol (90% concentrate) I have varied this to 32 oun .......
134: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone have a schematic for a Forte 4a amplifier? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-08-18, 05:43:56 (107.126.62.155)
If you score a schematic for the Forte 4a I am also interested in getting a copy as I have several Forte amplifiers including the 3, 4a, and 6. All are sitting unused. Now and then I think I should ju .......
135: Jazz Alley, Plunky Nkabinde (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-07-09, 17:02:03 (107.126.63.33)
Oneness of Juju - African Rhythms, 1975 Afro-Futurist Jazz rarity recently reissued on Black Fire/Now Again Records: .......
136: Jazz Alley, Weather Report '72 Live in Tokyo an Alternative to the '78 Tokyo Performance (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-07-06, 10:20:10 (107.126.63.33)
You are correct. This is the live performance from 1972, with an earlier version of the Weather Report line-up that included Josef Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, Miroslav Vitous, Eric Gravatt, and Dom Um Ro .......
137: Vinyl Asylum, RE: R.I.P. Ennio Morricone (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-07-06, 06:27:07 (107.126.63.33)
Some fantastic film scores not limited to just the Spaghetti Western genre. Of course The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly has the most staying power in our collective memory. We played TGTBTU while cruisi .......
138: Jazz Alley, RE: Wether Report Tokyo 1978... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-07-06, 06:22:16 (107.126.63.33)
Fine Live concert by Weather Report. Some how I ended up with two vinyl copies, both Japanese imports: .......
139: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'd leave the tape in place... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-06-24, 08:23:46 (67.186.120.234)
: ( .......
140: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I'd leave the tape in place... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-06-24, 07:55:17 (67.186.120.234)
In my recent experience records shipped via USPS are taking at least 15 days irrespective of the distance. If it passes through the Chicago USPS facility add 7 days. .......
141: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Comical record packaging, except I am the victim. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-06-24, 07:51:32 (67.186.120.234)
That's a great album! Regarding removing the tape I have had success with Goo-Be-Gone and a razor blade. Never on a spline though. Too bad as th espline is the most delicate part of the outer sleeve. .......
142: Jazz Alley, RE: Thelonious Monk: Palo Alto (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-06-21, 07:20:14 (107.126.57.95)
Here is a link to the referenced Thelonious Monk 1968 Palo Alto performance. Available at your local record shop, or Amazon July 31. .......
143: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thelonous Monk: Palo Alto (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-06-21, 06:52:07 (107.126.57.95)
Here is a link to the NPR piece on the Mok's Palo Alto performance release: .......
144: Jazz Alley, RE: NYT-15 Black Liberation Jazz Tracks (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-06-20, 05:08:55 (68.113.144.246)
Thanks for sharing, had you not I would have missed it what with summer priorities. Some fine music here that iis appropriate for listening any day and does not need a special occasion day for its mes .......
145: Jazz Alley, RE: Panoptic Modes.... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-06-05, 14:55:44 (107.126.56.66)
I agree Panoptic Modes is another fine offering featuring Vijay Iyer. I believe I have 14 titles with Vijay currently and am happy with each. I especially like his cover of Julius Hemphill's Dogon A.D .......
146: Jazz Alley, RE: Vijay Iyer Tragicomic (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-06-05, 07:13:14 (107.126.56.66)
Just placed a Discogs order for the Tragicomic disc based on your strong recommendation. I have always enjoyed Vijay's performances in various incarnations. Whole heartedly agree with your assessment .......
147: Rocky Road, A Great Follow-up Spin (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-06-02, 08:06:52 (107.126.56.66)
More Neil: .......
148: Rocky Road, It's a Good Morning to Spin Some Neil (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-06-02, 08:00:29 (107.126.56.66)
Beautiful Music for a Beautiful Morning .......
149: Jazz Alley, A Message from the Past (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-05-31, 21:41:40 (107.126.56.192)
Don Byron and Friends with a timely message: https://listen.tidal.com/album/1419617 .......
150: Jazz Alley, RE: Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall 1938 (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-05-24, 12:04:29 (107.126.60.111)
This is the recording of that seminal performance Mike K referred to in his post. On the Amazon website it did list it as a Sony Legacy label release. It is the version I have and is the one I recomme .......
151: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI Owners-Do You Know About the Special Deal on the HW40 Feet Upgrade? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-05-19, 16:01:42 (107.126.60.111)
I.m thinking the Gaia II may be the way to go especially after checking on the VPI Forum. Several Prime owners have gone that route and are completely satid=sied with the improvements. Those being a m .......
152: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI Owners-Do You Know About the Special Deal on the HW40 Feet Upgrade? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-05-19, 06:42:11 (107.126.60.111)
Could you elaborate on the differences and the improvements associated with installing the HW-40 feet. Especially for the VPI Prime. I have a Prime and your insights would be most helpful in my decisi .......
153: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Friday night spins-Van Morrison's Veedon Fleece (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-05-15, 19:12:44 (107.126.57.158)
My original copy. How this got lost behind the release of Van Morrison's Live Album It's Too Late to Stop Now is legendary. A fine album by Van that was basically ignored upon its initial release. :: .......
154: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Record stores reopened here today. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-05-15, 09:33:56 (107.126.57.158)
One record store opened up in Madison, and more are sure to follow. From what I understand they have significant precautions cloth mask and latex gloves required, all surfaces sanitized, and UV treatm .......
155: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thanks for the recommendation. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-04-10, 10:51:27 (67.186.120.234)
Here's another option to give you a taste. Having just listened to Elm and Hubris I can safely recommend all three. https://listen.tidal.com/album/13264462 .......
156: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning Richie Beirach "Eon," WLP. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-04-10, 08:53:04 (67.186.120.234)
Thanks for mentioning Eon. One I had forgotten. Picked it up swhen it was released back in '75. The opener Nardis is great. If you enjoy this I'd suggest Dave Liebman's Lookout Farm as well. ::: TOPI .......
157: General Asylum, RE: 2 pair on AudioGon... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-02-15, 09:09:40 (68.113.144.246)
Interesting as usually an AudioShark search shows Audiogon listings. Possibly they were listed after the AudioShark update? From what I see there is a new pair available from Audioarchon (Chicagoland, .......
158: General Asylum, RE: A large number of Harbeth 40.2 40th Anniversary editions being resold on the used market? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2020-02-15, 07:21:21 (68.113.144.246)
Interesting as a search on HiFi Shark showed what is currently available in the US, one Pair of Harbeth 40.2 speakers: .......
159: General Asylum, RE: Anyone Going To Midwest? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-12-19, 07:17:13 (67.186.120.234)
Might be interested, not familiar with it could you elaborate? .......
160: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thanks for the feedback (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-09-19, 11:09:40 (107.77.172.70)
I'd say if you can get a killer deal on a Luxman 505ux series go for it. I was able to negotiate a sweet deal on my 509X. If you'd like the details drop me a PM. .......
161: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Opinions on the Luxman 505, 505ux, 505uxII (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-09-19, 10:52:01 (107.77.172.70)
You're right Mick. My primary point was to share my experience with enough information to be of assistance. To my ear the Luxman 500 series is a valid option, especially when tryiing to simplify one's .......
162: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Opinions on the Luxman 505, 505ux, 505uxII (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-09-19, 07:41:58 (107.77.172.70)
My first thought is an in home audition, of the integrated amplifier. Second, if considering a speaker upgrade I'd do that first and then select the best partnering amplifier/integrated amplifier. I'm .......
163: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI Tonearm Cable Question (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-08-28, 20:37:57 (107.77.172.127)
The phono cable as provided by VPI was actually a Discovery phono cable. I am using one made to a custom length by Discovery. The Discovery wires are available from Joe DePhillips, listed as name as w .......
164: Jazz Alley, And Now for Mats Gustaffson (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-08-21, 19:41:31 (107.77.172.98)
Fire!Orchestra - Arrival Mats Gustaffson... .......
165: Jazz Alley, RE: Blue World - Lost Album From John Coltrane (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-08-16, 11:28:40 (107.77.172.82)
Thanks for the heads up. Missed the NPR broadcast. One can never have too much Coltrane IMHO. .......
166: Critic's Corner, RE: Michael Lavorgna is retiring!! (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-08-13, 07:41:33 (107.77.172.82)
I found Michael's lead in to the review of the Triple Point released LP Duets 1992 Bill Dixon Cecil Taylor interesting. The music is great for those who seek challenging presentation of music in an .......
167: General Asylum, RE: Robert Johnson (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-08-13, 07:14:38 (107.77.172.82)
I do enjoy early Blues quite a bit with a slight preference for blues of the delta and northern holly springs area of Mississippi. Just don't have much in the way of Piedmont blues. Always open to .......
168: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Nobsound ultrasonic cleaner (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-07-05, 10:17:21 (107.77.172.98)
This is what more or less got my attention regarding Ultrasonic cleaners: .......
169: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Nobsound ultrasonic cleaner (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-07-05, 10:13:18 (107.77.172.82)
Thanks for sharing your experience and insights. I agree frequency is important. The notion of power through me off. That said the Kirmuss demonstration at Axpona 2019 really left me with a negative i .......
170: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Nobsound ultrasonic cleaner (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-07-05, 07:38:38 (107.77.172.82)
Based on your experience what do you suggest as the appropriate power level for an ultrasonic record cleaner. I was unaware of any ultrasonic transducer issues with the Kirmus unit. At one time I had .......
171: Vinyl Asylum, Other Test Records (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-07-01, 06:46:59 (107.77.172.74)
Well that one takes me back. Yeah good and not so good memories from that one. After listening not as compelling today as it was in the mid-seventies. Used to go to HiFi Hutch in the Chicago suburbs. .......
172: General Asylum, A Tragic Loss (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-06-11, 07:16:43 (68.113.144.246)
A tragedy dating back to 2008: .......
173: Vinyl Asylum, RE: So far my favorite article from those old Stereo Reviews... +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-04-30, 08:16:40 (166.181.85.216)
+1 (nt) .......
174: General Asylum, RE: AXPONA Day 1 pictures up tonight and more in the morning (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-04-14, 10:27:27 (68.113.144.246)
Thanks for the great show coverage! The Stereo Haven, Ultra Fidelis, and Vinnie Rossi rooms were a real treat! .......
175: General Asylum, RE: Anyone going to AXPONA 2019? (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-04-11, 08:20:35 (68.113.144.246)
Big Show: I'll make it a point to swing by. What will the set-up be this year? .......
176: Jazz Alley, RE: The Magic City is here on terra firma and where Sonny Blount was born... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-03-25, 13:33:52 (68.113.144.246)
And while we are on the topic of extraterrestrial travel there is always: .......
177: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Questions for Linnie's (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-03-23, 16:47:16 (68.113.144.246)
I'd agree that consulting a local Linn dealer should be a priority. Knowing your budget for upgrades as well as what tonearm and cartridge the turntable is fitted with would be beneficial in providing .......
178: Vinyl Asylum, Opinion Piece-The Worst Vinyl Pressing Plant (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-02-21, 11:58:20 (68.113.144.246)
A good case for the worst vinyl pressing plant. One many inmates have mentioned in the past. Worth a view: .......
179: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Old Reprise orange/tan. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-02-21, 06:30:45 (68.113.144.246)
Thanks for the recommendation on Cry of Love. I had forgotten all about it. i did pick-up the Bernie Grundman Rainbow Bridge reissue. A strong recommendation as well. .......
180: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The copyright date on the back and on the LP labels is 2010 (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-02-20, 21:54:12 (68.113.144.246)
I appreciate you providing the Electric Ladyland details. Based on your recommendation a 2010 Legacy copy is in the mail to me and should have it in hand by the weekend. Looking more closely at the ot .......
181: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Legacy copy of "Electric Ladyland." Wow! (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-02-20, 11:11:29 (68.113.144.246)
@ Old Dude 55: You got me thinking about upgrading my Jimi Hendrix Electric Lady Land. The vinyl version I have is from the early seventies. While in good condition you piqued my interest in obtainin .......
182: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How often do you change your inner sleeves. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-02-18, 18:19:12 (68.113.144.246)
In the 70's records that did not come with rice paper sleeves had the inner sleeve replaced with MHS (Musical Heritage Society) poly lined paper sleeves. As I play those in the MHS sleeve I clean them .......
183: General Asylum, RE: My PS Audio P300 Power Plant gave up the ghost today (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2019-02-18, 18:10:16 (68.113.144.246)
I have a PS Audio P300 with the same problem. Electrolytic capacitors gave up the ghost. As you indicated repair and replacement is rather involved. I did order replacement parts; caps, insulating tap .......
184: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Replacing Jarrett's Koln Concert LPs (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2018-08-21, 10:43:53 (67.175.246.226)
Regarding Keith Jarrett's Koln Concert, I've heard many versions. The Polydor US release for ECM can have noisier surfaces compared to the Warner's release. The German ECMs pressings from the 70's ten .......
185: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Listening to Sun Ra... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2018-02-20, 09:13:05 (68.113.144.246)
Kahil is always special. Saw him recently with David Murray at a Madison Jazz Night Club- Cafe Coda. .......
186: Vinyl Asylum, The Persistence of Vinyl (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2018-01-25, 11:09:45 (68.113.144.246)
Found this interesting article from the BitterSoutherner regarding the United Record Pressing Plant near Nashville. This is where many Universal, including recent Blue Note LPs are pressed. I understa .......
187: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I use whatever I can find to help out... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2017-10-17, 12:55:55 (68.113.144.246)
I have the same turntable set-up and similar issues. Basically I can't see well enough without magnification to have confidence in a correct alignment. I am curious as to which USB microscope and illu .......
188: Vinyl Asylum, +1 on Quintet Black at the price (nt) (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2017-06-13, 12:46:11 (68.191.173.130)
nt .......
189: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ronnie Boykins LP . . .ESP 3026 +1 (nt) (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2017-06-05, 14:48:56 (68.191.173.130)
nt .......
190: Vinyl Asylum, RE: V.C.O.T.D..........OSAMU KITAJIMA (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2017-05-14, 20:04:30 (71.82.240.133)
+1, His1977 Osamu LP is another worth seeking with the lead in track Sui-In. .......
191: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Monk, RSD 2017: 'Well You Needn't'. (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2017-05-10, 08:11:07 (71.82.240.133)
>+1 This is great! .......
192: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Best sounding application I've heard on a Mac Mini... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2017-04-20, 08:22:45 (73.168.74.143)
I can attest to iTunes bundled with Bit Perfect. Based on discussions here I recently assembled a Mac Mini using iTunes and Bit Perfect. I control it with an iPad Air2 using SplashTop. It sounds great .......
193: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The dust cover for my new VPI Prime came in last night... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2017-04-11, 11:47:24 (71.82.240.133)
Your Prime with the Stereo Squares cover looks great. I have a similar set-up and recently added the Phoenix Eagle/Road Runner speed control. Caught that one from postings here as it was being discon .......
194: Vinyl Asylum, RE: UPDATE ON 2017 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2017-03-27, 21:54:51 (71.82.240.133)
I'm in. Time I stop freeloading. Thanks for all you do.] .......
195: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What was the first record you bought for yourself? For me, it was . . . (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2017-01-01, 16:21:27 (73.168.74.143)
First Purchase: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Pendulum Second Purchase: Santana - Abraxas Most Recent Vinyl Purchase: Dave Rempis Lasse Marhaug - NAANCORE Most recent Audiophile Vinyl Gui .......
196: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Czech cartoon- really funny (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2016-12-25, 12:31:25 (73.168.74.143)
Thanks for sharing! .......
197: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Speaking of Chicago, Constellation Wednesday Night (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2016-12-24, 08:58:05 (73.168.74.143)
Hamid Drake Quartet with special guests at the Constellation. .......
198: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Plan your retirement- with LP's and music (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2016-12-22, 12:00:49 (73.168.74.143)
I am in a similar situation, the difference being I have been retired for less than a year. I am sill discovering gems in my 5,000 plus LP collection with a strong emphasis on free improvisation in a .......
199: Vinyl Asylum, Eagle Speed Setting Fix (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2016-12-19, 11:49:17 (73.168.74.143)
Would you share the Eagle 33-1/3 speed setting fix you worked out with Bill. That way we won't all have to hit him up should we encounter it. I have an Eagle, Road Runner and spare sensor on order now .......
200: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinnin'.........(random..i think.) (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2016-12-17, 08:32:36 (73.168.74.143)
Great selection of Music. IIRC Witchi Tai To was a peyote song. My preferred version, the first exposure to it, is on Oregon's Winter Light. Some great Sun Ra and Paul Motian as well. Enjoy the Music .......
201: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Jazz Record Mart may be dead (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2016-10-03, 12:37:28 (97.87.6.222)
This is a great news! I have been frequenting the Jazz Record Mart at its various locations since the late 70's. and will definitely check out Bob's latest venture. Thanks for sharing the link! ::: T .......
202: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Son House Recording (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2016-05-17, 08:16:44 (71.86.217.1)
Typically I use Discogs as a look-up for recordings I may not locate in more "traditional" locations. There database tends to be pretty exhaustive IMHO. Anyway try this link and maybe consider creatin .......
203: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone have this Charlie Parker box set? (+1) (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2016-04-12, 18:00:06 (71.90.92.53)
This is the one to get, fully agree. The best of the bunch where Parker came though on the Savoy and Dial sides. .......
204: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A Love Supreme - the Complete Masters (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2016-02-17, 14:21:22 (71.95.72.13)
Mine was just delivered today. I ordered prior to seeing your post. If I had I would have reconsidered and possibly gone the CD route. Mine is playable with out any obvious surface noise. However, I m .......
205: Vinyl Asylum, RE: R.L. Burnside A Ass Pocket of Whiskey (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-11-04, 07:04:16 (71.95.72.13)
Thanks for the reminder. R.L. Burnside, raw Mississippi Hill Country Blues. You can here that Hill Country March Beat in his music, and a tip of the hat to Jessie Mae Hemphill. Gonna dig out my Fat P .......
206: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Acoustic Sounds vs Elusive Disk online record stores (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-06-09, 09:28:42 (71.95.72.13)
Packaging of LPs from Acoustic sounds is superb, as is shipping timeliness. The only other online retailer that exceeds Acoustic Sounds in this area is ErnieBs Reggae. Regarding returns I had several .......
207: General Asylum, UPS sucks-Nothing New There (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-05-22, 10:00:54 (98.213.158.211)
As I sit by the door awaiting a UPS delivery of a VPI Prime I think back that each time I arrange for home delivery I have made a deal with the devil. Sorry thing is I still can't play a blues riff wo .......
208: General Asylum, RE: Codona (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-05-15, 15:06:37 (98.213.158.211)
Great memories and a wonderful album. Have the whole series here as well as Oregon and Ralph Towner. Thanks for the post! .......
209: Vinyl Asylum, Record Collection Insurance-My Path (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-05-07, 19:48:13 (98.213.158.211)
I contacted my agent regarding this very subject. I am with Farmer's insurance. My agent suggested the following: (1) Show proof of the collection and extent via pictures or video (2) Maintain an inve .......
210: Vinyl Asylum, Record Shelving Unit Suggestion (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-05-03, 14:26:36 (98.213.158.211)
The best value that I know of is the Ikea Kallax. Records fit perfectly and you can display an LP in each opening should you desire to. The trick is having an Ikea in your area. I believe they can be .......
211: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Phoenix eagle speed control (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-04-30, 08:56:07 (71.95.72.13)
Which handheld RPM meter are you using, as I have been on the look out for one. Thanks .......
212: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Rainy Day Spins in Yellow Springs Illinois (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-04-25, 12:38:58 (98.213.158.211)
Rubinstein Moonlight Sonata LSC-2654 James Blood Ulmer America-Do Yo Remember the Love? Santana Welcome Duke Tumatoe and the All Star Frogs Red Pepper Hot! Bill Connors Of Mist and Melting Bill Connor .......
213: Vinyl Asylum, RE: ACOTD for ESP's Bernard Stollman. RIP (Long pics) (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-04-22, 20:32:47 (71.95.72.13)
Very nice collection. Always on the look out for Impulse and ESP. I especially like the Ran Blake. .......
214: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Avant Garde Label Founder Passes (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-04-21, 10:42:27 (71.95.72.13)
Thanks for the link. Good coverage of Ben's side of the Ornette Coleman scrap over Live at Town Hall. Also, great insight on artist's right's and bootlegging, an issue which continues to this day. Now .......
215: Vinyl Asylum, Avant Garde Label Founder Passes (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-04-20, 21:15:54 (71.95.72.13)
ESP-Disk Founder Bernard Stollman passed on April 19. ESP-Disk provided Avant Garde Jazz from Sun Ra, Albert Ayler, Ornette Coleman, John Tchai, as well as the Fugs. Mr. Stollman's effort was one of s .......
216: Vinyl Asylum, So Many Choices .... So Little Time (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-04-20, 19:00:27 (71.95.72.13)
Possibly, but it conflicts with a Paramount Record event. History o'f Paramount, Grafton Wisconsin label, notorious for Skip James 78's among others. was actually tied to a furniture maker in Grafton. .......
217: General Asylum, Just Fade Away.... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-04-20, 18:41:59 (71.95.72.13)
Still some great FM out there be it independent college radio, WORT in Madison, or Public radio, in general (NPR/CBC/BBC). However, with budget cuts the more independent oriented radio may "Just Fade .......
218: Vinyl Asylum, Please keep us informed of your results (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-04-20, 18:18:01 (71.95.72.13)
I have also had this on my radar screen for sometime, but was concerned it may do more harm than good. I have local access to a Furtech DF-2 at $4 a record. Does a nice job, no damage on the few LPs I .......
219: Vinyl Asylum, RA: Until Then...... (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-04-05, 13:50:23 (71.95.72.43)
Calling Planet Earth, until...THEN .......
220: Vinyl Asylum, Pharoah Sanders LP's on the Theresa label. . . (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-03-23, 15:37:16 (71.95.72.43)
The 1980's Theresa releases are all superb. The playing is hit or miss, sometimes a little indulgent. I always got a kick out of Pharaoh "Live" playing "You've Got to Have Freedom". A guilty Pleasure .......
221: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Pass it on (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-02-04, 19:09:46 (71.95.72.43)
In the spirit of "passing it on" I'll share today's experience. While at the neighborhood second hand record store, which also sells vintage stereo gear and new Project Turntables I noticed two young .......
222: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinnin on a bright, sunny afterrnoon in Yellow Springs, Ohio (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-01-17, 13:12:18 (98.212.226.131)
Johann Pachelbel Canon in D Major Jean Francois Palliard Chamber Orchestra .......
223: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ebay returns/Rip-off (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2015-01-13, 19:35:12 (98.212.226.131)
My experience with e-Bay vinyl purchases has been similar. It seems most buyers over-value their offerings. I am wiling to pay for a NM/M- copy according to Goldmine Standards to fill gaps in my co .......
224: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Record Store Day Article (0.00)
Posted by weedeewop on 2014-04-17, 09:04:52 (67.175.68.19)
Support your local record store. With Easter this weekend merchants are concerned that store traffic will be down over previous years. Our local store, Toad Hall, has offered 40% off used records to b .......
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