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Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1072
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Monday, January 22, 2007 - 02:14 am: |
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Web Guitar Wizard Revealed at Last - New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/27/arts/television/27heff.html?ei=5088&en=5b993ce 30a7b7039&ex=1314331200&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&pagewanted=all |
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Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5528
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, January 22, 2007 - 11:20 am: |
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JC, yes he is.
MR, thank you for that link.
The breakdown of the piece is a little too much for a guy who doesnt read music, but inspiring for all the self-taught players out there. |
Bronze Member Username: Bumpin612s
Post Number: 49
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 03:00 pm: |
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nuck |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3845
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 11:18 am: |
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I guess I've been out of the loop. I just found out that Michael Brecker passed away 1/13/07...wow. I saw him year before last with Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Brian Blade, and John Patitucci with the "Directions in Music" tour. It was and he was fantastic. Michael left us with an incredible body of work....RIP. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5573
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 07:05 pm: |
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RIP indeed, Art. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5574
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 07:08 pm: |
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I am not certain if anyone(other than me) has heard of, or read Mordecai Richler.
Here is a complete history of the confused, hypcrytical genius of a writer.
Canadian to the core(when it suits) and writer of the world(when the world would have him).
http://archives.cbc.ca/IDD-1-68-753/arts_entertainment/mordecai_richler/ |
Gold Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
Post Number: 1334
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 01:12 am: |
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Thanks Art for remembering Michael Brecker in this thread. I knew he had some sort serious illness a year ago and missed the recent announcement of his death.
I always had great respect for Michael's talent on tenor sax. This respect was magnified because I knew his older brother Randy, who was equally talented on the trumpet. We were classmates at the Indiana Universary School of Music in the late sixties. At the time, Randy was top dog on jazz trumpet at the school. I was priviledged to play in a school ensemble with him.
Michael Becker's tenor will always resonate with even the most casual music listener, at the very least for his poignant solo on Paul Simon's "Still Crazy After All these Years." His music career went well beyond that of course, and his voice in music will be missed.
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3848
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, January 28, 2007 - 10:43 am: |
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Indeed John, Thank you for relating that experience. Michael won 11 Grammys and was as ecclectic a musician as any we'll ever see. The Brecker Brothers and their style jazzed up funk were entertaining and so too was the fusion of Steps and Steps ahead. Michael as a sideman played on so many records that even a casual treatment of his contribution would take longer than I have today. It was his talent as a leader that solidified his legend. Records like "Tales From the Hudson" and "Time is of the Essence" were jazz at it's finest. That said many of us will always remember Michael for his "Skunk Funk". I feel blessed to have seen him when I did. His energy on stage was unmatched by anyone I've ever seen and his talent as a soloist und improvisor was unbelievable. Again thanks John for your story and for remembering Michael. |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1082
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Monday, January 29, 2007 - 10:38 pm: |
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Two recent excellent German discoveries (for me at least) are (a) Christopher Spendel Trio - Shanghai City lights. This is a smooth contemporary album. Piano (Spendel) Bass and drums. Great sonics and recording and musicianship- especially for those who like the milder jazz, though this does make those toes tap at times.
(b) For those who like a smooth female vocal, great keyboards and a bit of electronica thrown in - Jazzamour - A piece of my heart. Songs in english, french and german. This could be a great multichannel sacd though as redbook it has great sonics and good for letting your system express itself. |
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Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1083
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Monday, January 29, 2007 - 10:40 pm: |
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Meant to add my bit about Brecker - yes, a sad loss to jazz indeed. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5618
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 04:34 pm: |
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Enough morseness(I made that word up).
I finally got the sets of interconnect cables.
I will post them out for a roundhouse assessment.
Post here, then send your home addy.
Go. |
Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 9694
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 05:14 pm: |
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Send a pair. Call me. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5623
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 05:56 pm: |
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Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5624
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 05:57 pm: |
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I meant email your addy to me.
Jan, Mike W, Art.
Any other takers for the last 2? |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5665
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, February 02, 2007 - 09:31 pm: |
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Tickets showed up today for the concert in March, the 14th.
Front row center for...
Meatloaf!
He's rounding 2nd base now and he's not slowing up at all... |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1097
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 06:06 am: |
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The good thing about Meatloaf is he'll sound the same on any system. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5694
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 08:48 am: |
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True enough, MR.
However, his range makes his delivery especially rewarding on a system with strong mid performance, in the 100-200 range.
Your setup really comes to mind.
Mine is just a little soft through the 90-120 range, but just to me, the others find it ok.
Overly critical, perhaps, but I am entitled, I think, bills to prove.
I model my vocals after MR. Loaf(?) quite often.
And Elvis. |
Gold Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
Post Number: 1340
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 09:09 am: |
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The good thing about Meatloaf is he'll sound the same on any system.
Meat Loaf's brand of Gothic rock isn't my cup o' tea, but I love those album covers!
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t171/JohnS45/Bat_out_of_Hell.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t171/JohnS45/Bat_out_of_Hell_II.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t171/JohnS45/Bat_Out_of_Hell_3.jpg
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Silver Member Username: Mike3
Wiley,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 242
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 09:22 am: |
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Front and Center Nuck? I don't like standing for entire concerts so have fun with that.
I have Clapton and Cray later this month, 1st balcony just left of center. Never saw anything but the Mavs or Stars in the building so this will be a new experience for me. American Airlines Center. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3885
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 09:57 am: |
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I have tickets to the first seven events on this list.
http://www.pdxjazz.com/sch.php?type=headline
Now that's livin'!!!! |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1098
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 03:24 pm: |
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You guys are lucky. Top artists are a plenty in your neck of the woods. With exceptions like Clapton and Cray for example, the more I age the more I prefer the lay back lounge jazz enviroment (or blues) for live music. Better to help keep the hearing intact.
Not knocking Meatloaf, Nuck, but I'm more like John S in that regard. When Mr Aday sings, he does so like there is no tomorrow. He was a riot in the Rocky Horror Show though.
Speaking of Clapton, watching the Crossroads DVD, I'm sure I saw Jan in the Dallas audience. Jan, was that you with the tats, cowboy hat and the Hawaian shirt, drooling on the stage in front of Eric as he was shooting the sheriff? |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5708
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 04:50 pm: |
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John S, M.R.
I would rather listen to a singer give his all than anything else, good or not.
Loaf has made a career out of singing like a demon, all heart and soul.
The guy leaves his heart on the stage. His spleen likely as well.
I want a performer to let it all out, nothing held back, nothing to hide, just flat out perform.Meatloaf could sing the phone book and bring a crowd to it's feet.
All heart, the sweat, the emotion, the pure drive of a song so well known, so loved, so emotional as to nearly drive a crowd into a tearful emotional frenzy.
That type of singer. |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1101
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 06:04 pm: |
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I'm too old for frenzies these day Nuck my friend, but I hear whachu sayin'! |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5711
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 07:51 pm: |
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A high five, MR. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5712
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 08:06 pm: |
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Who is Mrs. LOUD credited on the 'Outta hell albums?
I think it might be Bonnie Tyler, but she is not directly credited.
It seems to me that the woman who sang on the Bat outta hell album is also the one who was the first woman as the public attorney on 'Night Court". She was in a wheelchair then. |
Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 9707
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 10:04 pm: |
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"Jan, was that you with the tats, cowboy hat and the Hawaian shirt, drooling on the stage in front of Eric as he was shooting the sheriff?"
I won't stand all day on the floor of the Cotton Bowl, even for God. It was like the Pope's funeral for the last eight hours of the festival; if you had to go to the restroom, you might as well just do it where you stand. Besides EC has priced himelf out of my bank account's ability to keep up with his need for maintenance on his Porsches and his speeding tickets. At this point, I can only afford the Hawaian shirt.
Yahoo did a live video feed and Dish Network/Sirius did a live audio feed so I got to watch the event as it occurred with decent sound quality. I recorded the audio. Too bad the event got shortened by a storm.
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Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5714
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 10:25 pm: |
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Oh Lord, won't you buy me a mercedez-Benz...
My friends all have Porcheeees, I must make a-mends... |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1102
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 06:47 am: |
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The storm didn't suprise me - we got hot just watching the artists dripping through their shirts. Seems just like a Queensland summer. Great DVD though - with just a few exceptions. And anyone who has a Porsche and doesn't get speeding tickets doesn't know what they're for. [grin] |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5718
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 07:19 am: |
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Which few exceptions, MR?
I think James Taylor looked just a tad uncomfortable there. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5727
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 09:46 am: |
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Art, don't be late for Chick Corea.
Branford will likely remember you, too!
Very very good lineup there. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3892
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 09:55 am: |
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"anyone who has a Porsche and doesn't get speeding tickets doesn't know what they're for"
Agreed! |
Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 9711
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 12:45 pm: |
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Actually, I thought J.T. gave one of the better performances of the Sunday groupings, marred only by the on stage buffoonery of Sammy Hagar. And I am hardly a fan of Mr. Taylor's work. But he did a straight forward performance that showcased a guitar style not heard from the other performers who immediately preceded and followed him. It was, after all, a guitar festival and a little finger picking was a welcome softening of the moment.
On a different note, John Mayer's level of skills(?) were woefully inadequate in his solo performance and most especially in the improv session with E.C., B.B. King and Buddy Guy. His final submission as he walked off the stage realizing he is not playing in the same ballpark, let alone the same league, as the other players made me wonder where this guy's career came from. Is his fame due, as so many seem to be today, made by who he is/was/might be sleeping with?
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3901
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 01:25 pm: |
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I'm getting quite excited about the concerts Nuck. Stanko is just unbelievable. I saw him last year and to think that Charles Lloyd's group will be there the same day...wow!
I sampled John Mayer's most recent album on Your Music and liked it...perhaps he's better know as a songwriter.
Speaking of which that Your Music site that I first accessed on AK seems to be amazing. lots of cd selection for just 6.99 with no shipping. I have about 33 albums in my que. |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1104
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 05:05 pm: |
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Which few exceptions, MR?
Like Jan, I think John Mayer was a disappointment as was Jonny Lang, and one or two others I can't put a name to right now and I expected a bit more from ZZ Top. I liked Joe Walsh's performance but he really should check himself out in the mirror occasionally. Steve Vai put on a temendous display. Also the soundtrack (DTS) on the DVD was very good - no doubt another notch for Elliot Scheiner.
And Art enjoy those jazz performances you lucky son of a gun. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5735
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 05:23 pm: |
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I found Vai to be a bit over the top with 'the hell outta here', but somebody has to be!
I can't get a grip on Johnny Lang yet.
I just dig Walsh, and yes, he does rather look like Red Buttons at times. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5786
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 07:28 pm: |
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Anna Nicole Smith?!
ANNA NICOLE SMITH?!?!?! |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1117
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 07:31 pm: |
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Does she rate a mention? |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5787
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 08:49 pm: |
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Dead. |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1590
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 08:51 pm: |
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Sigh. So? |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3938
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 09:59 pm: |
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Briefly met author Tom Spanbauer today at one of my favorite stereo haunts...he was buying a Cambridge universal player...I thought of you Larry and told him that he was in good company. |
Gold Member Username: Joe_c
Atlanta,
GA
USA
Post Number: 1372
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 03:30 am: |
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Continuum by John Mayer is actually a half way decent album in my op. Much better than the first two. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3961
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 08:56 am: |
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That's the one I sampled Joseph. I thought it sounded pretty good. |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1597
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 09:01 am: |
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Art: If you should see Mr. Spanbauer again, please tell him never to put anything except polish on his CDs, OK? He works hard for his money, and can't afford to waste it on ruined CD players. (grin?)
respectfully. . .LarryR |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 3963
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 09:45 am: |
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Hey Larry I was at Powell's on Thursday just before going to the stereo store. That's where we usually meet folks. We picked up our grandaughter at Powell's then I walked 2 blocks over to Echo Audio http://www.echohifi.com/ and listened to some Acoustic Zen Adagio speakers with Parasound Halo electronics...nice.
After 3 mos with the demo Rega R5 speakers I finally got my pair and wow, the fit and finish is far superior to the demo's. The dealer must have picked up some pre production models at the show. Anyway mine not only look better they sound better. The spikes on the plith are located in a different place. The speakers are just enough different to make a sonic difference and as it turns out it's a good difference. |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1603
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 04:45 pm: |
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Art: wowzer, Echo sounds like the kind of place we SHOULD have here in Swampville - but do not.
Was reading a newspaper article today - which said that most people who "live" here get "consultants" to buy their stereo gear for them - put together a package and then just build it into place. Sigh.
I guess when you're rich. . . . .
I put "live" in quotes because of the number of people who own multi-million-dollar homes here, and only stay in them a few weeks or a couple of months a year.
I looked at your speakers Online, Art - they look neat, and I'm sure sound even better. Congrats.
Tomorrow - I call Cambridge. Ugh. . .
Have a great night and a prosperous week.
LR |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 4002
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 05:01 pm: |
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Thanks Larry. Wish you much luck with the Cambridge and a good week to you. |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1134
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Monday, February 12, 2007 - 02:05 am: |
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It appears old dogs such as John A, Simply McIntosh, John S, Rick Barnes, Don RX1, Sem, Two Cents, Asimo and maybe one or two others now have lives. Congratulations to you all and I hope all is well in your pounds. |
Gold Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
Post Number: 1360
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Monday, February 12, 2007 - 08:54 am: |
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Woof! Woof!
This old dog is beginning to understand why old people move South.
Brrrr |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1605
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Monday, February 12, 2007 - 09:33 am: |
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John S - Arf and hmuphh to you, too, sir! Yes, we enjoy wonderful weather from November through May. But I'll trade you places June through October!
You like Big Wind, Black Mold, Soggy Shorts, Temper Tantrums, Wild Weeds, etc?
Hey - that's Swampville in the "rainy" season!
It's a trade-off, fer shore. . .
But with no state income taxes, a cap on property tax, no personal property or investment tax and moderate food costs - it's a purty nice place to be.
Plus - if you've ever been to Swampville - uh, pardon - NAPLES, you'll wonder why anyone would ever leave here. It's simply a beautiful area, and thanks to all the super-rich, all the main streets are clean and planted with trees, bushes and flowers. A joy just to drive around (even if I can't afford what's in the shops!!! GRIN)
respectfully. . .LarryR |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
Post Number: 1608
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Monday, February 12, 2007 - 12:39 pm: |
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Cambridge trash: That's it, as posted on the tweaks thread. Sigh.
Art - Mer and I may eventually get to Portland, after all. She just came back from a fused glass seminar in Miami - run by the good people at Bullseye Glass, which, as you may know, is headquartered in Portland.
This ayem the team came by Mer's studios at the Bonita Art League - were impressed - and invited her out for some tours and classes and discussions.
She liked them, they liked her - and so. . . .
Will let you know if we ever do grace the lofty portals of Portland (grin).
Too bad the Rega only plays CDs. . .
respectfully. . .LarryR |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 4025
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, February 12, 2007 - 04:00 pm: |
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Now Larry you know if you come out this way we won't let you escape without breaking bread together. Sounds like Mer had an excellent visit with the good folks from Bullseye. Love Portland! |
Gold Member Username: Larry_r
Naples,
FL
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