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On Dec 28 2005, I lost my first wife to Malignant Melanoma. She was a very special woman, and I know our three children miss her dearly. I know I miss her, even though I've remarried and feel blessed with my new life partner. So, for Josh (Invidiosulus), I think of her all the time. For all, love your family while you can, and never forget them when they are gone. Happy New Year!

We had a good evening here at the Space Station Cafe. Hot Dogs and Hot Cocoa. Happy New Years everybody.

Right now:

I have resolved the following things for the New Year ... 1. I bought a new record cleaning machine ... 2. I will teach my cat how to scratch 3. I will play more records this year , at least 2023

To all CCC & C Posters ......

Nektar, now with a little touched-up cover, looks much better:

Like that one... my kind of dancin' music a la UFO! Winter/Deep Freeze, Dying to Meet You fit with what I meant. The Sad Wings of Destiny release might just be my favorite of theirs! Just so different from their 80s onward power chord, hair band rock... though I like that too! Saw them prior to 1980 twice and they were awesome in every sense of the word!

And now for something completely different: https://www.discogs.com/de/master/211611-Various-Funk-You I like this 80´s stuff and I´m greatful to a member on the Dual Board who pointed me towards this.

Happy New Year everyone!

New Year's is a big deal in HI.. even on Kauai, at midnight, it was like being in a tin shed during a hailstorm..... Driving around Lihue in the AM, the streets were completely covered in red firecracker papers.

I'm a real party animal

I picked up a pair of 1979 Heresy 1 a few weeks ago. Was driving them with my Topping PA3s and began to understand why everyone says they've no bass. I could hear it clear but there was no body to it. Crisp and clear-no presence. A Klipsch KG SW sub became available here. Figured that would cover it and I'm sure it will. Also spent the past few weeks on placement and got it where I was OK with soundstage...OK maybe a little disappointed. So I began looking at amplifiers. Torn between Yamaha A-S801 and Schiit Vidar. In the end the cost between would be similar 'cause I'd need a pre for the Vidar. Last night I was sitting around and decided to bring my Fisher 440T out from the bedroom system and see how they sounded when paired with the old Fisher. The 440T is the reason I sought vintage Heresy anyways. Oh my! They have come alive....bass....soundstage gained height width and depth. And the overall sound is much improved. Lost some way high detail and there's a hiss but it's minor and only audible when nothing is playing so I can deal with it. For now. Kinda like going to a concert and the PA set up has some hiss. And all this is through a cheap Logitech bluetooth adapter which I'm sure isn't the best audio path. I'm still going to pick up the sub 'cause I want a passive sub that will extend the range but not one made more for HT. I'm beginning to understand synergistic pairings. Now what to do for the bedroom......

Right Back Atcha @MEH Synergy Midnight was a dud this year, think the 8 to 10 pm was where all the large diameter shells got set off. Kids to sleep early or the rain... not sure. Low clouds & weeklong 100% humidity did mess up some of the higher bursting ones though.

Ok, my first one this year:

I remember being on a chat with a number of my British friends on New Years a number of years back and they described it as sounding like a second London blitz.

Entonces, Feliz Ano Nuevo @JohnJ

I wasn’t asking. (the wet logs to catch on fire)

@InvidiosulusNice bellows. 😂

I won't be able to go to sleep until it quiets down at 1 or 2 tonight! All the guests from central america set off BIG fireworks for birthdays, mayday, Christmas and ever since it got dark this eve at least 40 to 60 biguns an hour here! Got a pair of NYStrips this morning for a decent $9/lb the skinny one got to rare and I put it in a second cornbread (qt buttermilk makes two) plus my veggies weren't going to last forever. Better one is in the fridge for tomorrow.

Venison chili, fresh home-made bread and Band of Gypsys is the agenda for tonight....then I will get up in time to watch "the ball drop"... drink a glass of fizzy cider.... and back to bed

Happy New Year All🎂

Time to go to the hairdresser , then the body weight is also correct again

just like that, John

Kind of bittersweet huh Willie? Bet it is satisfying to know they all liked it though.

I guess my venison chili was good... the bread, too. I got a serving of chili and one slice of bread before "they" [the kids] showed up, unexpectedly, and ate.... everything. 2 loaves of bread and a pot of chili... no leftovers. Making bread, again. Venison stew today. I know how ya feel, George... I've been in the kitchen for.... since Christmas. Made cheese and apple biscuits for wife's church group this AM. I wish I could gain 2 kg... Ain't happening. The only way I can gain weight, is to grow my hair. ...if it wasn't AZ, I would say the weather is ugly. Rain, wind... but, we can always use precipitation... and the roof isn't leaking. So, it's a good day

We just finished the New Year's dinner. I´ve cooked again . There was rump steak, potato gratin and rutabaga in vegetable cream stock. In addition, a German red wine. Am full. In the time between Christmas Eve and today I´ve gained a good 2 kg in weight. But that's okay because anyway I'm not overweight. I wish you a happy New Year's Day

Heresys don’t have a ton of bass but the bass they have is very accurate and well-defined. When I DJed a dance a few weeks ago I used all five of my Heresys and had my Sony receiver set to All Channel Stereo and the bass turned to +3 for each speaker. They sounded fantastic and even in the very large venue we were at the bass was more than adequate.

Bingo, got that one in my stash too! Just have to wash it first.

I do remember to have some of their earliest albums somewhere in my collection ..I must have a look ...

@JohnJ John, I´m just listening to Rocka Rolla. Were You referring to this LP, for example? I think the B side especially seems to fit to what You say.

We now resume our program as usual:

That is a a great first choice 🤘🤘

Better get started mate Im keen to see your contribution

Good morning and a Happy New Year Paul! I see You´ve already been very busy. I´m just starting here, it´s 11 in the morning.

I know everyone is probably sleeping in the dark side of the earth but However I started New Years day with music ( just as I finished yesterday) This post will span the whole day to welcome in the the New Year Morning listening session Lunchtime listening session ( Including a Fat Yak pale ale beer ) Evening listening session

Happy New Years, fellow beer drinkers.

For my O H I _ bud and the earlier convo. Bad knee in cold weather, gray hair in the tub after cutting my hair! Sounds Great & I don't even care if this started out as analog tape or 0s and 1s! Makes cool gray rainy days better.

Just trying to free up some $$$ so I will be able to "convince" the bride I "need" to get this. Bill

OK it’s New Years Eve and the back door neighbour is pumping out some heavy bass No it’s not what you think - I like bass but let the song finish ! not stop start for hours ( all day long ) Well I have the solution to that Start up my system and enjoy the music I love It’s been a great long Prog session that will finish in a couple of hours Its all Genesis and King Crimson

Well @TommyBond , Germany is big , Austria as well , there´re thousand cultural sightseeing places to see and visit. Where shall I start ? Tell me on which airport you land and I will become your personal online travel guide

JohnJ will be 57 this year, so probably just a little behind you.

Agree. If I had the space, I would grab them. Hope someone on the forum gets them.

I had fun at the party I DJed a few weeks ago just having the Heresys cranked up and enjoying the music. Gotta do that once in a while to really appreciate them.

Will post some pics when I can, I read some articles saying to stay away from furniture polishes, some old timer I sw recommend 50/50 mix of tung oil and mineral spirits light coat dry for 24hrs n repeat for a week. Light sanding between coats.

"Shower the people you love with love, make sure they know how you feel. Things are going to work out better if you only will" Happy New Year All...still about a half hour to go out here on the left coast...don't know if I'm gonna make it.

Can not go wrong with IPA

Me too, only at special times however

Klipschorns at an exhibition

Why waste money on gas, and overcrowded airports, when you can be like Timothy Leary and travel the world from your favorite armchair or porch. Just saying.