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    Vinyl - Record Spinning

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    Sorry for not posting here in such a long time, but I do stop by and observe the spins and banter :happy:.   Tonight, (Tuesday in the States), is Telarc Tuesday over in RTM.  I decided to dig out this wonderful RE-release on 200 gram vinyl pressed by 'Quality Pressings'.  This one has the REAL CANNONS, and I was curious to see if the new Ortofon M2 Blue could keep up with those menacing grooves!

     

    Well, it was a challenge for sure.  The tone arm at worse was bounced OUT of the grooves and into a few seconds further into the recording where it landed on more of the cannons' volley!!  Skipped and bounced a bit more.   Oh well, the finest turntables back in the day did not far any better when this was originally released back in 1979!  You can read all about the history of that.

     

    There are a few videos I have found that show the whole tone are wiggling right to left trying to keep up :lol:.   Anyway, here are some photos of 1 of 1000 released in 2012. IMG-2621.jpg

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    Vinyl - Record Spinning

    in Lounge

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    On 3/6/2023 at 1:57 PM, MeloManiac said:

    I've enjoyed all weekend listening to this 1974 Neil Diamond best-of album. It dates from before he became a global star, and is without the bombastic o'er the top arrangements. 

    Let's just say it qualifies as true 'melomaniac' album! 

     

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    Don't you love that hair?! 

     

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    Thanks for this.  I was one of TWO keyboardists in a 9 piece Neil Diamond show band!  The band was retired in 2020 when we lost all our shows due to Covid, and the lead vocalist decided to retire the band.  I was with them for 15 out of the 20 year run !   

     

    The most exciting adventure was getting an all expenses paid trip to Vegas as the backing band to some 13 Neil Diamond singers from all over the world !  We actually had 4 of Neil's musicians on our stage joining us for the conclusion of the concert! Two of which are on that album you just played!!  Fun times.:emotion-21:

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    Cables, Coffee, Cycles, and Cocktails

    in Lounge

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    On 1/26/2023 at 10:47 PM, Invidiosulus said:

    I bought some new hot sauces yesterday.

    The kids and I sampled them and thought they tasted pretty good.

    However my old standby ghost pepper sauce on the right is still the hottest of what I currently have.0949533B-2D79-4ADB-92CB-0AED2B4EBD59.thumb.jpeg.fef3808512ff8607c60b8a715237e1ab.jpeg

    Scoville units for your fave are ??

    Vinyl - Record Spinning

    in Lounge

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    Hello Friends!  Ok, went through 3 pages back, left my laughs and likes :).  Today while cleaning and other house chores, I decided to dig up an LP I had not played in a while.

     

    All because I was watching one of my youTube audio reviewers this morning, and he was playing a Joan Armatrading tune.   So, brought up the A&M / Altec Lansing demo LP from the Music Hall and put it on the livingroom system.   IMG-2578.jpg

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    Vinyl - Record Spinning

    in Lounge

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    8 minutes ago, Full Range said:


    Hmm 

    That lighting has got me thinking that some sort of mood lighting. It will make my listening room more vibrant 

     

    I will look into it 

     

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    Now I’m thinking it may be better to have individual lighting on my hanging artwork 

    Turn on and off as my mood changes ?

    There it is Paul........sounds like you got it thought out.   I could give you the product numbers.  Are you 240vac ?  The lighting I have are cans on the floor with remote all color LED bulbs that are programable.  The lighting hitting the ceiling and reflecting downward are LED underwater units made for swimming pools and garden fountains etc.  They too are remote controlled / programable, any color.

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    Vinyl - Record Spinning

    in Lounge

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    Greetings!  Ok my vinyl friends, been a long while.............so, here are my photos from my current spinning over in RTM....  A Steely Dan classic, bought new back in the day, still sounds FRESH.    Listening on the Martin Logans 2.1 / Parasound system / Rega RP-6 tonight....  IMG-2559.jpg

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    Enjoying a fine bottle of Pinot Noir tonight.........IMG-2560.jpg

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    Vinyl - Record Spinning

    in Lounge

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    12 minutes ago, Mossy bottom said:

    Gosh we are losing great musicians left and right...

    I was fortunate to have been able to see him with CSN, CN, and just him.

    I'll be playing Four Way Street later tonight for sure.  He was exceptional on that live recording.

    This was a really well recorded, solo album.

    David Crosby- Croz.

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    Nice tribute Mossy!

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    Vinyl - Record Spinning

    in Lounge

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    On 12/30/2022 at 11:52 AM, MeloManiac said:

     

    My recently purchased lp of 'Waltz for Debby' is from the WaxTime Label. Apparently, a Spanish company releasing a lot of 'classic' jazz albums for a cheap price. The one I own is actually a well sounding lp. They also bring out a lot of color vinyl albums, and the quality of those is much less. They sell through mail order and supermarket chains. Apparently, they sell albums that are, in Europe, in the public domain.

    On the album, there is a logo that says: DMM: direct metal mastering, which says nothing about the source that was used, naturally.

     

    My other recent purchase, Maiden Voyage, is a genuine Blue Note album!

     

     

     

     

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    Good evening everyone, good morning Paul !  First off, Happy New Year to all, 🍷  🍸  :emotion-22:and it is the 7th day of Christmas (8th for Paul), so, merry, merry 🌲  :emotion-51:.

     

    As I was reading through the comments from yesterday, I ran to take a look at all my RE-released Bill Evans LPs.  They are all on OJC / Riverside labels.  I think that is a good thing.  They sound very good.

     

    Ok, all from here for now.  I hope to join in with more vinyl spinning this new year.  See you all soon!  :emotion-29:  

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    Vinyl - Record Spinning

    in Lounge

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    3 hours ago, MicroMara said:

    Bert Kaempfert was a German orchestra leader, music producer, arranger and composer. He also appeared briefly under the pseudonyms Raimondo, Bob Parker and Marc Bones. Along with James Last, he is the most successful German orchestra leader after World War II.

    Thank you for the info!  :emotion-21:

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    Vinyl - Record Spinning

    in Lounge

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    5 minutes ago, Full Range said:


    Yes had a great day with family at our home 

    Wife came home from hospital after the new knee surgery 

     

    Again I was in charge of the cooking and a new method turned out amazingly 

     

    My wish is that my Klipsch forum friends enjoy the day with loved ones as I did 

     

     

     

    New knee and new dish!  Hope recovery is quick and soon all will be well again.  Thanks for the update Paul.  Have a good day, nearing  bedtime here.  More soon.

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    Vinyl - Record Spinning

    in Lounge

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    4 hours ago, Full Range said:

    Have a wonderful Christmas Day everyone 

    We in Australia are on average 12 to 15 hours ahead so our day has now passed and wanted to send my wishes to you on the actual day for your part of the world 

     

     

     

     

     

    Thank you PAUL !  Hope you enjoyed yours as well.  New Years will be next up !  :biggrin2:  🍷  🍺    🍸🎄

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    Vinyl - Record Spinning

    in Lounge

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    Merry Christmas my friends.  Yes, been a while since my last visit I know.  However, what better day to return the on Christmas! 🌲 

     

    So, this is my first spin since the UTurn was placed on the Bang and Olufsen system in the livingroom with Klipsch 600M on the stands.

     

    This recording was something that I dug out of my mum's library every Christmas morning before opening the gifts which customarily too place after a big breakfast. 

     

    Burt Kaempfert 'Christmas Wonderland'...  No release date, but most likely early 70ies AND monophonic on Decca still covered in original shrink :).IMG-2497.jpg

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    Vinyl - Record Spinning

    in Lounge

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    6 hours ago, Full Range said:

    Haven’t played this album in a while and craving something electronic , would anyone agree it also sounds like a little like funk rock 

     

    Artist - The Alan Parsons Project 

    Title - I Robot 

     

    Album ID - https://www.discogs.com/release/2569482-The-Alan-Parsons-Project-I-Robot

     

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    Hello Paul, I know you are bedding down at this time, however, this spin you have going here is a 'Right This Minute' sync play favorite!  I have a MoFi 'Original Master' DSD disc of it, as well as a vinyl copy.  Great classic, recording, tunes and talent all in one package!  :emotion-21:

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