Maggie’s Song of the day.
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Tommy will be inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame tomorrow:
I’d like to dedicate this song to a dear friend. Who shall remain nameless.
Ok. Not really. @Threadcutter308 ??
Ok. Not really. @Threadcutter308 ??
Oscar is a treasure, some of the earliest 50’s work and albums are audiophile treasures to the ears on the right systems to hear what was done simply recording wise too.
Look into his trio and whatever with Ray Brown on Bass, he’s also got some solo stuff too pretty much one of the greats also. ? Not sure if Ray is still around.
Check Cachao out super famous double bass player from Cuba and very recognized innovator from the day. I love Cuban. Buena Vista Social Club great too check them also the story behind them super interesting old school on the day fantastic
This is pretty much dedicated to his story and artistry includes tons of cool info even how he first did one of Santana’s riff’s that actually he originated when Carlos used it he didn’t sweat it at all. Def worth the invested time watching if you appreciate masters.
Trying to get this thread back on track...
Such a heavy sound...has not been matched.
Such a heavy sound...has not been matched.
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Haven’t listened to the whole thing yet but going to be great on the HomePods live level (stereo pair) tonite when I get home with a nice glass of Drambuie, neat. Great. ?
Highly underrated band...
Sonic Temple is a fantastic album.
Sonic Temple is a fantastic album.
Havent heard them before...
Going to check them out some more.
Some interesting influences...
Interesting. They have that not quite Nightwish but not quite Within Temptation sound.
Mannn get a great recording of this and crank it to 11 and let it RIP....these guy I love their sound from a bit of that day. ?
Thank you for posting this!
I subscribe to Amazon HD Music. Amazon has Sonic Temple in 44.1Khz 16bit. Which is basically CD quality but no compression. Some other tracks up to 192Khz 24bit. Its pretty good. Tidal might be better but I cant justify the cost.
Sounds good on my old Pioneer amp and KEF LS50s.
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By the way a bit off topic but...
Picked up this DAC for 100 USD. There are more expensive (and better) DACs out there but for 100 USD this one is damn good.
www.schiit.com
Paired with a capable integrated or pre-amp/amp combo and you are in business...but dont cheap out on the speakers. Speakers are the optics of the firearm world
Picked up this DAC for 100 USD. There are more expensive (and better) DACs out there but for 100 USD this one is damn good.
Schiit Audio: Audio Products Made in USA
www.schiit.com
Paired with a capable integrated or pre-amp/amp combo and you are in business...but dont cheap out on the speakers. Speakers are the optics of the firearm world
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Rodger that ...a bit on the esoteric side informationally, SPEAKER AND INTERCONNECTS WIRE can make a “capable” system sound like something merging you would never believe could change so much from a “wires” change. Long made short (kinda)...integrated amp low wattage super clean headroom (Rotel), changer (5 disc Sony), speakers custom made by “this guy” (two small mid/tweeter on stands, separate passive bass box with circuitry 12” floor firing, monster $50 interconnects, HEAVY lamp cord speakers. Guy kept telling me to put these $400 spkr cables 15’@, and these $200 interconnects he makes... I though no way Jose, I’ll be good. Sounded great my way but became bored with the bass under a blanket sound, so when he checked back with me he still HIGHLY recommending just give an A/B listen test. I had already read enough to work around all speaker placement tweaking to “snap” in the sound stage, carefully listening and made final. Pick your music etch it by many listens then he came over......when I changed to his speaker wires the bass once muddy became the instrument, drum head, string vibrating, defined airy sounding. Then interconnects, NOW...the high had a vail removed from them triangle metal tap and ring distinct such a sweetness I’d never heard but from Threshold amps among others and INCREDIBLE speakers, I got them and enjoyed the system “I” thought I dreamed of. Played more with the bass unit moving till final spot and 1 1/2” move placement solidified the “sound stage”. Instruments in recordings like that one you posted were arrayed in places they were. I know what is possible now?. Money though. ?By the way a bit off topic but...
Picked up this DAC for 100 USD. There are more expensive (and better) DACs out there but for 100 USD this one is damn good.
Schiit Audio: Audio Products Made in USA
Paired with a capable integrated or pre-amp/amp combo and you are in business...but dont cheap out on the speakers. Speakers are the optics of the firearm world
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I've got several pieces of Schiit and I've got no complaints. Its good Schiit.By the way a bit off topic but...
Picked up this DAC for 100 USD. There are more expensive (and better) DACs out there but for 100 USD this one is damn good.
Schiit Audio: Audio Products Made in USA
Paired with a capable integrated or pre-amp/amp combo and you are in business...but dont cheap out on the speakers. Speakers are the optics of the firearm world
Keep a watch on the B-stock/Closeout page you can get some pretty good deals.
Cool thank you for posting this. Its true, the pursuit for that extra %'s of fidelity increases cost exponentially.
I make all my own interconnects out of high quality cable. I find it satisfying. Of course not going to run cheap cable on the LS50s at 1200/pair
There is a lot of snake oil in the audio industry which I have been an active enthusist for a very long time. A great sounding system can be had at a budget price these days more than ever. Tons of good options available for even the most budget minded enthusiasts.
I picked up the Schitt DAC to test the waters for digital audio streaming. I have a fairly large CD and vinyl collection but am finding myself using the DAC more and more.
Glad you liked the recording. IMO one of the best recordings around...
Excellent to hear, yea a bit of a rich man’s luxury it can be, hey lots of good stuff is...lol I’m not rich for sure but it was amazing the difference... I’ll say this came across another guy...look up Mapleshade. Read his “about”, read his reviews FROM what I would consider “rich guys” from what they are describing the difference from their original to his new “now”. Do and learn something new if I was going to spend I would do his stuff. The info is solid. Thanks for Barber btw, beautifully recorded, top notch.Cool thank you for posting this. Its true, the pursuit for that extra %'s of fidelity increases cost exponentially.
I make all my own interconnects out of high quality cable. I find it satisfying. Of course not going to run cheap cable on the LS50s at 1200/pair
There is a lot of snake oil in the audio industry which I have been an active enthusist for a very long time. A great sounding system can be had at a budget price these days more than ever. Tons of good options available for even the most budget minded entusiasts.
Memo add: Mapleshade doesn’t seem to carry the complete round out of audio gear they did (just check them since years ago). They used to sell highly modified Scott Amps and such but maybe available now under another supply name I’m not sure though. All the reviews from esoteric end users with system that FAR outdid his equipment costs RAVED about the differences of his equipment and sold their money expensive pieces for his stuff, sorry.
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Whole sub genres of Metal have Sabbath to thank. Tony Iommi is a legend!
This mammoth song by Yob is an example.
This mammoth song by Yob is an example.
Newman and Reznor...
Drumline is pretty damn good and of course the synth is iconic.
Drumline is pretty damn good and of course the synth is iconic.
And to switch it up some....
Amazing vocals IMO, unique with intensity...chilling really.
Great recording as well...for youtube anyways...
Amazing vocals IMO, unique with intensity...chilling really.
Great recording as well...for youtube anyways...
She has some fantastic albums. I think its my gravitation to unique vocals...
