Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemBreaking in a Urishi Bordeaux cartridge... posted almost 4 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemA few recent updates:1. Added the Durand Tosca Tonearm - more to follow. 2. Added the Miyabi Fuuga stereo cartridge3. Durand Telos tonearm now used for mono4. ... posted almost 5 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemLots of great music this year. My favorite pop & rock LPs (all on vinyl; * indicates notably well recorded):1. Sallie Ford "Get Out"2. Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile "Lotta S... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemTook a flyer on an Origin Live turntable belt. Turns out to be transformational for Galibier Stelvio table. I've tried mylar, string and other belts; there is nothing close in my system. Worth a... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemThanks Arthur! Please look me up if you are ever in this neck of the woods again. posted about 7 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemA few upgrades have resulted in nice improvements with lower noise floor, increased resolution and more articulate bass:1. Added Kosmic/Furutech Custom 5 Duplex Power Strip with dedicated line... posted about 7 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemThe Found Music Blade amps seem fully broken in after ~400 hours and exceed expectations. SRA Ohio Class XL stands are a real performance enhancement, especially in conjunction with Paulstra foote... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemSome recent good sounding vinyl releases currently in heavy rotation:William Bell "This is Where I Live"Blood Orange "Freetown Sound"CloZee "Revolution" posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Audio DestinationWow! You really hit the reset button. Congrats and enjoy. I've heard your 2A3 amps and they are very good. posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
Big Horns+Sets+Vinyl and Digital too!I am available for adoption.... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemCongrats Albert! Enjoy all your efforts. Good excuse to buy more software and celebrate ;-) posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemBuconeroThanks for the input. The front and back walls are treated. The pics don't show it but the front wall is convex. The LPs act as a diffuser of sorts. I do need to investigate what fu... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemSystem edited: Big news from Galibier. Thom has upgraded the motor controllor and it's a big improvement. Actually transformative. Still experimenting with battery -vs- wall wart (currently prefer ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemJfrech --Thanks. I hope other people share their favorites. After all my post was simply a shameless troll for new music ideas ;-) posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" System2013 had many very good releases with a few standouts. A few caveats, I don't do rap or hip-hop. I tried but don't get My Bloody Valentine, Vampire Weekend or Arcade Fire. 'Get Lucky' is probably t... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).A few other good vibraphone records:Milt Jackson "Opus De Jazz", Savoy, 1955Milt Jackson "Statements", Impulse!, 1962Bobby Hutcherson "Happenings", Blue Note, 1967Red Norvo "Mov... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemLet me know what you think. BTW-the Mimicking Birds are working on a new LP. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemLove the music. The vinyl is so-so at best (not Phosphorescent bad) but if my copy is any indication; go for digital on this one. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemRolled National Union 56 globes (from the 1940's!) for National Union ST types in my phono stage. Required a bit of trial and error with tonearm/cartridge set up, but this really has been a nice, i... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsHey--just trying to help out ;-). I'll get back to you regarding the Billie Holiday.. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsThere is always a home for unwanted records at my house Bill. Just being an altruist ;-) posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemIf you find mono copies of any of Miles' Columbia recordings from before the mid-60's, jump on it! posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemHcalland,It's all good. I consider myself much more a music collector than a gear head and 'the vinyl hunt' is a large part of the enjoyment of the hobby. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemReally enjoying the Vliets and Rhye LPs. Try as I might, can't seem to get into the Wolf People, but it is quite well recorded.A release from 2012 that is getting a lot of play is Shearwate... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemThe first half of 2013 has been fabulous for new pop and rock releases. Here are my mid-year favorites (grading is Music/Sonics):Bombino "Nomad", Nonesuch (A-/B+)Great LP of d... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment |