Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemMapman - thanks for the kind comments.I've added a link to my vinyl jazz/rock collection:http://connect.collectorz.com/users/jazdoc/music/view posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemMetralla,I'm happy with the Scuttle. I bought it as a replacement for my (now discountinued) rack system. My prior solution was very good for isolation and resonance control but unattractiv... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemCaught George Clinton with Funkadelic at The Showbox last night. The people watching was worth the cover. They played all their hits and displayed their legendary showmanship, but sadly Clinton's v... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemLast night I had great fun hanging out with Lou Hinkley of Daedalus Speakers who was passing through town.Pizza, beer and music. Perfect!! posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemLast night I took my aspiring high-school saxophonist son to Jazz Alley to hear the Benny Golson quartet. The quartet featuring Sharp Radway(p), Jason Marsalis(d) and Ben Drummond(b)was wonderful. ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemLloydcThank you.Good question regarding room treatments. The equipment is along the front wall which has a mild convex curvature and is treated with acoustic material and covered wi... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemPerfect for the winter blues and just in time for Mardi Gras:Galactic "Carnivale Electricos". Red vinyl, good sonics, fun music meant to be played LOUD! You can almost tas... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemElla4ever,Thanks for the recommendations! posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemI have many Mapleshade releases and you are spot on with regards to sound quality. Have you tried any of the MusicMatters XRCD releases? I only because their vinyl reissues have been uniformly exce... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemThe Phil Kelly CD's are excellent. My favorite is the "SW Santa Ana Winds" that was in many top 10 lists the year of its release. BTW, his website is very content rich with lots of sample... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemDefinite big band fan here especially including my current favorites The Big Phat Band and Phil Kelly. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemThanks for the list. I really like the Peter af Ugglas....a great demo disc if you can still track down the vinyl. I'll bet the SACD is very good. Greta Matassa is a local legend and Tula's is a gr... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemReally enjoying Leonard Cohen's new release "Old Ideas". Very strong songwriting and as some reviewers have commented, it has the feeling of a valedictory. Very good sonics. The 180gm LP ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemBobheinatz --Thanks for the comments. Please look me up if you are ever in the Pacific NW.I have really enjoyed working with Jeffrey who is definitely one of the good guys in high e... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemSaw this post about the Winterpills efforts to get their latest release on high quality vinyl (via Michael Lavorgna's great blog "Twittering Machines"): http://www.twitteringmachi... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemMike, as always, it was a great time. No matter the venue, listening to music is always better with good friends. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemI had time today to tweak my mono set up on the Talea and it's definitely not as cramped with the Telos in the system. Heard a great show last night with Bobby Previte and Skerik. Always go... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemWith the new Audiogon upgrades, I can't access my system page. When this bug, er I mean feature, is fixed, I'll upload a better turntable/arm pic.As you face the turntable, the 12" Tel... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemThanks for the LP suggestions. Looks like we share similar tastes. Have you tried the QRP "Ella and Louis" reissue?Sometimes it's shocking how much better the original monos sound... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemSalectricThe Experience Music gear sounds even better than it looks! I'm going to make a shameless troll for music recommendations...now that you are a mono fan are there any mono j... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemBillj -Thanks for the kind words. I'm very happy how things have turned out.Best, posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemI've been enjoying the following 2011 releases that I'd previously missed:Mayer Hawthorne "How Do You Do"20 seconds in and you know the guy grew up in Detroit. My first LP wit... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemZephyr24069 --Thanks for the kind words. Feel free to PM if you like anything I listed.Just dropped by your system page. I'm always admired the Esoteric gear but have never had the ... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemSmortega,Just visited your system page...WOW, what a beautiful space. I'm sure everything sounds terrific and it's a great way to unwind. I agree with you in wishing folks would post more a... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemThanks Mike!Here are my favorite 2011 Jazz Releases:Patti Ascher "Bossa, Jazz 'n Samba"One of my new favorites.Pablo Aslan "Piazzolla In Brooklyn" posted almost 14 years ago | View comment |