Good Music for testing Audio Equipment

Migo · Dec 29, 2015

Here is another golden oldie, great definition of each instrument, and depth and warmth. Guitar distorts a bit now and then but who cares, with tubes and tape, no problem.
Heart Strings at 29;04 is the key tune.

Migo · Dec 30, 2015

APP said:
my pleasure
One more, same band different soloists....

amirm said:
Man that is incredible stuff. Looked up the DVD and it was just $8.69 on Amazon! So had to do the one-click purchase: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FQHQ7S?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Thanks again.

+1, Wynton Marsalis is breaking down his own musical borders.

Migo · Jan 3, 2016

I mean he came along way since this controversial interview;

amirm · Jan 4, 2016

Still watching it but is a fascinating video. Quite unexpected answers. Thanks for posting it Migo.

Kefas · Jan 5, 2016

amirm said:
Still watching it but is a fascinating video. Quite unexpected answers. Thanks for posting it Migo.

Same here. Thanks,Migo........ Who knows maybe he will invite a rapper one day....

APP · Jan 10, 2016

Kefas said:
Same here. Thanks,Migo........ Who knows maybe he will invite a rapper one day....

That'll be the day!

APP · Jan 16, 2016

Kefas said:
Same here. Thanks,Migo........ Who knows maybe he will invite a rapper one day....

but.....

APP · Jan 25, 2016

Migo said:
Here is another golden oldie, great definition of each instrument, and depth and warmth. Guitar distorts a bit now and then but who cares, with tubes and tape, no problem.
Heart Strings at 29;04 is the key tune.

These recordings where done, three channels I believe, direct to 2 inch tape. Natural tape compression, no problem when driving the signal a bit hard.

Kefas · Jan 27, 2016

Nice fat sub low organ here;

APP · Jan 29, 2016

Very nice indeed, I have cd, a bit too much compression for my overall taste, but great music and very good lows.

Kefas · Feb 2, 2016

APP said:
These recordings where done, three channels I believe, direct to 2 inch tape. Natural tape compression, no problem when driving the signal a bit hard.

ah yes.. tape compression. Probably the secret to the great sound of those 50'and 60' albums.

APP · Feb 8, 2016

Kefas said:
ah yes.. tape compression. Probably the secret to the great sound of those 50'and 60' albums.

and those 2 inch were later used for 8 and 16 tracks I was told. maybe that is why late '50 sounds better than late '60 recordings.

APP · Feb 15, 2016

It's coming back;

Reel-to-reel tape is the new vinyl

http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/5/9409563/reel-to-reel-tape-retro-audio-trend

amirm · Feb 15, 2016

I had a soft spot for that Pioneer deck when it first came out in 1970s. Cute with those blue VF display! Had to repair a few but don't recall what for now.

Johnny Vinyl · Feb 15, 2016

I bought one about a year ago.........still haven't done anything with it though as I bought a new TT and some other stuff. Not an inexpensive hobby either.

spazmatron · Feb 15, 2016

Johnny Vinyl said:
I bought one about a year ago.........still haven't done anything with it though as I bought a new TT and some other stuff. Not an inexpensive hobby either.

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thanks johnny, that's cool! fire it up

the aesthetic and build reminds me of my dads 70's jap hifi.

Johnny Vinyl · Feb 15, 2016

I used to have a full array of 70's Japanese gear, like many of us did I'm sure. I'll fire it up this year for sure after some commitments for projects around the house.

amirm · Feb 15, 2016

Very cool. Does it do 15 ips? I seem to recall it did not.

Johnny Vinyl · Feb 15, 2016

amirm said:
Very cool. Does it do 15 ips? I seem to recall it did not.

Only 3.75 and 7.5, but that's ok as I can't afford those 15ips tapes they make anyway. I only bought it make some compilations of various genres or styles, and perhaps duplicate some of my more expensive vinyl.

amirm · Feb 15, 2016

Johnny Vinyl said:
Only 3.75 and 7.5, but that's ok as I can't afford those 15ips tapes they make anyway. I only bought it make some compilations of various genres or styles, and perhaps duplicate some of my more expensive vinyl.

Well, if you ever decide you are not going to do that and want to sell the unit, drop me a line

. I love to have it for sentimental reasons.

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