I dunno Eric. If the newbie were a metal head or a progressive rocker, I actually would start them off with something noisy, aggressive and probably Russian, like Pictures at an Exhibition, Petrushka or the Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla. If they're into jazz, maybe Debussy or Ravel. If they only listen to Johnny Cash or the Drive-by Truckers, I'd be at a loss.
I Think I Am Becoming An Audiophile
I listened to and mostly enjoyed Miles Davis “Kind of Blue” yesterday. This is a 1st for me. I’ve had the disk for 10-15 yrs. But I’ve never been able to stay awake through it. Then I listened to Harry “Sweets” Edison & Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis “In Copenhagen” (MFSL) last night. And I enjoyed this too. Both these were experiments with the Triode Mode on amp engaged. My system has been improved lately and really sounds good. But I still didn’t expect to finally like jazz . It still doesn’t touch my soul like classic rock. But it’s a start. Though I’ve never cared for jazz (or female vocals. Yuk) I’ve not belittled it because musical taste is highly subjective. Quite honestly, I’ve noticed that as the system sounds better, more genres become enjoyable for me. I suspect this speaks to the situation where you see a band live, and like them, though you have never cared for their recordings
On a side note, even though my system is at its best I STILL want another amp!! This has gone on too long. I can see that I will not be satisfied until I get another amp!! My wife, OTOH..... Well she was an accountant.....................nuff said.
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There is nothing wrong with the term "Audiophile". The problem is how it has been corrupted! IE, If I went to a racing forum, I would not consider myself a racer just because I drive a car. In the same vain, If I went to an exotic car forum I would not try to compare my Chevy Cruze to a Porsche 911 Turbo. An audiophile is not just having a music playback system and enjoying good music. That is found in pretty much every household, |
@edcyn Got it. complete with booklet. NM Doesn't look like its ever been played. Carmen - L’orchestre Et Choeurs De L’opera-Comique Paris Cond Albert Wolff https://www.discogs.com/Georges-Bizet-Composer-Albert-Wolff-Conductor-Ch%C5%93urs-Du-Th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre-National-De-LOp%C3%A9ra-Comique-Orche/release/9697715 Listened to most of side one. Interesting. My wife will dislike you if you get me started into opera. (-: Actually, this is why I have kept these opera albums. I knew it was possible that I would at some point. Thanks |
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