Whats on your turntable tonight?

Robm321,
Every time I listen to his recordings, I keep wondering how he gets so much going on with only two hands. Those Takoma recordings are done so well, you can hear fingers on the fretboard, Leo shifting in his chair, just great! And the bonus is like you said: they can be had for 1-3 dollars each.

Slipknot1, Leo Kottke is great isn't he. Gotta love the fact that you can find his LPs used for $1-2 each and they are well recorded as well.

Rob

Tonight:
Handel-Harty "Water Music Suite" Dorati/LSO (Mercury SR90158) Wonderful reading by Dorati, excellent recording by Robert Fine and Wilma Cozart.
Beethoven "Sonata in G Major for Piano and Violin" David Abel/Julie Steinberg (Wilson Audiophile W-8315)
Leo Kottke "6 and 12 String Guitar" (Takoma C-1024)
Miles Davis - "Kind of Blue" (Columbia CS8163/Classic Records 45 rpm reissue)

•Count Basie - Fancy Pants
•Richard Thompson - Mock Tudor
•Jay Hoggard - Riverside Dance
•Mosaic box of Complete Pacific Jazz sessions of Chet Baker with Russ Freeman

I'm baaaack!

Thanks to fellow 'GoNer Rushton, we were able to get a temporary fix on my Scoutmaster (Denon cart.) in order to start spinning vinyl again. My retailer is working with me to remedy what turns out to be a new Dynavector 17D delivered with a broken (read missing) stylus. No wonder we couldn't get it to track ;)

Anyway - let's get this thread moving forward again:
Gary Burton/Chick Corea - "Crystal Silence" (ECM 1024 ST)
Bill Evans - "New Jazz Conceptions" (Riverside 12-223)
Steely Dan - "Gaucho" (MCA-6102)

Bill Berry, "Shortcake" reissued by Pure Audiophile (PA-004, half-speed mastered by Stan Ricker, spread across 4 sides to allow for maximum dynamics, with three added bonus tracks - phenomenal! Link)

Respighi's "Brazilian Impressions" Mercury SR 90153, Speakers Corner reissue. (Most commonly known by the work on the flip side, "The Birds," Brazilian Impressions is by far the more compelling sonic recreation of the orchestra. Another outstanding Speakers Corner reissue from the Mercury catalogue. Link)
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Grieg's "Peer Gynt" (complete), Per Dreier/LPO, Unicorn UNS 75030 - a wonderful performance, definitely my favorite, of the complete Peer Gynt. Beautifully recorded by the great Bob Auger.

Dvorak, Pf Trio 3, op65, The Suk Trio, Supraphon 1411 2621/3
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Another great re-issue is Ian & Sylvia's "Four Strong Winds" on the famous Vanguard label. This in one where the original Vanguard was not as good as some of the others from that time, however, the re-issue is stunning! :) Ken

Ken, Robert's been after me about listening to the Doc Watson reissues for months; I just haven't had the time to clean it and listen. I owe him a phone call to congratulate him and Cisco on a great job reissuing those LPs. I'll HAVE to get "Southbound" now! And, as much as I like the original copy of Joan Baez's "Farewell, Angelina" I think I'll have to get the Cisco reissue of that now as well. Boy, this is going to be an expensive learning experience.

Dittos on Doc Watson. I have some old (early 70s) Doc and Merle Watson in my collection. Merle died way too young IMHO...

Rushton, Great recording!..I just ordered the Doc Watson "Southbound" lp form Robert at Cisco. He raves about it!..Ken

Dave Brubeck Quartet - double album "...goes to college & goes to junior college - live album - it sounds like one of those minimally miked recordings where you can see/hear the players position on the stage - no 20' wide drumkit here.

Enjoy,
Bob

Doc Watson "Home Again", a Cisco reissue of Vanguard VSD-79239: WOW! I just finished listening to this for the first time, and I was blown away by this recording and the mastering job. This record is incredible! Originally recorded in Doc Watson's living room, this recording captures perfectly that intimate setting, the performers are recreated about as realistically as any recording I have ever listened to. I am impressed.
http://www.ciscomusic.com/product.asp?ProductID=476503
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Joe, That sounds very interesting. Will have to keep an eye and ear open for this for sure. Nothing on my TT again this eve. This time Ive sold my amp and am awaiting its replacement..Isn't this fun!....Okay Mejames..fill me in on the details!..:)

kehut easy read Audiogon over and over couple times each day minimum especially the forums. let's see today was Eagles some Floyd 4 different ones dire straits first one.

Kehut & Mejames,
Rumor has it that Lloyd Walker is working on a "lower cost" TT. I haven't heard anything about it, but have heard some "buzz" about one being in the works.

John Cale Paris 1919

Id like a Walker too! Ill settle for my VPI. BTW....Mejames...how did you find this thread for" whats on your TT " without a TT??..just curious?? LOL...hope your enjoying your upgraded amps..quite a set up! :)

Ah yes...Riviera Paradise on vinyl, now we're talking! Soon as I read that post I had to put it on the 'table. One of my all time favorites for sure.

turntable don't have one. Would like a Walker if I was using records.

Rock on Mejames!Excellent system BTW! but didn't see your analog set up in the pics..What is your rig of choice to spin vinyl? :)Ken

amplifiers returned today oh boy. Dire straits Brothers in arms was up first second was Chesky ultimate demonstration disc really shocking the improvement the upgrade was on Spanish Harlem. Third was SRV Rivera Paradise didn't know this recording could be this good sounding. many more tomorrow for sure.

Welcome back to vinyl, Dlwask! Be sure to spend a little time fine-tuning your new turntable setup: the time spent will reward you well.

Bruce Cockburn: Resume

I finally made up my mind and bought a VPI Scout earlier this week, now I can play some of those LPs I've been staring at for months.

Tonight it is James Taylor, Sweet Baby James and That's Why I'm Here.

And so who can compare with live music! Should be a great concert, Joe.
The poor folks here are listening to:

Beethoven Sym 1 & 6, Norrington/London Classical Players, EMI EL 749746
Bach, Violin Sonata in d (Partita 2), Joseph Suk, EMI SLS 818
Charpentier, Pasturale sue la naissance de N.S. Jesus Christ, Christie/Les Arts Florissants, Harmonia Mundi HMC 81082
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Ken,
Will do. In the mean time, tonight I'm going to hear the Philadephia Orchestra do Carmina Burana & Pictures At An Exhibition with an added bonus of fireworks!

Joe-

Your gonna love the upgrade! Buddy of mine just did the same thing and the same cart!(I convinced him..after I got the 17d2 for my Aries!!)Good luck and let us know when your back up!..Ken:)

Nothing for me for a short spell. My TT is at VPI for a full upgrade of plinth, bearing, motor and platter. All Aries Two parts mounted on a dual plinth Scout (aka Scoutmaster)

Taking advantage of the situation, I also ordered a new Dynavector 17D2 MKII cart.

Beethoven's Piano Concertos with Glenn Gould at the piano.

Chick Corea - My Spanish Heart (Japanese Pressing)
Dave Brubeck - Time Out

Early start tonight:
Wagner, Parsifal, Solti/LPO, Frick/Fisher-Dieskau/Hotter/Ludwig, London OSA 1510 (only listened to 1st Act, more later... What a cast!)
Sileas, Delighted with Harps, Green Linnett SIF 3039
(wire and gut strung Scottish harp and voice)
Laudate II, DrottingholmBarEns, Anne Sofie von Otter, Proprius PROP 7860

Rush,
What great choices!

Tonight:
The Best of Missippi John Hurt, Vanguard VSD 19/20
Johnny Cash, The Singing Story Teller, Sun 115
The Byrds, Untitled, Columbia CG 30127
Coming up:
Robert Lukas, Usin' Man Blues, Audioquest 1001
Janis Joplin, Full Tilt Boogie, Columbia 30322
... an eclectic music collection is a joy :^) betcha didn't expect to find these in my collection...

Tonight:
Vivaldi - "Four Seasons" Von Karajan/Berlin (Deutsche Grammophon DG 2530 296)
Bill Evans Trio - "Sunday At The Village Vanguard" (Riverside 9376/Classic Records 180g reissue)
Respighi - "Ancient Airs & Dances" Philharmonica Hungarica/Dorati (Mercury Golden Import SRI 75009)

Rushton- Thanks. Yes. There is nothing quite like spending an evening around Vinyl!! :)....Ken

Ken - glad to hear you've got your vinyl rig back in action!

Brucker - Sym 6 & 7 - Jochum/Dresden on EMI
Jacqueline du Pre - A J.DuPre Recital, EMI HQS 1437
... (so good I couldn't bear to play something else thereafter; just sitting and savoring it)
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TT gear is up and running. Back in the saddle..1 week without Vinyl is almost more than I can stand..Tonight is celebration night. A quick spin of Michel Legrands"After the Rain" then Harry Chapin's Heads and Tails...ending up the evining with Leontyne Price singing "El Amor Brujo" and "Les Nuits D'ete" Fritz Reiner...Chicago LSC 2695

Prokofieff - "Lieutenant Kije" Reiner/Chicago (Chesky RC10, the spelling of Prokofiev is Chesky's, not mine)
Bill Evans Trio - "Moonbeams" (Riverside 9428 180g Classic Records reissue)
A couple of CD's as well:

Dead Can Dance - "Toward The Within" (4AD 9 45769-2)
Cantus - "...Against The Dying Of The Light" (Cantus Recordings CTS-1202)

Original issue Ray Charles! Yes, I actually have some 60s-issue vinyl from the No. 1 Soulman his own self! Thanks be to my father: R.I.P!! Et les duex . . .

The Sheffield/Leinsdorf/LA LPs are underappreciated. The Prokofiev "Romeo and Juliet" recording on Sheffield LAB 8 is particularly good, imo.

Wellll-
The surface of the reissue is quieter, no doubt due in part to the fact that my original is a little beat up. Dynamics and soundstage are still there though. I'd say we have another winner reissue. I'm prejudice though as I love the performance. I feel the Sheffield/Leinsdorf/LA direct-to-disc recording still has the edge with respect to swings in dynamics and impact. But, the Mercury wins hands down for emotion and performance.

And...??? What did you think after listening to an original vs. this reissue of the Firebird?

Stravinsky - "Firebird Complete Ballet" Dorati/LSO (Mercury SR90226/Classic Records 200g reissue)

Stravinsky - "Firebird Complete Ballet" Dorati/LSO (Mercury SR90226 original pressing)

Comparing the original to the Classic Records reissue

Tonight is:
~ Shostakovich - Sym 1/Bolt Ballet, Martinon/LSO, RCA LSC 2322 (Classic Records reissue)
~ Shostakovich - Str Qt 8, Borodin Qt, Decca SXL 6036 (Speakers Corner reissue - marvelous)
~ Verdi, Requiem, Reiner/VPO, Price, Tozzi, RCA LDS 6091 (Soria)
~ Ravel, Ma Mère l'Oye (Mother Goose), Skrowaczewski/MinnO, Reference Recordings Master Cuts RM 1004 (reissue of Vox)
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nothing without amplifiers being upgraded been gone 4 weeks this Wednesday,they are now waiting for testing I feel your pain Kehut

Nothing...I am without a cart and phono pre until the new ones arrive next weeK...Oh the pain!!

Last night,
Rachmaninoff - "Isle of the Dead" Reiner/CSO (RCA LSC2183 Classic Records reissue)
Enescu - "Sonata No. 3 in Rumanian Folkstyle" Able/Steinberg (Wilson Audiophile W-8315)
Rachmaninoff - "Piano Concerto No. 3" Janis/Dorati/LSO (Mercury SR90283 Speakers Corner reissue)

Listed these before, but they are familar to me as I am trying out a pair of Synergistic Research Signature 10X speaker cables.

Also 1 CD: Dead Can Dance "Into the Labyrinth"

Tchaikovsky Symphony No 1, Concertgebouw/Haitink on Philips 9500 777 bought sealed for $5.99 CAD. Now I have the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th (already had that last one but how can I remember albums bought twenty-five years ago?) purchased at the same time, sealed and for the same price, to listen to. Seems someone had discovered my stash before me and liked the 5th enough to buy it. Oh well could not buy them all, although I tried and wound up with fifty-five of these NOS Philips and DGG. Strange what you can find in the basement of used record shops!