Shelly Manne can really swing. Never flamboyant. Drives the song forward with a firm sense of rhythm. Most if his CD's are well recorded.
"Complete Live At The Black Hawk". A four CD set recorded over three days, 1959. This is Good stuff.
One of the rewarding projects for me is trying to improve the emotional satisfaction my 92 year old Mother achieves when listening to her audio system. She streams music via computer to an Antelope DAC outputted to an Emotive Limited Edition Type 45 Tube amp which powers Teresonic single driver speakers. She is legally blind, does not read audio reviews, and does not read Audiogon forum posts. What she does do is listen without prejudice. She A-B's a change and makes the decision "better or worse". What it costs, who makes it, how does it work, or do others use it is never discussed. She has no pride of ownership but does have pride in the quality of sound. She listens to music 4 hours a day.
She greatly enjoyed the improved sound obtained first with a Black fuse in the tube amp. Then she heard a further improvement when the Antelope DAC had it's two fuses replaced (one on the hot side and one on the neutral side). She noticed an immediate improvement in presence and as the week progressed commented on the music being more relaxed and flowed.
She had the same response when the SR Black outlets were installed. She preferred these outlets to Oyaide R1, and Furutech GTXD-R.
Many changes do not stay in the system. The Audioquest Jitterbug is gone. The Black Discus products are gone. The Teresonic Speaker cables are gone, etc.
Today she got the wonderful news that her oldest son's (age 69) most recent bone marrow biopsy was free of cancer. She called me at the hospital with the good news crying tears of joy only a Mother can know when her son's life has been spared. She then celebrated with listening to "her music".
I do hope all have a joyous weekend and do get to listen to some meaningful music.
David Pritchard
