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Jazz for aficionados

Jazz for aficionados

I'm going to review records in my collection, and you'll be able to decide if they're worthy of your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any record that's not on CD, nor will I review any record if the CD is markedly inferior. Fortunately, I only found 1 case where the CD was markedly inferior to the record.

Our first album is "Moanin" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. We have Lee Morgan , trumpet; Benney Golson, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie merrit, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

The title tune "Moanin" is by Bobby Timmons, it conveys the emotion of the title like no other tune I've ever heard, even better than any words could ever convey. This music pictures a person whose down to his last nickel, and all he can do is "moan".

"Along Came Betty" is a tune by Benny Golson, it reminds me of a Betty I once knew. She was gorgeous with a jazzy personality, and she moved smooth and easy, just like this tune. Somebody find me a time machine! Maybe you knew a Betty.

While the rest of the music is just fine, those are my favorite tunes. Why don't you share your, "must have" jazz albums with us.

Enjoy the music.
orpheus10
pjw81563
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You cannot go wrong with Sennheiser headphones. The HD 650's have been the main choice for "budget audiophiles" such as myself for 2 decades. They debuted at just under 500.00 but now can be had for 350 - 400 new depending on where you buy.

The HD 660 is the new "budget audiophile" headphones from Sennheiser although they did not discontinue the HD 650's.

If the HD 660's sound anything like the older 650's or better (I would'nt know as I never compared the 2) then you will have excellent headphones for years to come. Congratulations!

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rok2id
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pjw,

I have had the HD 650s for 14 years. Thought it was time for a change. The 660S is supposed to lift the infamous Sennheiser ’veil’, which I never heard.
I use headphones almost exclusively for classical music.   These are supposed to have the drivers from the HD700.

Better than the HD650?? Which are damn good, We shall see.

Cheers
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rok2id
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Prima Luna Amp:

Do you realize your amp cost more than my entire system!   You and your hedge Fund Manager friends are driving reg folks out of audio.

Cheers
orpheus10 OP
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Actually Rok, they’re a lot cheaper than dental work. After spending thousands on dental work, I asked how much would they charge to get everything I wanted; that’s when I had to make a choice; "Do I want dental work or a pair of PrimaLuna Mono Blocks"? Needless to say, I don’t have that Colgate smile, but I got my Mono Blocks. When I look in the mirror, I say "You still look good to me".
pjw81563
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roc

Let me know your conclusion when you do your Sennheiser HD 650 -  660 comparison. 



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