What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. X)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2013
On the cusp of 2014, we start a new thread...
Anyway, links:
Volume IX: https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...16#22826037054683416
Volume VIII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...nt/12970396056050819
Volume VII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...6878604287751/page/1
Volume VI: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878604097229
Volume V: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605140495
Volume IV: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605795042
Volume III: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607309474
Volume II: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878606245043
Volume I: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607464290
On original vinyl.
Over The Rhine "Live From Nowhere, Vol. 4"
(cd rip to iTunes)
Staring the day with this.
Black Sabbath - Volume 4 on original Vertigo swirl.
The one thing a music file or CD can't beat over the vinyl is some of the wonderful packaging. For certain, it's a part of nostalgia for older set like me who grew up with the vinyl media. New generations to come will never know the tactile experience of handling the *media*.
Indeed, Kuma. When you open the contents of the generic looking Beatles' White album, these are the contents that await. Complete lyrics on the back of the poster, as well. Great stuff for adorning the walls of a teen's bedroom. Not really relevant with digital media or CD contents, but I guess the lyrics are readily available on-line for the interested.
Norah Jones "Come Away With Me"
This album is good as CD - but hi-res 192kHz/24bit it's stunning.
Its remastered by the recording studio after the original CD release specifically for 192kHz, so is genuine from the studio high resolution SQ.
I got the download from HDTracks - but you need to be tricky to block your IP if outside USA (until HDTracks get started in Europe/UK)
Just an update for the UK.
i opened an account yesterday and purchased 10 albums from HDTracks.
it seemed to me that the majority are available now for purchase/download.
when browsing, if you can see the details for the album, then you can purchase.
All the best, Anton
oh, I have started from their recommendations, the sound quality is truly amazing 
A nice peaceful way to start Sunday.
Their best imho. One where the original CD pressing is far superior to subsequent 'remasters'.
G
Cd rip.
Black Sabbath - Sabotage original first press vinyl.
I can see this being a Sabbath day to day.
quiet start on a nice Sunday morning...
On vinyl...
Murray Perahia
"Mendelssohn, Schubert/Liszt, Bach/Busoni: Songs Without Words"
Spotify Premium US
HD download. Good quality sound.
Ray LaMontagne "Supernova"
(Spotify Premium US) new release, first listen
What did you make of it, Jeff? I've got a few of his albums and am tempted to get this latests one.
MDS
On vinyl...
A more mellow sound for a Sunday morning than Steve C must be my age 
Vinyl
after reading an article in the newspaper on Sonny Rollins (his new CD roadshows volume 3), I decided to listen to this....
I'm the mood for rock music and this CD meets the need very nicely, indeed
Still my favourite band.
Yes, Sorren, Ozzy and co taking some beating don't they? And they've recently showed there's still life in the old rockers with 13.
13 could have so easily been a mistake but the magic was still there and I think it probably ranks up there with their best
Another beautiful mellow album to 'chilli out with' - Vinyl
Moody Blues
"In Search Of The Lost Chord"
Spotify Premium US
Black Sabbath - Sabotage original first press vinyl.
I can see this being a Sabbath day to day.
Certainly not a bad thing