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
Now streaming. 16/44
Streaming | FLAC rip
CD 2 of 2
I recently bought Bruce Springsteen's "Born to run" for less than four pounds. Just perfect to fill up the Unitiserve!
Ram. Paul & Linda McCartney. On original Apple vinyl from 1971. I think one of McCartney's best 'solo' efforts. My copy is a bit noisy, but the sonics are so nice that I enjoy it nonetheless.
Yes. Achieving brilliance seemed effortless for him back then. Great record. I also have an early 70s vinyl copy but don't listen to any vinyl at all nowadays.
Great album by an American Blues/Folk Rock guy - I don't know a lot about him & am not too sure how to pigeon hole him. This is the only one of his albums I have, but I will definitely be searching for some more ASAP.
On CD:-
On CD:-
"Born in the USA" - continuing this evening's Bruce Springsteen theme. I remember so well when this album was released. It really made an impression and although it contains several big hits I never became a real fan of his music - before now 
Vinyl...
On SKY Arts 1 HD (recorded)
on the headphones and sounding wonderful as ever
Rounding off the evening with a couple of songs from Foo Fighters' "The Colour and the Shape".
Sounds magnificent and mighty through the Focal Spirit Classic!
Vinyl
Vinyl...
Thought about buying this a few times. Love the film, but thought I may not appreciate the audio very much without the video.
Vinyl...
Thought about buying this a few times. Love the film, but thought I may not appreciate the audio very much without the video.
I watched the film when it first came out and can hardly remember it. I really enjoy the ST by itself but I must be in a very "good place" to listen to it and today was one of those days. I have been a Philip Glass fan for a long time and it is a very special album. I think you'll enjoy it.
Rubber Soul from this box set.
Doing a Mono vs. Stereo comparison.
The new Martin Zeller's Volume 2 of the Bach cello suites. So fresh that iTunes cannot read yet the tracks info.
Hi Haim,
Looking forwarding to listening impressions.
Pat
Pat,
The same great quality of musicianship as well as sound with an extra dimension added with the playing of a five string cello. Highly recommended.
Haim
On vinyl.
Sokolov's Diabelli Variations recorded in 1985. It's not certain if he had to do an extra take afterwards but this is a live concert he plays straight through.
Sokolov has a similar transparent glacial coolness as Ricther on these pieces. Completely emotionless and unmoved in composure.
There isn't much in a way of lyricism or sense of humour but his stern disciplinary approach lets the music come through unadulterated. Any interpretation is a listener’s burden. Exquisite handling of slow movements.
On Vinyl:-
Roxy Music - Stranded
On vinyl from the early 70s - the very talented & sadly missed Dory Previn. After all this time, I still find the title track 'Mythical Kings & Iguanas" incredibly beautiful & hypnotic.
Again on vinyl while I'm waiting for my NAS to update. Could have played any of their albums - always worth a listen.:
CD ALAC rip via Hugo.
Rubber Soul from this box set.
Doing a Mono vs. Stereo comparison.
Have you had a chance to come to any conclusions or preference yet?
Steve