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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,343
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    Working from my home office, with a long playlist of ELO today. I recently acquired some of the better pressed CDs from their golden years.
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  • SIHAB
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    2021 pressing;
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    I'm finally getting around to listening to this. Inner groove distortion (zapping)
    in a couple of places mire an otherwise great sounding LP. :|
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  • SIHAB
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  • billbillw
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    More Rare Bird? I must not be in the cool kids gang because I'm unaware of the group.
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  • pumpkinman
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    billbillw wrote: »
    More Rare Bird? I must not be in the cool kids gang because I'm unaware of the group.

    Nope I’m just a weirdo :)
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    Because I am The Pumpkinking


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  • billbillw
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    pumpkinman wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    More Rare Bird? I must not be in the cool kids gang because I'm unaware of the group.

    Nope I’m just a weirdo :)

    Did a quick search and if the description is right, do they maybe have a similar sound to Emerson, Lake, and Palmer?
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  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 10,525
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    billbillw wrote: »
    pumpkinman wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    More Rare Bird? I must not be in the cool kids gang because I'm unaware of the group.

    Nope I’m just a weirdo :)

    Did a quick search and if the description is right, do they maybe have a similar sound to Emerson, Lake, and Palmer?

    I wouldn’t say that. If you stream from one of the available services try the 1st album
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    Because I am The Pumpkinking


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  • billbillw
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    pumpkinman wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    pumpkinman wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »
    More Rare Bird? I must not be in the cool kids gang because I'm unaware of the group.

    Nope I’m just a weirdo :)

    Did a quick search and if the description is right, do they maybe have a similar sound to Emerson, Lake, and Palmer?

    I wouldn’t say that. If you stream from one of the available services try the 1st album
    I don't currently have any paid streaming services for music. I just have Radio Paradise (I donate), and free Spotify+free Pandora. I'll see if I can at least find a few songs.
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  • treitz3
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    It's been a while since this was spun. I had forgotten how much I liked this album. Not audiophile, just good tunes IMO.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 5,892
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  • billbillw
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    It's been a while since this was spun. I had forgotten how much I liked this album. Not audiophile, just good tunes IMO.

    Tom

    I was wrapping up college in '94 and remember that fondly playing on 89X up around Detroit. Miss that station.
    I never knew they were graduates of Columbine High School.

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  • SIHAB
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  • Clipdat
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4QOG3G4QLw
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  • billbillw
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    Dang, 20min song.
    Might need another beverage before it's through 😬
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  • billbillw
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    I realized I have never heard this song on my 2-ch system until now!
    I never had any digital version of ELP until I just got this CD. I have Trilogy and a couple other later ELP on vinyl, but never snagged their 1st on vinyl. Man, this is epic, on my 3rd replay 🤩
    Moog heaven...or is it Hammond heaven?
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  • treitz3
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    Must....give....it....a....whirl....

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • billbillw
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    Must....give....it....a....whirl....

    Tom

    Tom, it is an old favorite for me. I think I had the cassette back in the 80s. (The CD was reissued with additional tracks in '94, but the original reason on vinyl/cassette was '80)
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  • billbillw
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    Gotta love a night after USPS delivers a stack of used CDs/SACDs.
    This ended up being a fraction of a good vinyl copy (I've had a bad copy for 20+ years).
    This DSD version (mofi) isn't perfect, but it's miles better than my vinyl, especially in the quieter sections.
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  • billbillw
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    If you heard this at a party back in the early 90s, you could expect good things to happen if you stuck around...
    Another cheap (relatively) SACD grab. It is a worthwhile upgrade over the CD if you are a big fan.
    If you've never heard this album, it's worth listen, even the CD (or streaming) version. It could easily be placed in reference level category. Do not enter if you haven't been to confession lately...
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  • Viking64
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    billbillw wrote: »
    This DSD version (mofi) isn't perfect, but it's miles better than my vinyl, even in the quietest moments.

    *fixed
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 5,892
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    billbillw wrote: »
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    I keep hitting the pause button but nothing is happening :#

    You like that Denafrips?
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  • billbillw
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    Viking64 wrote: »

    This DSD version (mofi) isn't perfect, but it's miles better than my vinyl, even in the quietest moments.



    *fixed

    Funny you should say that...this was last night also, but I didn't feel compelled to post it. Although it is considered one of the golden era albums, I don't enjoy it near as much as B-fast in A.
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  • billbillw
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    SIHAB wrote: »
    billbillw wrote: »

    I keep hitting the pause button but nothing is happening :#

    You like that Denafrips?

    I have come to enjoy the Denafrips greatly. At first, I thought it was a little dull compared to the "air" that a typical delta-sigma DAC has, especially with modern electronic music, but over time, I have found that the bass and the soft detail is much better with the Aries II compared to my 10 year old Teac. It is also less fatiguing with bright recordings and female vocals. At some point, I may pickup a newer AKM velvet DAC if the price is right and do a comparison, but that may never happen.
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  • SIHAB
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    Jim Gordon on Drums
    Jim Horn on... horns
    Ry Cooder on Guitar
    Mike Melvoin on keys

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  • SIHAB
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  • pumpkinman
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    Three from the Willard Grant Conspiracy
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    Because I am The Pumpkinking


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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,223
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    Great White-Twice Shy

    In Honor of Jack Russell R.I.P.
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  • treitz3
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    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 5,892
    edited August 2024
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    Rhino repress;
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    Obi:
    - 180-Gram Vinyl
    - Cut From Original Analog Master Tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
    - Pressed at Optimal Media
    - Heavyweight Gatefold Jacket
    - Exclusive Insert With Commentary by Engineer Tom Allom
    - Limited Edition
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  • SIHAB
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