Absolutely! Love his 'Surf' Medley!!!
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I occasionally listen to Pandora, did rip all my cd’s to flac on my pc, and did pickup a Cambridge Audio streamer earlier this year. But seldom use the ripped files (did copy some to a usb stick for rental cars in Rio when there as radio sucks) or streamer. Rather play an lp in it’s entirety in 2 channel w/ subs as well.
Nice! After about 13 months of ownership, I'm still running my Sierra Towers with no subwoofer unless I'm playing something in 5.1. My Mirage is connected directly to my Sony ES. It's quite good with everything running in 5.1! I do plan on buying a better subwoofer from David in the future, and connecting to run in my stereo front end.
Cool. Can’t go wrong with Rythmiks for music. I run dual E15s. With movies, I also add an old Outlaw LFM1
So, I've heard! :cool: I might be able to swing a new subwoofer later in 2022. One will most likely be all I buy, as is my present configuration.
Much of my current 5.1 system goes back to 2007 when I bought the Sony ES AVR, Mirage OmniSats (I bought 5 to cover all channels), along with the Mirage S10 Sub. At that time, you might say, I was between turntables. To be more precise; I really had no plans to buy another one. (The year 2012, it began again) I had sold most of my records, and was listening to CDs pretty much exclusively. It was a nice setup, too. Those OmniSats on pedestals on the front made some good sounds, especially since they were tied directly to that Mirage 250watt sub.
But; the above needs to be continued over in the 'Introductions' thread, I believe.
While I've always been blown away by the Sierra Towers standing alone in stereo, when I switch on the Sony, flip on the HT Bypass on my Jolida tube amp, with all channels running, listening to a 5.1 DVD (audio or video) or watching a movie/listening to a Bluray, the magic happens. So; I am getting a little anxious to tie my Mirage subwoofer into the Sierra Towers for some added bass excitement. I am just not sure how to do that since the subwoofer is currently connected directly to my Sony via a subwoofer cable.
So! Currently, I'm listening to Spyro Gyra's "Morning Dance" on LP vinyl! :cool:
- Greg
Back to the King Crimson comment - I like the first album, and some "Discipline" era stuff, but I haven't found myself able to get into anything else by them - except Fripps work with David Sylvian. Any suggestions? I have the four cd set Frame by Frame and a few one disc collections.
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On this misty Friday morning, listening to Jean Luc Ponty's, "Imaginary Voyage". 👍On CD from 1976. 🤠
- Greg
"Black Diamond" - The Rippingtons! (CD)
Listening to that opening track, I dare anyone to say the towers don't kick ass in the bass department! Of course; like bacon, can you ever have too much??!!!
One day, I'll incorporate my subwoofer to my 2 channel stereo front end.
The thing is; the Sierra Towers showcase their nice bass when it's called upon. Never overdone, for sure! But; when there is bass in the source material, the towers don't disappoint.
YMMV 🎶
- Greg
Currently listening to....
The Pineapple Thief, "Abducting The Unicorn" from 1999. 🍻👍🎶
Doobie Brothers - Takin' it to the Streets -- vinyl that I picked up in Rio de Janeiro about 2 weeks ago.
Something new, but very much enjoying it.
Album = "Lighthouse" by I am the Morning. A progressive rock duo out of Russia. Very mellow and relaxing. Just what the Dr. ordered today!
It's the season, so...
Tis the Season by the Washington Saxophone Quartet. This isn't rock, it's not classical, it's just four guys with saxophones. The color pallet is... limited. The harmonic range is... limited. Dynamic range... limited.
Yet, they manage to exceed their limits and make it work. It is exceedingly tasteful, and respects the Xmas spirit without being commercial; it is beautiful. As Dave might say "very mellow and relaxing". And I guarantee some arrangements you haven't heard before, which is saying something for Xmas music! :rolleyes:
Just in from the UK - Tesla Mechanical Resonance Record Store Day release. Blue vinyl. Sounds really good.
I happened to have my phone on random play and Randy Stonehill's Love Beyond Reason opening track came up. I don't particualrly like that album though I do like Randy - especially in concert - he is very funny.
Anyway - before I could get up to skip the song I noticed how good it sounded through Ascend S1s. Makes sense - he had talented pros working on that album, but I have never much liked the song - till now.
Not a recommendation of that album. Welcome to Paradise, Return to Paradise or Equator are usually considered his best albums. Good song writer, limited but moving singer, and great comedian - in my opinion. He likes to sing about Jesus - but not in an obnoxious way.
Love Beyond Reason C
Randy Stonehill A-
Ascend S1 speakers A+
- I know you have all heard better but I still find it hard to imagine a speaker sounding better.
Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man Soundtrack (24 bit/192 FLAC)
Any other Marvin Gaye recommendations? He lived in my city till he was 20, but I haven't listened to much of his music.
Tierney Sutton: Dancing In The Dark
Tonight I've listened to:
-Alice In Chains - Dirt
-Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger
I have this two CD collection.
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I will have to figure out what to get next without too much duplication.
Or just give in to the obvious, if reviews are correct. That What's Going On is a necessity. And everything he put out from 1966 to 1982. Or at least every album from 1971 to 1978 (except the 74 live album).
AllMusic rates these very highly:
Take Two (1966)
United (1967)
What's Going On (1971)
Trouble Man (1972)
Let's Get it On (1973)
I Want You (1976)
Live at the Paladium (1977)
Here My Dear (1978)
"Someone Here Is Missing" - The Pineapple Thief
We will be seeing them in Nashville on May 18th. Cannot wait!!!
I've seen Ozzy several times, as well, including both the Blizzard (with Motorhead opening on the Ace of Spades tour) and Dairy tours (UFO opening) with Randy Rhodes (RIP). UFO puts on a great live show - if you don't have it, pick up their live album "Strangers in the Night" - one of the best live albums I've heard (along with Thin Lizzie's Live & Dangerous).
Today it was
Rage Against The Machine - Evil Empire
Rollins Band - The End of Silence
Dr. Dre - The Chronic (Remastered)
Got my Sierra-2EX's today so what am I listening to? Everything!
But right at this moment I'm listening to Mastodon - Cold Dark Place
Mastodon rocks!
Oooh I need to get that one. Before Mastodon, their drummer did some really good work in another band, Today is the Day. Also the guitarist Bill-something played bass on the album too
https://youtu.be/nWfBgv9lD6U
Thanks for the recommendation alstonfered!
It's a nice combo of melancholic, nostalgic, sad but with a seize-the-day after taste song.... loved the video too.
Now if you allow me, this is me recommendation:
tonite by Alvvays
Let me know what you think
Thanks,
Kelvinb
Vital TechTones
Track 5 - "Two for One" Well recorded instrumental track for checking out the bottom end; Victor Wooten on bass & Steve Smith on drums. Awesome!
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