I just felt compelled to post something after the listening session last night. The system has become an emotional vault that connects in many ways with the occupant. Well it did last night! I made a video but when playing it the sound was terrible compared to what was felt live. It may have been the C-9 screwing with the phones microphone and/or the DJ sub phasing creating a boomey effect. There was non of that in the sweet spot and the sound was consistent when walking around the room taking the video. The only change was behind the Crystal speakers where the highs became subdued and bass a bit bloated near the TV sound panels. Going to investigate further. A grainy picture below to show bobc's amps positioning. I will have to dig out the SLR for better pictures that will properly fit in this forum.

Another album I picked up at Craft, along with Bill Evans. Buddy Guy live in Berkeley in 1968. I don't know if the kids still say "cooking with gas" but that is exactly what Buddy is doing. And the sound is fantastic.



24/192 FLAC download.

Sviatoslav Richter had both a huge technique and a huge musical personality, and that is why he is considered the pianist of (at least) the second half of the 20th century. Both his technique and personality are on full display in the 1951 live recording of Beethoven's huge Diabelli Variations. He plays some of the more "athletic" variations with a stupefying combination of speed and power, and in the more contemplative sections he finds a hypnotic stillness.



On CD from the Richter/Beethoven/Profil box.

The sound is OK, good enough to fully appreciate the amazing performance.

Here's the video of Brahms Piano Trio No.1 with Alena Baeva, Hayoung Choi & Vadym Kholodenko.
Please have a look at 1:20... the rosin is flying of Hayoung's bow like a cloud of dust... amazing 4K camerawork from my good friend Stelth Ng!
This is YouTube.. in the BlueRay it's much more defined & sharp!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FzWj0Hk4sM

Enjoy

Ed

Kenny Burrell "Midnight Blue" Blue Note/Tower Records SACD

This edition sounds very nice.

Grateful Dead "To Terrapin--Harford '77" Disc 1 of 3

It's been too long since I heard some guitar from Jerry. And much longer since I listened to this show.

Man, the system is really warmed up and sounding great.

See link below for all details:

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650275298-decware-model-se34i5-aka-rachael-t...

Bouncing in my head while I was tinkering with the cars outside was a tune from “The Spirit of Condon” – Louis Armstrong’s “Someday You’ll be Sorry.” I’ve learned the wisdom in that song a few times. Need something to push that tune out so. . . .

“Count Basie & Friends–100th Birthday Bash” Roulette 2 cd set, disc 1

Pulled this from the shelves, a great collection of great Basie in that Roulette sound.



Nat is singing "I Want a Little Girl" a favorite old song of mine, and it makes me realize how fortunate I am to have my wife.

Have a great holiday season Mr. L !!!! Sure seems you have the means for some great listening.

Holding off on the Takshaka speaker cables. I am so enamored/proud of my hybrid creation.

I decided to soup up the Mid-fi Rig! I took delivery of SVS Prime Pinnacle Speakers and the PB-1000 Pro Subwoofer. Very pleased! I still have my POLK 1.2 SDA-SRS Speakers. I alternate with SUB always in play dialed in.

It is not the Listening Room Decware System. However, for Solid State Class AB, is enjoyable.

Happy Holidays to All!

CHEERS, Stone of Tone