what are you listening to?

TheDutchOwner · May 2, 2014

Started the weekend with a find from a rather awesome thrift not too far away. It's called "De Boedelmarkt", and they carry a ton of vinyl. Not just the typical thrift stuff, but most of the bigger artists as well, for decent prices (cheaper than online due to the lack of shipping costs). Not too much today, but a nice album I had on CD and now on LP nontheless, for â‚¬3:

BubbaH · May 3, 2014

Iron Maiden - Piece Of Mind, LP, just finished.

Currently rockin,

Van Halen - A Different Kind Of Truth, CD.

One of these days ill have to open up the vinyl copy I picked up some time ago.

BlazeES · May 3, 2014

Sonic Interlude
(Side A)
duplicate of the Prog-Rock Mix for Nando

Sony Metal Master

Elite-ist · May 4, 2014

BlazeES said:

Tony: Tonight might be my first time to play your tape on the BIG system. Apparently, the stepdaughter is moving to her new place beginning tonight - four days later than expected, but I look forward to getting some quality play time in. Maybe you could forward me the J-card by email. I can PM you my email address.

Nando.

BlazeES · May 4, 2014

Elite-ist said:

What I posted as that pic is the "insert" I make for my mixes.
It's folded and tucked inside the fold of the J-card.
Haven't graduated to doing the full blown J-card design thing like you Mix Masters.

Plus, I like leaving the J-card's unmolested on mix tape exchanges, just in case someone doesn't like the "finished product" - they can use the tape for something new.

Elite-ist · May 4, 2014

Tony: Hah... I didn't think to look inside the fold of the Maxell J-card. But, you know it was better that way - listening to a mix tape without knowing what's on it just heightens the experience. There are not many songs I have heard before, which is what I like best about tape exchanges.

Nando.

BlazeES · May 4, 2014

Elite-ist said:

Cool Nando. I like the mystery factor too! :mrgreen:

When you get around to doing a review I will respond in kind and post up complete details of the track - artist - and source, since many of those tracks were more obscure versions or Forge Pro processed before I committed to tape.

BubbaH · May 4, 2014

Elite-ist said:

I agree, I wouldnt even send a track list with my tapes. Let your ears figure it out and ill send you the track list later, was my approach. When receiving tapes, I always did my best to not look at the track list.

I havent sent out a tape in some time. I fear that the Yamaha is suffering from head wear. With that in mind, im thinning out my tape stash in the near future. I have about 50 to 100 Type I tapes that will get moved along. None of them being very special and most were purchased along with better tapes, which I will hang on to, in case I get back into taping.

Elite-ist · May 4, 2014

Ben: Too bad for the Yamaha. Hopefully, you will be able to pick up where you left off on cassette tape recording once your new Sony deck arrives.

Nando.

BubbaH · May 4, 2014

Well, you are a clever one Nando. I see you put the pieces together from some posts made here.

I am looking forward to getting back into some taping. Last results on my Yamaha were less than pleasing. Seemed at that point making any tapes would simply be a waste.

Edit: Just noticing now that there had been some follow up posts in the F/S thread, and John had let you in on that one.

Elite-ist · May 4, 2014

Yup, but I had already anticipated you were going to jump on that deck, Ben. What I have heard from members who own Sony cassette decks - and I am sure Miles weighs in heavily into this opinion - as long as it's a well maintained deck you can get superlative results without having to pay big bucks. Miles' decks have proven this time and again.

Nando.

BubbaH · May 4, 2014

Well, I had narrowed my choices down to Sony, or the proverbial hens teeth deck... A black faced 3 head Pioneer. Sony's seem to be more available.

Elite-ist · May 4, 2014

Ben: There are a few options available without the Pioneer Elite nameplate, but sharing some of the very same internals of an Elite. One example would be a Pioneer CT-S800. If only I could convince my best friend to sell me his. Check out Master Tasuke's deck in the "Casette Deck Memory Lane" thread.

Nando.

Glantoir · May 4, 2014

'Stupidity'-Dr Feelgood

Nick Danger · May 4, 2014

What's Been Playing

speakerlabfan said:

Eric Dolphy~ Out To Lunch
Buckingham Nicks~ S/ T

Lots more music recently played here.

Elite-ist · May 4, 2014

Douglas: That Buckingham Nicks album is a knockout for sq for an older LP mastering.

Nando.

Nick Danger · May 4, 2014

Elite-ist said:

One of the best mastered albums I have ever heard!

speakerlabfan · May 4, 2014

Steeleye Span - Commoners Crown
(1975, Chrysalis) UK pressing; PORKY in the deadwax

w/ Peter Sellers on Ukelele on a track

speakerlabfan · May 4, 2014

Matthew's Southern Comfort - Second Spring
(1970, Decca)

Rex Everything · May 4, 2014

Kenney Burrell & John Coltrane ~ st

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