Dazen’s Digest

[BubbaH]

Dare I say it?

It wouldn't worry me if I never heard another Beatles song...

Same

(I will concede that Lennon/McCartney were great songwriters).

I can definitely agree that Lennon was a great song writer. His music is just not for me.

 

[Elite-ist]

They arrived practically new in their original box last week, but I didn't hesitate a moment to modify these can's to my standards. Finished the modifications this afternoon, so the listening fun started from then.

The (beer)can is just decoration.....

Miles: Very nice!

Nando.

 

[Web Police]

Maybe because im not a Lennon fan, I've never like Yoko. I enjoy very little Beatles music as well.

Give me McCartney any day of the week though.

Dare I say it?

It wouldn't worry me if I never heard another Beatles song...

(I will concede that Lennon/McCartney were great songwriters).

Heresy I say. I am a big bealtes fan and like all of their group and individual stuff except for anything Yoko got involved with. Actually Wings music where Linda sang is pretty crappy also. I always thought they should have given her a mic and then conveniently not plugged it in.

 

[Miracle Mile]

Miles: Very nice!

Nando.

This one looks better.....

 

[Elite-ist]

This one looks better.....

You topped your previous one, Miles.

I have thirsty ears:

Nando.

 

[Miracle Mile]

Thirsty ears...

Needless to say you've got to give em to drink....

As I can see it has already been taken care of.

Cheers!

 

[BubbaH]

Is that an old picture Nando? The system looks quite a bit different. I notice a TT I havent seen in the mix before and no MD decks?

 

[Elite-ist]

Double meaning there, Miles. I have the album by Powder Blues Band titled "Thirsty Ears." That's the first thing that came to mind when I saw that alluring can of Amstel with your recently purchased AKGs. I see a possible second career for you in advertising.

Nando.

 

[Elite-ist]

Is that an old picture Nando? The system looks quite a bit different. I notice a TT I havent seen in the mix before and no MD decks?

Yes Ben, it's an older picture. The turntable is an Ariston Audio RD-80 Transcription Deck with a Grado M2+ moving coil cartridge. Previous to my Pioneer PL-630, this was one of my regular turntables. It's a great turntable but it's all manual control. I'm spoiled with the auto functions of the Pioneer. The Sony MiniDisc deck I've had for some time but it wasn't until I caught the bug in using it regularly that I patched it in permanently. Pat (Glantoir) had an influence in that respect. And Daren, too.

Nando.

 

[Dazen1]

Audio Infuser 4700

Errr.... Grandpa's stereo still looks like Grandpa's stereo...

http://audio.toddkumpf.com/the-vibe/#.UpSke_EwFOJ

 

[Miracle Mile]

Wood...

That's always the problem with "yesterdays" stereos:

Wood or/and cardboard.

 

[Elite-ist]

Daren: That has got to be a limited production unit. I don't believe the sound would be that great as a stand-alone system, but for a table-top model it would be. I like it, but I would have come up with a different model name for it to reflect its use of old componentry.

Nando.

 

[Elite-ist]

I would have called it the Recyclotronic. Any other ideas for a name?

Nando.

 

[Miracle Mile]

True?

I know this Miles, much is true.

This Spandau Ballet stuff reminds me of a typical eighties thing:

Edit: I'm glad we've got rid of the "plastic fantastic" 80's sound of this instrument nowadays, same as the horrible preset sounds of the Yamaha DX7 keyboard....

 

[Dazen1]

Daren: That has got to be a limited production unit. I don't believe the sound would be that great as a stand-alone system, but for a table-top model it would be. I like it, but I would have come up with a different model name for it to reflect its use of old componentry.

Nando.

I like the idea but I don't find that unit attractive.

Of course, it is the SQ that really counts but the looks are too retro (even if this thing is a personal project). As for the name...

How does the Squamish Sonic Soother sound to you Nando?

Looking at the bigger picture, the idea of combining old with new is something that appeals. I would however, prefer it if the majority of manufacturers today mixed modern tech with good old-fashioned build quality which was so prevalent in days gone by.

 

[Elite-ist]

Daren: We have enough old people in Squamish, I could sell those like hotcakes if it was renamed Squamish Sonic Soother. I was thinking "British Bulldog" as an another appropriate name. Not particularly beautiful in appearance, but everyone is drawn to it. You would have to offer a 25 year warranty, as bulldogs are noted for being reliable and trustworthy.

Nando.

 

[Dazen1]

Daren: We have enough old people in Squamish, I could sell those like hotcakes if it was renamed Squamish Sonic Smoother. I was thinking "British Bulldog" as an another appropriate name. Not particularly beautiful in appearance, but everyone is drawn to it. You would have to offer a 25 year warranty, as bulldogs are noted for being reliable and trustworthy.

Nando.

Yes!

I like Squamish Sonic Smoother. Good one.

25 year warranty eh?

Bryston would be getting worried...

 

[Miracle Mile]

Daren: We have enough old people in Squamish, I could sell those like hotcakes if it was renamed Squamish Sonic Soother. I was thinking "British Bulldog" as an another appropriate name. Not particularly beautiful in appearance, but everyone is drawn to it. You would have to offer a 25 year warranty, as bulldogs are noted for being reliable and trustworthy.

Nando.

Glad you didn't name it "Dutch Bulldog"....

http://www.bulldogseeds.nl/

 

[orange]

Or you could make classic plastic crap of the past, add an digital media multiport device and call them

BIT (or BEAT) BOLLOX

 

[Elite-ist]

Yes!

I like Squamish Sonic Smoother. Good one.

25 year warranty eh?

Bryston would be getting worried...

A bit of a slip - too bad I edited it from Smoother to Soother.

Nando.