what are you listening to?

[Vintage 700b]

Enjoying the new Model One today, playing some Jazz favorites:
This amplifier is simply amazing. The more I listen to it, the more I hear. I mentioned in my other post on building the Model One, how compared to my WOPL’d 700b’s, the Model One has such clarity, brilliance, presence, and a depth to the soundstage (the imaging that I spoke of)
These two albums just come to life ! ...... Literally.
Bass is definitely more powerful as well.

Sonny Rollins / Teddy Edwards with Joe Castro
At Music Inn / At Falcon’s Fair
Metro-Jazz E1011
Original First Pressing
Stereo – Deep Groove
Released in Jan 1960 / Recorded in 1958


Donald Byrd – Slow Drag
Blue Note – BST 84292
Stereo – First Pressing
Released in 1968 / Recorded May 12. 1967

 

[laatsch55]

And it appears to get better with time...

 

[Gepetto]

And it appears to get better with time...

My lab Model ONE has logged a lot of hours and power cycles at this point.

 

[Vintage 700b]

I can't say enough about the quality of the Model One.
I have had absolutely zero issues with it since building it.
I was impressed with the design before I built it, and now I am blown away by how incredible it is.
I look forward to listening every day, simply a pleasure, hearing the music as it was recorded, and intended to be heard.
Definitely puts a smile on my face every day ............and I have been listening to the fully WOPL'd 700b's that I built for years !

 

[Hexis22]

Are you running balanced or single ended inputs?

 

[Vintage 700b]

Are you running balanced or single ended inputs?

Balanced XLR's

 

[Hexis22]

You now need to change your username to “New Model ONE” from “Vintage 700b”

 

[Vintage 700b]

You now need to change your username to “New Model ONE” from “Vintage 700b”

I know, I was joking with Joe about that handle....just doesn't fit anymore. I still have the fully WOPL'd 700b in my second system.
Very pleased with the Model One.

 

[laatsch55]

As am I....i feel its a true privilege to own one...

 

[Dnspy007]

Deep Purple....
Made in Japan

 

[J!m]

 

[Skratch]

Your Velvet Sundown, a 100% AI generated band. Great music

 

[Vintage 700b]

Listening to the Model One, simply amazing soundstage !!!!
These two recordings flat out come alive, a front row seat:

Thelonious Monk
Criss Cross
Columbia CS 8838
1st Stereo Pressing – 2 Eye - Released 1963

Sonny Stitt
The Bubba’s Sessions
Atlas East – AE27 – 7001
1st Pressing - Japan with Obi
Released in 1983
Recorded Live at Bubba’s Jazz Restaurant in
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – November 11, 1981

 

[Elite-ist]

Bulletboys on Cassette and The Psychedelic Furs on CD:

Yesterday and today, I was testing a couple of new components I found this past week at the local thrift store, Pearl's.

Nando.

 

[Vintage 700b]

Dug these two out, Model One puts me front row center - Love the detail !

Stan Getz – The Sound
Roost Records LP 2207 -
First Pressing – Released 1956 (Mono)
Recorded in Dec. and May 1950
And March 23, 1951

Jimmy Smith – The Sermon
Blue Note BST – 84011 – Stereo
Early Reissue – 1967
Originally released in 1959

 

[Vintage 700b]

Dug out a couple favorites today to let the Model One work its magic…..and it sure didn’t disappoint!!!!
Amazing clarity, detail and depth to the soundstage. I bought both of these albums new when they first came out.
The Manassas album is one of my top 10 album favorites in my entire collection.

Stephen Stills – Manassas
Atlantic SD 2 – 903 Presswell Pressing
Double Album – Gatefold
Released 1972 - First Pressing

Derek and The Dominoes – Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
Atco SD 2-704 Monarch Pressing
Double Album – Gatefold
Released 1970 – First Pressing

 

[laatsch55]

I let the "pair-o-Ones" stretch their legs last night on a lot of Alan Parsons.
The kinda setup I have now really compliments Alans well mixed and engineered stuff....
" Try Anything Once " was especially mesmerizing....
Still in awe of the whole idea of fhe Model Ones...you did incredible work Joe, and everyone who sees them here are suitably amazed.

Home today.. Jan's birthday.

 

[J!m]

Happy birthday!

 

[Vintage 700b]

I let the "pair-o-Ones" stretch their legs last night on a lot of Alan Parsons.
The kinda setup I have now really compliments Alans well mixed and engineered stuff....
" Try Anything Once " was especially mesmerizing....
Still in awe of the whole idea of fhe Model Ones...you did incredible work Joe, and everyone who sees them here are suitably amazed.

Home today.. Jan's birthday.

Happy Birthday To Jani !!!

 

[Gepetto]

Happy Birthday Jani...

Lee take Jani someplace nice tonight.