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I have to say I am very impressed with the Graphite plates 6080WB, they are now my number 1 tube.
I've been listening to the 6080WA Thomson for the last hour and I really like this tube as well, nice warm tube sound but keeping the details and a normal sound stage
I've been listening to the 6080WA Thomson for the last hour and I really like this tube as well, nice warm tube sound but keeping the details and a normal sound stage
rosgr63
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Yes, you gave me a box of fuses, I have them.
The thought of L having a go at you.........and me encouraging her...........
I know I am evil.
Try the early releases with Eric Burdon they are very good too.
I have to say I am very impressed with the Graphite plates 6080WB, they are now my number 1 tube.
I've been listening to the 6080WA Thomson for the last hour and I really like this tube as well, nice warm tube sound but keeping the details and a normal sound stage
Pleased you like them both, I got a brand new quad for $8, when the ebay Gods fell asleep.
Never tried them yet.
As for the Bendix they are one of my favourite 6080's.
Happy Listening
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Yes, that is how I was exposed to them as I was into Animals etc.
War was the first funk band to crossover. They also opened for a lot of big rock bands IIRC.
I think they were forced by their manager. If you find the videos of gigs with Burdon, Papa always looks bummed to be there!
Sad thing is that most of my music from schools days was on cassette tape and is now long gone.
rosgr63
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Spot on Steve.
I have a great collection of most of their work on CD, and some on vinyl.
I wouldn't dare play any of my tapes, they'll probably disintegrate.
I have a great collection of most of their work on CD, and some on vinyl.
I wouldn't dare play any of my tapes, they'll probably disintegrate.
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I enjoyed listening to the 300b again and my 339. I should lock myself up more often
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rosgr63
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Hi Clayton, nice to have you back!
What music are you listening to today?
Do you like War?
What music are you listening to today?
Do you like War?
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Thanks! And welcome back to you too. I am listening to Van Cliburn. I have a hangover. I went to watch San Francisco's Chinese New Year's Parade last night and it was so crowded that I slipped into a bar and had a Belvedere Vodka Martini with a twist after a few glasses of Champagne.
Since my turntable didn't sell, I've brought it out of hibernation. It is sounding spectacular. Excuse the blurry photo. My hands are still shaky.
War? That old computer game? Yes, I liked it back then. Wait, it was call The Art of War. Maybe War is a different game.
Here's something curious. This Van Cliburn album is over 40 years old and has been played constantly. At least once a month or more for 40 years so that's about 500 times. There is not one scratch or pop. Very clean sounding.
I bought a 180g remastered Miles Davis, Sketches of Spain 3 years ago and only play it a few times a month and it is full of pops and is sounding very worn. And that LP cost $30. What gives? It is supposedly press on virgin vinyl. They don't make 'em like they used to.
Since my turntable didn't sell, I've brought it out of hibernation. It is sounding spectacular. Excuse the blurry photo. My hands are still shaky.
War? That old computer game? Yes, I liked it back then. Wait, it was call The Art of War. Maybe War is a different game.
Here's something curious. This Van Cliburn album is over 40 years old and has been played constantly. At least once a month or more for 40 years so that's about 500 times. There is not one scratch or pop. Very clean sounding.
I bought a 180g remastered Miles Davis, Sketches of Spain 3 years ago and only play it a few times a month and it is full of pops and is sounding very worn. And that LP cost $30. What gives? It is supposedly press on virgin vinyl. They don't make 'em like they used to.
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Thanks! And welcome back to you too. I am listening to Van Cliburn. I have a hangover. I went to watch San Francisco's Chinese New Year's Parade last night and it was so crowded that I slipped into a bar and had a Belvedere Vodka Martini with a twist after a few glasses of Champagne.
Since my turntable didn't sell, I've brought it out of hibernation. It is sounding spectacular. Excuse the blurry photo. My hands are still shaky.
War? That old computer game? Yes, I liked it back then. Wait, it was call The Art of War. Maybe War is a different game.
Here's something curious. This Van Cliburn album is over 40 years old and has been played constantly. At least once a month or more for 40 years so that's about 500 times. There is not one scratch or pop. Very clean sounding.
I bought a 180g remastered Miles Davis, Sketches of Spain 3 years ago and only play it a few times a month and it is full of pops and is sounding very worn. And that LP cost $30. What gives? It is supposedly press on virgin vinyl. They don't make 'em like they used to.
There must be something in the air. I wouldn't call it a hangover, but I'm moving slow today. I had bourbon and gin last night.
That is a very nice TT - I really like the olive wood. I've constantly considered jumping into vinyl (ask SO!) but I have heard the same comment about new production LPs. What I'd like to know is if the popping and cracking issues are related to certain pressing houses or materials. I would think the virgin vinyl would be great since it is fresh material, but I'm left wondering if a bit of regrind mixed would produce a better product. I think I'll ask the plastics guru at work tomorrow - I just know enough to be dangerous.
Anyway, beautiful table Clayton!
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Thanks. Here's another curiosity. On close inspection, this is dynaflex vinyl pressed in 1972. Dynaflex was supposed to be inferior vinyl (so I've read some comments) but all of my records using dynaflex material sounds better than the current stuff. It feels slightly "softer" when placing the stylus on the record. I use my steady hands--love to manually place and lift my tone arm.
Yes, ask your plastics guru, I'd like to hear what he as to say.
Click on photo. The date is right under the word dynaflex:
rosgr63
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What a nice way to spend your evening Clayton!!!!
Was there any special food?
Your TT looks great.
Was there any special food?
Your TT looks great.
kazsud
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Thanks! And welcome back to you too. I am listening to Van Cliburn. I have a hangover. I went to watch San Francisco's Chinese New Year's Parade last night and it was so crowded that I slipped into a bar and had a Belvedere Vodka Martini with a twist after a few glasses of Champagne.
Since my turntable didn't sell, I've brought it out of hibernation. It is sounding spectacular. Excuse the blurry photo. My hands are still shaky.
War? That old computer game? Yes, I liked it back then. Wait, it was call The Art of War. Maybe War is a different game.
Here's something curious. This Van Cliburn album is over 40 years old and has been played constantly. At least once a month or more for 40 years so that's about 500 times. There is not one scratch or pop. Very clean sounding.
I bought a 180g remastered Miles Davis, Sketches of Spain 3 years ago and only play it a few times a month and it is full of pops and is sounding very worn. And that LP cost $30. What gives? It is supposedly press on virgin vinyl. They don't make 'em like they used to.
Sorry about your hangover.
What turntable is that?
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We were reminiscing about our youth...War was a 70's funk band think: Lowrider.
Clayton SF
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It is a Pro-Ject Xperience, Olive Wood. Well worth the price considering the Sumkio Blue Point No. 2 cartridge that comes with it.
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Oh, that War. Yes. I like them. Eric Burdon was front man at some point. Great singer.
No goo food last night, but tonight I am making Pasta Puttanesca.
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