The Computer Audiophile Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Hey everyone - Here is a new topic to let the CA readers know what music you just picked up or even a new equipment purchase. I am always interested in what everyone else is getting. Do people pick up new releases on the day they come out or do they read the reviews first etc... Do people download a track from iTunes before the album comes out? Have you picked up a new power cord or some interconnects this weekend? Feel free to let others know what you're up to. I'll start. This afternoon I went to my local independent music shop. I picked up: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - Raising Sand Shelby Lynne - Just a Little Lovin' I also got a CD in the mail from Caiman.com Nilsson - A little touch of Schmilsson in the night (Highly recommended by CA member SGB) I haven't got to really listen to them, but from what I've heard so far I had a very successful day in the music department. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 I just picked up Jack Johnson - Sleep Through The Static Lenny Kravitz - It Is Time For A Love Revolution Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Gonzo1 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hey Chris, glad to see the site coming along nicely. The CES coverage was very cool and there are a lot of links throughout audiophile-dom to your pictures. I've picked up a plethora of Bossa Nova from Rosa Passos, Luciane Souza, and Antonio Carlo Jobim. Also a fantastic Rock and Roll Gumbo on LP by Professor Longhair. On the cable front, I've changed out all my power cables to Guerrilla Audio "The Juice" cables with Wattgate audiophile grade connectors. Very recomended. Great company to do business with and their products are very well built and reasonably priced. Right now I'm a-b-ing between Kimber's USB cable and a Mini-Toslink from Monster. I'm loving the Macbook/DL III combo and can't really see buying anything other than a Blu-Ray player in the future. Oh yeah, and I replaced my McIntosh C220 with the C500 for Christmas. Broke the bank but is worth every penny. Congratulations on a fantastic site! Mike McIntosh C500T&P, MC501s, Sonus Faber Cremona M, Ayre QB-9, Oppo BDP-83 Mac Mini Link to comment
rom661 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I just picked up a 66 Fender Deluxe Reverb, totally original, including trannies and tubes. Hey, I know it's not a server but this is about music, right? rom Audio Research DAC8, Mac mini w/8g ram, SSD, Amarra full version, Audio Research REF 5SE Preamp, Sutherland Phd, Ayre V-5, Vandersteen 5A\'s, Audioquest Wild and Redwood cabling, VPI Classic 3 w/Dynavector XX2MkII Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 I love it Rick! A totally original 66 fender! Who wouldn't love to have that around the house? Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Hey Mike - Thanks for the post and the nice comments about the site. Are you purchasing redbooks Cds of the above mentioned titles? Just curious. It is really nice to hear other people enjoying their MacBook / DAC music servers and even suggesting they won't buy anything else! I'm actually looking in to a C220 right now for my office. It sounds like you enjoy McIntosh as much as I do. Their sound at CES was absolutely awesome! More musical than any other room. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
guyapprentice Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Jacintha - Autumn Leaves and Tony Bennett - Duets, amazing ! Chris - what do you think of Lenny Kravitz's new record, I think definitely one of his best! Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 I definitely like the new Lenny record. I've listened to it a few times, but haven't had too much time with it. Surely a winner though. Have your heard Jacintha Goes To Hollywood? I need to pick that one up. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Gonzo1 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Yes Redbook CDs. I'm also taking advantage of the low prices from BMGmusic. I pay around $6 per cd, many new(er) releases. Great way to add to your Blue Note records portfolio. Email me offline if you have any questions RE McIntosh. I had the C220 and was very happy. McIntosh C500T&P, MC501s, Sonus Faber Cremona M, Ayre QB-9, Oppo BDP-83 Mac Mini Link to comment
Innertuber Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Nice score on the Fender. Wish I had one of those puppies meself. Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Just picked up another pair of Kimber Select KS1011 interconnects and a pair of Kimber Monocle speaker cables. Kimber makes my favorite cables and I finally have a Kimber system from end to end. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Innertuber Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 For the mobile system, the M-Audio USB arrived. http://www.maudio.co.uk/products/en_gb/AudiophileUSB-main.html Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 very cool. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
RHA Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I just picked up the AEBS and iPod Touch. Wow... way cool. I will use it: Airport Extreme USB Hard Drive at a remote location iMac USB DAC to Audio System. Now I need to decide the best way to control iTunes via the Touch... Signal or Remote Buddy. Has anyone had experience with both and have a preference? RHA Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 I have both. The simplest app is Signal. It is built specifically to control iTunes. Whereas Remote Buddy does vastly more things that may be confusing. I am working on a full of Remote Buddy. Don't get me wrong RB is still a stellar application, but adds some complexity. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
RHA Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I downloaded the 30 day trial of Remote Buddy but can't get RB to recognize my iTouch ( I love to call it that). I went to the RB forums and followed every address, every method to get RB to see my iTouch, even making a separate WLAN network as described in the forum... nothing has worked. After 2 days of this s... (stuff) I'm frustrated. Any ideas. The AEBS is working great... no problems! I guess it's on to Signal. I like to KISS. Cheers, I didn't understand the "I'm working on a full (review?) of Remote buddy". RHA Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 "I didn't understand the "I'm working on a full (review?) of Remote buddy"." Looks like you're ahead of me on that one. Yes, your insertion of the word review was perfect :-) Did you make sure to enable the AJAX Remote through Remote Buddy preferences? Then did you go to the IP address of you Mac with the correct port on the end? For example on my Touch I go to http://10.0.1.25:8888 and it works. Then I created a bookmark on my Touch which stays on the main screen. Very handy. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
guyapprentice Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I just picked up Cat Power - Jukebox .... amazing record! Great rendition of New York, New York and Sea of Love... the guitars resonate vividly on the soundstage! Highly recommend for a great Sunday afternoon listening... Link to comment
RHA Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I did it again and it worked. I had gone through all of those steps, several times in the past 2 days, trying every URL listed in the AJAX window, double checking spelling, numbers, etc. Today it worked! Your the wizard. Thanks for the tip on adding the bookmark. Works great. Cheers, RHA Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 I'm previewing the Cat Power album right now online. It looks like a great one. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Innertuber Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 15 cd's - Foreigner, Shanaya, Beatles, CSN, McBride and I ferget the rest (I'm not a huge country fan, but I'm trying to broaden my listening range). Four big ole orange tent stakes for staking plants A NIB grease gun and 3 NIB grease cartidges All for 15 bucks at a yard sale Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 $15 bucks! Yard sales can be so cool and vastly underrated. Good score! Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Innertuber Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Indeed they are! I got 120 albums for 45 bucks last weekend. Thank goodness for blackberry GPS, we usually hit 5-10 sales every Saturday morning, she drives and I navigate. Forgot we got a 1,000 piece puzzle and a 72 inch woven lace round table cloth for $2.25 last Saturday and one of those ole timey gasoline edgers for $35. I wish I'd stumble on a great reel to reel. My wife hunts glass and I've made her stop buying china sets. Opps, also bought 5 new Craftsman wood chisels for 3 bucks. We see tons of Xbox and PS games, just all kinds of stuff. Link to comment
baumer Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 And I though my '73 DR was nice. If everything is original, you might want to get that thing serviced. I just picked up The Smiths first album (album, that's funny!) and the Eddie Vedder "into the Wild" CD. Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 I think the Into the Wild CD is really good. It might have something to do with my huge love for Pearl Jam though :-) Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
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