Article: I Finally Got It!

[The Computer Audiophile]

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[The Computer Audiophile]

3 minutes ago, bbosler said:

 

Oh my , my , my

 

Dude..... you have to get one

 

with all due respect, I can't really respect your audiophile credentials if you are stuck in a digital world. Sure, I listen to and enjoy digital, but the best digital in the world just can't take you where good analog does

 

Music IS analog

 

your whole life revolves around music,  therefore your life is incomplete when all the music you listen to is chopped up into bits... sorry, , it isn't debatable, that's just the way it is

 

With all due respect, I disagree. I've heard the best vinyl on systems consisting of the best components in the best rooms. Sure it's good, but the best digital to me is better. Live to two track digital can't be beat in my opinion. 

 

Anyway, not the subject of this article and all further discussion about it will be removed.

[The Computer Audiophile]

6 minutes ago, charlesphoto said:

At some point I have a feeling you need a nice photo print of the boys for your listening room walls. ;)

 

It's funny to think about skateboarding with Jeff back in '84 when he first moved to Seattle. Seems like both yesterday and an eternity. 

Add to cart. 
 

¡I’m more than jealous!

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22 minutes ago, charlesphoto said:

Spin, spin, spin the black circle! Eddie dj'ing on Pearl Jam's pirate Monkeywrench Radio, Seattle, 1998. 

Damn amazing! I listened to Monkeywrench Radio when the local station broadcasted it. So cool!!! 
 

What a shot!!!

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6 hours ago, jrobbins50 said:

Chris, that was a wonderful story. I understand that collecting obsession. It’s terrific when you find your holy grail.  Mazel Tov!

 

I have but a couple of Pearl Jam collectibles, one of which travels in my briefcase and is pictured in the attached. I bet you have this one as well. Cheers. JCR 

Thanks JCR. I absolutely have that Pono player. I have number 10. Of all numbers, Ten is of course the magical PJ number. 

 

 

 

5 hours ago, PYP said:

Great story, Chris.  Passion makes this hobby go.

 

Does sound like something from the Vinyl Detective books...well, without the murder, sex and cats (but I know you just left that stuff out for "rating" purposes):  https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=vinyl+detective+andrew+cartmel&crid=AGQL9COLDF9Q&sprefix=vinyl+detective%2Caps%2C193&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_15

 

 

Thanks PYP. Interesting books. Never heard of that series. It sounds far more interesting than my mundane life :~)

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Norton said:

I’m disappointed.  From the title of this thread and the images, I thought you were going to reveal that you finally “got” vinyl and that Mikey Fremer was popping over to yours to help install your new TOTL SME deck.
 

Guess we have to wait just that bit longer..?

You know what they say about pigs flying :~)

 

Only kidding. Some day it will happen. 

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On 10/5/2020 at 6:23 PM, charlesphoto said:

It's funny to think about skateboarding with Jeff back in '84 when he first moved to Seattle. Seems like both yesterday and an eternity. 

Here’s a great interview with Jeff. He talks about many people you probably know. 
 

 

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2 hours ago, bobfa said:

Chris,

 

I do not know Peal Jam.  Can you recommend a first listen track or album list?  What is the essence of the band?  I know you mentioned favorites in the article.  

 

 

bob

Here's an old article with some recommendations - 

 

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31 minutes ago, Lawrence said:

Chris, what an amazing story! As a huge PJ fan, I finally stumbled upon my own grail too in my travels. Will be trying to complete the set! Cheers

Lawrence 

I love it!

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41 minutes ago, Lawrence said:

Just got the Ten album in purple and the picture version you have. I couldn't get the purple through the ten club and living in Canada, had to get family to re post it to me. Just ordered the 1992 mtv version in orange.

I can't believe you don't have a turntable. That said, I mostly listen on my main digital theatre. There's something to be said to listen vinyl :) 

Great to read. 
 

Perhaps I need a turntable now :~)