I downsized even further, with a pair of “vintage” Mirage SM-6 speakers that I bought for 65€.
Mirage was a Canadian brand, and these were made in the early 1980s. Interestingly I could not find any reference of this model on the internet. SM-5 model is referenced and seems to be very nice as well.
https://radique.com/product/vintage-mirage-bookshelf-speakers-with-exceptional-sound-sm-5/
These speakers are easy to listen to, and provide a balanced, dynamic, sound with good detail.
Dug out this Mosaic LP set. I have most of it on Blue Note cds (which I confess I haven’t played in quite some time) and on the Masters of Jazz Media 7 Bechet discs (I have all of those) . . .but these LPs sound really good and are in mint shape.
Bechet was such an individual and quite an influential artist, being a model and inspiration for Duke Ellington among others, and mentor for a very young Johnny Hodges. Alfred Lion did his fledgling label a good deed by capturing Bechet at this time.
Listening to LP 1
Discogs lists a few at varying prices. But I found a used copy in good condition from an Amazon seller for twenty bucks. 🙂
Thanks. I remember hearing Sun Treader on the radio during my later school days.