sonnymax

I was tempted to splurge on a pair of B&W MM-1s after reading the glowing professional reviews, having already bought 3 pair of B&W Hi-Fi speakers over the years. Then I read numerous people's complaints of audible hiss/hum. Upon further investigation, I found that the MM-1s are powered by a class D amp. Rats!

A drinker with a BAC of .05 is "responsible", until he sits behind the wheel of an automobile. Studies show that driving skills are impaired at the .02 level, and are "significantly affected" at .04. And how would the government keep anybody who drinks off the road? Do they have radar guns that detect BAC? Will a driver have to pass an on-board BAC test to start their car? Aside from situations where a motorist is stopped for some other violation, the vast majority of incidents we're talking about occur when a person has already exhibited impaired/dangerous driving behavior. If we're lucky, the police have witnessed this behavior and pulled them over. If there's reason to suspect that alcohol is involved, and if the driver agrees to a BAC test, and if the test's results are significant, and if the person is subsequently convicted of DUI in a court of law, then and only then might they be restricted in their use of an automobile for a period of time. Imo, that's a fair balance between the rights and protections afforded people who drive impaired, and the rest of us.

Have you been at all bothered by a faint, low hum? I've read some complaints about this problem with the PSB Alpha PS1. Someone posted a response they received from PSB which said this was common among active monitors that employ class D amplifiers, but that the average listener would not notice the hum unless their ear was 1-2" from the speaker. For this reason, I've been looking for studio monitors that rely on older, class AB amplifiers, which some people argue offer better sound quality.

Thanks for the recommendation, kh. Do you have them set up on your desk, with stands?

Also available on iTunes.

Anyone using active studio monitors for their desktop computer audio system? I'm interested in replacing my 2.1 Logitech system with a 2.0 setup that offers a more accurate musical experience, albeit without the boom-boom bass from a subwoofer. There are a number of entry-level powered models from the likes of Audioengine, Swan, Alesis, M-Audio and Samson, some of which offer a USB interface for direct input from a computer or similar source. Any thoughts or recommendations? Thanks in advance. Some candidates: Alesis M1 Active 520 Samson MediaOne 4a Audioengine A2 Swan D1080 IV

SSJ has also reissued these two titles as digital downloads. While it remains to be heard how much improvement the DSD remastering offers in a lossy format, they are reasonably priced: The Message $6.93; In Action $5.94.

Vision Festival schedule already posted here:

I'm very happy for you. The museum looks incredible!

Of course, "Sonny Red(d)" is just a nickname. His given name was Sylvester Kyner. Anyone ever read Anders Svanoe's essay Bluesville: The Journey of Sonny Red published in Rutgers University's Annual Review of Jazz Studies, No.13?

Did anyone bother to help him look for it ?

No imbedded link there for me. Dude, you iz pozzessed!

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I call shenanigans on aparxa! Them ain't real stamps! Now here's a real stamp:

I like the 1947 version.

Think about it. If you're talking about a CD, it must be produced from a digital master because it's a digital medium. The SPARS code which appeared on earlier CDs is a three-letter code that tells you: 1) the type of audio recorder used in initial recording (analog or digital); 2) the type of audio recorder used in mixing (analog or digital); and 3) the kind of mastering used (always digital in the case of a CD). Remastered CDs can only be AAD, ADD, DDD, or DAD. Unless I'm missing something, the only instance in which you can have an analogue remaster is with a vinyl record.

I can't believe this thread is still active. I thought post #3 said it all.

Blues in Thirds is available on iTunes, as well as on some P2P sites.

What instrument did Lumpy play?

Original LP:

I doubt it's Eva doing the swishing. The dancer's face is noticeably hidden until the very end. Nice commercial though. Anyone else remember Reese's talk show Della that aired 1969-1970?

Available on CD-R and mp3 at amazon.com. Check out the samples: Jazz Masquerade

excerpt of A side included in this ebay auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-R-B-Soul-Instrumental-45-Bunky-Green-Sweet-Inspiration-MET-1403-/170883579313

I'm sorry to report that one of the most creative and influential comedians of our time has died. Jonathan Winters died last night at the age of 87. Rest in peace, Mr. Winters, and thank you for all the laughter you shared with us. NYT

That's correct. As I understand it, when Apple pulled the YouTube app from iOS6, Google was able to use built-in hooks in the iOS to send video links directly to its own standalone app. Try this: tap and hold the video link. You should be presented with the option to copy the link or "Open in YouTube". After copying the link, you should be able to open it in Apple's built-in player.