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My father got this after I relayed Chuck's advice. He is very happy with it. Oh dear, does this mean that only 'old people', like me (and Chuck?), are buying it? This does not bode well for future sales! However, I suppose you have to be a certain age to even have any vinyl! Our drummer is buying it too. He is only 50! Only a child!!

My father got this after I relayed Chuck's advice. He is very happy with it. Oh dear, does this mean that only 'old people', like me (and Chuck?), are buying it? This does not bode well for future sales! However, I suppose you have to be a certain age to even have any vinyl!

Mine's on its way. I'll report when I've listened to it.

Here, as promised, are my experiences of installing/using the Xitel InPort: Ordered it last Saturday from www.beststuff.co.uk for £55. Not the cheapest price (by a few £s) but they agreed to ship immediately. Arrived tuesday & took about an hour to set up. I followed the 'idiot's guide' faithfully & there were no major problems. Played around with it for a few hours and then managed to tape four albums today; again, with no real problems. To my ears, the CD-Rs sound as good as the original vinyl and I'm really pleased with the results. So, thanks again to everyone, especially Chuck, who recommended it. By recording & then selling my remaining vinyl it should pay for itself in no time and I also have something now that I can use for taping radio broadcasts etc.

Plus the additional shipping costs & possible customs duties. I'm getting mine from the UK

What a great board this is! Thanks to everyone for your help & advice. I've decided to go for the Xitel Inport since that seems to do what I want & comes recommended by Chuck. It's also cheaper than the 'PhonoPreAmp iVinyl' so that's another point in it's favour! I'll let you know how things turn out.

I have a large LP collection which I am gradually replacing by CD on an 'as and when' basis. However I have a number of LPs that I am sure will never be reissued on CD plus some that I quite enjoy but don't want to pay to replace by a CD. Therefore I'm looking for the best way of converting my LPs to CD using some hardware/software and my Windows XP computer. I don't want anything too complicated - who does? - but I'd like the finished product to sound good with gaps between tracks etc. Can anyone recommend something that does this and is easily available in the UK? BTW I saw in a newspaper today a very short review of something described as a 'PhonoPreAmpiVinyl' from a company called Terratec. It is a freestanding unit about the size of a cigarette pack and connects direct to a turntable, with another connection to a computer via the USB port. It does not require any drivers, sound cards or power supply, so seems very easy to set up etc. Does anyone know anything about this particular product?

On December 6, 2006 RKCJ 2028 Scene Of Jazz/Colors Of Winter 2500 On December 20, 2006 Tokuma TKCV 35383 Higgins,Eddie(p)/It's Magic 2800 Tokuma TKCV 35376 Alexander,Eric(ts)/Gentle Ballads the second 2800 Tokuma TKCW 32137 Loueke,Lionel(g)/Virgin Forest 2700 Tokuma TKCW 32138 Rovatti,Ada(ts)/Airbop 2700 Warner Music WPCR 25121(New)(24 bit) M.J.Q./Fontessa* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25122(New)(24 bit) M.J.Q./Modern Jazz Quartet* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25123(New)(24 bit) M.J.Q./No Sun In Venice* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25124(New)(24 bit) M.J.Q./At Music Inn Guest Artist Sonny Rollins* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25125(New)(24 bit) M.J.Q./Pyramid* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25126(New)(24 bit) M.J.Q./European Concert* 3360 Warner Music WPCR 25128(New)(24 bit) M.J.Q./Lonely Woman* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25129(New)(24 bit) M.J.Q./Sheriff* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25130(New)(24 bit) M.J.Q./Last Concert* 3360 Warner Music WPCR 25132(New)(24 bit) Lewis,John(p)/John Lewis Piano* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25133(New)(24 bit) Lewis,John(p)/Afternoon In Paris* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25134(New)(24 bit) Jackson,Milt(vib)/Ballads & Blues* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25135(New)(24 bit) Jackson,Milt(vib)/Plenty Plenty Soul* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25136(New)(24 bit) Mann,Herbie(fl)/At The Village Gate* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25137(New)(24 bit) Mann,Herbie(fl)/Memphis Underground* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25138(New)(24 bit) McCann,Les(p) & Eddie Harris(ts)/Swiss Movement* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25139(New)(24 bit) Bryant,Ray(p)/Alone At Montreux* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25140(New)(24 bit) Taylor,Billy(p)/One For Fun* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25141(New)(24 bit) Farmer,Art(tp)/To Sweden With Love* 2310 Warner Music WPCR 25142(New)(24 bit) Farmer,Art(tp)/Sing Me Softly Of The Blues* 2310 MTCJ 1097 Ihara,Kouji(org)/A Jack In The Box 2800 FNCJ 5519 Gambarini,Roberta(vo) & Hank Jones/Lush Life 2500 XQAM 1007 Torme,Mel(vo)/Vintage Year* 2800 XQAM 1008 Smith,Keely(vo)/Keely Sings Sinatra* 2800 XQAM 1009 Clooney,Rosemary(vo)/Rosie Sings Bing* 2800 XQAM 1010 Winters,Pinky(vo)/Speak Low* 2800 XQAM 1011 Richards,Ann(vo)/Lover* 2800 XQAM 1012 Jones,Jack(vo)/If You Ever Leave Me* 2800 XQAM 1013 Como,Perry(vo)/It's Impossible +2* 2800 XQAM 1014 Holiday,Johnny(vo)/Blue Holiday* 2800 JZCJ 1502 Hoshino,Kei(vo)/In A Sentimental Mood 3000 DDCB 5003 Monma,Ayako(vo)/Once Upon A Time 2300 LXCY 6240 Jazz-hip Trio/Starlight Starbright 2415 MTCJ 3040 World Heritage/Icomos 2625 MTCJ 3041 Osorezan/Mimidokodesuka 2700

I sometimes think a red mist descends on some people when they see something on ebay that they want and common sense goes out the window. Like you found, how difficult is it to do a little research before bidding?

I second the positive review of the two 'Golden Afrique' releases. Of the two, I prefer Vol.1 so I would try that first. BTW there are a couple of used copies currently available here: Amazon.com

Seems you're right... I tried all the larger international press/newspaper shops in Zurich mainstation... only chance might be a music shop, but I doubt I'll find it. Is it coming out monthly, so a 7 issue subscription would be for only half a year? No, it's bi-monthly so 7 issues will take you up to the end of 2007. I don't think you'll be disappointed with it!

I'm not sure if it is available through retailers - I get mine by post through an annual subscription. Can I add my plug as well. It's a great read and always comes with a free CD containing tracks from many of the recordings that are reviewed. Without it I'm not sure how I would ever hear about what is available and like Tony I invariably end up buying a few CDs on the strength of their reviews. If you're interested in taking out a subscription then their website is here: Songlines

I'd love to see the Richie Kamuca recordings on Concord make it onto CD. Is this too much to ask?

I can't comment on the putumayo label but for compilations I can really recommend the ones compiled by Charlie Gillett, who used to have a weekly 'world music' programme on the BBC World Service until he had to retire recently due to ill health. He issues a 2xCD compilation of the best tunes from his programme each year with the catchy title 'World 2001 2002 etc.' They have been released on a variety of labels - 'Virgin', 'Wrasse', 'Narada World' etc and cover music from virtually every country in the world. They are absolutely terrific and I would recommend that you try one and if you like it, buy all the others. They started to be issued in 2001 so there are six to choose from. If your interested here's this years compilation on Amazon: Amazon.com

I don't think it was ever a legit release. The French CBS twofer was a legitimate release. The production of the album was supervised by Henri Renaud. DMG has a copy of the French CBS release and/or a CD-R copy for sale: DMG

Many thanks, Mark.

I've been buying a lot of 70's music recently, including: Charles Tolliver - Impact (Enja-remastered). A terrific live set recorded in Germany in 1972. Ted Curson with the George Arvanitas Trio - Pop Wine (Futura). Recorded in Paris in 1971 & MUCH better than I'd hoped for. I'm still awaiting delivery of the 'live' Dizzy Reece CD on Futura - 'From In to Out'. I expect this to be another good 'un! Also been buying a lot of Henry Threadgill including a great session from 1982 - 'When was that?' Finally, I got the new 'Atomic' CD in the post today, 'Happy New Ears'. Another great recording.

What's any of this to do whether he's a good singer or not? I don't have any problems with someone not liking him but really .............. Anyway my question was 'Does anyone know whether he has a new record deal?'

Perhaps he gets confused as to where the decimal point should be!

What does this mean???????????????????????

Does anyone know what Kurt Elling is doing nowadays? All his Blue Note recordings are terrific, especially 'Live in Chicago' but he doesn't seem to have released anything since 'Man in the air' in 2003. I presume his contract with Blue Note has been terminated but why hasn't any other label taken up this unique talent?

I'm with the other 33% who don't want to live in either France or Britain. We'll manage it one day, maybe. MG Where then.......Mars?

and the remaining 4/5ths are ..............what?

On October 21,2006 CDSOL 1149 Fukui,Ryo(p)/Mellow Dream +1 2625 CSDOL 1150 Kawano,Yasuhiro(p)/Peace 2625 On November 15,2006 RATCD 4356 Rio Nido(vocal group)/I Like To Riff 2520 RATCD 4357 Rio Nido(vocal group)/Hi-fly 2520 On November 17,2006 PCD 23841 Fat Mama/Mamatus 2415 PCD 23846(Strata East) Descendants Of Mike And Phoebe/Spirit Speaks 2415 On November 22,2006 VRCL 18835(Hybrid) Jones,Hank(p)/Stella By Starlight 2835 BVCJ 31046 Josele,Nino(g)/Paz - Y La Musica De Bill Evans 2548 BVCJ 37190 Drew,Kenny(p)/Afternoon In Europe* 2000 BVCJ 37191 Drew,Kenny(p)/Lullaby* 2000 BVCJ 37192 Drew,Kenny(p)/Moonlit Desert* 2000 BVCJ 37193 Drew,Kenny(p)/Swingin Love Great Standard Love Songs* 2000 BVCJ 37194 Drew,Kenny(p)/Fantasia* 2000 BVCJ 37195 Drew,Kenny(p)/Trippin* 2000 BVCJ 37196 Drew,Kenny(p)/By Request* 2000 BVCJ 37197 Drew,Kenny(p)/By Request 2* 2000 BVCJ 37198 Drew,Kenny(p)/Elegy* 2000 BVCJ 37199 Drew,Kenny(p)/Dream* 2000 KICJ 512 Imasawa, Kagerou(b)/Bass Days 2800 KICJ 513 Sweet Voice/Kiss Kiss Kiss and Still Kiss 3000 On December 20,2006 MHCP 10032(Three Blind Mice)Hibrid Matsumoto,Hidehiko(ts)/Sleepy* 2415 MHCP 10033(Three Blind Mice)Hibrid Kawaguchi,George(ds)/Big 4* 2415 MHCP 10034(Three Blind Mice)Hibrid Hideto,Kanai(b)/Concierto De Aranjuez* 2415 MHCP 10035(Three Blind Mice)Hibrid Imada,Masaru(p)/Standard* 2415 MHCP 10036(Three Blind Mice)Hibrid Suzuki,Isao(b)/Blue City* 2415 MHCP 10037(Three Blind Mice)Hibrid Fukumura,Hiroshi(tb)/Morning Flight* 2415 MHCP 10038(Three Blind Mice)Hibrid Yamamoto,Tsuyoshi(p)/Live At Misty* 2415 MHCP 10039(Three Blind Mice)Hibrid Hino,Terumasa(tp)/Live* 2415 MHCP 10040(Three Blind Mice)Hibrid Yokouchi,Shouji(g)/Blonde On The Rocks* 2415 MHCP 10041(Three Blind Mice)Hibrid Goto,Yoshiko(vo)/Day Dream* 2415 The release on Strata East - 'Descendants Of Mike And Phoebe/Spirit Speaks' is new to me. Anyone know anything about it?

Thanks for the heads up. It looks a very cool session!