Dmitry

Thanks lads. So let's see if I understand you correctly. I tape the lp to a file, split tracks in a software program like Audacity, transfer to my iTunes library, then wirelessly connect the said library to something called Airport Express, which is, in turn, connected to my preamplifier via RCA cables, and use my iPhone as a remote control to play my files?

USB tt is out of the question. The quality just isn't there. I have a very satisfying set-up now, and would go the old fashioned route - TT>preamp>digital recorder. Cheaper recorders possibly and probably have worse a/d converters, although I can't be sure of that. Also, importing directly from tt to pc carries significant background noise, based on what I've read and heard. The other question is how to actually play the needle-drops on my stereo.

I'm looking at a Tascam 2-channel digital recorder for the purpose of taping my records. It records in several formats, from various mp3 incarnations to wav 16 bit or 24 bit. Can this be easily converted by iTunes to alac, so I can play the lp needle-drops on my iPhone? https://www.amazon.com/DR-100mkII-2-Channel-Portable-Digital-Recorder/dp/B006JVNTXO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I read that symphonic music takes more space than jazz and rock. jazz, on average 200-300mb, orchestral classical 400+mb. More notes per second, i.e. more data?

Ripped a couple of discs, it's easy enough. I wonder what size hard drive I'd need to rip about 1000 in ALAC. My real long-term goal is to start ripping my records. Still not sure how to do it the right and easy way.

Thanks! Which format should I use for the best results for ripping cds?

Just got my first iPhone, it's a 128gig 6S. Never had an iPad, not a Mac. Just signed up with the iTunes on my pc. What's next? I wantto rip some of my cds, and be able to play them on my iPhone. Do I download iTunes on the iPhone, and connect it to my PC, which already has the iTunes, to download the rips from iTunes to the iPhone?

Back home! Wish I had more time to spend in Detroit. Burt's was great. Just the kind of place where I enjoy listening to music. People are unpretentious, loud, appreciative and unforgiving. The band was all right, fronted by a very young trumpeter Denard [sorry, didn't catch whether it was his christian or last name], who is heavily into Miles, by the sound of him. Also went to the Peoples' Records on Gratiot, upon Mark's suggestion. Spent about 90 minutes ruffling through their vast jazz section. This is the first record store I've been to that has a separate Jimmy McGriff section. And a Groove Holmes section! Judging by the number of various soul-jazz records from the 1960s, the people of Detroit really liked to have a good time. Here's what I picked up. Never heard of Odell brown before...

Looks like it's gone now.

That is what happens when you're listening through headphones. There is no pain, you are recedingA distant ship smoke on the horizonYou are only coming through in wavesYour lips move but I can't hear what you're saying

I'm at Burt 's now. Got me a catfish sandwich dinner. Musicians are about ready to start setting up. I love these neighborhood joints. They have that timeless Formica-checkered linoleum architecture. Except waitresses are a whole lot prettier in this place.

Cool! Wish I had more than one night to spare. Bert's sounds like an interesting joint.

Just ordered the Groovin at Smalls RVG 2-disc set. Let's see how the mono remaster stacks up against my 47 W. 63rd St record. The bonus tracks are really what I want to hear, though. Headphone listening doesn't do it for me, unless I'm traveling or listen in bed.. I like to have the sound coming from in front of me, not centered between my ears. More and more people are going into the headphone direction now, though.

i think you're going to need a step-up transformer.

Advice just keeps flowing, like the mighty Yangtze. I'm still curious. What kind of life did he have after leaving the music business? Did he keep in touch with his colleagues from the playing days? I don't know much about the man, other than what you said, and from scarce mentions by others. Also, where's the rest of the podcast? I'd like to hear about C.Sharpe. Just happened upon his obituary - http://www.nytimes.com/1990/01/30/obituaries/clarence-c-sharpe-dead-at-53-played-jazz-on-saxophone.html Must have been a chainsmoker.

That's true. The circle is getting narrower.

I think Scott should be made the executive moderator. The amount of invaluable advice he dispenses on every subject to mere mortals as well as to the moderating crew is why I, and probably many-many others, keep coming back the forum!

Last year I started using an ultrasonic tank bath, followed by the Loricraft rcm, which I've had for more than a decade. The results are fantastic, better than with the rcm alone. Regarding the various cleaning fluids...I make my own, consisting of filtered water, a couple of drops of soap and a small amount of alcohol.

I doubt that.

Mark, thank you very much for such a thoughtful response! Just what I was looking for! I'd love to go to the Keyboard Lounge, if the program is what you describe, but I checked BKL website prior to posting my query, and they don't show that Organ Quartet that Friday. They list a Michael Hanna [I'm assuming it's Roland Hanna's vocalist son] on Oct.14. http://www.theofficialbakerskeyboardlounge.com/facilities I''ll be staying at Westin Book Cadillac, on Washington Blvd, so Bert's is the closest club, and People's Records the closest record store, both within walking distance. Hopefully the weather's good.

Just listened to it. So Tommy pissed it all away on drugs..knew that. Was his famous brother supporting him financially after he stopped making a living from music?

Anyone from Detroit here, who can weigh in on these 2 clubs? So far I found just a couple of places that will have jazz that night. Baker's Keyboard Lounge is where I wanted to go, but doesn't look like there's much of anything interesting happening there. There's a Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, which will have Scott Gwinell's band. Don't know who that is. http://www.dirtydogjazz.com/EventDetail/?id=6897 The other, and a more plausible option is Burt's Marketplace, which has jam sessions on Friday nights. http://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/berts-marketplace/Location?oid=2125897

I'll be in Detroit for a brief visit, and have the night of Friday, Oct.14 open. Will appreciate any and all recommendations on where to listen to good jazz, and what's the best record store in town. Thanks!

It works very well. it may not cure the extremely warped records completely, but it does make a huge difference. Psycho-acoustics, perhaps? What is the scientific substantiation for this? " I wanted to hear just how much (if any) difference the Flat could make to what was already a great pressing. The answer is "quite a bit." Running the record through the Flat’s Relax program removed a layer of grain and lumpiness. On "It’s Different for Girls," the opening guitar was more delicate and textured, the bass had more shape and a propulsive quality, making the standard, un-Relaxed pressing sound somewhat clumsy and thick in comparison. Jackson’s distinctive voice was more natural and instrumental separation and layering were much clearer and less congested, especially through the chorus. The result was more engaging, with an easier sense of flow, an unforced quality to the playing and a much more infectious, sing-along quality, all good stuff. "

That is certainly a possibility, in my opinion also. This article, from way back, describes the process, as it was seen then - http://jazztimes.com/articles/19873-rvg-blue-note-editions-pro-or-conned