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Just ordered a new bottle - my last lot in the fridge is well past its use by date. Works well with the VPI 16.5 and as mentioned, quite good value.

Just checking against my NY USA stereo 'ear' copy. Also a very pleasant listening experience. For 'character' and bite it has the edge I think but for sonic level of detail the MM wins. Either way, both are great. Thinking about it - I have this one on Conn and Mosaic Select CDs, a Pathe Marconi LP, King LP, NY USA and Music Matters. Dammitt - I need a Liberty..

Failing that, the King pressing of 'Destination Out!' is pretty nice.. Just out of curiosity I've popped my copy of the Music Matters on deck. Spinning Moncur's 'Love and Hate' the first thing that comes across is the incredible sonic detail of Roy Haynes' tom toms and brushes. Can't recall the original LP ever capturing that in such fidelity but I'll check against the NY USA for further impressions. Can't go wrong with the MM - although the frequent disk turning may well be a negative !

Lionel Hampton 37-41 Victor set, CDs 1 and 2.

Pick up the Music Matters 2x45rpm in glorious stereo ! Grant Green 'Live At The Lighthouse' (BN UA blue/white label 2LP). Thinish vinyl but excellent sonics, capturing well the Lighthouse atmosphere. Horace Silver 'The Stylings of Silver' (BN NY USA DG both sides, ear)

Isn't that one of the LPs that Paul Buckmaster spun for Miles before the 'On The Corner' sessions?

Sad news to come in from work to. What an inspiration and a stalwart on the UK scene he was. Some landmark recordings there with Joe Harriott and Michael Garrick. Great biography too in which he came across as a gem of a guy. Electrical Engineering's loss was British jazz's gain. RIP - I will spin 'Movement' tonight. Just recall that the last time I saw him was at the Ian Carr tribute, in the front row (he was introduced).

One good thing about Naim is that there are plenty of upgrade routes. Their stuff also holds its value on the 2nd hand market pretty well too and is supportable by them over the very long term with component change outs and transport replacements etc.

I bought my first Naim amp in North America ! They have dealerships worldwide and a very loyal fan base. The company credo set by late founder Julian Vereker is still in place (somewhat minimalist, with emphasis on the sonics). One of these days I'm going to have to do one of their HQ facility tours..

Happy Birthday !

Hope it was good !

Good buy ! I've had a full Naim system (apart from LP12) for many years now and have been delighted with it. They are an excellent Salisbury based company - although their kit isn't cheap, alas. Currently pondering an upgrade route on the CD front - should I go for their NDX streamer or upgrade to a second hand CDS3 'flagship player'. Probably the latter, I think. Lot more life in CD yet ! Dutton Vocalion did a great job on their 'Troppo' reissue. It runs the original vinyl pretty close.

Agreed !

Great article. Listening to 'Cosmos' on the 2CD set right now - you can sense how stunned the audience must have been. One one occasion in Seattle I think I passed pretty close to where the club must have been. A zoot suited hep cat wearing a porkpie hat was walking down the road, I kid you not !

First time I heard him was on the first David Essex LP (and no, it wasn't mine).

I'm going to be tempted with the Threadgill...

Frank Ricotti's 'Our Point of View' on CBS is as good as any IMO. The early Nucleus LPs and Westbrook's 'Love Songs' have great playing by him too.

Nice to hear that Pepi Lemer is appearing live again - last time I saw mention of her it was with regard to vocal coaching the Spice Girls ! She features prominently on Ardley's 'Will Power' I recall.

Stunned to hear this - but thankful for all the music. He leaves a great recorded legacy - RIP. This is turning out to be a brutal year for jazz passings.

I've got a couple of those Playboy 2LP sets somewhere - with Med Flory's band featured among others.

Remember one night when he played a track by the Miles Davis Quintet with Trane. One of the Prestige sides.

Yet more sad news - damn. Here's thanking him for the enjoyment I've got over the years from his Jazz Crusaders work. RIP. He's on electric bass on that Grant Green 'Live at the Lighthouse', I recall.

The box has just arrived and the first reaction is that 'Pause & Think Again' sounds fantastic. Sonically, they have done a great job.