Thanks James.

Always nice to socialise with the similarly afflicted and discover unfamiliar music.

Toumani Diabate, 'Mande Variations' was new to me, and delightfully hypnotic. Lovely clean recording too.

And Zero 7, 'When it Falls' on vinyl absolutely slaughtered its CD variant, with simply better information retrieval/layering and a nicer presentation.

Gramophones eh? I'm still scratching my head.

John.

but what's with the +10 and 3.5 ??![/QUOTE]???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Tinariwen or +10:1 in their alphabet means "empty space"

Dear J.N. Michael and SJB ,

Can i come too.

It has been nearly two years since i moved south and i miss the visits to each others homes for good company, food and great music.

It always cost me a fortune in purchasing a lot of the music i heard at these soirees.

Here in Sydney i am in both of the hifi clubs and we go round each others homes too.

In fact i am having a 555 552 300 big NEAT's visiting my humble abode next week.

It will be interesting to see what Lontano makes of my humble systems.

Good times past.

The Norfolk Suffolk bunch were very hospitable and kind.

regards from the Antipodes.

David

Oh i forgot to mention agREAT Aussie band from Sydney.

Angus and Julia Stone

albums :

A Book Like This

Heart Full Of Wine (which i am listening to as i type)

Chocolates And Cigarettes

A fabulous pop folk roots style.

I adore this band.

Also try:

Jason Lowe fabulous guitarist, he is from Newcastle up the road from Sydney.

regards David

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Originally posted by DAVOhorn:
In fact i am having a 555 552 300 big NEAT's visiting my humble abode next week.

It will be interesting to see what Lontano makes of my humble systems.

David - really looking forward to the visit. I have sent you a mail.

Cheers

quote:

In fact i am having a 555 552 300 big NEAT's visiting my humble abode next week

I have the same electronics feeding my Audiovectors David. You will not want to give them back I promise!

Dear Chris,

i think you misunderstood.

The owner of that NAIM system is visiting me to listen to my NON NAIM systems. I have 4 systems running three of which use my own speaker designs and the fourth uses large corner horns and valve amps. So should be an entertaining time.

So it will be interesting to see what his impressions of my Very Non NAIM systems will be.

He has excellent musical taste so i anticipate that i will be parting with hard earned to purchase some of the music that he will play.

regards David

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Originally posted by MerryDance:

I wish Tinariwen was available on vinyl.  

It will be soon -but just 1000 copies Check out Diverse Vinyl newsletter release scheduled for end of month
Will be seeing them for the 5th time at Larmer Tree Festival (near Salisbury) July 18th Amazing band

thanks for mentioning them I had heard them on the radio now booked to see them Perth(uk) 17th may

Hi David,

Glad you are still enjoying your music and this mad Hi-Fi lark on the other side of the globe.

We miss you.

All the best from (warmish) Norfolk and Suffolk UK.

John.

Hi David...yes we really do miss you and all the wonderful music you introduced us too. Will check out your recommendations,

Any plans to come back to the UK to visit family or friends for a holiday?

Dear Mike and John,

Sniff Sniff i miss you guys too.

No return to UK unless immigration recommend it.

End of Aug i will be applying for permanent residency which will enable me to stay in Aus.

So at this time i am not planning to visit UK. Too much to see here.

So far been to Hobart Tasmania, The Hunter Valley north of Sydney, Katoomba west of Sydney, Bathurst 3 hours west of Sydney, Perth WA, and Gladstone 3 hours north of Adelaide.

So hardly touched the surface. Hope to visit Queensland at Xmas but not decided where in QLD to visit.

Mike the email address i have for you no longer seems to work.

regards David

In sunny and warm Sydney.

quote:

Originally posted by DAVOhorn:
Dear Chris,

i think you misunderstood.

The owner of that NAIM system is visiting me to listen to my NON NAIM systems. I have 4 systems running three of which use my own speaker designs and the fourth uses large corner horns and valve amps. So should be an entertaining time.

So it will be interesting to see what his impressions of my Very Non NAIM systems will be.

He has excellent musical taste so i anticipate that i will be parting with hard earned to purchase some of the music that he will play.

regards David

Reminds me of the listening sessions we all used to enjoy back in the UK ended up being quite expensive

Keep in touch David

Simon

And just got back from a listning session with Michael at John's another 5 discs to buy!!

Simon

I know the feeling well Simon. That J.N.'s cost me a fortune!!

Dear All,

OK Mr B what CD's of Johns took your fancy?

regards David
in Very Sunny if cool Sydney

quote:

Originally posted by DAVOhorn:
Dear All,

OK Mr B what CD's of Johns took your fancy?

regards David
in Very Sunny if cool Sydney

I'll find the list and post them

Regards,

Simon