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That would be great! Most of my playlists are somewhat rock oriented, a bit of pop but not much (mostly 80's stuff), and of course a lot of 60/70s movie scores (Barry, Schifrin, Mancini and Montenegro). Probably too vague, but that's the best I could do, I guess.
Quit listening to the most common radio channels here long ago. Most music comes from genre related internet radio channels - and a bit of P13 (as you might be familiar with @Thunderfinger?)
It would also be efficient and helpful if you could list some of your favorite artists or bands/groups simply to give me an idea of what kind of sound or style of music you favor?
Indie for sure, not so sure about the other categories – R&B if it's 60's/70's stuff, and not contemporary. Do listen a bit to bands like Queens of the Stone Age (and all the bands each member are associated with), Arctic Monkeys/The Last Shadow Puppets (should be hired to do a Bond theme!), older stuff like Led Zep, Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran – and punk/britpop of course: The Clash, The Jam (and anything with Paul Weller), Ramones, Iggy Pop, Oasis, Blur. Think these are the artists that get played the most (not counting Barry, Schifrin and those guys). Other than that, there are only a couple of contemporary artists that get played on a biweekly basis: Robyn and Röyksopp. Robyn could be an interesting choice for a Bond theme too, actually.
Don't know if that helps, haha!
First thing I hear when clicking on that link is Listening Wind by Talking Heads, and a review of Remain In Light. A favourite. Have bookmarked it, thanks.
Some good programs there. One of the best programs is called Transmission, I think. Lot of 80's stuff every time I've tuned in.
Transmission had an interesting bit about The Cure last time I listened to it. Not a band I listen too often, but there was some quite good songs presented!
Not to familiar with Talking Heads. Will have to have a listen.
I have a couple of old ones, but have been thinking about getting a brand new one, to avoid having to think about service, and possibly the availability of replacement styli.
I have a Sony PSLX300.
Good turntable?
I did move towards CD for sometime but gravitated back to the format I grew up with once I realised you can't better sound than the trusty analogue format over 20 years ago and have been buying vinyl ever since then.
The best way to listen to music is on a turntable through a decent set of missions. I have around 1000 LP's 200 12"s and about 100 7" of various genres but primarily rock.
Music is most likely my biggest passion with films taking a close 2nd so good quality equipment is pivotal for me, call me an audiophile snob if you like.
Considered getting a Rega Planar record deck about a year ago, but ended up with the Philips GA 312 turntable instead. Probably not as high-end, but it was affordable – and being a 70's one, it makes a good companion to the Tandberg receivers from the same era.
Might reconsider a Rega Planar or a Pro-Ject in the future, but the Philips deck does the job well so far. Looks good too, with green button lights and all. Would you recommend getting a Rega?
CD has a greater dynamic range.
@Dennison Do you mean greater dynamic range potential? Correct me if I'm wrong, but in the end wouldn't it come down to the audio engineering?
I bookmarked this handy website a couple weeks back. It shows the dynamic range score for different albums and their various formats.
http://dr.loudness-war.info
Just trying to figure this out because one of the reasons I've been thinking of starting to collect vinyl is, beyond the aesthetics and the hands-on feeling of analog, with the understanding that the DR can be better or at least comparable.
Vinyl is really fun. Like the format, and I think it sounds good, as well. Only have the old Philips GA 312, and a Garrard SP25 Mk IV which is a combined turntable/Tandberg receiver. Would recommend the Philips as a affordable vintage option, but there is a lot to choose from. Hearing good things about Rega and Pro-Ject turntables – but also vintage ones from Thorens, Dual, Lenco, Pioneer and many more. Some of them can be upgraded with better arms, cartridges etc. Same goes for newer turntables, of course.
There's a lot to be found online about this! :)
CD vs vinyl is an never-ending discussion it seems. I like both, but feel that some albums sounds better on vinyl (and the other way around, of course!). Mostly older albums, but also more recent releases. In the end the equipment might be the bigger factor. Possibly the music genre as well.
Yes, potential. Of course everything is mastered for everything to be LOUD these days.