What in Analogue Have You Bought Today?

[stevoz]

My sister had this album and used to play it a lot....it brings back great memories of early teen hormonal issues and it's about time I had it in my collection.

Neil Young "Harvest" 2009 'Neil Young Archives Official Release Series' remastered reissue. Remastered by and lacquer cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering. Discogs notes give no hint where it's pressed.....hopefully Optimal?

 

 

Also via Discogs, Pretenders "Packed!" NM German 1st pressing (Record Service Alsdorf), mastered by Bob Ludwig..

 

Edited August 4, 2024 by stevoz

[NoCoder]

  On 03/08/2024 at 4:47 AM, Jebediah said:

What's your take on this collaboration?

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I loved the first 3 singles. 

 

Need a few more full listens to the album, but enjoyed the fist few spins.

 

I think they mesh well together and it's great to hear new music form the both, that is a little different to their normal sound (not a huge stretch though)

[stevoz]

Just now on ebay (sometimes you do find LP's there cheaper than via Discogs):

 

Sting "Ten Summoners Tales" 2016 Back To Black remastered reissue, German (Optimal) pressing.

 

 

Also via ebay, The Cure "Amsterdam 1979" Unofficial release (bootleg), live concert recording. A good line up of songs.

 

 

[Almaz]

Today’s arrival. I’m becoming a big fan of Dead Can Dance. Certainly a sound all to it’s own. Would happily give this album 5 stars .

[andyr]

  On 05/08/2024 at 10:48 AM, Almaz said:

Today’s arrival. I’m becoming a big fan of Dead Can Dance.  Certainly a sound all to its own. Would happily give this album 5 stars .

 

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Yeah, great album, John!  

 

"The Wind That Shakes The Barley" is one of my test tracks.  

 

[stevoz]

After a lot of research and contemplation, yesterday I put in an offer on ebay for a set of 4 year old Fyne Audio F502 speakers and it was accepted.

Speakers in perfect condition and come with two decent lengths of QED speaker cable and 2 Van den Hul RCA cables (which I can put to good use!). 

So with my 'end game' amp and speakers now settled on (although speakers may change when I retire and get access to my super), I will stick with my TT and CD player for awhile now before making anymore moves. It's nerve racking making these purchase decisions but exciting at the same time.

 

[April Snow]

How wonderful @stevoz Congratulations !!!!

 

[crtexcnndrm99]

  On 06/08/2024 at 5:22 AM, stevoz said:

After a lot of research and contemplation, yesterday I put in an offer on ebay for a set of 4 year old Fyne Audio F502 speakers and it was accepted.

Speakers in perfect condition and come with two decent lengths of QED speaker cable and 2 Van den Hul RCA cables (which I can put to good use!). 

So with my 'end game' amp and speakers now settled on (although speakers may change when I retire and get access to my super), I will stick with my TT and CD player for awhile now before making anymore moves. It's nerve racking making these purchase decisions but exciting at the same time.

 

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Nice one! I saw those quite a few times on the ‘bay and was tempted. 

[wasabijim]

  On 06/08/2024 at 5:22 AM, stevoz said:

After a lot of research and contemplation, yesterday I put in an offer on ebay for a set of 4 year old Fyne Audio F502 speakers and it was accepted.

Speakers in perfect condition and come with two decent lengths of QED speaker cable and 2 Van den Hul RCA cables (which I can put to good use!). 

So with my 'end game' amp and speakers now settled on (although speakers may change when I retire and get access to my super), I will stick with my TT and CD player for awhile now before making anymore moves. It's nerve racking making these purchase decisions but exciting at the same time.

 

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yay for new speaker day! 

[metal beat]

  On 06/08/2024 at 5:22 AM, stevoz said:

After a lot of research and contemplation, yesterday I put in an offer on ebay for a set of 4 year old Fyne Audio F502 speakers and it was accepted.

Speakers in perfect condition and come with two decent lengths of QED speaker cable and 2 Van den Hul RCA cables (which I can put to good use!). 

So with my 'end game' amp and speakers now settled on (although speakers may change when I retire and get access to my super), I will stick with my TT and CD player for awhile now before making anymore moves. It's nerve racking making these purchase decisions but exciting at the same time.

 

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Nice pickup Steve

 

This should bring your system up another level or 3.

[Almaz]

Added this to my collection today. If you’re looking for a relaxing Jazz record this isn’t the one. However if you would like too experience how two widely separated cultures are able to communicate through music then it’s definitely worth a listen. 

[S C]

I bought this turntable package with various upgrades from @illusion and it is a terrific improvement on the cheap equipment I was using. Also picked up (for 5 dollars!) from elsewhere this set of Von Karajan Beethoven which sounds very sweet on the new TT. Thanks very much to @illusion who was  very generous with time and advice.  Given the week started with a busted amp and nothing to play it has turned out very well. 

 

[illusion]

She's looking right at home there Simon. Wishing many hundreds of hours happy listening.

[wasabijim]

  On 07/08/2024 at 11:58 AM, S C said:

I bought this turntable package with various upgrades from @illusion and it is a terrific improvement on the cheap equipment I was using. Also picked up (for 5 dollars!) from elsewhere this set of Von Karajan Beethoven which sounds very sweet on the new TT. Thanks very much to @illusion who was  very generous with time and advice.  Given the week started with a busted amp and nothing to play it has turned out very well. 

 

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what an outcome!
2x - Wishing many hundreds of hours happy listening.

[LX_4_MAN]

Playing with mats on the stabi ......welcome to a Oyaide Mj-12 fresh off the red eye from japan 

[Guest Moon 600i V2]

  On 08/08/2024 at 9:48 AM, LX_4_MAN said:

Playing with mats on the stabi ......welcome to a Oyaide Mj-12 fresh off the red eye from japan 

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I find that choosing mats is like choosing wine----what flavour do you prefer.

[LX_4_MAN]

  On 08/08/2024 at 3:22 PM, Moon 600i V2 said:

I find that choosing mats is like choosing wine----what flavour do you prefer.

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Sounds like a lot of fun to me

 

But yes it is just a little tweak and depends on allot of other factors 

[stevoz]

Just now via Discogs, after the copy of this I ordered the other day was suddenly cancelled and refunded.

 

Pretenders "Packed!" NM Greek 1st pressing.

 

[stevoz]

Just now via ebay, after Rarewaves sent me a discount notification email, with this on my ebay watchlist.

 

Empire Of The Sun "Walking On A Dream", new 2024 Limited Edition German repress (Pallas)......in yellow mustard vinyl. Love this album.....have had the CD since first release.

 

[stevoz]

Just now via Discogs, INXS "Underneath The Colours" NM Oz 1st pressing. Third attempt at getting a good copy of this album.....went with a local pressing and I think it was @April Snow or maybe @Full Range (memory test and I might still be wrong!) that suggested this was the way to go.

First one I got was a Dutch pressing and besides the refundable flaws it sounded awesome but could not find one at a decent price. This one cost enough!

Fingers crossed it's a good copy.

 

Edited August 11, 2024 by stevoz

[April Snow]

  On 11/08/2024 at 8:18 AM, stevoz said:

Just now via Discogs, INXS "Underneath The Colours" NM Oz 1st pressing. Third attempt at getting a good copy of this album.....went with a local pressing and I think it was @April Snow or maybe @Full Range (memory test and I might still be wrong!) that suggested this was the way to go.

First one I got was a Dutch pressing and besides the refundable flaws it sounded awesome but could not find one at a decent price. This one cost enough!

Fingers crossed it's a good copy.

 

 

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Excellent I think it was me  but it is an excellent pressing - as it was recorded at EMI Studio 301 in Sydney so should be nice and fresh.

I have this one and think it is fabulous - hope you love it too 

[Almaz]

Good score Steve. Wonderful album. Ist Aussie press bonus.

[stevoz]

Bloody hell......just found out this album exists (thanks to @tubularbells on the vinyl spinning thread. Never knew about it before tonight.....found this new one at a great price on Discogs and couldn't resist. Wow.....really rapt.

 

Icehouse "In Concert" Oz pressing....and that's it for tonight!

 

 

 

[Bisguittin]

Found this on FleaBay. 8 vinyl discs comprising 96 songs in absolutely mint condition! This was bought and never played.

[wasabijim]

just a couple as a birthday treat

 

It's a bummer they never did a 2016 vinyl but they did a 2024 RSD issue, yay!!  big fan of the young Sydney lass after seeing her live (prior to the eurovision business) 

Montaigne – Glorious Heights

Wonderlick – 19658890121, Vinyl, LP, Saffron Yellow, Australia, 20 Apr 2024

 

 

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