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Going to try the drams I opened at Al's the other day... --> The Arran Malt 43%

Oh so I did get to try the two bottles of Rittenhouse Rye 25yo on Tuesday night... Cask 6 and 12... Here is my friend Steffen (Denmark) very happy to get his bottle. I really liked both, but they were really different. The barrel 6 was a little more woodie, and had a stronger Rye taste and was a little astringent. The cask 12 bottle was smoother overall and drank a little more like a bourbon - more of a balanced beverage overall for me. But was glad that I got to try them both. Steffen took the cask 6 bottle. And it will be shared around Denmark when he gets back... with a nod to HC...

getting ready... Pic from Tuesday night while I look for bottles tonight.

That should probably be a thread... but I will drink to it... Cheers Al and Claire.

Bobby Hutcherson - 1966 - Happenings

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Happy birthday Steve and Wayne... you picked a good day to be born... Cheers, Mikey

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Sorted a few of my LP's today:

Enjoy the Quad's

general impressions from my limited time with them. 009's are very neutral in their presentation and that is a very good thing in this case. Nothing was out of place. They were able to handle very complex and powerful passages very well. A giant killer for many systems (RCA-SACD 4th movement - Saint-Saens - Symphony No. 3 In C Minor Op. 78 'Organ'), the 009's from my ES-1 was able to hold everything together - soundstage, detail, bass, air, and power. Was a pleasure to listen to. The only thing that was lower than what I wanted was impact, à la L3000's... but that is a different animal. I used two tracks for resolution and went against the 4070's.. Nickle Creek - 2002 - This Side - track 3 - "Speak", and track one of Dave Brubeck - 1959 - Time Out - "Blue Rondo à la Turk" both from SACD. As Al says, The 009's have higher resolution. They are very close to the 4070's, which I always considered the resolution king, but the nod would have to go to 009's for me. They both demonstrated the eerie 'notes dissipating into the ether' effect. The closest can to the 009 is the Omega. Presentation is very close. But the resolution on the 009's are higher and the bass presentation is tighter on the 009's. But it is a worthy Omega alternative in my view. I found the Omega to be a little more midrange forward than the 009's. 009's vs 007's... The only edge that I have for the 007's is they had more impact for me. The notes had more weight, the bass I could feel more. But just about all other aspects the 009's edged it out. I had to stop myself from wanting to compare the ES-1 to Al's BHse (I get distracted every now and then)... Side note - all tracks were 'very' well recorded. Did not listen to a run of the mill recording to see if the 009's were forgiving, I don't really want them to be. Cheers,

very nice Spritzer just need more heads...

I would agree they like lots of power, but I found them more efficient than the 007 and 4070. It was really close to the Omega for output power for same power in.

knew I should have brought the Caol Ila.. would have been the match... Thanks again Al. Mikey

not sure where you are ast - but I will come visit you next..

I came, I listened, I conquered. simple notes.. Are they the best headphone I have ever heard?- Yes Are they the ultimate headphone? - No (only thing lacking is impact, otherwise close to perfect) Thanks Al Cheers, Mikey

Thanks to Al for opening up some very great Brew Dog's to go with my meager Scotches... Cheers Augsburger - been into Syrah's over the last year or so.. great stuff Cheers Mikey

Time for a little STAX goodness myself.. heading to Al's

too long for me on a Sunday morning.. goes in the read it later bucket.

oh... that just hurts...

nice call on the Pliny.. wine seems in order: Alban Vineyards - 1999 - Reva (Edna Valley Syrah)

No... but WANT....bigguy and nice refill set there cetoole