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So, I have tickets to see jazz legend and really old guy Charles Lloyd tomorrow night. He is playing with Jason Moran, Eric Harland and Reuben Rogers, a killer quartet. He is not and all-time favorite of mine, but he is great and, as mentioned, really old. I have seen several jazz greats shortly before their deaths and I try to see the old guys when they are around for this reason in addition to their music. The dilemma arose today because a buddy just sold his guitar to a guy who works on the Ray Davies tour. He offered him tickets and possibly back-stage passes for the Ray Davies show tomorrow night. Because my buddy cannot go, the guy said I could take the tickets. Ray Davies and the Kinks ARE among my all-time favorites. I've been liking Ray's recent solo work and the Kinks shows I saw were excellent. Ray isn't quite as likely to kick it before I have another chance to see him, but he is around less frequently. My wife might pick either, and I haven't asked her yet. What do you folks think? I am stuck.

Hey Reks, did you ever un-collapse? I hope it isn't worse today, and heck, root canals are easy these days. I've had way too many after a youth of rebellious dentist-hating self-destruction. Let us all know how youare doing when you are up to it.

Three 3-level racks from Core Designs that are similar to these. The owner, Arnold, is a very cool guy and a headphone freak as well. And a larger one of these for use as a turntable platform. Sadly, it does not come with the Orpheus.

Mmmm, Vicodin. Fuckin' A, Reks, that sucks ass. Hit and run victim. Leaky roof victim. Burrito store ripoff victim. Etc. Etc. Etc. Maybe you have to get back together with the Succubus Girlfriend because it seems that the timing of that breakup is a little suspect... Oh, and don't fuck around with drinking and Vicodin, either. We don't want you pulling a Heath by accident.

Speaking of which, aren't you working on something like that already? I found a thread on HF about a project for a linear tracker or something. Is that still happening and do you have any pics/update?

I also like it quite a bit and I'm glad it doesn't sound just like Dummy. That would be dumb.

I have the O2s with the 007t and rock is not their best medium. I will listen some more and post up some thoughts because this evening I was planning to listen to that rig with the Onix CD-1 feeding it balanced. I'll put some rock on the menu tonight.

Here are The Tubes fagging out, not that there's anything wrong with that. Actually, somewhere at my house I have a autographed copy of their promo photo, and Re Styles "signed" it with a big lipstick kiss.

Hey Jeff, glad to see you on Head-Case! I was going to ping you on the other site when I saw you were at the NYC meet. Cool that you are in the headphone game again. Are you going to CanJam? Our nutty Florida friends are setting up a pretty amazing show down there... Hope you can make the trip. Oh, and by the way, none of those fuckers from the NYC meet who trashed your gear will be allowed in Florida...

J&R is fine, but you can also search on Head-fi in the member's lounge to find threads on finding headphones in NYC. I went to one store when I was there for a work trip and they had pretty much the whole Grado line on display. Cannot recall the name but it was in one of those threads. I agree that SR-225 is where it is at for a reasonably-priced Grado, and also agree that 325i is the better can but I still would not buy that over the 225. You could also get some SR-60s for knocking around if you want something more expendable.

How is The Ninety Days? WWII is fascinating to me. I just started this, speaking of world wars:

Todd has a good relationship with Yama's so maybe you could get him to help you out and order it for a better price.

What does it taste like though?

Happy Birthday to me . . . Pure Audiophile: The Ray Brown Trio Soular Energy 180 Gram Fantasy 45s: Duke Ellington & Ray Brown This One's For Blanton Miles Davis The New Miles Davis Quintet Charlie Byrd Trio Byrd At The Gate Miles Davis Miles Davis And The Modern Jazz Giants Barney Kessel, Ray Brown, Shelly Manne The Poll Winners John Lee Hooker Burning Hell

:'(

The HD-25 is a good choice, but for a relatively cheap alternative with lots of bass -- maybe too much -- try the AKG K81DJ. It is not the best headphone but it meets your criteria. The K181DJ is bigger and more isolating, but really cannot recall what they sound like. If you can find an ATH-A500/700/A900 for a reasonable price, I also think those can make a decent portable option. They are easy to drive and sound pretty good. Not super bassy, though.

Happy Birthday Smeggy! It is time to put Plan B into effect and we WILL rule the world! Also, gesundheit and Farfegnuegen to our "German" friends. You know what it's like to want to rule the world, now don't you? Cheers all! I think a little Scotch with my coffee couldn't hurt.

Resistance is futile

Pestering FTW! Congrats Tao and enjoy the Stax goodness. 2008 is obviously the Year of the Stax/'stats.

I just cannot see being upset by such a thing. It might make viewing a little more work but people over there are claiming that there will be a mass exodus if Jude doesn't change it back. Give me a break.

Seems like a reasonable place to be. 'grats in any event Nate.

Shit, wrong holiday:

My family is French too, but this piece of merde was from France, like Air is.

Apparently I missed this one, V. Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, and Jack DeJohnette, to be exact. Truly one of the best shows I have been to see, and in the top 5 jazz shows for sure. I'm looking for the envy smiley because I really want to see Bob Mould, although I am not sure what the gay discoteque thingy is all about...