Thanks all for the inputs – very very useful.

Well we went down to the home brew shop this afternoon and I got him a Coopers starter kit with Amber Ale as the choice of beer. He has set it going, so we shall […]

You could always try dropping a note to the label owner telling him all about your Replay Papworth events (when they restart) and see if you can get a “sponsored” copy……..

Then where to file Rachmaninov Piano Concerto #2?

Is classical then sorted by composer, by orchestra or by conductor ?

My default is composer, but I have many classical CDs that are multiple works by different composers, sometimes with no obvious “primary’ com […]

Plus, don’t you need to dig a big hole in the middle ?

Correct – this was a digital to digital remaster and the higher resolution of SACD shouldn’t really add any sonic improvements (I remember reading somewhere the head of Intervention stating as much). However, the […]

I would concur that it is one of the most perfect films and has aged reasonably well.

Which got me thinking……. after the 2000s poll fest has concluded, is it time for the AW top 10 films of all time……….

Well given that Intervention have also just released the Matthew Sweet album, I think there is a fair chance you will get the wrong one……

I would wait for them to fix.

In the meantime if you “need” a dig […]

It was USD 20 for the shipping to Singapore (I know – but it is one of my favourite albums). So total of $50 is about the same as the dodgers price.

I got direct from Intervention (more expensive shipping though). I think that it is now on Amazon UK. although they appear to have messed up the listings with the Matthew Sweet SACD that Intervention have also…[Read more]

I get 236/86 via the Luma WiFi (I am on a 2Gbps fibre optic plan and get close to that via the wired connection)

“so I don’t think you;l to wring” should have been “so I don’t think you’ll go wrong” obviously

I’ve had mesh for a number of years now in the form of a US startup brand, Luma. It’s been pretty good but recently has starting having problems – one of the satellites loses connection and I have to reboot to res […]

Openly admitted by Mr Hook……

One of my first thoughts on seeing this thread was that “I wonder how long it will be before someone mentions Blue Monday nicking the bass line”. And I even bet with myself that it would be you that posted !

I’ll raise your Ecstasy of Gold with this one performed by Yo Yo Ma. One of my all time favourite pieces of music, full stop (as I have mentioned numerous times on this place ;-))

I have a couple of bottles of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the wine chiller – maybe I should crack one open and join the party

Which is one of the best sounding recordings ever – also my go to Muddy. Features a young Buddy Guy on acoustic guitar.