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A Wave Goodbye - Chick Corea

I put this up a ways back just because I always liked it. Unfortunately, now Chick has left us and the title fits differently. A monster talent on keyboards, arranging, composing that will be hard to replace.

A couple other favs -



 
Charles S

Charles S

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RobertC said:
You're making me drool... :)

That's gotta be some clean sound coming from that system.
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Get great sound from your PC for $100! Put the subwoofer under your desk, speakers on the desk separated as far as possible, plug in power, plug into PC, set bass at 50% to start, turn it on and be amazed at the sound you get. Don't be fooled by the size of the satellite speakers, they rock! I rarely exceed 50% volume. Don't forget you can tweak the sound on any Windows PC (I don't know about others), look for Realtek Audio Console (or similar). I used the Logitech Z-2300 for years, it lost the left channel after much heavy use. I was disappointed to learn it had been discontinued. I got the Z623 and was a little disappointed in that the subwoofer didn't "bump" as hard as the Z-2300's sub. The Z-2300 sub weighs more than the whole Z623 system. I used a splitter to connect the Z-2300 sub, using both subs (each has its own built-in amp). The Z-2300 sub can rattle everything, windows, anything hanging on walls, coat hangers in closets, etc., even at low volume. Over the last several years, I've gotten over the mega-bass thing and rarely use the Z-2300 sub; the Z623 sub is enough for me, now. I've bought Z623s as gifts for family and friends who were very pleased with them; one friend's wife doesn't like them... because she can hear the music coming from the man cave in the basement! My Z623 has been going strong for nearly 6 years, used every day, extensively.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VAHYTG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/speakers/z623-speaker-system-thx.980-000402.html?crid=47

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/THX

Want more?
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Sur...&keywords=Logitech+Z906&qid=1613439263&sr=8-1
https://www.logitech.com/en-us/prod...rround-sound-system.980-000467.html?crid=1588
I don't have it but I imagine it's fantastic. Logitech has several other speaker options.

I like Logitech products in general; I use a Logitech illuminated keyboard and wireless mouse with my desktop PC, plus another wireless mouse with my laptop.

I used to have something similar to @ZR9B 's system, bought in the '70s, big 3-way Pioneer speakers w/ 12" woofers, etc. That was followed by a couple more systems. It's been several years since I switched to a PC for music, it's just so much more convenient. I used to buy CDs; I would stick a CD in the PC one time to rip it at highest quality (giving me a music library on the PC), then I would copy the music to a Verbatim Store 'n' Stay USB flash drive for use in vehicles (they only protrude about 1/4" from head unit face-plate). Now, I'm so lazy that I mainly stream music. ;)
 
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Charles S

Charles S

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ZR9B said:
What pioneers did you have? What receiver? I love vintage gear and like knowing what people run or ran as a kid.
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I don't remember but they weren't high-end. The receiver was an Emerson, no idea what model but also budget grade; it came with wimpy speakers so I upgraded to the Pioneers, made a world of difference. It probably wouldn't compare to your Sansui/Klipsch setup other than looking similar.
 
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RobertC

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ZR9B said:
...What receiver? I love vintage gear and like knowing what people run or ran as a kid.
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As a teenager in the mid to late 70's I had a Sony STR-V4 receiver. Dual brand turntable, with a set of 3 way Infinity Qb speakers.

I still have the Qb's.

After seeing your setup @ZR9B , it makes me want to create space in the garage to set mine up again.

And after reading @Charles S post it makes me want a set of those Logitech's for the laptops ! Like a kid in a candy store. :)
 
Charles S

Charles S

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RobertC said:
As a teenager in the mid to late 70's I had a Sony STR-V4 receiver. Dual brand turntable, with a set of 3 way Infinity Qb speakers.

I still have the Qb's.

After seeing your setup @ZR9B , it makes me want to create space in the garage to set mine up again.

And after reading @Charles S post it makes me want a set of those Logitech's for the laptops ! Like a kid in a candy store. :)
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I see that the Logitech Z623 has gone up $20. You can use this price tracker to receive an email when the price is at, or below, the amount you specify. I've used it and found the notifications to be around a day or two late, which can be too late in some cases. Amazon's prices fluctuate a lot, it's best to check the price a couple times per day yourself, but I sometimes use camelcamelcamel just in case it may catch a price drop that I miss. $120 is still a good deal, I just checked my Amazon purchase history and I've paid from $102 (2020) to $128 (2015) for the ones I've bought. $100 is probably as low as you could hope for but it may not happen again anytime soon...

https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B003VAHYTG
 
Strigoi

Strigoi

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The single best song ever created. From the genius that is Christopher Bowes.


This is another banger. Possibly NSWF due to some scantily clad ladies. It's really only funny if you're into black metal and get the references though.

 
Charles S

Charles S

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Lisa Fischer and some band - Gimme Shelter

In all seriousness, this has to be one of the Stones' best performances, but Lisa stole the show. The video quality isn't great; there used to be a high quality video of this on YouTube but it seems to have been removed. This was recorded at Paradiso in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1995 (Voodoo Lounge Tour), if I'm not mistaken...
 
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