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aramis109 · 05-22-2009, 04:31 PM

Well, I picked up "13 Shades of Blue" to kind of give it a try, and I really like it. However, there was a bit of an audio pop on one of the tracks, so I called their order line. I wanted to know if it was recorded on there or if I had a defective disc.

They ended up putting me through to the guy who mixed it! We talked for awhile and recommended some more albums to me. Turns out it was recorded live and thus, the audio pop was normal.

We also talked systems and they're sending me a catalog with some "free tweaks" that can improve sound. I'll report back, but as a whole I was very impressed with their down-to-earth setup.

Oh, and the Blues album sounds great too.

DonRSD · 05-22-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

Well, I picked up "13 Shades of Blue" to kind of give it a try, and I really like it. However, there was a bit of an audio pop on one of the tracks, so I called their order line. I wanted to know if it was recorded on there or if I had a defective disc.

They ended up putting me through to the guy who mixed it! We talked for awhile and recommended some more albums to me. Turns out it was recorded live and thus, the audio pop was normal.

We also talked systems and they're sending me a catalog with some "free tweaks" that can improve sound. I'll report back, but as a whole I was very impressed with their down-to-earth setup.

Oh, and the Blues album sounds great too.

HAHA keep me updated!!!

Fors* · 05-22-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

They ended up putting me through to the guy who mixed it! We talked for awhile and recommended some more albums to me. Turns out it was recorded live and thus, the audio pop was normal.

We also talked systems and they're sending me a catalog with some "free tweaks" that can improve sound. I'll report back, but as a whole I was very impressed with their down-to-earth setup.

Is there no end to the # of tweaks one can do? I'd like to hear what you receive too aramis, as I just can't figure out what else is out there that can be done......

Halcro 1 · 05-22-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

Since we're kind of on the topic- I'll toss this out to my fellow br.com gearheads. I love blues, but other than the occasional cd here or there, I'm not sure what to look into. I've hear many good things about "Kind of Blue" that was mentioned earlier, and it's on the list to pick up.

I don't have SACD capabilities but would really love a good mix of blues, jazz and blues/rock. Suggestions?

On topic, I'm thinking of picking up this cd.

Also, there's some other good albums on the mapleshade homepage! *edit* Here's one I like: http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/cds/10032.php

If this is all done with tubes... oh dear lord. I may be in trouble. They sound great even on my little desktop pc speakers!

I like Albert Collins (The master of the Telecaster) He has a live CD ..Its awesome good sonics .... Also good guitar based blues is Gary Moore ....Gary Moore a litle on the Rock side I have a CD with Gary Moore and Albert Collins .... very good

D · 05-22-2009, 08:01 PM

Check out the Naim label, especially Antonio Forcione Live. Superb live recording, you won't be disappointed!

aramis109 · 05-22-2009, 11:12 PM

Nice guys, thanks for the music advice. I'll look into both of them!

On the tweak side, they have a lot of tweaks on their site for people to check out. Among them are lifting the cables off the floor, using hard spikes, not soft rubber/plastic, cutting any "guards" over the tweeter off, and other things that I personally will probably not be doing. Still, interesting reading to be found there. I'll let you know if I try anything based upon the literature they're sending me.

One tweak I found interesting was sitting on the floor or on a pillow, rather than in a couch. They say this little "tweak" will help increase the soundstage and presense. I've personally found some validity to that. Well, at least it obviously changes the sound.

*edit* Just listened to some Albert Collins. I don't like the new live cd, but I do like his sound. I'll have to look into some of his stuff. There's just way too much echo and reverb on that live cd.

Halcro 1 · 05-24-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

Nice guys, thanks for the music advice. I'll look into both of them!

On the tweak side, they have a lot of tweaks on their site for people to check out. Among them are lifting the cables off the floor, using hard spikes, not soft rubber/plastic, cutting any "guards" over the tweeter off, and other things that I personally will probably not be doing. Still, interesting reading to be found there. I'll let you know if I try anything based upon the literature they're sending me.

One tweak I found interesting was sitting on the floor or on a pillow, rather than in a couch. They say this little "tweak" will help increase the soundstage and presense. I've personally found some validity to that. Well, at least it obviously changes the sound.

*edit* Just listened to some Albert Collins. I don't like the new live cd, but I do like his sound. I'll have to look into some of his stuff. There's just way too much echo and reverb on that live cd.

Lifting the cables off the floor works ....heres how i did it almost free ... Use a styrofoam cup upside down and cut a groove in the cup to fit wires and wala .... paint them if you want .. but 4-8 cups is all you need.... On the Live Albert Collins its a live recording so thats what you get ...

PSB_Paradigm_HSU · 09-30-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby Blu

Had my AV crew over to the house to reprogam my two channel button on my remote. They had a CD with them that they use to demo their systems. He put the CD in and I was blown away by the organic sound and the imaging was simply stunning! I could go on and on but I will not bore you to death. The specific CD he used is on the front page of the link below. It is called Music Festival and is a sampler CD that is only 7.50. Check it out, and let me know if you have heard of this label or if you order a CD. Thanks !

link:
http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/index.php

PS I know I will but which one????

Good Call scooby! I got this yesterday and you were right! The sound stage is wide open and huge! The trumpet/saxaphones are amazing (well everything is but even more so) Sampled each track so far, will sit down for a more thorough listening later on. Excellent recording quality.

aramis109 · 09-30-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PSB_Paradigm_HSU

Good Call scooby! I got this yesterday and you were right! The sound stage is wide open and huge! The trumpet/saxaphones are amazing (well everything is but even more so) Sampled each track so far, will sit down for a more thorough listening later on. Excellent recording quality.

Seriosly, give them a call sometime and tell them you love it. You may get to talk to the guy who mixed it. I had a great conversation with them one day. While I don't subscribe to all their audio tweaks, I do feel they have great passion and customer service.

prerich · 09-30-2009, 08:30 PM

You got me with Larry Willis on the Gospel scene!!! I'm on it!!!!

Hammie · 09-30-2009, 11:21 PM

I have a few CD's from them. I really like the one by C-Nuts. They take quite a few of the 80's songs I listened to and remixed it to Jazz. Very cool. I personally like the 'Shock the Monkey' version almost as much as the original by Peter Gabriel.

Johnny Vinyl · 09-30-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

I have a few CD's from them. I really like the one by C-Nuts. They take quite a few of the 80's songs I listened to and remixed it to Jazz. Very cool. I personally like the 'Shock the Monkey' version almost as much as the original by Peter Gabriel.

Blasphamy I say! Blasphamy!

John

naturephoto1 · 10-01-2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Blasphamy I say! Blasphamy!

John

Rich

05-22-2009, 11:12 PM	#26
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Nice guys, thanks for the music advice. I'll look into both of them! On the tweak side, they have a lot of tweaks on their site for people to check out. Among them are lifting the cables off the floor, using hard spikes, not soft rubber/plastic, cutting any "guards" over the tweeter off, and other things that I personally will probably not be doing. Still, interesting reading to be found there. I'll let you know if I try anything based upon the literature they're sending me. One tweak I found interesting was sitting on the floor or on a pillow, rather than in a couch. They say this little "tweak" will help increase the soundstage and presense. I've personally found some validity to that. Well, at least it obviously changes the sound. edit Just listened to some Albert Collins. I don't like the new live cd, but I do like his sound. I'll have to look into some of his stuff. There's just way too much echo and reverb on that live cd. Last edited by aramis109; 05-22-2009 at 11:16 PM.

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05-22-2009, 04:31 PM	#21
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Well, I picked up "13 Shades of Blue" to kind of give it a try, and I really like it. However, there was a bit of an audio pop on one of the tracks, so I called their order line. I wanted to know if it was recorded on there or if I had a defective disc. They ended up putting me through to the guy who mixed it! We talked for awhile and recommended some more albums to me. Turns out it was recorded live and thus, the audio pop was normal. We also talked systems and they're sending me a catalog with some "free tweaks" that can improve sound. I'll report back, but as a whole I was very impressed with their down-to-earth setup. Oh, and the Blues album sounds great too.

05-22-2009, 08:01 PM	#25
D Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Roaming the Highlands Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Check out the Naim label, especially Antonio Forcione Live. Superb live recording, you won't be disappointed!

09-30-2009, 08:30 PM	#30
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	You got me with Larry Willis on the Gospel scene!!! I'm on it!!!!

09-30-2009, 11:21 PM	#31
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I have a few CD's from them. I really like the one by C-Nuts. They take quite a few of the 80's songs I listened to and remixed it to Jazz. Very cool. I personally like the 'Shock the Monkey' version almost as much as the original by Peter Gabriel.

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