It’s been an exhausting week, and here late in the afternoon I am thinking about enjoying the evening and unwinding a bit. Don’t we all?
Earlier in the week, I was thinking about pulling out some gear and changing things up a bit. I have had my all original Sansui 4000 on duty for almost a year straight now. It’s difficult to pull it out, because I am thinking that this is my favorite all round receiver. The bass, midrange and highs are always a standout performance no matter what I play. The soundstage always pulls me in. Always. Later I will do a post directly comparing the Sansui 4000, to the 5000X, 2000x, which should be fun.
So, being a jazz nut I have the tune Blue in Green. in my head. Just an amazing performance by Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane with Paul Chambers and James Cobb. The inter-play, the space, the tone. Wow. Has there ever been a better jazz lineup? It’s the perfect album, which will let you segway into, Miles, Coltrane, or Evans seamlessly. It’s also the perfect set up for listening to the Keith Jarret, or Tord Gustavsen Trio’s.
With that, one has to decide what drink to enjoy while winding down.
Something with a blue label seems fitting. Bourbon or Scotch? Always a tough call.
For those listening tonight, enjoy the music. That’s what it’s all about. Putting together a system and just ‘puts you in the moment’. It’s surprising, how difficult we make doing just that, and in the end how easy it really is.
In the coming weeks we will talk turntables, the wonderful Ariston RD11, the predecessor to the Linn Sondek LP12, and yes the LP12 is on the list. I am looking forward to discussing phono cartridges and maybe 1/2 track reel to reel decks as well. I also want to mention pieces that were a huge disappointment, think ReVox, Linn and McIntosh. More to come!
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