SH Forums http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums The official website and forum of Steve Hoffman, remastering engineer. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:31:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg SH Forums http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums Listen! http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200102&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:57 GMT At some point, before the machines and gadgets, before the Dolby NR or waveforms, it was the music that you enjoyed. Maybe just a little?

The music did – and still does – something to you. Perhaps it brings you back to who and where you once were for three or four minutes, reminding you of a time and place. You might even enjoy some of the newer music that’s out there, hopefully because it is simply that good.

Sure, you dig the heavy stock covers of those original Frank Sinatra albums with the turquoise labels. You enjoy it when you pull your mint copy of that Hollies UK vinyl out of an Emitex inner-sleeve and it fights back just a little. You took a great deal of time and care to collect all of those SACD's and you think that the sound is amazing.

But when was the last time you forgot about hiss or compression or stereo or mono or mp3 or SACD for a few hours and really just listened?

If you are so blessed to have a few hours for this and the ability to do so, I implore you.

Whether it is a box of cassettes from 1988, a mono 45 from 1963 or the SACD collection, I feel that to truly enjoy this hobby of ours, means to occasionally take some time out to forget about all the background noise of life so that I can listen and enjoy.

I’ve not truly listened and enjoyed often enough in the last year or so, instead spending time on the collecting part of the hobby. But, I’m painting the spare room in the our house which will be a dedicated listening room and I should have the gear set up in a week or so. I am excited that for the first time in my 42 years, I’ll have some dedicated space for this! I'm hoping for 4-6 hours a week of uninterrupted solo listening, but then again, I'm an optimist.

What about you? How often do you really have a chance to really listen and appreciate all the great music you collect?
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]]> Music Corner MikePh http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200102 Grateful Dead Official Downloads http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200101&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:17 GMT Does anyone know what happened to these downloads on dead.net? Does anyone know what happened to these downloads on dead.net? ]]> Music Corner tlake6659 http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200101 Need Help! Any recommendation on CAPACITORS for MC-30?? http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200100&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:16:58 GMT AuriCap, Audio Note, M-Cap, V-Cap, Sonicap, Mundorf, etc.

I found those brand while doing research online but don't know much about them, nor having any experienced on them. It seems like all of them has pros, and cons, so it's very hard for me to make my own decision.

I'm trying to find good caps to be used in my beloved pair of McIntosh MC-30. :)

After readings on many site, I'm with AuriCap now. :confused:
1. Would you guys please give me any advise, or comment on those caps?
2. And Is it worth to pay 3-5 times more to go for Audio Note, V-Cap, or other expensive boutique caps.
3. Please also suggest the source i can get them at good price.

All comments are appreciated. Thank you very much in advance. :nauga: ]]> Audio Hardware marsfia http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200100 Need Speaker Placement Advice Please! http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200097&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:10 GMT I moved recently and have set up my stereo in my bedroom. Based on what I could glean from what I have read and working with the limitations of the room, this is the best I have come up with:

- Measuring from Center to Center, the speakers are 31" apart (this is fixed, unfortunately)
- Both speakers are 15" from the rear wall (this is adjustable)
- The Left speaker is 3' 9" from the side wall (this is fixed)
- The Right speaker is 2' 7" from the side wall (this is fixed)
- No toe in or out
- Speakers are on stands that put the tweeters at ear level
- Listening position is 6' from the front of the speakers (this is adjustable)

Here's a link to my speakers - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...Q5SJWZ3PCD4B8B

Any suggestions regarding getting the maximum sound from this setup? My main concern is how well can speakers perform when they are that close together? I left a setup where I had about 8' between the speakers, so this sounds very different. Do I just need to get used to it? Do you think toeing out is a good idea with speakers that close together? ]]> Audio Hardware George P http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200097 <![CDATA[Comedy song--who was the singer/what's the title]]> http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200096&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:18:29 GMT This may be a vague description and it's not a subtle comedy song in any way!
It's a crooner-style ballad, some lyrics I remember "Hey there, you with that..."(that's as far I can remember it). The voice is fine in a Andy Williams-style, but the comedy part of it (I think it's funny...:hide:) is that the singer has a terrific lisp! Not a bit of a lisp, but a Daffy Duck-like f*rting noise every time a "s" or a "th" turns up.
Any ideas?
Thank You! ]]> Music Corner Yovra http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200096 <![CDATA[What's the best sounding Four Tops Single disc STEREO compilation?]]> http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200095&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:16:20 GMT Hey, guys.
I'm a very casual Four Tops fan and pretty much have all their big hits in Mono----mainly from the Hitsville Box.

I'm looking for the best sounding single disc (yeah, 2 discs is too much for me) that has the Motown hits in stereo.

Thanks! ]]> Music Corner voicebug http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200095 very best of Deep Purple...Harvest CDP Blackface http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200094&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:10:05 GMT bought this one (Deepest Purple,very best of) yesterday, first of its kind I had seen, blackface, made in West Germany; listening now, it's warm and nice-sounding; anyone know it's year of release, and was it the standard-pressing at one time? why is it on Harvest (Capitol?), and not Warner Brothers? is it the same mastering as the current Warner Brothers cd? ]]> Music Corner houston http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200094 Jenette McCurdy of iCarly singing with Lady Antebellum a Beatles cover http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200093&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:09:17 GMT http://www.countrymusictattletale.co...lp-to-a-friend This is a cover of "With a Little Help From My Friends" in the Beatles arrangement. Jenette is signed with Capitol, the same label Lady Antebellum, or "Lady A" as diehard fans like to refer them is signed to, as a pop-country singer. Jenette is an excellent singer. ]]> Music Corner BradOlson http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200093 <![CDATA[Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy (the Who)...Steve's Cd Version]]> http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200091&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:58 GMT bought this yesterday, the MCAD 37001 version; the discography section of the Forum states this is Steve's mastering...I know this cd has been OOP for a long time, so are all the copies one might see in a used shop Steve's mastering? the cd I got has a red spine (I had only seen gray-spines, previously), and says manufactured in Japan for U.S....are the grayish-spine cd's made in the U.S., but also Steve's mastering? BTW, mine sounds excellent, one listen to the drums confirmed it's Steve's handiwork ]]> Music Corner houston http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200091 <![CDATA[Beatles' T-Shirts and CD's..Without the Box??]]> http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200089&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:21 GMT Yes,it's true..Capitol's gone and done it again,only THIS time,they're not including the Crate that came with the T-Shirt and CD Package..instead,it's now neatly tucked inside a CARDBOARD Box,so the price is cheaper now..Just saw this on Collectables' Website @ www.oldies.com . ]]> Music Corner mr_mjb1960 http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200089 How about a Stevie Wonder rarities set? http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200088&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:59 GMT You just know Stevie has to have countless hours of outtakes and demos in his collection just begging to be released in a nice 6-disc box set with extensive liner notes by Stevie. You just know Stevie has to have countless hours of outtakes and demos in his collection just begging to be released in a nice 6-disc box set with extensive liner notes by Stevie. ]]> Music Corner PaulKTF http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200088 Spoken Word Poetry on CD. Who do you enjoy listening to? http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200087&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:33 GMT I'm a pretty big fan of Charles Bukowski and have a pretty decent collection of his recorded stuff. Him reading his own work really brings it to life, and is always good for a chuckle.
I also have a couple discs of William Burroughs, he could reading casserole recipes and they would sound interesting..
Most recently I picked up a copy of the Jack Kerouac Collection, which is a 3 discs set that compiles all his spoken word. I havent had a chance to listen to it yet though...

So, anyone into this kind of stuff? ]]> Music Corner Drexler_McStyles http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200087 <![CDATA[As hard as I try I can't get into ....... anymore]]> http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200085&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:13 GMT They used to be relevant to me and now they're not. I have a hard time these days getting into Elvis Costello, Bob Seger, Patti Smith, Billy Joel and to a lesser degree Tom Petty. ]]> Music Corner Jerryb http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200085 Monkees Colgems-era unused backing tracks http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200084&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:17 GMT Anyone seen a list of the songs that are purportedly languishing in the Rhino vaults, intended for use by The Monkees, but have never had vocals added to them?

I recall rumours of their potential use, but I guess Micky and Davy must not have been interested. I'm game for some more 60's style Monkees tunes, even with "new millenium" vocals added..... ]]> Music Corner fabtrick http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200084 Sinatra / Capitol Sound Quality: A Jolly Christmas (1957) http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200082&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:31 GMT In an earlier thread, with help from forum members, I posted sound samples of various pressing/issues of the three Sinatra titles that have recently been issued on vinyl. Now that those three are done, we are moving on to other albums. Because of the season we are entering, I am starting with 1957's A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra. Samples from 4 releases are posted at the site below, and I anticipate adding some other LP samples soon.

Please have a listen and share your thoughts in this thread. The link to the samples is:

http://web.mac.com/mlutthans/iWeb/Si...20Sinatra.html

If you wish to discuss one of the earlier reviewed titles, please see here. For "general Sinatra/Capitol sound issues," please see here.

Thanks,
Matt ]]> Music Corner MLutthans http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=200082