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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #13: It is nice by RonyWeissman on 2013-11-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Celibidache / bruckner in Musical Discussions  12 Replies 
it is very nice offer romy, and some day with great pleasure! it is actually non-stop london/sf flight .r weissman...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Same bruckner tonight by RonyWeissman on 2013-11-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Celibidache / bruckner in Musical Discussions  12 Replies 
hi,I listened to the eighth tonight, it's the only version I have for the moment. it is quite magnificent at moments, i believe the over the top horns are the sound engineer fault. i am out in the SF Bay area end of week and hoping to find some good ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: 3rd bruckner by RonyWeissman on 2013-10-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Celibidache / bruckner in Musical Discussions  12 Replies 
the box set just arrived, listened to the third symphony twice tonight. geez romy if this is bad bruckner then I would really love to hear the good stuff!very nice flow, always teling a story, superb layering of themes. crisp horns, clear woodwinds, ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Les francaises by RonyWeissman on 2013-10-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Celibidache / bruckner in Musical Discussions  12 Replies 
well we will see, I have never heard the celibidache munchen bruckner, it has very good press in french Diapason magazine, but sometimes the (we) french ar somewhat superficial in our classical tastes!  i am listening today to celibidache / du pre dv...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Celibidache / bruckner by RonyWeissman on 2013-10-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Celibidache / bruckner in Musical Discussions  12 Replies 
hi,just because it annoys me, i picked up a new  celibidache 12-cd set of bruckner recordings on amazon.fr for 25€ delivered (in france), instead of 449$ on amazon.com for the 8-cd set? maybe I am missing something! if anyone wants the set and amazon...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Art or science by RonyWeissman on 2013-10-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Looking for something different: horizontal language. in Playback Listening  1 Replies 
hi romy,it seems the audio review is concerned mostly with the science of reproduction of sound "event", it is easier language than the the language of aesthetics in an art form.  funny that when people go to a museum and have an emotional reaction t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1196: Maybe PP2000 is snob by RonyWeissman on 2013-09-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
Perhaps the PP2000 doesn't like working with inferior equipment!It seems obvious but did you try running the PP2000 from different wall outlets ? I know it should't make a difference.R Weissman...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Good question by RonyWeissman on 2013-07-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Where high-end audio starts? in Playback Listening  6 Replies 
 I would suggest that high-end audio starts with a real love of music and good listening skills. Tolstoy, dickens and swift had an enormous range in their writing skills, each one able to describe their entire country and the people living there. It ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Death and Wisdom by RonyWeissman on 2013-07-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last message of audio? in Playback Listening  6 Replies 
If you want to make God laugh - tell him about your audio plans!Or on a more serious note, I would tell people that they should align their cable budget with what they spent on the last anniversary gift of their compagnon, you have to keep this hobby...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Wow, that's awful by RonyWeissman on 2013-05-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New audiophile download sites in Musical Discussions  12 Replies 
Hi,I took a listen at the soundliason site, thanks for link. The sound quality is excellent, but my gosh the crmen gnomes is just awful! There is zero artistic interest inher interpretations, i think tou need a lot of bad alcohol and some very big br...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Bruckner integral by RonyWeissman on 2013-04-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bruckner integral in Musical Discussions  1 Replies 
Hi romy,Are you familar with the integral released recently with the orchestre de aix la chapelle direction Bosch ? I heard the etude "zero zero" on the radio and thought it was nice modern interpretation. They want 114€ for the set though!R weissman...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Montreal exhib by RonyWeissman on 2013-03-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Montreal Audio Show 2013 in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
Hi Romy,Can you remember if Lys Audio was demonstrating, if yes any comments?Thanks,R Weissman...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Floor reflections by RonyWeissman on 2013-01-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Floor reflections in Audio Discussions  2 Replies 
Anyone have a clever way to diffuse floor reflections (here is radical method db-systems.fr) in a room that is not dedicated listening environment.My daughter spread out an enormous playmobil plastic collection the other day in the area between me an...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #17: Walker sound by RonyWeissman on 2012-12-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Holly Proscenium idiocy! in Analog Playback  23 Replies 
I heard this TT, it was magnificent, almost no coloration to speak of, dead dead quiet. Of course it wasn't plugged in and there was no tonearm or cartridge yet but man I loved the sound! Really whatnthe hell is everyone screaming about ? Romy mentio...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #46: Share the fantasy 2 by RonyWeissman on 2012-11-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Foolishness of Analog People in Analog Playback  56 Replies 
I have two TT fantasy, although we are getting off topic:1-why can't the record sit still and the cartridge runs around instead ? The cartridge can align itself for each groove, too complicated?The 2nd fantasy I keep for me as It is too silly....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #37: Rx5000 experience by RonyWeissman on 2012-11-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Foolishness of Analog People in Analog Playback  56 Replies 
I've had rx5000 (with the ry5500 motor) for maybe 10-years now. Romy beat me to the comment that the person on audiogon that refers to these tables as tweeky and/or constantly in need of repair/missing parts has a clear agenda to sell something else!...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Bruckner 9 live in 30 minutes by RonyWeissman on 2012-09-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bruckner 9 live in 30 minutes in Musical Discussions  1 Replies 
Haitnik with vienna Philharmonic ! Stereo is warmed up, romeo & julietta torpedo !!!R weissman...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #35: Melq building by RonyWeissman on 2012-07-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Full range Melquiades implementation in Melquiades Amplifier  81 Replies 
Thanks for response I will e-mail after the holidays. i have begun exchanging mails with the builder and I think I can swing this project, financially speaking.R Weissman...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Tube GU-29 by RonyWeissman on 2012-07-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Tube GU-29 in Audio Discussions  2 Replies 
Hi Romy,Do you have experience with this tube ? I have seen it for first time in german amplifier recently and am curious.R weissman...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: S4600 ? by RonyWeissman on 2012-06-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: JBL Project Array in Horn-Loaded Speakers  9 Replies 
Probably the s4600 . They are replaced by the s4700, around 20k $ if those are the ones. There are very few models of the ultra high-end jbl here in france, but they are very well respected.  I have never heard....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Viola bach by RonyWeissman on 2012-06-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Ophelie Gaillard renders Bach Suites in Musical Discussions  7 Replies 
Hi Romy,Yes great minds think alike!  I made a note of a viola version of the suites I heard on the radio just a few weeks ago! It was a modern recording by patricia something and the first time I heard them played on viola and loved it, though i was...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Too harsh by RonyWeissman on 2012-06-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Ophelie Gaillard renders Bach Suites in Musical Discussions  7 Replies 
Yes My comment was not fair, obviously she didn't suit my mood at thentime and these suites can be very mood driven. Speaking of great afemale artists, I saw sylvie guilhem dance last night to beethoven piano sonate. The movement in dance canenlighte...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Ophelie Gaillard renders Bach Suites by RonyWeissman on 2012-06-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Ophelie Gaillard renders Bach Suites in Musical Discussions  7 Replies 
On the cover art she is dressed in slinky white dress with hand caressing cello, on CD she is dressed in emperor's new clothes. Too bad rostropovitch doesn't look good in underwear for the cover photo, but really whyndoes she need to record this. She...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #33: Melquiades update please by RonyWeissman on 2012-06-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Full range Melquiades implementation in Melquiades Amplifier  81 Replies 
Hi decoud,Are you still enjoying your amplifier ? I may go for it, or I may try a leben 660 or almarro 318 . Any feedback would be helpful.R weissman...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: 4-sale items update by RonyWeissman on 2012-06-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 4-sale items in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
Hi,Thanks the S2s and EV T-350s were sold to UK based gentleman that took the PLANE to come pick them up! Hope he enjoys them. He is doing five-way installation and seems to have auditioned a lot of drivers already. He also plays a great guitar!I als...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #344: Kind of what I want by RonyWeissman on 2012-05-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Romy The Cat's new Listening Room in Audio Discussions  478 Replies 
 Not at all macondo friendly, but something like this is what I wish to build. ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #334: The ultimate piece of equipment by RonyWeissman on 2012-05-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Romy The Cat's new Listening Room in Audio Discussions  478 Replies 
This is one of my favorite topics.  Not from a technical aspect, but as an ultimate way of life question.  I spend an enormous amount of time listening to music, which means my family basically lives in the music room. In our house, however, the musi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: 4-sale items by RonyWeissman on 2012-05-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 4-sale items in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
Hi,If anyone is interested I am selling :- Vitavox S-2 pair, excellent condition, Professional cleaned and magnets recharged- Altec 515-8G pair, also good condition- EV T-350 pair 8ohm, good condition alsoShoot me an e-mail for pictures and prices.  ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #32: Builder by RonyWeissman on 2012-05-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Full range Melquiades implementation in Melquiades Amplifier  81 Replies 
Hi decoud,Could you share with me the contact details of your builder please ?Thanks,R Weissmanronyweissman@hotmail.com...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Where's the Cohiba ? by RonyWeissman on 2012-05-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Why I hate computer playback. in Didital Things  17 Replies 
Ha-ha nice photos!Yes i'm sur if we consider the Absolute Sound, my internet radio is somewhat digital hazy on the trail end of notes and un-natural boomy on bottom but it is very enjoyable and much more than listenable compared to screechy DG vinyl,...
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