Can't have Ella and not have Billie doing some torch songs.

Which reminds me..

Apr 27, 2020 13:38:19 GMT 12 jon said:

Can't have Ella and not have Billie doing some torch songs.

Which reminds me..

Hmm no master tapes of Billie - might be able to find some mono vinyl? 

Apr 27, 2020 13:38:19 GMT 12 jon said:

Can't have Ella and not have Billie doing some torch songs.

Which reminds me..

As you say Jon it is a must - Billie on mono GE Mono Cartridge - Grey 108B Transcription Arm - 1962 RP 53 Denon Columbia Idler Drive Turntable - 1962 Denon Columbia Valve Phonostage (Updated with Audionote topography) - Valvet Soulshine valve preamp with Telefunken ECC802S tubes - McIntosh MC500 power amp - JBL Summit L300 speakers

Apr 27, 2020 12:08:52 GMT 12 beeman said:

Ok A couple more Ella Live. Haha amazing how sweet you can make a song about murder & lynch mob hangings sound when your Ella Fitzgerald

Also think NINA SIMONE - Strange Fruit.

SO beautiful, yet SO sad...

A couple of tapes for those interested. The wonderful Taj Mahal - a bit of psychedelic blues for your Sunday. As always sorry about the shit video

Dave Brubeck standard for a Saturday morning

Redgum - I was Only 19 - Studio Master Tape Session - Cat #ES844. A classic Aussie anti Vietnam war song. Very rare studio master tape.

Psychedelic Furs - Heaven - Studio Master Tape Session - A Side Cat #BA223184 This is what the cool kids were listening to in 1984 😉



& the B Side - 80's dance floor banger 

Ok - new Hula Hut refreshed again. We have moved to Adelaide meaning a down sizing of equipment. Sold the big McIntosh amp JBL L300 speakers plus the Revox PR99 (which I now regret). On arriving in Australia I scored a pair of original JBL 4343B speakers. They needed surrounds done on the bass drivers but otherwise in great nick. I have always loved JBL blue face monitors & these don't disappoint. To simplify amplification I have a Audio Research Vsi60 tube integrated. All n all sounding sweet & very happy so far.

Looks like a lovely large open space.

How does the AR cope with that?

Nov 14, 2021 13:23:37 GMT 12 Citroen said:

Looks like a lovely large open space.

How does the AR cope with that?

Hmm good question. 50 watts is arguably a bit light for the JBLs but I was keen to simplify the system. At the moment I'm happy with the sound. The AR is an articulate little amp & coping well.  Runs out of puff at high volume on the turntable but still goes to acceptable levels. As I have come from 500 watts a channel monster power this amp/speaker combo is sounding sweet as I suspected it would. 

Thanks for the update beeman .
I like the way that your systems always have the fun “baked in”, and it’s always nice to see where your journey has taken you.
Turns out… Adelaide!!!

I have a few colleagues based there, and they have fared better than many with the covid situation.
Hope you enjoy the delicious / local red wine.

Having seen pics of your DJ kit previously, you may want to investigate a world famous Condesa rotary mixers, made in right there in the Adelaide Hills! 😎

I’m also pleased to see the blue-faced JBLs front & centre once again.
Every time you move on to something else, I’m here shaking my head, and waggling my finger.. “you’ll be back!” 😉

Hope the new digs & system bring as much joy to you & yours as your previous Hula Huts!

That's more than a refresh

New amplification for the JBL 4343B. The B denotes the ability to bi-amp using the internal crossover. So added a DBX 223 crossover Dynaco MKlll valve mono blocks producing 65 watts into 8ohms for the tops & JBL Synthesis SS power amp producing 200 watts for the bass. Oh & raveydave I took your advice & have a Condesa mixer on the way. Fingers crossed Mehdi might deliver it next week 

Hey guys,

Long time no visit. Adelaide has been our home for a bit now. Many system changes but since last listing Condesa rotary analog mixer, KT88 tube monos for the top end and the fabulous Sony APT5003 reel to reel machine. The mixer is a fun addition being able to mix between sources is cool.

Good to see you still have your Denon!