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If you were stuck on an island with only one CD what would you choose #258255 2017-01-24 17:41
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 8,364 Likes: 14 Northeastern, USA Fiddler President of the Imperial Galactic Government
Fiddler President of the Imperial Galactic Government Joined: May 2000 Posts: 8,364 Likes: 14 Northeastern, USA	If you were stuck on a deserted island and had to choose one album (or set) to listen too for the rest of your life what would it be? For me it would be this. Portland Collection Ideally with a fiddle and a dance partner too You can sample them on YouTube if you are curious. Portland Collection Youtube Sample - Fiddler (IMHO) If you think listening to music is fun, try learning an instrument. HT: G61RSL, 4x5K, 5.5KHC, 2xSC6000, Transporter, HD621, Philips BDP7501 4K, Tivo, 65" LG OLED 4K C6 Computer: Foobar2000, 5K, Mojo, HiFiMan HE1000 V2

Re: If you were stuck on an island with only one CD what would you choose Fiddler #258259 2017-01-24 18:00
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 3,140 Likes: 24 North London, UK Gianni Hooloovoo
Gianni Hooloovoo Joined: May 2001 Posts: 3,140 Likes: 24 North London, UK	George, you may be fascinated with the many answers to that question available at the BBC Radio 4 "Desert Island Discs" archive In the spirit of Spinaltap, I would like to confirm that I am not involved in the corrupt theft of a global sport.

Re: If you were stuck on an island with only one CD what would you choose Gianni #258267 2017-01-24 19:34
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,569 Likes: 13 Colchester, Essex, UK ChrisLayerUK President of the Imperial Galactic Government
ChrisLayerUK President of the Imperial Galactic Government Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,569 Likes: 13 Colchester, Essex, UK	Funnily enough the BBC ONE show had a feature on Desert Island Discs as it has been running for 75 years. Material like this is worth the License fee alone. Chris No 18 in the Hall of fame I have simple tastes; I am content to settle for the best: GIK monster bass panels, rear wall. QNAP TVS 471i3. Roon into DSP5200SE via 210/ 218 zone... Explorer 2. Bluesound Pulse 2, Mini & Flex. 596v1, 518, Foxsat HD, Sony BDP, Pioneer 5090, 2 Chromecast's for LRB videos. MS200 to F80 for a Roon zone

Re: If you were stuck on an island with only one CD what would you choose Fiddler #258345 2017-01-26 11:19
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 594 Likes: 14 Southern England dBrowne Paranoid android
dBrowne Paranoid android Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 594 Likes: 14 Southern England	I'd choose whichever CD was shiniest, all the better to signal any passing ships that might offer hope of rescue. Main System: Trinnov Altitude 32-8-16, 271, 2 x 8KXE, 1 x 8KPP, 6 x M6 Surrounds, Rel No.25, Oppo 203, Zappiti Pro 4K HDR, Roon, WiiM Mini.

Re: If you were stuck on an island with only one CD what would you choose dBrowne #258346 2017-01-26 11:27
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Ratbert Unregistered	I'd go for laserdisc.

Re: If you were stuck on an island with only one CD what would you choose dBrowne #258348 2017-01-26 12:32
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,821 Likes: 94 Midlands, UK Hector Great Green Arkleseizure
Hector Great Green Arkleseizure Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,821 Likes: 94 Midlands, UK	Originally Posted by dBrowne I'd choose whichever CD was shiniest, all the better to signal any passing ships that might offer hope of rescue. In this case I would choose S.O.S. by S.O.S. Hector AV: Thorens TD160B, SME, ShureV15MK2, 500, 598, 861v4, DSP7200.1, DSP3300HC Samsung UE55, SkyHD. DINING: MS600, AC200, DSP5200SEUG. STUDY 504, Roon Nucleus + RevB, 808v6, 5200SE, Mac & PC (Touch Screen), Prime+PS Grado GS1000i HORIZONTAL: M80, MS200, Red Rose Spirit + Sonus Faber Toys, iPad Mini A capella to Zydeco

Re: If you were stuck on an island with only one CD what would you choose dBrowne #258362 2017-01-26 19:05
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 70 Northampton, UK Hectorson Mostly harmless
Hectorson Mostly harmless Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 70 Northampton, UK	Originally Posted by dBrowne I'd choose whichever CD was shiniest, all the better to signal any passing ships that might offer hope of rescue. Hate to bring MQA into yet another topic... Is there any news of MQA on physical media? This could be used to reduce any reflection reducing smear that could be preventing rescue. Roon on NUC Main: MS600 --> 5k 96/24. Bedroom: SBT --> DSP33 with ROON API volume control

Re: If you were stuck on an island with only one CD what would you choose Hectorson #258364 2017-01-26 19:34
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 3,140 Likes: 24 North London, UK Gianni Hooloovoo
Gianni Hooloovoo Joined: May 2001 Posts: 3,140 Likes: 24 North London, UK	Hectorson, I think Hectordad has hijacked your account and is trolling you. In the spirit of Spinaltap, I would like to confirm that I am not involved in the corrupt theft of a global sport.

Re: If you were stuck on an island with only one CD what would you choose Gianni #258376 2017-01-27 02:08
Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 33 Laguna Hills, CA, USA Ianc2 Harmless
Ianc2 Harmless Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 33 Laguna Hills, CA, USA	Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. Relaxing room 1: Vizio P65, Oppo 203, Emotiva XMC-1, Beolab 5.3 speakers. And a big headache getting it all to play together. Relaxing room 2: Beocenter 2, Beolab 2.1 speakers. Music room: Apogee recording with Nuemann, Dynaudio and Meridian speakers. And a big headache getting it all to play together.

Re: If you were stuck on an island with only one CD what would you choose Ianc2 #258382 2017-01-27 08:06
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,660 Likes: 30 Cambridge, Cambs, UK GMT Working on the ultimate question
GMT Working on the ultimate question Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,660 Likes: 30 Cambridge, Cambs, UK	Ideally it would be an album that really requires a number of listens (starting off with the hits) before struggling through the other tracks to appreciate the quality. Eventually the hits seem like the worst tracks and the 8 minute plus track take preference ... Bowie - Diamond Dogs or Suede Dog Man Star Cheers Tom Main: G61SL, 218, HD621, 2*7200SE, 7200HCSE, M6s, DSW, Apple TV 4K, NUC (Roon server) Secondary: Wiim Pro, 3200, Audio Core 200 F80

Re: If you were stuck on an island with only one CD what would you choose GMT #258406 2017-01-27 21:50
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 369 Boston, Massachusetts, USA JohnMcElfresh Hitchhiker
JohnMcElfresh Hitchhiker Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 369 Boston, Massachusetts, USA	Lyle Lovett - Joshua Judges Ruth John Main system: Cable, Apple TV, HD621, G68D, AC11, 218, DSP7200SE (L+R), DSP3200 (L+R Rear) 2nd system: Cable, Apple TV, MC200, HD621, 568.2, M3100 (L+R)

Re: If you were stuck on an island with only one CD what would you choose Fiddler #258407 2017-01-27 21:56
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 534 Likes: 2 San Diego, California, USA Akimo Paranoid android
Akimo Paranoid android Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 534 Likes: 2 San Diego, California, USA	Classical = Haydn's "Concerto in D for Hunting Horn" with Erich Penzel Pop = Matthew Good's "Avalanche" Jazz = Art Blakey's "A Jazz Message" If you ask again in an hour, I'll give a completely different list other than Avalanche Living room: 818v3, Parasound A23+, Maggie 1.6 A/V room: 861v8, DSP7200SE L/R/C, 4x DSP320 surrounds, ID41 + Roon, UHD722, Prime+PS

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