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  1. Greg Bright

    infinity speakers - any thoughts?

    FWIW. my Overture 3s still anchor the living room stereo-only system, and the IL60s and IL36c still pull home theater duty. The former have been in constant use for 17 years and the ILs for 13 years, No changes in sight. A lottery win would get me some nice Revels, though.
  2. Greg Bright

    Your Favorite Dinosaur Movie?

    "Journey to the Center of the Earth", starring Pat Boone, had some lizards made up to be dinosaurs. Don't think it qualifies as a favorite though.
  3. Greg Bright

    Infinity interlude il60 speakers

    Thanks for the link, Gene. My IL60s have worked perfectly for almost 13 years now, but one never knows when that one little resistor might fail. I'm collecting all the info I can for that inevitable rainy day. I don't want to ever need to replace these treasures.
  4. Greg Bright

    Exclusive SVS SB-2000 Subwoofer Giveaway

    Registered, Confirmed, and Subscribed.
  5. Greg Bright

    Tom Nousaine

    Probably the best subwoofer tester of all time has left us prematurely. Tom's rigorous scientific approach to high fidelity measurements and the conclusions drawn from them alienated him from many in the "Audiophile" community. That is of no consequence. The body of his work remains as a...
  6. Greg Bright

    Are You Becoming Your Parents...?

    My mother was a classically trained pianist who inexplicably never,ever played at home; and my dad seemed to have no interest in music whatsoever. When I was 10 in 1958, I asked for a record player for Christmas. What music I could pilfer from others and joining the school band established my...
  7. Greg Bright

    Dipole or Bipole for my 7.1 setup?

    My 7.1 setup is very similar to yours. I run the sides bipole, and they are wall mounted at 6'. The rears are direct radiators against the rear wall 1' in from the corners at 7'. And they are 5' behind the listening position. Very, very happy with the results. Since the advent of DD, et al, I...
  8. Greg Bright

    Rush review

    Let's all hope that when Chris and Ron finally get around to viewing this film that they will become Formula One converts. Earth: Formula One and soccer. USA: NASCAR and football. Go figure.
  9. Greg Bright

    Gravity (2013)

    Wasn't sure I would be prepared for onslaught of drama, tension, and effects that early reviewers have remarked about. I needn't have worried. "Gravity" is spellbinding cinema. The 3D effects were well implemented. Especially when her face is refracted in one of her tears floating in the cabin...
  10. Greg Bright

    What are you listening to right now?

    Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 8 Berlin Philharmonic et al Claudio Abbado, conductor Deutsche Grammophon
  11. Greg Bright

    What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

    Actually this makes my MTT cycle complete. I have them all. I think it is his best work in the cycle. The others seem too slick and smooth at times although the playing is flawless, and the sound is superb. My other 8s are the Solti/Chicago on LP, Abbado/Berlin on DG CD, and Nagano/German...
  12. Greg Bright

    What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

    Mahler Symphony No. 8 San Francisco Symphony et al Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor SFS (2009) This goes to the top of my M8 recordings.
  13. Greg Bright

    What Hirez Discs Have You Purchased Recently?

    Ordered this because it was Holst I hadn't heard. Had no idea it was an SACD. Sometimes luck happens. Sound and performance both outstanding.
  14. Greg Bright

    Karl Malden passed away at 97 years old!

    I vividly remember running into him (or at least passing by him) literally one evening on a downtown street in San Francisco. This was in 1973 or so when I was stationed there. Obviously he was there working on his hit series "Streets of San Francisco" with co-star Michael Douglas. I remember...
  15. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    Thanks for the heads up. At least I'm in the same time zone so I won't have to hurry home. Time for the grocery, haircut, mistr..., uh. Yeah. Got a couple retirements at work on Friday so I am compelled to fix a tasty auf Wiedersehen dish. I think M8 and Mexican 5 bean salad from Guanajuato will...
  16. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    Mahler by Maazel, fascinating. My experience with him is limited to Sibelius w/ the Vienna Phil from over 30 years ago. I recently read that some members of the NYPO found him distant and uninvolved on the podium. I'll try to catch this Friday's 8th. I've read nothing about his Mahler though.
  17. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    Two sites that I have used for years in helping me determine which ones to purchase among the many Mahler recordings available are the ones by Deryk Barker and Tony Duggan. Both are long-time members of the Mahler List (as am I), and both are incredibly knowledgable about the Mahler discography...
  18. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    I know the story. Some say the songs caused the death of his daughter. I doubt that, but death did run in his family - his brother, for example. Sure would like to hear some of Alma's compositions. Greg
  19. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    I think you got me wrong here, Paul. My point was that Ms. Channing must in fact like Mahler. Otherwise she would have probably turned down the offer to speak on his behalf. I think it's great when celebreties show their human side and speak for their artistic preferences. And her choice will...
  20. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    Your five suggestions all apply with me. But it goes way beyond that. Mahler struck a sympathetic emotional chord with me over 35 years ago. Goosebumps and shaking my head in disbelief. Yes his symphonic constructs are very elaborate and complicated, and yes his contrapuntal techniques and...
  21. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    I agree, and I hope to hear this recording someday. Reminds me of the "Harvard Lectures" by Leonard Bernstein back in the early 70s. IIRC the last lecture was almost entirely devoted to Mahler's 9th Symphony and his use of appogiatura in it. I may still have it on reel-to-reel out in the garage...
  22. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    Why are you tempting me with this stuff? It's not like I don't have enough Mahler. Now there's "Mysteries" and "Little Drummer Boys" and ... It's fun to hear how others try to interpret what Mahler was saying through his music. Futile, but fun. Last summer I had the opportunity to...
  23. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    Sadly I haven't listened to any version of the Second in over three months. Responsibilities sometimes keep me from the "sweet spot" between those Infinity towers for longer than I wish. Videos are so different. They focus in on soloists and the conductor. Not even close to the "live"...
  24. Greg Bright

    Sony STR-DE845 Reciever making clicking noises

    So from what I understand from HTF this is your first post and you used it to answer my query. I am eternally indebted. I have a couple days off next week and will attempt your suggestions. I'm no expert with a solder iron so if I see myself getting in too deep I'll call in the pro at...
  25. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    Not familiar with them at all, sorry to say. I would imagine that they were done in concert near the time (like within a week or so) the CDs were done. When orchestras make recordings they like for it to be very near the time when they performed it live so it's fresh in their minds. However...
  26. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    Well, I found these sets at an estate sale. Bernstein's early 2, 3, 4, and 5 were what got me started back in what, 1972? I've had his late 5th for years and enjoy it very much, but not as much as the Mehta/Teldec (can't find it right now). And I'm very partial to the most recent Boulez...
  27. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    No new SACDs of Mahler on my part since the Fischer 2nd. I have acquired two complete Berstein recordings of the symphonies though - the early Columbia and the later DG. Fascinating hearing how his interpretations changed over the years.
  28. Greg Bright

    Sony STR-DE845 Reciever making clicking noises

    Ironic that I found this ancient thread about the same time as Casey. I've been using a Sony DB930 for years with no problems whatsoever. Now...no rear channels at all, and the center channel comes and goes with no rhyme or reason. I am disappointed beyond consolation. There have some...
  29. Greg Bright

    Comments on the SFS Mahler SACD's?

    So the 8th is still out in limbo, but Klagende Lied got rereleased as an SACD. I didn't buy it because I already had the CD and Boulez' LP. I know some of you old timers are out there 'cuz I checked. Any new Mahler recordings flippin' your lids these days?
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