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Maggies (planars/) and violins

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Posted on June 1, 2021 at 17:52:25
G Squared
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 Just swapped the ProAcs out for the LRS after a few months.

On violins the ProAcs are fine, but the sense of the tension in the air is not close. The Maggies kill it. Enjoying the Lark Ascending.
Gsquared

 

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RE: Maggies (planars/) and violins, posted on June 1, 2021 at 19:49:20
Mike K
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 Magnepans are unsurpassed on stringed instruments, including pianos. Not
quite sure that's true with electric stringed instruments, however ...

Lack of skill dictates economy of style. - Joey Ramone

 

RE: Maggies (planars/) and violins, posted on June 2, 2021 at 18:06:04
Green Lantern
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 I gotta admit I was not familiar with that piece but I found a live recording on youtube and it is absolutely stunning...thanks for the recommendation : )

Will have to find a good recording of it.

Also I would throw my Apogee Duetta's in the ring of competitors when it comes to strings, pure magic. Also cymbals which seem to float, shimmer, and cascade as if the room has suddenly gone dark and a spotlight's highlighting them.









 

RE: Maggies (planars/) and violins, posted on June 3, 2021 at 05:20:10
G Squared
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 Here are two of my favorite versions:






Gsquared

 

Thanks for the tip, posted on June 3, 2021 at 06:20:59
E-Stat
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 Listening to it now on Qobuz in 88/24.

 

RE: Maggies (planars/) and violins, posted on June 3, 2021 at 19:33:26
pictureguy
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 Acoustic Strinnged guitar? You BET!
I have a John Williams recording which is a 'you are there' experience.

Electric strings? Not a problem, there, either....
Too much is never enough

 

not to steal away the wonderful Maggie fandom, posted on June 4, 2021 at 12:34:01
Story
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 electrostats are quite amazing also. Realism par excellence.



 

RE: not to steal away the wonderful Maggie fandom, posted on June 4, 2021 at 12:49:04
pictureguy
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 Heard some and you are correct. I think SANDERS at a show..../? These were largeish panels, not the current '10' model.....a hybrid
Too much is never enough

 

I parenthetically included all planars. Nt, posted on June 4, 2021 at 13:35:33
G Squared
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Gsquared

 

RE: I parenthetically included all planars. Nt, posted on June 5, 2021 at 05:32:26
Story
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 please notice my reply was not to you



 

RE: Maggies (planars/) and violins, posted on June 5, 2021 at 09:28:03
FX35
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 Hey G Squared, thanks for the tip! nice piece, kind'a reminds me of the Schindlers List soundtrack. Classic is not my main meal but I have a nice collection of the usual suspects. Will definitely be adding this one, spent a whole evening researching which version to buy.

Checked out the 2 you recommended but ended up going with the version by Hugh Bean and the New Philharmonia Orchestra, already liked the piece but this version nailed it for me.

Thanks again!

 

RE: Maggies (planars/) and violins, posted on June 5, 2021 at 14:40:28
Green Lantern
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 thanks for the tip! I ordered one off Amazon last week.

I was instantly drawn to it due to it's 1920's bluesy/jazz influence, not sure if anyone else caught that vibe.

In any event a great piece!









 

RE: Maggies (planars/) and violins, posted on June 6, 2021 at 14:55:26
G Squared
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 I'll check it out.
Gsquared

 

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