Critic's Corner

Posted by Ozzie (A) on May 11, 2007 at 06:55:22

in the hallways and here at Audio Asylum. Contrary to the common practice of many people here, some of us actually listen to the music. While the equipment may be gee golly cool to look at, only listening to a system can reveal it's true abilities to connect us to the emotions hidden within those pits and grooves.

After the show tonight for us, it's drinks while listening to Cole Porter's piano over happy hour at The Waldorf. Then off to dinner and then the Four Generations of Miles gig at Iridium. Tomorrow night we be hanging out after dinner with Nancy Kelly. She'll be singing standards and show tunes in someone's living room in Brooklyn. If you want to talk about vocal presence...

• And be sure not to miss - Dave Garretson 19:39:56 05/11/07 (0)
  In Reply to: At the show, please keep your conversations about audio where it belongs... posted by Ozzie on May 11, 2007 at 06:55:22:

  The Scaena Iso-linear array speaker is best-in-show.

  
  
  

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• It is reviewers who are the worst offenders in my experience. nt - Norm 14:12:15 05/11/07 (0)
  In Reply to: At the show, please keep your conversations about audio where it belongs... posted by Ozzie on May 11, 2007 at 06:55:22:

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• How about, everyone should just be as "respectful" as you are in this post? nt - TomLarson 11:36:32 05/11/07 (7)
  In Reply to: At the show, please keep your conversations about audio where it belongs... posted by Ozzie on May 11, 2007 at 06:55:22:

  
  
  

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  • Having attended well over ten events since their inception... - Ozzie 12:34:58 05/14/07 (6)
    In Reply to: How about, everyone should just be as "respectful" as you are in this post? nt posted by TomLarson on May 11, 2007 at 11:36:32:

    I'd have to call my post an result of past experiences, not a cause for hostility. Had you attended but one event Tom, you would concur with my assessment.

    P.S. Since we saw most of what we needed to see on Friday, the talkers were kept to a minimum.
    
    

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    • Re: Having attended well over ten events since their inception... - TomLarson 14:27:22 05/14/07 (1)
      In Reply to: Having attended well over ten events since their inception... posted by Ozzie on May 14, 2007 at 12:34:58:

      The tone of your post still sucked in my blunt opinion--has nothing to do with "assessment" of situations.
      
      

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      • Re: Having attended well over ten events since their inception... - Ozzie 09:53:45 05/15/07 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: Having attended well over ten events since their inception... posted by TomLarson on May 14, 2007 at 14:27:22:

        My post may have sucked to you. But to me, your blunt opinion does.

        Let me ask you this. In a non smoking restaraunt, a guy who could care less about anybody but himself lights up a big ol fat stogie. Everybody is upset as they are eating their dinners. People are caughing, sneezing... Even the manager is afraid to say something because stogie guy is pretty big and looks mean. Finally I get the nerve to say, "Hey pal, can you please put it out?"

        Let me get this right. To you, I am the a-hole for speaking up?

        So you don't get your panties in a wad, this was just being used as an example. I am not at all for a smoking ban, as I believe that it should be solely up to the restaurant owner. If diners do not want smoking, they can choose to go elsewhere. Or as seems to be the usual case, a smoking area, complete with proper ventalation can be provided.
        
        

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    • Yep..... - Sordidman 12:43:28 05/14/07 (3)
      In Reply to: Having attended well over ten events since their inception... posted by Ozzie on May 14, 2007 at 12:34:58:

      Your analysis and post was well put IMO.

      These events are social events, - but the "social" part should be reserved for the lobbies, record/CD buying rooms, the bars, or elevators, - anywhere except the listening room.

      One wise manufacturer at CES would pause the music if people began speaking during the listening sessions; a good idea.
      
      

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      • these shows could be... - jdouglas51 15:35:09 05/15/07 (2)
        In Reply to: Yep..... posted by Sordidman on May 14, 2007 at 12:43:28:

        ...a christopher guest movie, like 'best of show'. a tragically funny end to a once great hobby.
        
        

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        • Oh my goodness.. what a great thought you posted!! - Sordidman 09:38:46 05/16/07 (1)
          In Reply to: these shows could be... posted by jdouglas51 on May 15, 2007 at 15:35:09:

          Can you imagine?

          "Best in Show" or "A Mighty Wind," - docu-comedy by Chitopher Guest about Audiophiles at a HES type show?

          That would so rock!! John Goodman to play Big Andy?
          

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          The problem of leisure, what to do for pleasure. Ideal love a new purchase, a market of the senses. Dream of the perfect life.
          
          

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          • Re: Oh my goodness.. what a great thought you posted!! - Dave Garretson 10:55:28 05/16/07 (0)
            In Reply to: Oh my goodness.. what a great thought you posted!! posted by Sordidman on May 16, 2007 at 09:38:46:

            Great idea! Chris Guest's work on Spinal Tap also proves his bona fides for this job. Particularly enjoyed the title of Spinal Tap's second album: "Break Like the Wind."
            
            

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• THANK YOU! - bondmanp 11:33:26 05/11/07 (0)
  In Reply to: At the show, please keep your conversations about audio where it belongs... posted by Ozzie on May 11, 2007 at 06:55:22:

  ...and please turn off those damn cellphones when you're in the demo rooms!!!!!!!
  
  

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