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I love scenes in movies that make me physically uncomfortable for the people being portrayed - think the dinner scene in American History X, Joan Cusak at the pay phone in Arlington Road, etc… In Fury, the meal scene was beautifully awkward and uncomfortable - truly great film making….

You can’t go wrong sending gear to @Nahash5150 (Greg). He does exactly what he says he will, and for a very reasonable price. Most importantly though, he understands how the equipment works - he doesn’t just swap parts until it works, he figures out WHY it failed in the first place, and fixes the root cause.

For Kinzel I prefer Time Warp;-). Flight Of The Cosmic Hippo (might) have deeper bass, but there is nothing like the bass hits on Star Trek Next Generation on this disc - truly scary stuff. For soundstage it’s Sandman by America on SACD. For dynamics it’s Private Investigations by Dire Straits SACD. For just WOW its Piece By Piece by Katie Melua.

Found this searching the inter webs. I certainly don’t agree with many on the list (Tracy Chapman, Billie Elish, etc) BUT they DID get a few right - (Private Investigations, The Chain, Flight of the Cosmic Hippo…) https://www.headphonesty.com/2025/03/best-audiophile-songs-test-speakers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI7DW9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHR2scdh4F4al5VNEbM-Qjtr9p3xT9iMb2PsVPYyjSRto-oGOxP9NGuwbuA_aem_c-QRHFgd9NJUy1ArtUGq_w

My grandfather: ”Never skimp on your shoes, your mattress or your tires…”

which input are you using? If not phono (CD player or tuner) try a different input (aux 1 or aux2). The rotary source selector switches are a known issue at the age of C1s...

I just started watching “Landman” on Paramount+ while traveling last week. All I can say is WOW. I’m only a couple episodes in, and I am HOOKED. Billy Bob Thorton plays an “actuator” of sorts for one of the many big oil companies in Midland Texas. The show is a fabulous mix of drama, comedy, tragedy and downright touching moments. Throw in a virtual buffet of beautiful vistas and shots, and it’s easily the best thing I’ve seen on TV in the past couple years. Tyler Sheridan seems to somehow be improving his craft with every project he is a part of. Top tier stuff here folks…

That’s sure not a popular truism in todays culture….!

Welcome - TFM 15/6 amps are seeing a fairly large resurgence with the need for many to amplify anywhere from 2-10 surround/Atmos speakers in modern home theaters.

If we are going to chat about “limited series” shows, I’d be remiss if I did not mention HBO’s spectacular series Chernobyl. It’s only five (5) episodes, which is a shame, as I could have watched 10 or more. I remember when the Chernobyl disaster happened - I was in high school. I also remember joking about it with my friends at the time. After watching this impeccably created documentary-drama, I have to admit that I feel like an ass for joking about this horrific event. the entire series is a master class - from the depiction of the initial explosion, to the political ramifications, to the depiction of death by radiation sickness (that will haunt me for the rest of my days), to the second-by-second breakdown in the final episode of what happened that night to lead to the explosion… All of the performances are fantastic, but Stellan Skarsgard flat-out steals the show. He portrays Boris Shcherbina, and his character arc is off the charts - from the ignorant party line bureaucrat to the most touching end scene - he’s excellent. I can’t recommend this series highly enough…

Ok, so maybe not quite stellar, BUT… Considering how BAD most 80’s hair metal is recorded (if you’re even a passing fan of the genre, you know exactly what I mean), the “Rock Candy” remaster of Ratt’s Out Of the Cellar was a blast to listen to! The worst thing about almost all hair-metal recordings is the drums - flat, no attack, and all the cymbals melt together in a sort of white noise hiss. Not so with this remaster of Out Of the Cellar - tight snare and toms, punchy bass and the cymbals - just wow! A bit of sibilance on the lead vocals, but all in all this album leaves me wondering why all hair metal can’t sound so good! As for “Rock Candy” mixes, I’d never heard of them before - but I will certainly be seeking out more… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHIN9OW?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

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Welcome aboard. Are you using the system for music, movies or both? Are you looking for a remote? Phono stage?

I have discovered another Atmos gem - Tears for Fears release of Songs for a Nervous Planet. Both Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith are still very much engaged in their music, and while Roland sounds great, Curt Smith seems to have not aged a day, vocally. He literally sounds identical to his ‘80s prime. This disc is a fabulous mix of new, old, studio and live recordings, and is mixed by Steven Wilson (who also did Tori Amos and Thompson Twins) - thanks for that tip @PhilDent! I didn’t count, but theres got to be 30+ tracks on the disc too - great stuff! https://superdeluxeedition.com/news/tears-for-fears-songs-for-a-nervous-planet/

There’s something about a good “true story” (or even “based on a true story”) film that I really enjoy. Somehow, watching the plot/events unfold and knowing that they really happened adds a weight and enjoyment to the film. And when the story is of significant interest, and the film well enough made, I come away with the name of the “character” and story indelibly etched in my memory. Such is the case with Wladyslaw Szpilman of The Pianist, Ken Miles of Ford vs Ferrari, Gary Gordon & Randy Shughart from Blackhawk Down, Philippe Petit from The Walk - these are stories and names I will never forget. Last night I added another name to the list - Nicky Winton. If you’ve never heard this name, don’t feel bad - I had never heard of him either. But I will never forget his name after watching “One Life”. A heartwarming, yet profoundly sad story of one man’s refusal to stand by and do nothing. Nicky and his collaborators accomplished heroic feats through sheer will and determination. I highly recommend you give this film 2 hours of your time - you will never forget it.