Owen Y Posted December 4, 2009 Posted December 4, 2009 A Magical Mailbox... I am reminded of the Korean movie 'Il Mare' (& its Hollywood remake, 'The Lake House') in which a mystical mailbox enables the protagonists residing in different times, years apart, to correspond/communicate with each other. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lake_House_(film) (Ah...back to normal transmission.)
Tristar71 Posted December 4, 2009 Posted December 4, 2009 maxgate;111208 wrote: A magic mailbox that makes all audio and music purchases invisible to my partner. She regularly stomps up the drive and, after dropping the parcels on the concrete floor, pitilessly adjudicates "You just can't help yourself, can you? It's an addiction..." brilliant!! lol mine too:) well all my christmases have come in the form of the SA11 - I'm in love. so perhaps a few more sacd's or a blue ray or two.. oh yes nearly forgot - i'm after an electro acoustic guitar.. bin meaning to learn for years. think now's the time deano
Cooksferry Posted December 4, 2009 Posted December 4, 2009 maxgate;111208 wrote: A magic mailbox that makes all audio and music purchases invisible to my partner. Mine gave up on me years ago although sometimes the look and unsaid words speak volumes. Guilt is my friend. I'd like another cdp,Really need two now) a new rack, new speaker cables,bigger room,better phono stage and cartridge, Grado PS1000s, Sennheiser HD800s and the biggest, best sounding headphone amp the world has ever seen, custom built to my specs. Not much really..
Declannz Posted December 4, 2009 Posted December 4, 2009 a poindexter;111165 wrote: maybe if you've been a good boy this year santa will bring you a naim service manual/schematic as well Only if I've been good? Bugger.
curiousgeorgenz Posted December 6, 2009 Posted December 6, 2009 with a new born, all i want is some quiet time and sleep.
Ernie1553552694 Posted December 6, 2009 Posted December 6, 2009 It shows. You look a bit cranky. Congrats. There's nothing like it.
Ernie1553552694 Posted December 6, 2009 Posted December 6, 2009 curious_george;111319 wrote: with a new born, all i want is some quiet time and sleep. I thought you looked a bit cranky. Congrats. There's nothing like it.
Halo88 Posted December 6, 2009 Posted December 6, 2009 Hi All, Tubes please Mr S. Claus. A nice octet of NOS MOV Genalex KT88 tubes. :rolleyes: A heap of NOS Tung Sol round plate 6SN7, & another heap of NOS 1952 Sylvania 6SN7 genuine 'bad boys'. .....and a few bottles of Dom Perignon vintage 2000 champagne. ....and the good health to enjoy them both..... Regards.
little blue penguin Posted December 6, 2009 Posted December 6, 2009 Halo88;111334 wrote: Tubes please Mr S. Claus .....and a few bottles of Dom Perignon vintage 2000 champagne A bit of a glass theme going for you this year then:cool:
guitardude Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 .. oh yes nearly forgot - i'm after an electro acoustic guitar.. bin meaning to learn for years. think now's the time deano Dont buy a cheap one !! Guitars are like good HiFi, good stuff costs a bit more but sounds better and lasts longer. Excellent resale value too !!
a poindexter Posted December 7, 2009 Author Posted December 7, 2009 i also need some new undies as all the ones i have are old and crotchless:)
Papa Hemi Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 guitardude;111389 wrote: .. oh yes nearly forgot - i'm after an electro acoustic guitar.. bin meaning to learn for years. think now's the time deano [quote Dont buy a cheap one !! Guitars are like good HiFi, good stuff costs a bit more but sounds better and lasts longer. Excellent resale value too !! So then - What would you recommend for my daughter, she wants a guitar for xmas, but I don't see the point in spending a lot of $$$ for an adolescent who wants and wants and wants, at the same time I do wish to foster her urge to create. Currently thinking about what I can find 2nd hand locally....
gortnipper Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Halo88;111334 wrote: Hi All, Tubes please Mr S. Claus. A nice octet of NOS MOV Genalex KT88 tubes. :rolleyes: A heap of NOS Tung Sol round plate 6SN7, & another heap of NOS 1952 Sylvania 6SN7 genuine 'bad boys'. .....and a few bottles of Dom Perignon vintage 2000 champagne. ....and the good health to enjoy them both..... Regards. LOL - Ahh, the peril of Cary gear!
damocles Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 I'd like a new DAC for Christmas. Just have to find one I like
Declannz Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 So then - What would you recommend for my daughter, she wants a guitar for xmas, but I don't see the point in spending a lot of $$$ for an adolescent who wants and wants and wants, at the same time I do wish to foster her urge to create. Currently thinking about what I can find 2nd hand locally.... I'd say a Fender Strat Squier. Easy to get a really good one second hand for under $200. They sound good, have nice action and build quality and, if you do go second hand you lose no money.
damocles Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Declannz;111449 wrote: I'd say a Fender Strat Squier. Easy to get a really good one second hand for under $200. They sound good, have nice action and build quality and, if you do go second hand you lose no money. That is a good beginner electric. The Yamaha Pacifica is good too. Epiphone offers good entry level models also(but the range is quite confusing). The real question is does she want an electric or an acoustic (or something in between)? With the models above you will need an amp. Yamaha make some nice upper-entry level acoustics (worth paying that bit extra IMO too)
Tonto Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Ernie;111169 wrote: Also good for controlling Sonos. :D Don't I know it! :cool:
Tonto Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Damocles;111450 wrote: That is a good beginner electric. The Yamaha Pacifica is good too. Epiphone offers good entry level models also(but the range is quite confusing). The real question is does she want an electric or an acoustic (or something in between)? With the models above you will need an amp. Yamaha make some nice upper-entry level acoustics (worth paying that bit extra IMO too) Yup I can vouch for Yamaha my first guitar was a Yammie Classical Guitar-Still wish I had it so one day may buy a Yamaha Classical Electric Acoustic :cool:
Tonto Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 crispynz1;111207 wrote: Why not wish for the 16 or 32gb iTouch, then you get voice control. 8gb will do me just fine - voice control doesnt do much for me but an SPL meter app would be cool. Are you sure the 16gb has a microphone? (although for the difference in price I could get an SPL meter probably! )
guitardude Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Pretty hard to go past a Yamaha acoustic as a first guitar. However dont get an F310P, they are the real entry level one, often available second hand. I'd tend to look at one of the FG models, new you'll fingd them on sale at the moment, second hand have a look on TM. Harmony Central for the reviews, but bear in mind the reviews can't tell you what they are like to play. The other thing to bear in mind is that the FG's are all dreadnaughts. your daughter may prefer a smaller bodied guitar. There's a Yamaha FS on TM at present (not mine, dont know the seller), a little bit pricey, but they dont seem to be commonly available here. The Takamines from Rockshop aren't a bad buy either as an electric acoustic, but probably outside your budget ? In general stay away from Fender acoustics, Yamahas have excellent resale. Any queries shoot me a PM, happy to advise. Cheers.
Papa Hemi Posted December 8, 2009 Posted December 8, 2009 guitardude;111459 wrote: Pretty hard to go past a Yamaha acoustic as a first guitar. However dont get an F310P, they are the real entry level one, often available second hand. I'd tend to look at one of the FG models, new you'll fingd them on sale at the moment, second hand have a look on TM. Harmony Central for the reviews, but bear in mind the reviews can't tell you what they are like to play. The other thing to bear in mind is that the FG's are all dreadnaughts. your daughter may prefer a smaller bodied guitar. There's a Yamaha FS on TM at present (not mine, dont know the seller), a little bit pricey, but they dont seem to be commonly available here. The Takamines from Rockshop aren't a bad buy either as an electric acoustic, but probably outside your budget ? In general stay away from Fender acoustics, Yamahas have excellent resale. Any queries shoot me a PM, happy to advise. Cheers. She is adamant that it be electric... I don't know what has spurred this thought, maybe that school rockquest thingy, maybe me thrashing the White Stripes, dunno, but its better than dating boys, or is it a way to get boys? Women with guitars: Suzie Quatro P J Harvey not a lot of role models spring to mind....
Owen Y Posted December 8, 2009 Posted December 8, 2009 Chrissie Hynde The Runga girls The Indigo Girls Bonnie Rait et al... The 5.6.7.8s!! (Remember the 'Kill Bill' restaurant carnage scene?)
Papa Hemi Posted December 8, 2009 Posted December 8, 2009 great stuff Owen, I just needed a wee memory jog 5678s are a rare treat, heap of you tubes of them, and they seriously rock
King Size1553552683 Posted December 8, 2009 Posted December 8, 2009 Lucinda Williams... Could be because of Orianthi - the 19yr old guitarist who was going to be the lead guitarist in MJ's "This Is It" shows (she is seen in the movie) and has also played with Carlos Santana and opened for Steve Vai.
Boris1553552671 Posted December 8, 2009 Posted December 8, 2009 Papa Hemi;111404 wrote: So then - What would you recommend for my daughter, she wants a guitar for xmas, but I don't see the point in spending a lot of $$$ for an adolescent who wants and wants and wants, at the same time I do wish to foster her urge to create. Currently thinking about what I can find 2nd hand locally.... I've bumped up a thread in the Trademe Auctions section of the forum that has a bit of advice in it. B.
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