Tír Na HiFi

My goodness. I don't need anything here but I'm tempted anyway. Hmm. Need to think...

I ordered a WiiM Pro from Richer Sounds (cos they were the cheapest and I like them) and it arrived today. I mentioned before that I was thinking of getting one to replace my Chromecast Audio, which has put in sterling service over many years and is probably the most used source in the house outside...

Nice to see and hear music from Geminiani in this set. Lauded in his era, he actually died and was buried in Dublin. There's some lunchtime trivia for you.

Well I'm 2 minutes into it now and enjoying it. I'm not sure I'll get through all the tracks right away, but it's certainly right up my boulevard. Thanks for the recommendation.

Yep, listened to it a fair bit back in the day.

Chris Rea: The Blue Jukebox https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b273cf2ab7d5f58b2307b13b4b4c This is wonderful, easy and effortless music and music making in a very laid back atmosphere. I think that was the album that Ivor acquired somewhere and cheerfully donated to me "guaranteed unplayed&q...

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Yeah I'm not surprised you have to look abroad. Is there any particular skill needed in swapping them out once you get them? I can't imagine there is, but who's knows what secret sauce goes into these things.

Well Fergus, you're really smoking me out here! I don't know these recordings, but I really should seek them out. I never met Ewald I don't think, but I understand he was a keen bodybuilder. When playing a concert in a new city he would find a gym to work out, safe in the knowledge that he was HIGHL...

Cheers, my friend. All is good here thankfully. I hope that you have been able to find the time to continue playing music. Bits and bobs, but not nearly as much as I used to, unfortunately. I'm going to try to build it up again this year. Glad to hear you're well, and great to see you again in thes...