#Vintage & Vinyl

[eightiesfan]

[corntort]

just read viscera objectica T_T

[donotdestroy]

Celestion SL600, Sugden A21 Signature, Aurender A100

[rin-li]

[audio-luddite]

Looking around for clues.

A While ago I mentioned that site that sold "the best records" by buying stuff from all over, playing it, and making judgements. They sell the selected best for a significant mark up.

Better-Records.com.

The have built a successful business out of it. The whole thing depends on their self described very high end system. One thing they say is if you do not have a truly great system you will not appreciate their selections. Also that if you have a colored system you may prefer "bad" recordings. Theirs being clear and neutral and accurate of course.

So I am looking for clues as to what their system is. One of my basic principles is that advice and opinion on a particular item is really only valid for taking into account ALL the other stuff in the chain.

Now after a bit of digging I found a partial description of their system on another site they maintain. Ontherecord.co

They admit to using a VPI turntable (very nice), a Dynavector DV17 moving coil cartridge (a MC dear me), with an EAR 324 phono preamp (pretty damn good). They also disclose that they use Legacy Focus Speakers with some tweaks. They do not disclose what control preamplifier or what power amplifier they use. They describe both as vintage with the amp at 35 Watts per channel.

They go on about clean power and there is what I think is a disturbing photo, (if its real) showing speaker wire draped around the room.

Is this a real picture of their "shop"?

Recall that I think that a given amp or any audio device should have a power supply that deals with AC wall socket issues. If fiddling with wiring and appliances turned off or unplugged helps, the problem is in power supplies. Draping speaker cables may help in suppressing RF in an unstable amplifier but otherwise, do I hear the placebo effect mentioned? Oh and that thing on the left sure looks like a basic extension cord.

I can just hear wives saying, "get that out of my house!"

I really wonder about the amps. The preamplifer has a huge impact on the system voice, only exceeded by the amplifier. They remain a mystery. It is pretty obvious to me that their system has a voice as all equipment does. I suspect it is not very neutral.

They do go on about "tubey magic" so one drifts to tube amps. But most of those are very colored. ARC units are considered about the most neutral of all the glass beasts and they have some 70 Watt stereo amps. Are they hiding ARC gear under the towel? An SP11 perhaps?

Even ARC put things in the air that is not on the recording. Very nice things to be sure.

All speculation this is. It would not hurt for them to come clean. Every audio reviewer discloses what they got.

I doubt their opinions. A lot. They are openly hostile to heavy vinyl and gourmet reissues. Originals or death! There are good pressings and bad it happens in manufacturing all the time. So they weed out some of the bad stuff. Much of what they say is at odds with the community consensus, but hey you clear out a niche and run with it. The business model is working, they are having fun.

Of course the first reason to buy any album is the music. We still do not have the abundance of choice from 40 years ago. I have bought most of my purchases on-line over the last few years. I do not think I will buy anything from these people.

[candylommss]

Speaker Home Theater Surround Ala Bioskop Desain Vintage ! Review Olike S4H

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Untuk kualitas suara, Speaker ini memiliki surround yang sangat baik, baik suara kiri dan kanan , maupun atas bawah, untuk pengetesannya silahkan tonton di video, karena kami telah membuat video uji cobanya

Dengerin musik ? juga oke, karena speaker ini memiliki power yang sangat kuat sehingga bisa digunakan di luarangan berukuran besar sekalipun

Dengan desain yang sangat elegan dan juga vintage ini, membuatnya bisa dipajang dimanapun, seperti ruang tamu, kamar, ataupun hanya buat sekedar dekorasi ruangan, speaker ini sangat cocok.

Saya sangat merekomendasikan Speaker ini, karena overall memiliki kualitas yang sangat baik.

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[karlykar]

Speaker Home Theater Surround Ala Bioskop Desain Vintage ! Review Olike S4H

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Kabar gembira buat kamu yang suka nonton film tapi kesusahan cari speaker murah yang bagsu untuk diajak nonton, karena telah hadir Olike S4H Mini Home Theater Speaker yang siap menemanimu menonton film dengan budget dibawah 300 ribu !

Untuk kualitas suara, Speaker ini memiliki surround yang sangat baik, baik suara kiri dan kanan , maupun atas bawah, untuk pengetesannya silahkan tonton di video, karena kami telah membuat video uji cobanya

Dengerin musik ? juga oke, karena speaker ini memiliki power yang sangat kuat sehingga bisa digunakan di luarangan berukuran besar sekalipun

Dengan desain yang sangat elegan dan juga vintage ini, membuatnya bisa dipajang dimanapun, seperti ruang tamu, kamar, ataupun hanya buat sekedar dekorasi ruangan, speaker ini sangat cocok.

Saya sangat merekomendasikan Speaker ini, karena overall memiliki kualitas yang sangat baik.

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[jungjungan]

Speaker Home Theater Surround Ala Bioskop Desain Vintage ! Review Olike S4H

Link Pembelian TERMURAH Shopee : https://shope.ee/20UlgtHmOB Tokopedia : https://tokopedia.link/Hwse4yz6EEb

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Kabar gembira buat kamu yang suka nonton film tapi kesusahan cari speaker murah yang bagsu untuk diajak nonton, karena telah hadir Olike S4H Mini Home Theater Speaker yang siap menemanimu menonton film dengan budget dibawah 300 ribu !

Untuk kualitas suara, Speaker ini memiliki surround yang sangat baik, baik suara kiri dan kanan , maupun atas bawah, untuk pengetesannya silahkan tonton di video, karena kami telah membuat video uji cobanya

Dengerin musik ? juga oke, karena speaker ini memiliki power yang sangat kuat sehingga bisa digunakan di luarangan berukuran besar sekalipun

Dengan desain yang sangat elegan dan juga vintage ini, membuatnya bisa dipajang dimanapun, seperti ruang tamu, kamar, ataupun hanya buat sekedar dekorasi ruangan, speaker ini sangat cocok.

Saya sangat merekomendasikan Speaker ini, karena overall memiliki kualitas yang sangat baik.

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[joimood]

Speaker Home Theater Surround Ala Bioskop Desain Vintage ! Review Olike S4H

Link Pembelian TERMURAH Shopee : https://shope.ee/20UlgtHmOB Tokopedia : https://tokopedia.link/Hwse4yz6EEb

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Kabar gembira buat kamu yang suka nonton film tapi kesusahan cari speaker murah yang bagsu untuk diajak nonton, karena telah hadir Olike S4H Mini Home Theater Speaker yang siap menemanimu menonton film dengan budget dibawah 300 ribu !

Untuk kualitas suara, Speaker ini memiliki surround yang sangat baik, baik suara kiri dan kanan , maupun atas bawah, untuk pengetesannya silahkan tonton di video, karena kami telah membuat video uji cobanya

Dengerin musik ? juga oke, karena speaker ini memiliki power yang sangat kuat sehingga bisa digunakan di luarangan berukuran besar sekalipun

Dengan desain yang sangat elegan dan juga vintage ini, membuatnya bisa dipajang dimanapun, seperti ruang tamu, kamar, ataupun hanya buat sekedar dekorasi ruangan, speaker ini sangat cocok.

Saya sangat merekomendasikan Speaker ini, karena overall memiliki kualitas yang sangat baik.

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[gadgetsking]

Marshall Kilburn II MS-KLBN2 Bluetooth Speaker (Black/Brass): Unleash Powerful Sound in Iconic Style

Step up your audio game with the Marshall Kilburn II MS-KLBN2 Bluetooth Speaker, featuring a striking black and brass design that seamlessly blends vintage aesthetics with modern technology. This portable powerhouse delivers exceptional sound quality with robust bass, clear mids, and crisp highs, making it the perfect companion for any music lover on the go.

Superior Sound Quality

The Marshall Kilburn II is engineered to deliver a rich, well-balanced sound experience. With its multi-directional sound, you’ll enjoy a 360-degree audio experience that fills any space with immersive sound. Equipped with a 20-watt woofer and two 8-watt tweeters, the Kilburn II ensures every note and beat is delivered with precision and clarity.

Iconic Design

Drawing inspiration from Marshall’s legendary guitar amps, the Kilburn II boasts a classic look with its textured black vinyl covering, brass accents, and vintage-style front fret. The durable design not only looks great but also stands up to the rigors of travel, making it a stylish and reliable choice for any adventure.

Portable and Durable

Built for life on the road, the Kilburn II is compact, lightweight, and rugged. Weighing just 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs), it’s easy to carry with its sturdy guitar-inspired strap. The speaker’s water-resistant design ensures it can handle unexpected splashes and light rain, making it an ideal choice for outdoor use.

Long-Lasting Battery Life

Keep the music playing all day long with the Kilburn II’s impressive battery life. Enjoy up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge, so you can keep the party going without interruption. The quick-charge feature provides 3 hours of playtime with just a 20-minute charge, perfect for those times when you’re short on time but need a quick boost.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Seamlessly connect your devices with Bluetooth 5.0 aptX technology, which ensures a robust and stable connection within a 30-foot range. Pair it with your smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices and stream your favorite playlists with ease. The Kilburn II also allows for multi-host functionality, so you and your friends can take turns playing DJ.

Easy-to-Use Controls

The Kilburn II features classic analog control knobs for volume, bass, and treble, allowing you to fine-tune your sound to your liking. The intuitive controls make it easy to adjust your audio settings on the fly, ensuring the perfect listening experience every time.

Key Features:

Superior Sound Quality: Multi-directional sound with rich bass, clear mids, and crisp highs.

Iconic Design: Classic Marshall look with black vinyl, brass accents, and vintage-style fret.

Portable and Durable: Lightweight, compact, and water-resistant with a sturdy carrying strap.

Long Battery Life: Up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge with quick-charge capability.

Bluetooth 5.0 aptX: Seamless connectivity with a 30-foot range and multi-host functionality.

Analog Control Knobs: Easy-to-use controls for volume, bass, and treble adjustments.

Conclusion

The Marshall Kilburn II MS-KLBN2 Bluetooth Speaker (Black/Brass) combines iconic style with powerful sound, making it the perfect addition to any music enthusiast’s collection. Whether you're at home, on the go, or hosting a gathering, this speaker delivers exceptional audio quality and timeless design. Order your Kilburn II today and elevate your listening experience to a whole new level.

[somethingvinyl]

I also love vinyl. I have a SL1200 and a 35 year old Rotel Amp. And your lovely.

Vintage gear is fantastic. I borrowed a pair of SL-1200s for a couple months, they are the standard for a reason… smooth, incredible sound, rocksteady 100% of the time. I loved them but couldn’t afford them, sold them on behalf of their real owner!

Also thank you 🥰

[edmturnmeon]

5 Best Mini Tube Amplifiers For Turntables

The beauty and appeal of vinyl records and turntables never fades away with time. The warm and rich tones that emanate from vinyl records have recently sparked an incredible resurgence in its popularity, attracting not only audiophiles but also new and curious enthusiasts. But to truly appreciate the nuances and depth of vinyl, one requires a high-quality stereo amplifier, and the unique sound quality that mini tube amplifiers offer have definitely captured the hearts of many. This blog post will take you on a journey into the world of 5 best mini tube amplifiers that have been expertly crafted for turntables. These compact marvels not only boast impressive sonic performance, but they also cater to the aesthetic preferences of individuals who seek a balance between classic and contemporary audio technologies. Are you looking to elevate your listening experience? Look no further than these mini tube amplifiers for your turntable setup.

Why Choose Mini Tube Amplifiers

Before diving into our top picks, let's explore the difference between tube amplifiers and mini hybrid tube amplifiers. Traditional tube amplifiers are known for their warm, natural sound but can be bulky and expensive. Mini hybrid tube amplifiers, on the other hand, combine the best of both worlds - the classic tube warmth and a more compact, budget-friendly design. Mini tube amplifiers offer a cost-effective solution for audiophiles seeking both performance and affordability. Their compact design, often with simplified circuitry and fewer components, contributes to a streamlined manufacturing process, resulting in lower production costs. Additionally, the energy-efficient nature of mini tube amplifiers, operating on lower wattage, not only saves electricity but also reduces overall costs. Some models embrace hybrid designs, combining tube warmth with solid-state components, achieving a desirable audio experience at a more accessible price point. Direct-to-consumer models, skipping traditional retail channels, further contribute to cost savings, allowing consumers to enjoy high-quality sound without unnecessary markups. With a focus on essential features, these mini tube amplifiers provide a cost-effective alternative for budget-conscious buyers, proving that exceptional audio quality can be achieved without breaking the bank. Why opt for mini tube amplifiers? Their smaller size makes them ideal for space-conscious setups, perfect for those wanting premium sound without sacrificing practicality. Now, let's delve into the sound quality and unique features that make mini tube amplifiers stand out.

Sound Quality of Mini Tube Amplifiers

One of the primary reasons audiophiles are drawn to mini tube amplifiers is the unparalleled sound quality they offer. The distinctive warmth, harmonics, and depth produced by these amplifiers bring out the full potential of vinyl records. The analog warmth provided by the vacuum tubes imparts a unique character to the audio, elevating the listening experience to new heights. This makes mini tube amplifiers a must-have for those who appreciate the vintage charm of vinyl and desire an authentic, immersive sound. Whether you are a pro or beginner audiophile looking to fully enjoy the experience without playing loud, mini tube amps are the ideal way to maintain the warm sound at a comfortable sound level, pairing with the best speakers for turntables. Below, we have compiled a list of some excellent options to consider.

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1. Douk Audio ST-01 Pro HiFi Tube Amplifier

- 100W+100W - Rich, Warm Sound - VU Meter - Bluetooth The Douk Audio ST-01 Pro is a true audiophile delight, combining vacuum tube aesthetics with Hi-Fi sound quality. The 2 x 100W output and multiple input options make it suitable for diverse setups. The stunning ST-01 Pro amplifier, intricately merged with an impressive VU meter and packed into a remarkably compact size. As you indulge in HiFi music, allow yourself to be mesmerized by the dynamically dancing pointer, embellished with warm vintage vibes, creating a captivating ambiance that adds a touch of elegance to your audio system's space. Pros: Retro design, Hi-Fi sound quality, versatile input options. Cons: Slightly higher price point, might be considered less budget-friendly.

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2. Aiyima T9 Pro HiFi Tube Amplifier

- 100W+100W - Rich, Warm Sound - VU Meter - Bluetooth The Aiyima T9 is an exceptional amplifier that delivers exceptional sound quality and boasts a minimalist design that is both sleek and elegant. With a powerful class D amplifier and tube preamp, it combines efficiency with warmth for a superior audio experience. The aluminum alloy chassis further enhances durability while adding a touch of sophistication to your audio setup. The Aiyima T9 Pro is an upgraded version that utilizes the TPA3250 chip and delivers a maximum power of 100W per channel. It is also incredibly versatile and affordable, making it the perfect choice for any audio enthusiast. Pros: Compact design, efficient class D amplifier, sleek aluminum construction. Cons: Limited connectivity options, may not suit audiophiles seeking extensive customization.

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3. Fosi Audio T20X Tube Amplifier

- 100W+100W - Rich, Warm Sound - Bluetooth The Fosi Audio T20X is an exceptional choice for audio enthusiasts who demand versatility in their audio gear. With a range of inputs including Bluetooth 5.0, USB, and RCA, this amplifier can handle virtually any audio source you throw at it. The T20X boasts intuitive treble and bass adjustments, and with its tube preamp stage, it offers an immersive and customized listening experience. Its 100 watt per channel output provides jaw-dropping sound, and the TPA3221 Class-D amplifier ensures efficient operation at idle, standby, and full power. The 5654W tube is known for its warm sound, and adds a pleasing bass boost that is sure to impress even the most discerning audiophile. Pros: Multiple input options, customizable sound with tone controls. Cons: Build quality might not match high-end alternatives, and some users may desire more power.

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5. Nobsound B100 HiFi Mini Tube Amplifier

- 25W+25W - Rich, Warm Sound - VU Meter - Bluetooth The Nobsound B100 is an exceptional amplifier that boasts a remarkable hybrid design that fuses the warm, rich sound of tubes with the efficiency of a class D amplifier. Its minimalist appearance enhances its versatility, ensuring it seamlessly integrates into various setups. Its inclusion of tone controls grants users the ability to fine-tune their audio to their desired preference. Furthermore, its sleek and modern design coupled with good sound quality, plenty of inputs, and compatibility with various audio sources, makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking for high-quality audio equipment. Pros: Hybrid design, compact size, tone controls for customization. Cons: Limited power output compared to some competitors, may not satisfy users seeking high-volume capabilities.

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5. Dayton Audio HTA100BT Hybrid Tube Amplifier

- 25W+25W - VU Meter - Bluetooth The Dayton Audio HTA100BT is a remarkable amplifier that is perfect for music lovers. It combines modern features with the classic sound of vacuum tubes to create an incredible listening experience. The addition of Bluetooth connectivity means that you can easily connect your audio sources wirelessly, making it more convenient and versatile than ever before. The amplifier also has a built-in phono preamplifier that makes it easy to connect record players, and its class AB amplifier efficiency produces an articulate and natural sound that really brings your music to life. The brushed aluminum housing with vintage front panel VU meters gives it a clean, modern look that pays respects to classic aesthetics. Overall, the Dayton Audio HTA100BT is a must-have for any serious music enthusiast. Pros: Bluetooth Connectivity, Compact Design, Versatile Inputs, Tube Preamp Stage Cons: Limited Power Output, Limited Customization, Price

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6. Douk Audio T9 Tube Preamp

The Douk Audio T9 is one of the high-performance vacuum tube stereo preamps boasting top-of-the-line RCA and phono inputs. Its superb vintage vacuum tubes dynamically showcase signal levels, while its low-noise integrated circuits and high-quality components ensure a crystal-clear, immersive audio experience. Needed to work with the other power amplifiers or active speakers. Pros: Compact size, powerful output. Cons: Limited connectivity, might lack advanced features for some users.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the world of mini vacuum tube amplifiers for turntables offers a diverse range of options, each catering to specific preferences and setups. As you explore these mini wonders, don't forget to delve into the broader selection of some of the best integrated stereo amplifiers with phono input for turntables for an even more extensive selection. Ensure your turntable is in harmony with the amplifier, and for the ultimate auditory experience, consider pairing them with the best record players and testing the sound with some of the vinyl records with best vocals, be it the best jazz LPs or best classic records. The journey into the world of analog audio is not just about sound; it's about experiencing music in its purest, most authentic form. Explore more, discover more, and let the rich tones of vinyl envelop you in a world of musical nostalgia. Read the full article

[audio-luddite]

Nothing is real or correct.

I am making headway on the ARC amp, but it made me think.

Decades ago a rather pompous man created an audio magazine because only he knew best. Actually come to think of it that has happened several times. I am currently talking about "The Absolute Sound" from just outside of New York City in the 70s.

His concept was two fold. The sound of any component should be judged only in comparison to live performances in Jazz clubs and concert halls or some similar site. It sounds like a good idea but is it even a little realistic? The second fold was to not take advertising from manufacturers as that is a conflict of interest. That fell away after a few years as it takes money to produce a real printed magazine. A friend and I were early subscribers and devoured each new issue. I know better now.

In a symphony concert every seat in the place is slightly different. I have sat in several concert halls and listened to lots of music from different seats. It is not the same at home on the system. I find my home system sounds better than live performance in general. I guess I cannot afford the best seats, but recording engineers tend to place mikes in the best places. Yes that big drum in the back is impressive live, but the rest....

In a Jazz club all the sound you get comes through a PA system of not necessarily high end quality. And be real, you are there for the performance not the audio or should be.

In a Stadium Rock event I need ear plugs as it is always so FN loud.

So comparing a system to live is not truly valid. Whatever you get is a matter of taste and luck

Consider the rather long chain of custody the sound endures from musician to your ears.

Start with the venue. Most recordings are done in purpose built studios with usually extensive sound treatments. Likely totally unlike your listening cave. How the musicians are set up and what equipment they use is very dependent too. How many times have you seen singers and instrumentalists in isolated boxes or behind barriers in a studio so the mike they use does not conflict with the ones around them. How natural is that?

Or how about recording a Piano. You always see several mikes around pianos for Jazz or solo or small group performances. I only have two ears solidly fixed to either side of my head.

Next microphones and mixing consoles all have characteristics and a voice. The type and brand and technology of the microphone all are adjusted and tuned. The sound in the mix is adjusted to get just the right effect. Accuracy, what's that?

One of my favorite audiophile albums is Cowboy Junkies "Trinity Sessions" Nice big room with natural sound, the band set up around a single 3D microphone using the gear they use on tour and basically no mix. WYSIWYG. But if you were there it would have sounded different than the recording as you would not be where the mike was. Still likely as accurate a recording as you can get.

Another is Steely Dan's Aja. Every track is fiddled and massaged and made to sound just so coming out of the studio speaker. Very clean and totally unreal.

A very good album is Diana Krall live from Paris. Listen to the group and "see" where the mix has placed each musician. Then look at the photo of the group on stage. Not the same is it?

Then the fun really starts. Is it analogue tape and which brand of machine Ampex or Studer and which vintage? Is it DSD digital or lowly PCM? Which processor! All those have a voice.

And now jump into your media. How is the product distributed? Vinyl rules! Well that's my thing. Which master remixed the master, what plant pressed it?

Both streaming and hard copy digital are valid and can claim lower noise and distortion usually. But those are just numbers.

Each electronic device has a voice some more subtle than others. The higher you go the clearer and cleaner it gets or should at least.

Thinking of phono pickups there are so many methods and products. It is really impressive how linear and consistent those things are in spite of all that. Many writers go on and on about velocity versus displacement and when that happens I know they are full of it. It turns out that blind tests show that what some call clarity and detail is just a slightly different frequency response. Or even a resonance in a convenient place. A few db here a few db there makes all the difference.

Still I find it remarkable that I can extract as much information off of a flat disk as I do with my modest three figure phono pickup. At the very base of the issue is like choosing a microphone. People have favorites.

In the digital domain you are depending on microchips. A DAC may have exotic this or that attached to them, but all the chips come from one factory or another made by people in bunny suits. Discrete components cannot keep up to digital speeds so the chips rule.

And we have not even got to preamplifiers and amplifiers. Tube verus solid state you have to choose a tribe. Both are best and neither is. Frankly it is the place you choose the type of distortion you like. The flaw with every tube amplifier is the output transformer. They all need them and they have a major hit on the sound. The flaw with every solid state amplifier are the gain devices and the feedback used to tame them. Tubes use feedback too!

Designs that avoid or just minimize feedback just force you to accept an acceptable distortion.

As I am bouncing between the tribes now recall that tube amplifiers are rated at 1% distortion. Transistor amplifiers at about ten times less. (Sometimes tens times ten times ten less.) Much better, but not better. It is the sound of the distortion that makes the difference and the preference. Some people like different stuff.

Oh time for the worst offender, the speakers. The frequency response is pathetic compared the quality of the signal going in. Why fret about an amplifier being plus or minus 0.2 db when the speaker is plus or minus 6 db. And the room has modes and reflections and well unless you are rich enough to build very special room you just have to hope your brain gets fooled.

And that is it really. Your brain wants to be fooled. If you listen to any system long enough you get used to it and adapt. If you only listen to single ended triodes into horn speaker you come to think that is the way things should sound. And you will find a tribe to support you like a cult.

It is a flawed process from beginning to end. But it lets you experience brilliant music and performances when you want to. With care and attention to detail you can solve the puzzle in many different ways.

And no it is never like a live performance, its maybe better.

There is no best.

[7r0773r]

The Perseverance by Raymond Antrobus

ECHO

I

My ear amps whistle as if singing to Echo, Goddess of Noise, the ravelled knot of tongues, f blaring birds, consonant crumbs of dull doorbells, sounds swamped in my misty hearing aid tubes. Gaudí believed in holy sound and built a cathedral to contain it, pulling hearing men from their knees as though Deafness is a kind of Atheism. Who would turn down God? Even though I have not heard the golden decibel of angels, I have been living in a noiseless palace where the doorbell is pulsating light and I am able to answer.

II

What?

A word that keeps looking in mirrors, in love with its own volume.

What?

I am a one-word question, a one-man patience test.

What?

What language would we speak without ears?

What?

Is paradise a world where I hear everything?

What?

How will my brain know what to hold if it has too many arms?

III

The day I clear out my dead father's flat, I throw away boxes of moulding LPs: Garvey, Malcolm X, Mandela speeches on vinyl.

I find a TDK cassette tape on the shelf. The smudged green label reads Raymond Speaking. I play the tape in his vintage cassette player

and hear my two-year-old voice chanting my name, Antrob, and Dad's laughter crackling in the background, not knowing I couldn't hear the word "bus"

and wouldn't until I got my hearing aids. Now I sit here listening to the space of deafness—

Antrob, Antrob, Antrob.

IV

And if you don't catch nothing then something wrong with your ears— they been tuned to de wrong frequency.'       KEI MILLER

So maybe I belong to the universe underwater, where all songs are smeared wailings for Salacia, Goddess of Salt Water, healer of infected ears, which is what the doctor thought I had, since deafness did not run in the family but came from nowhere; so they syringed olive oil and salt water, and we all waited to see what would come out.

V

And no one knew what I was missing until a doctor gave me a handful of Lego and said to put a brick on the table every time I heard a sound. After the test I still held enough bricks in my hand to build a house and call it my sanctuary, call it the reason I sat in saintly silence during my grandfather's sermons when he preached The Good News I only heard as Babylon's babbling echoes.

***

THE PERSEVERANCE

'Love is the man overstanding’          PETER TOSH

I wait outside The Perseverance. Just popping in here a minute. I'd heard him say it many times before like all kids with a drinking father, watch him disappear into smoke and laughter.

There is no such thing as too much laughter, my father says, drinking in The Perseverance until everything disappears— I'm outside counting minutes, waiting for the man, my father to finish his shot and take me home before

it gets dark. We’ve been here before, no such thing as too much laughter unless you're my mother without my father, working weekends while The Perseverance spits him out for a minute. He gives me 50p to make me disappear.

50p in my hand, I disappear like a coin in a parking meter before the time runs out. How many minutes will I lose listening to the laughter spilling from The Perseverance while strangers ask, where is your father?

I stare at the doors and say, my father is working. Strangers who don't disappear but hug me for my perseverance. Dad said this will be the last time before, while the TV spilled canned laughter, us, on the sofa in his council flat, knowing any minute

the yams will boil, any minute, I will eat again with my father, who cooks and serves laughter good as any Jamaican who disappeared from the Island I tasted before overstanding our heat and perseverance.

I still hear popping in for a minute, see him disappear. We lose our fathers before we know it. I am still outside The Perseverance, listening for the laughter.

***

TWO GUNS IN THE SKY FOR DANIEL HARRIS

When Daniel Harris stepped out of his car the policeman was waiting. Gun raised.

I use the past tense though this is irrelevant in Daniel's language, which is sign.

Sign has no future or past; it is a present language. You are never more present than when a gun

is pointed at you. What language says this if not sign? But the police officer saw hands

waving in the air, fired and Daniel dropped his hands, his chest bleeding out onto concrete

metres from his home. I am in Breukelen Coffee House in New York, reading this news on my phone,

when a black policewoman walks in, two guns on her hips, my friend next to me reading

the comments section: Black Lives Matter. Now what could we sign or say out loud

when the last word I learned in ASL was alive? Alive—both thumbs pointing at your lower abdominal,

index fingers pointing up like two guns in the sky.

[exrconsultancy]

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