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Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? I dive a 1989 Porsche 928 S4. I also have a 1982 Porsche 928 in the garage that is my "project car". I love working on cars with music playing in the garage...stress . . .	939
Best Male Singers of the 20th Century Sam Cooke, Dean Martin, Sinatra, Marvin Gay, Tony bennit, Smokey Robinson and I LOVE the Ames Brothers....So many singers today can harmonize...its a lost art	273
Jazz Recommendations If you want to try more "recent" music I second the Diana Krall. Also Norah Jones, Clair Martin, MADELEINE PEYROUX just to name a few	236
Cars R OK, but what kind of motorcycle do you have 1986 Honda VFR700 Interceptor....20 years old and still reliable....oh....and a lot of fun too	183
Modern day female jazz recommendations All great recommendations...some I have not heard of but will pursue....PLEASE keep them coming	170
Vinyl or wait for the new stuff?? I've read a lot of good responces and thought I'd add mine. I do have CD's....but I use them in the car only. When I listen to music at home, its vinly all the way baby! There is a. . .	122
Best Retailer Youve Done Business With? Eugene Hi-Fi In Oregon. Dale is easy to get a hold of. Always talks to me with respect (not so with a lot of other Audio store owners). Very honest IMO. Looks out for his customers. . .	69
A butt-load spent in cables - how much improvemt?	66
The disappearance of the traditional amplifier Like the record I think it MAY in the main stream but not with die hard audio fans IMHO. I will always like the option using different amps, ect	55
Name a couple of HOLY GRAIL LPs "Destination Moon" by the Ames Brothers. Recorded 1958 on RCA Victor living stereo.....I listen to this album at least 2 times a week...great recording and great music. . . .	53
My love of music is killing me. Thanks folks for all the encouagement. I wrote the email because it was on my mind big time. Watching others out taking their family...their kids for granted. Like they will always. . .	48
Best object in your listening room. Probably my 1956 dated TOPTEX Flight helmet painted in the USAF THUNDERBIRDS scheme when they flew the F-100 and F-105's back in the day. Aviation fan here. ( arms out...making &. . .	42
Good speakers at low volume? What are you using for an AMP? What is your source? What kind of music do you listen to	35
Record you spin on a rainy Saturday w/ family gone Okay...no one knows me from Adams house cat so I'll spill. I'm sure its just remembering a time in my life but..."Shadow Dancing" Andy Gibb!....There...I said it! My name. . .	27
Tube Tuners I am using a Scott 350C and LOVE it. I have also had a 350A that was very nice. I would highly recommend the 350 series....very nice looking units as well	24
Do well-intentioned people move your speakers? Never had a problem with someone MOVING speakers but putting drinks on them...yes! Now I have Abbys so the drink thing is very difficult	22
best speaker in a small room in the $2000.00 range These are all good ideas...I forgot to clarify...I would probably buy USED...so the dollar amount for a new set could be higher...maybe the 2500.00 to 4000.00 range??? Does this . . .	22
Benz help Viridian asks good questions...also what Tracking force did you use? Was this a used cart? I have not noticed a big difference in deflection. Its times like these I wish we . . .	21
Need list of 92db speakers and above. Okay...I see I may of left out some critical additional requirements. :-) DIY may be an option. Prefer no cross-over with single driver. Cost under $3000.00 used. Full range as . . .	20
What would you chose? Looks like you need speakers	18
New TT or old A record cleaning machine would make the most positive impact at this point	18
What speaker cables to buy How about just getting 12 or 10 gage from home depot and spend that money elsewhere. Give this article a read. www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm Let the rock throwing commence	18
Phono stage with gain control? Eldartford, You are correct...unfortunatly now a days most preamps have no phono stage as you know. I was just thinking that if vinyl is the only source material I listen to then . . .	18
How to Hook Up 4 Dq-10 speakers I would be happy to tell you how to use 2 and send the other 2 to my house...if that will help. :) Nice vintage speakers	17
Whats the best MC cartridge for my new VPI SCOUT? Thanks for all the advise...All this brings up a new question I will post in awhile.....thanks again	15
It was a good day at the thrift shop A box of "records from my grandfathers house" from Craigslist. Usually these are JUNK but when I met and took a look. WOW...about 30 RCA shaded dog's in near mint . . .	13
Upgrade from Scoutmaster? The BEST upgrade for your Soutmaster would be from your house to mine	13
30's to 50's era voice demon	12
knoxville Yes...I live here and would enjoy meeting others with this sickness....a support group if you will	12
Mac Tube Heaven Very nice! May I suggest Bozak as a vintage speaker to look for. Your system is right up my alley	10
My Listening Report of 3 Single Driver Speakers I have had a pair of second hand Abbey's for over a 2 years now. I have also heard new Abbeys and they HAVE to be burned in before they sound anywhere close to right. I also . . .	9
My VINTAGE system from the golden age of tubes. I kind of like the mono FM from the Scott 399. Sounds great but I do use the MPX most of the time	8
Very beginner question re: interconnects Any RCA cable will "work". Ground is basic	8
Please Help How would you grade an antique stereo? I have a Orion 1999 blue book. Under "Grundig" the oldest receiver listed was made from 1969 to 1974. Do you have a model number? I remember this brand from long ago.... . .	8
The planets have aligned Bbro and Timrhu ....I have updated my system list. Just click on "system" by my name. I am sold on Almarro amps...all hand made, point to point wiring, no PC boards. It . . .	7
Do you prefer being "transported' to the event... I liked the way you put this question. "Having musicians "appear" in the room" is what I think SET does. i.e. music that is non amplified. Being ". . .	6
What can you tell me about a Thorens TD 318 MK3? Thanks for your reply Jaybo...any idea as to what one would expect to pay for a nice example with box, packing and manual? Nice dust cover with little or no scratches as well	5
Good Speaker For Vintage McIntosh C22/MC275 What did your dad use with them? It would be cool to stay with a "simular vintage" speaker. Bozak was marketed and voiced along with McIntosh at that time...If you had . . .	4
Thoughts on the Super Abby? I also own the Abby's. I have other speakers as well but just cant let go of the Cains. They play THEIR kind of music very well. High power would be lost on them. SET is the best. . . .	4
Packing list for VPI Scout? Also included is the record clamp, alignment jig, oil/fluid, small screw driver for cartridge attachment and alan wrench for adjusting counterweights, manual for table and manual . . .	4
Close but comfortable This is the most welcoming set up I've seen. WELL DONE	3