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Power Cords Rule
I wanna go to your cable school,,,,where do I sign up? 
Describe ube sound vs solid state
"What always amazes me is people buy exorbitantly priced tube gear, and the first thing they do is roll the tubes:)...like the designer got it wrong>"Not that he got it wrong, just that the realities of modern production require readily availab... 
What happened to Audio Aero?
Same thing that happened to Audiomeca I suppose.....wonderful sounding players from France, then the heartbreak when the inevitable need for service crops up. 
Best beer
My brother-in-law is dating a Canadian and she refuses to drink Molson's American version. The Canadian version did seem to be more robust....but I don't know and make no claims.......I've always heard that American brewers started using rice to a... 
Best beer
Since we're on Bell's...had an Oberon, their summer brew, released Mon. the 24th. Unfortunately single digit temps this morning in Michigan. Oh well, tasted great anyway. 
Your top 3 worst purchases ever
Shakey, VAC seems to enjoy an inordinately high amount of customer satisfaction. What didn't you like? I've never heard them, just curious. 
Dali Euphoria MS-5 vs Peak Consult Grande
I don't know about the Grand but a big part of what drove me to the Dali's was the performance at low volumes. These speakers don't need to be cranked to come alive, exhibiting a full, rich sound during late night listening sessions. Something ver... 
DALI EUPHONIA MS5 Driving Issue
Nick I stand behind my following post from 2007 when I bought the Dali's.It may be helpful if Jeb could elaborate on his experiences though.10-31-07: JamnestaThis from Dali when I was looking to power my Euphonia MS5's. I went from SS to tubes as ... 
What's up with America?
1972, "America" debuts, and it's my first year away at college. My suitemates have a killer stereo, all vinyl of course...oh my! I still need to drag that out every so often. Have heard them dismissed as an anemic answer to Crosby, Stills and comp... 
Sixto Rodriguez
Something those of us in Detroit can be proud of. What impressed me aside from his criminally neglected musical talents was his sweet nature and centered philosophical outlook on life. Don't forget a generation of inspiration to the South African ... 
Who needs drugs when you've got music?
"Really? Is Alice In Wonderland the only novel ever written?"That was fiction? 
Who needs drugs when you've got music?
Why deny yourself simply because society has deemed it inappropriate, a strong enough lobby hasn't championed it's cause, or constricted individuals don't share it's pleasures. To each his own, just don't hurt yourself please (moderation works) , ... 
Mo' money. Mo' problems.
Recent Wall Street Journal financial advice column (yea, go figure); Kurt Vonnegut ribbing Joseph Heller at a lavish party hosted by a billionaire on Shelter Island "How do you feel knowing he probably made more in one day than all your proceeds f... 
Mc Intosh vs other brands
I've read the other posts Smatsui refers to...Taters, what's up with you and McIntosh? 
Fremer lays an Ostrich egg...
"i am a twisted psychopath who goes around short-circuiting SET amplifiers for kicks."Now this was funny!