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At what level does analog beat digital?
At all levels. Most of the people out there really don't have the software library or the gear to compare the two formats, nor do they intuitively understand the value of analog. They want accurate and easy, not musical. Maybe they think tubes are... 
Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo
I've seen these guys live and was in awe:Frank & Dweezil Zappa covering "Whipping Post" on the live release "Does Humour Belong in Music"?. Unreal. Still my favourite of all time. Frank was recognized more as a writer/composer than a guitarist... 
flat speaker quandary
Nick,Try some Transparent speaker cables, they're a match made in heaven. Bi-wire is the only way to go with ML's IMHO. Don't give up, they are great transducers in their price range. 
What to add to my system for best sound?
Welcome Julie,It's been mentioned a few times already, but knowing the room set up and your musical preferences would help a lot. The Axioms can stay for a while, you could've done a lot worse. You mention a lack of detail, that may be partially i... 
Technics SL-P1300 CD Player : good transport ?
Jean Benoit,http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?dgtlplay&1076473252It was reviewed in the summer of 1989 by Audio Ideas Guide, in July 1989 Stereo Review covered the unit as well. No on-line reprints available. Here's the operating instructi... 
Tuner choices? Help me please
Ernie,I have a 7100 I use in my garage system, good value and appropriate for the task. My dealer tells me the 7x00 series are prone to failure, specifically the power swtich gives out and there are no replacment parts available. Have you heard th... 
HELP: Isolation for component w/small footprint
I have a few extra footers I can sell ya if you need'em. 3" by 3" each, also have some 1" by 1" as well. They can be used under the stock feet of your DAC, or in conjunction with Audiopoints (save scratching up your rack). $5 each plus shipping, I... 
Tuner choices? Help me please
Vintage Tuner Site Nicotine deprived while experimenting with HTML, not an ideal mix. Sorry for the multiple posts to the same question. As for the Fins, here's hoping they prove me wrong and beat Philly tonight... 
Tuner choices? Help me please
The Vintage FM Tuner site didn't paste for some reason, here it is...http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/ 
Tuner choices? Help me please
The new tuners don't seem to measure up to the vintage stuff, I suspect the ability/talent to design a world class front end has fallen by the wayside. Engineers are taught how to design with digital circuits, RF/analog is a foreign concept to 99%... 
What will you be playing to celebrate?
Alice Cooper: "One down, one to go, just another bullet in the chamber..." Bin Laden is still a free man and has created havoc all over the world. Hey GW Bush, check out some Van Halen "C'mon baby, finish what you started...." 
A personal challenge
Toby,I appreciate the effort you made dropping by with your Shanling; damn you I ended up spending the coin cuz of you! I never smoked in my house for several reasons: as you know I have three kids and the LAST thing I ever wanted was for them to ... 
CD Player with volume control?
yes, search the archives 
A personal challenge
One more thing worth adding: you never completely quit smoking, you remain addicted forever. You can stop and continue to not smoke, but don't fool yourself and think your addiction has been put to rest. I quit for five years, then thinking it was... 
A personal challenge
Tom,I considered Zyban but decided against it; I know it helps but the idea of not having a few beers or some wine when the mood strikes me is a bit too much. Same with coffee BTW, no interest in giving that up either. I'm using the patch, eating ...