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Best Rock Drummers
Just reading through this list, and some truly amazing talents have been mentioned. More than a few!  It gives one pause, as someone who has been a player (and will be returning to the passion soon, as retirement is affording me). But I do need to... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bridgette Fontaine, a gift from my girlfriend.  Wild! 
Pro Ject Debut Carbon improvement possibilities
What did you move up to? 
Planar speaker characteristics
Thanks to all for your very informative responses.  It’s becoming very apparent the my listening room, which is also my living room, is a large factor in this. Jaytor, thanks for the GR Research info, they look like a considerable value, and, not ... 
Planar speaker characteristics
Russ69, thanks for the response, the question did indeed seem to be right up your alley!  Just the kind of info/opinion I was looking for. Helomech, thanks also, I would ever so miss the mid bass punch and slam the Triangle’s I have now give me.Dave 
Planar speaker characteristics
Mijostyn, thanks for the response.  This is the kind of info I’m looking for, in addition to the sound qualities specifically. What are the characteristics that will put me in “heaven”? 
Planar speaker characteristics
MC, thank you for the link.  Despite the question be about the characteristics of Magnepan speakers, please expound on what it is that you love about the Tektons. I believe they are Moab?  Please excuse any hint of derision, it’s just that I asked... 
Your favorite 'concept' album
Rick Wakeman’s Journey to the Center of th Earth. In fact, I think I’ll put it on right now...  Or rather, after Morph the Cat by Donald Fagan.  Which, despite the name, isn’t a concept album. Just a good album.  
What's your definition of an audiophile?
Many good responses here.  I don’t know, and quite possibly, don’t care what an audiophile is. But, as I listen, I often think of a Duke Ellington quote; “If it sounds good, it is good.”Enjoy....Dave 
Amplifier warm up
My JC1’s live in standby, and they start to sound their best about 1 hour into a listening session starting at 5:30 on a Friday evening.   A Sunday morning with JS Bach is sublime at about 6am, with about a ½ hour of playing time. I suspect it’s a... 
You can Vote for Most Valuable Lead Vocals (Rock Groups)
Kind of surprised that Ann Wilson hasn’t been mentioned. But, I kinda hafta agree with the Chrissie Hynde vote. No Chrissie, no Pretenders.  
1st Album you Ever Owned?
Steppenwolf Live, 79 cents at Turnstyle in Ford City shopping mall, Chicago.  Luckily, my older brother already had most of the previously mentioned records.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Leon Redbone, Double Time. His most drunken album ever. Doo wah diddie, happy Friday.  
Emotional rollercoaster
I suppose most all of us on this here forum have had our moment at the edge of the Rubicon. It’s about what you want to hear, not what you spend.  You spend what you can to hear what you want to hear.  All the rest is the details. Last weekend at ... 
Favorite song to demo or test drive speakers?
Damn, I’m getting some recommendations I need to look into!Happy Friday, everybody!