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VPI periphery record ring for VPI Scoutmaster
I just bought a Merrill Scillia MS2, and was finding the ring/clamp ritual a bit of a bore. But then I did an A/B test on a favorite, rather pristine record with and without the ring. A significant improvement, in ways I would have not expected. M... 
Most Sublime Beethoven Symphony
Have not heard the CDs, but Berlin Phil released a complete Beethoven cycle with Abado recently. I saw them perform 6 and 5 at carnegie last October, and it was the best concert I have ever seen. It had a magical impact on my emotions. I would buy... 
5 most overrated movies ever......
I thought Memento was amazing and inspired. 
What are the 5 most overrated rock albums?
rcprince states that Sgt Pepper is not overrated, but he thinks other albums are better. My understanding is that the "rock establishment" such as it is, regards Sgt Pepper as the #1 greatest album ever, in which case, if there is even one album b... 
What are the 5 most overrated rock albums?
I must protest the inclusion of Pavarotti in a list of schlock. The man has made some horrid missteps, but his mention in the post of Mr Mingus77etc implies that the man is a charlatan. No one who heard the man at his best would ever doubt his sta... 
5 most overrated movies ever......
What a great group of posts! Much to agree with. Especially those who dislike Braveheart and Gladiator. Was I really supposed to get all watery eyed when Mel Gibson screamed "freedom" with terrific diaphragmatic support even while his intestines w... 
Metamorphosen by Richard Strauss. Suggestion?
The only recording I know is the Berlin Phil with Karajan. I tend to find Karajan a little dry, but this recording is pretty magical. Haven't listened for quite a while, so I can't vouch for the DG sonics on this one, but the performance is great....