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Review ... Neil Diamond's "12 Songs"
No, but I do remember "the Band" saying who invited him? to their Last Waltz celebration concert. 
Any bluegrass fans?
Larry Sparks, "40" blugrass album of the year ('05) w/special guests is REALLY good alsoanything by the Seldom Scene especially the first 4 or 5 albums. 
Who's Your Favorite Bass Players; Why?
Eberhard Weber, because of of my neighborhood buddys who later went on to become an accomplished bass player & college music professor turned me onto him in 1973 while we ourselves were turned on to something which meant something but I'm not ... 
"Light" power cord recommendations
TG Audio SLVR 
New scam on the internet????
Something similar happened to me last week. I received an email from 'service@paypal' requesting an update of my account info, ie credit card & bank info. I then looked at my account thru a new window & found there was no such request. Its... 
Cary SLI-80 Speakers Recommendation
I'll 2nd that Skuras. 
How often should you re-calibrate your ears?
Yes in deed. And if you can situate yourself right in front of the mixing board in most cases you'll get the best sound. We did that at www.magmusic.com just this past weekend for some truly great american roots music. And the absence from your sy... 
Advice needed please.
I'd keep hounding Cary. That's a great player (I used to own one) that I found as good as the 306/200. 
Reliability of Cary Audio Products
I've owned 2 Cary CD players & never had a problem with either of them over a 5 year period. Also owned a Cary tube preamp in the past & currently a SLI-80 w/nary a problem w/either unit. I would not buy a component that was tough to acces... 
Best CDs for vocals?
Ella Fitzgerald, Clap Hands Here comes CharlieAlison Krause, New FavoriteMartin Sexton, Black Sheep 
Folk/Rock choices that are well recorded
a great website where you can get info on artists & hear a constant stream of assorted folk oriented music is www.folkalley.comenjoyTom Russell, the man from god knows where (recommended) 
Your favorite recent discovery
Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez, Red Dog Tracks....trust me on this one... 
Jackie Greene
I just picked up 'sweet somewhere bound' after a sample listen & agree-most excellent. thanks for the tip. 
What time do you wear?
Momentum (st moritz) Himalaya titanium field watch. A great looking 300m waterproof throw-away ($100) watch that you don't even know is on your wrist. I've got a 1986 Rolex Submariner date sapphire crystal that I bought new that just sits in a dra... 
Downsized and still happy, can it happen?
I think you could be very happy if the change was a positive one in a different direction. You could try a quality tube integrated that matched well w/your VR2's which would be a whole different sound from where you're at. I tried it and am a conv...