schubert

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classical music source
The knocks on vinyl are true, not many classical works have an obligato for ticks and pops.That said, a good record on a well-set up TT, something as lowly as a Project Carbon Debut with an acrylic platter, Project speedbox, Ortofon blue replaceme... 
the greatest pop song ever?
Czarivey, "At Last" was a # 1 Billboard crossover hit, it's been on millions of records and Cd's, you can go down to Wal-Mart today and find one.NOBODY mentioned on here could carry Etta James music. 
Anti-skating- test records vs. ears
Get a good cart that will track at 2 grams and forget aboutanti-skate.Try it. 
floor-stander speaker for "classical"
I've had the OHM and the Preludes in a room that size, the Rega 3a is better than either FOR Classical .All are very good speakers but the Preludes are a tad forward and have a bit too much "jump" for Classical while the Ohms are not quite clear e... 
Borodin String Qtt 2
Tosta, I imagine because there is nowhere to hide.I have a ASV vinyl of the superb Lindsay Qt. doing Borodin's1st and 2nd AND his charming String Sextet which has a Mendelsohnn-ish quality to my ears.Great record if you ever see one.Brownsfan, I a... 
What does music mean to your life/
The Music I chose to listen to brings me closer to God who IS life itself. 
floor-stander speaker for "classical"
Rega speakers are designed to be used close to a wall and have plenty of the linear bass required for realistic reproduction of the symphonic foundation.They are voiced on acoustic music and lack the hard-edge and mid-bass bump to match the way ro... 
Borodin String Qtt 2
Personally, I consider it a minor masterpiece forever ruined, for me at least , by the theft of the slow melody for the corny "This is My Beloved" from the musical "Kismet" .That said, one of the finest sounding chamber CD's I ever heard was the 2... 
the greatest pop song ever?
Easy, "At Last" by Etta James . 
floor-stander speaker for "classical"
Rega RS-3 are ideal. 
Can headphones ever be as good as high end stereo?
Can be, just depends on whether you enjoy sitting listening to headphones or not. 
HELP Monitor speakers for vintage components????
Kiko65, I own both Dreamcatchers and Totem Model 1 Signatures, in many ways the Dreamcathers are better,more transparent for a start.Can't match the harmonics on the Signature 1's but close enough to keep the extra 1500$ in your pocket.I'll make a... 
Are all craiglist used ads scam?
I have bought quite a bit off the Mpls.-St.Paul list with no problems. 
recessed center in old turntables platters ... why
For 45RPM record plastic adapters to fit into.Bad idea then, bad idea now . 
HELP Monitor speakers for vintage components????
TOTEM DREAMCATCERS !!!Check the Stereophile Review, if anything the reviewer is understating how good they are.