2channel8

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Where to put one's best power cords??
I leave mine at the manufacturer. It saves the most money. 
Opinions on these budget integrateds?
I've only heard the Belles Aria and, briefly, the PL Dialogue. The Dialogue impressed me; but I don't recall the speakers. I would have bought the Aria if it had balance control. My ears are not equal. I listened extensively with Vandersteen Treo ... 
For those of us over 60..
Neil Young (especially with Crazy Horse); but Stevie Ray Vaughn and I have a lot in common.....except talent. 
Your Favorite Cover Songs?
@bdp24 , Have you heard Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes' version? Homage to the Four Tops with an injection of Jersey Juice.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG6iNPyE4CkNo. that is not Adam Sandler on lead guitar. ;^) 
What improvements did you hear in going from entry level to high end Audio?
When I went from a juvenile all-in-one TT/radio/speakers to a 25 watt Kenwood receiver, Dual 1218 with a Shue cartridge, and some neat little speakers a friend gave me (don't know what they are, but they still play after 45 years) the main thing I... 
A song murdered by someone.
Technically, it's not a cover version since it was the songs first release; but I just heard Nico's version of Jackson Browne's "These Days" on the radio for the first time yesterday. Murdered might have been the literal description, since if that... 
Your Favorite Cover Songs?
He Called Me Baby, all due respect to Patsy Cline; but I think Candy Staton owns that one now, especially since One eskim0 paid her tribute in their Kandi:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_tBHoRaxns 
Neutral or Detailed. You can't have both
I think in the real world, many of us who have more time and money to spend on our systems are getting up there in age. I am one of those. I know I have a rolled of high end starting at 12 kHz and a dip at about 5 kHz and I doubt if I can hear any... 
This is juvenile...
@oregonpapa , never heard of Carol Kidd before. Thanks. I love Crystal Gayle's version of When I Dream, too.My answers: As a kid, Linda Ronstadt. No contest!Now, when I imagine myself young again, I think it would be Eileen Rose.https://www.youtub... 
Best vinyl purchases based on pressing, studio production, sound quality and enjoyment.
I ave to jump right in without reading beyond the second post, so forgive me if I post any dupes.@slaw , I am so happy to see another Nicole Atkins fan. Neptune City is indeed a favorite, as is the Bleeding Diamonds EP that preceded it. I highly r... 
How do you store and catalog your vinyl?
My small collection of about 400 LPs is broken down to 4 levels: Audiophile; about 42 that are in some way specially manufactured or pressedSpecial: Real favorites that are of normal manufacture.The bulk or main collectionThe upstairs collection (... 
Best $40 I've spent...maybe ever
"Cleaning with Ethyl alcohol produces slurred vocals."  Good one. 
"The End of The Road"
I keep trying to get off at the next exit but.....My last end of the road purchase lasted 16 months. A bit short of forever, huh? 
Your Favorite Cover Songs?
Excuse My brain fart. I forgot I posted 1/2 of the above in March. That's happening more and more these days. 
Your Favorite Cover Songs?
bdgregory," Thunder Road (Springsteen) by Cowboy JunkiesDarkness, Darkness (Youngbloods) by Cowboy Junkies"Thanks for these! I consider myself a huge CJ fan; but that album totally eluded me. Their new one, All That Reckoning, is fantastic BTW.I ...