77jovian

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Tune of the Day
"1984" , Spirit  and "1984", Michael Kamen, New York Rock (a terrific album, if you haven't heard it)  
Tune of the Day
And of course, Jimi Hendrix, Star Spangled Banner  
Tune of the Day
I’m with you, Art.  I think Ambrosia’s Somewhere I’ve Never Travelled, in particular, is brilliant. Meanwhile, give a listen to “Road Fever” from The Rocky Athas Group..  
Tune of the Day
These two from the great album, Michael Kamen, "New York Rock" All My Trials Credit Card  
Hidden Gems in Classic Rock Albums
Paul Simon Run That Body Down (from Paul Simon) Loggins & Messina Pathway to Glory (from Full Sail) Iron Butterfly Stone Believer (from Metamorphosis) Nilsson Lottery Song (from Son of Schmilson) Blood, Sweat and Tears Lonesome Suzy (from ... 
Name 3 songs where audio quality and song quality completely align
Chris Jones. No Sanctuary Here Alison Krause and Union Station. Ghost in This House Loggins and Messina. Pathway to Glory and I second Holst’s Planets, can’t recall the orch/conductor, but I think it’s on DG.  
LOUDEST Concert and Tinnitus
Deep Purple, circa 1976, was the first time I recall that the volume deafened me for a week. Nowadays, I always wear ear plugs to concerts.  Still, I’ve had to leave a few shows that were still too loud.  Dangerous to my hearing and, frankly, not... 
Tune of the Day
Bdp24, excellent suggestions of guitar solos, all terrific.  
Lydia Tar’s speakers?
looks like a dead ringer.  Thanks, westborn.  
Lydia Tar’s speakers?
Right  
Advice on Repairs for Audio Research VT100 Mk II
Yes, you are correct, only the output power tubes need to be biased.  
Advice on Repairs for Audio Research VT100 Mk II
I had a VT 100, MK III and loved it.   So my comments are based on experience with that particular iteration.   Probably, you’ll want a tech to replace the resistor and test to ensure that everything is copacetic.     But it doesn’t take much sk... 
Get out and listen!
I'm very fortunate to sing with the Colorado Symphony Chorus, so I get many opportunities to hear the symphony through the year.  In addition to being blissful and gratifying, it sharpens my ear tremendously.  On the other hand, I'm used to hearin... 
Tune of the Day
Slaw, you sure have turned me onto a lot of new music here... "Tattoo" from the The Who Sell Out  
In praise of the duet.
Yes, I know the thread is about duets, but since Emmylou has been fingered as harmonizing around, I thought I'd mention the two Trio albums of Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt.   Good thread, bdep24....