77jovian

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the guess who vs the rock and roll hall of fame
I don't pay much attention to the RRHOF (or the Grammys, Emmys, and Oscars). But count me as a big fan of the Guess Who, a creative band in several genres; pop, rock, Canadian-flavored blues. I still enjoy listening to Burton Cummings and the Gues... 
Need help with Jazz
try Tierney Sutton, Holly Cole, Ella Fitzgerald 
Source for XRCD's or Blu-spec CD's
thanks, Krell man 
Source for XRCD's or Blu-spec CD's
Sorry for the basic question, but what is blu-spec? Is it the same as SHM? Is one of these formats superior to SACD? 
Best preamp for 2k-3k
If you have enjoyed your AR LS2, be sure to audition the LS26. 
Songs that Inspire or Move you
and the West Side Story medley of Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Sharon Isbin 
Songs that Inspire or Move you
"Golden Ribbons" and "Pathway to Glory"...Loggins and Messina"Lonesome Suzie"...Blood, Sweat & Tears"Shiver Me Timbers"...Tom Waits"Blue Ronda A la Turk"...Two Generations of Brubeck"I Still Can't Say Goodbye" and "Happy Again"...Chet Atkins"T... 
Suggestion for Brahms
Good suggestions from Larsmusik.IMHO, you can't go wrong with Brahms' solo piano music. The late piano pieces, Op. 116-119, the sonatas and rhapsodies are excellent. My favorite Brahms pianist is Stephen Bishop Kovacevich. Check out the mid-priced... 
Canada Rocks: 70s lost lps pt 2...
The Guess WhoBurton CummingsLighthouse 
American Folk/Bluegrass music to die for
David Grisman Quartet or QuintetThe Infamous Stringdustersthe collaboration album by Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsbyanything by Tim O'Brien The New Grass RevivalTony Rice 
Recommended Shostakovich?
thanks for all the excellent suggestions 
Great Lost Lps...
Blues Image - Open Spirit - ClearChase - Pure Music(and a second to all the great suggestions by others above) 
Smoke Head or Sherry Bomb?
Currently enjoying Laphraoig Quarter Cask (very moderately priced) and Lagavulin 16 year...But I've also got some Macallan, 12 and 18, and I'm saving a bottle of 30 year old Aberlour for a very special occasion, whatever it might be. I guess that ... 
Cardas Headphone Cord for Sennheiser HD600 Phones
I agree with Tgrisham. Had similar experience when I added the cord to my HD580's. 
Last time you felt that "tingling" sensation?
I'll take the finale of Mahler 2 any time, by any orchestra/chorus for spine tingling musical experience and a wash of exultation...Also, Mozart, Laudate Dominum from the Solemn Vespers, Christopher Parkening,and Loggins & Messina, Pathway to ...