77jovian

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Tune of the Day
Spirit - New Dope in Town (from Clear) 
What are your thoughts about moving up product line(s) within a Company?
I had two very positive experiences moving within manufacturer’s lines:I had Thiel 1.2, followed by 2 2, and then 3.6.  All had similar signature and each move brought great improvements across the board....still miss the 3.6’s.likewise, I had Aud... 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Sorry, one more, and it’s a classical singer crossing to classical-pop:Anne Sofie von Otter, I Let the Music Speak. 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Here are my favorite classical guitar albums:Carlos Barbosa-Lina and Sharon Isbin, Rhapsody in Blue/West Side Story. (concord ConcertoCCD 42012)Christopher Parkening, Parkening Plays Bach.  (Angel CDC 7 47191 2).  Well, any Early Christopher Parke... 
Why is modern pop music today so terrible?
Can't stand most music that sells millions of copies ( or downloads or whatever) in any genre these days.  Can't stand the Grammy's or CMA Awards either.  But I couldn't stand "Yummy, yummy, yummy, I've got love in my tummy" or "Bang Shang a Lang"... 
Tune of the Day
Because nuclear war is again part of the national conversation, "I Come and Stand at Every Door" by the Byrds.And "Wichita Lineman" in memory of Glen Campbell. 
Tune of the Day
"Cotten Growin Man", from Spooky Tooth's You Broke My Heart So I Busted Your Jaw. 
What is your speaker ownership history since 1995?
Sonab OD 11? The little cubes.Thiel 1.2Thiel 2 2Thiel 3.6Revel Ultima Studio 2 
Musical Connections
It looks excellent.  Thanks mofi! 
Best Debut Albums
Great stuff here.  Wow, Babe Ruth, "First Base", nice call, siddh.Little FeatPaul Simon's first solo albumDan Fogelberg, "Home Free"Sea LevelMutual Admiration SocietyStrength in Numbers, "The Telluride Sessions" 
Tune of the Day
"Stop Your Sobbing", Jonathan Richman from "This is Where I Belong: The Songs of Ray Davies & The Kinks" 
Tune of the Day
Bruce Hornsby, "The Changes", from "Hot House"andThe Infamous Stringduster, "Back Home", from "Laws of Gravity" 
Tune of the Day
Thanks, Reubent, I have really enjoyed this thread.  So many great suggestions.  I have learned about many new tracks and bands and have been reminded of others I knew of but had neglected.  I'll be looking forward to your contributions, including... 
Best produced rock albums.........
Yes--Close to the EdgeLoggins & Messina--Full SailMost James Taylor in the last 20 years...rock?Iron Butterfly--MetamorphosisChicago II and IIICold Blood--Thrillerand a couple maybes....I'll have to give another listen:Fleetwood Mac--Future Ga... 
Tune of the Day
"Ditty Wah Ditty", Ry Cooder, from Paradise and Lunch.  Earl Hines on piano.