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NAD M3 V Vincent 236MKII any experiences??
I have an M3, but unfortunately have never gotten to hear the Vincent.The M3 is pretty good, but I'm wondering if the new Musical Fidelity M3 is even better. I heard it at Axpona connected to the MF M3 integrated and Wharfedale 10.7 speakers and i... 
Favorite version of Grateful Dead's Aiko Aiko?
Awesome! I'll check out Crimson, White, And Indigo, Professor Longhair, Dixie Cups, Cindy Lauper and the rest.That's cool that Warren Zevon did it. I have a version of the Dead doing his song Werewolves of London, which is fair to middlin'. I'm bi... 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"I get paid by a five year old who says he looks up to me" - Neil Young, from Crime in the City 
Favorite version of Grateful Dead's Aiko Aiko?
I actually meant which Dead version is good. I'll have to try these others though. I have a Dr. John version which I like. Yes, the Dead spelled it Iko Iko. Thanks for the tips. I can't wait to hear what you've suggested! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Who - Who's NextJane's Addiction - Nothing's ShockingThe Doors - The Soft Parade 
Music on DVD vs CD or SACD - any difference?
OK, I'll give them a shot! 
Best Karmina Burana performance
The Robert Shaw / Atlanta Symphony one is also available on SACD. I have it and like it, but I can't compare it with other versions, since I don't have any others. 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"I yanked up my tunic and dangled my stash" -Phish, from "Stash" 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"I can't complain, but sometimes I still do" - Joe Walsh, Life's Been good 
Best live album you've ever heard?
Some good ones on here already. I'd add the Allman Brothers, but not the one you're thinking - I like the live tracks on Eat a Peach even more than the ones on At Fillmore East. (Though that one's no slouch either.)Diana Krall Live in Paris (DVD) ... 
Music on DVD vs CD or SACD - any difference?
I have yet to be impressed with SACD, but DVD-A is brilliant. I'd say CD and DVD-Video are on par. I know DVD-Video has the extra word length and sample rate, but DVDs never sound much if any better than CDs to me. Maybe it's the material.I'm not ... 
Song covers that are better than the originals
The Verve's version of the Stones' Bittersweet SymphonyJimi Hendrix's version of Drivin' South (I don't recall the original's performer)Obviously Hendrix's version of Dylan's All Along The WatchtowerThe Allman Brothers Band's version of Stormy Mon... 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
I have yet to see a VAC in any store. Maybe they don't have any dealers in GA. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jimi Hendrix Experience - Axis: Bold As Love (Stereo) 
Can you recommend some classical CD's for me?
If you like classical guitar, you'll probably like John Williams' "The Seville Concert." I sure do.I'm in a similar boat. I don't have much classical and don't really know what I would like. I also play classical and rock guitar and love cello.I d...