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Element Cables interconnects and power cords
Which interconnects did you have before trying the Twisted Pairs ? 
Vandy 2ce Rogue Amp Pairing
I have a Rogue Cronus driving Vandersteen 1C's, and it's a fantastic combination. I couldn't be happier with the way the amp and the speakers get along. A beautiful pairing ! 
Which components knocked you out on first listen?
Early 1990's....Sound by Singer in downtown NYC...... Wilson/Watt Puppy model 5's with CAT pre-amp and VAC monobloc amps...........Rebecca Pidgeon singing "Rose in Spanish Harlem"........I can still remember the hairs standing up on the back of my... 
Creating compilations in preparation of Bar Exam
Before my National Board Dental exams, I listened to the Allman Brothers at Fillmore East (vinyl,....Polydor pink label) around a million times. I passed the boards with flying colors, and twenty-seven years later, I'm still addicted to the same a... 
Best HDCD cd's ?
I just listened to the soundtrack from the movie "City of Angels".....HDCD with Sara McClachlan, Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, and others. Excellent sounding disc !! 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
VANDERSTEEN 1C's......They'll sound magnificent forever ! 
My favorite Steely Dan song has to be...
".....They call Alabama the Crimson Tide....."I just love Deacon Blues. 
Best HDCD cd's ?
Thanks, Edl........I'll check out the RR website too. 
Best HDCD cd's ?
Wow, Dunkmeister, what a great resonse. Thanks so very much !! I'll start hunting. It will be a fun search. 
Frank Sinatra CD's with Great Sound?
I agree with Shadorne and Ehaller....."Live at The Sands" is sensational. The Count Basie band with Sinatra is great. 
10 best jazz SACD's ??
Thanks for your opinion, Foster-9.....I'll take your advice. 
CD Players with digital "in" capabilities
Cambridge Azur 840C, as already mentioned, and the 740C also. They each have two digital inputs. 
10 best jazz SACD's ??
I already own "enhanced versions" CD's of both Blue Trane and Kind of Blue. Are the SACD versions still worth buying ? I don't want to go crazy "analyzing" the very last bit of resolution. I simply want to sit back and enjoy the tunes. I listen to... 
What's your favorite remake of a song
Sonny and Cher's "I've got you, babe...", sung amazingly well by Patricia Barber. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sonny Rollins......"Way Out West"Allman Brothers Band........."Live at Fillmore East"Ella Fitzgerald........."Mack the Knife"