andy8400

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Any regrets in selling gear?
JBL SA-660 amplifier  
Best Covers
@Richmon: You are right! I also learned that consequently to my post. As you said, still a great song! Anyhow, thanks for the correction. - Best, Andy8400.  
Best Covers
Heart Cover of Janis Joplin's - Down on Me.  
What are your top 3 favorite female singers?
Norah Jones Eva Cassidy Karen Carpenter Really so many more.  
HELP!!!! Newbie looking for a decent 2 channel power amp in the $1,000 range
NAD C268.$999. Seems to draw power far beyond its rating and sounds flawless IMHO.  
what’s a song cover that you think is better than the original?
Santana - "She’s Not There" Anything Eva Cassidy sings. Heart "Down On Me" - (Blows Janis away... sorry!).  
most beautiful (looking) speakers
JBL Paragon.... Also the speakers featured in the Amazon "Bosch" series. Don't know what they were but were very impressive looking!  
High quality CDs
I wouldn't overlook Mapleshade CDs. Very high quality for 16 bit format. Thanks.  
Best double live vinyl?
Susan Tedeschi - Austin City Limits  
American Made Audio Products
Although out of business, I had a B&K AVR307 receiver for 20 years and it is still currently in use and working fine today. 150W x 7. Designed, manufactured and shipped from Buffalo, NY. Just wanted to give this fine "All American" company it... 
Biggest "bang for the buck" audio gear you have owned(in your history)?
Nakamichi 410 preamp. Picked up one used for $90 10 years ago. Worth it for the stepped volume control alone. Still use it foday. 
WHAT IS THE MOST TOUCHY SONG THAT YOU HAVE EVER HEARD?
1. Somewhere - West Side Story -L. Bernstein2. Long long time - Linda Ronstadt3. You take my breath away - Eva Cassidy4. Silver Springs - Stevie Nicks - "The Dance" reunion version 
What is your favorite album cover?
Blind Faith, Studio Album 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
"Somewhere". from West Side Story 
I love sad music
Billy Joe Royal "I Knew You When"Haley Reinhart "I Who Have Nothing"