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Help With System hum, Please
I find that when this happens, not often, if I just unplug all of the cables and wipe the contacts the hum will disappear for a couple of years. Voodoo? I don't know but it works.Good luck!;^) 
Who is Harry Nillson
I've long been a fan of Harry Nillson. He also paled around with John Lennon in Lennons' wilder days. The title of this doc. reminds me of a film my late father took me to see years ago called "Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Ter... 
What Songs Do You Have Several Renditions Of?
I have about a dozen versions of "Wayfaring Stranger" which has long been a favorite. Another favorite is "High Flying Bird" with at least a dozen versions and then there is Tobbacco Road where I must have a couple dozen or more versions.;^) 
What Songs Do You Have Several Renditions Of?
I have at least two dozen versions of Gershwins' "Summertime" from the Zombies to Miles Davis. Probably at least two dozen versions of "Tobbaco Road".;^) 
Cassandra Wilson - Another Country
I like what I've heard so far. A different flavor for her with nice backing. I'm hoping a vinyl version will be released but have not seen any hints.;^) 
Good bass test tracks on vinyl
"Walk On The Wild Side", Lou Reed. If you have an original vinyl copy you're all set!;^) 
Best songs played by non-author artists...
Cassandra Wilson - Come On In My Kitchen (Robert Johnson)http://youtu.be/t4Tu2IiZ3toCassandra Wilson - The Last Train To Clarksville (Boyce & Hart)http://youtu.be/faK8TxS-D1wCassandra Wilson - The Witichitaw Lineman (Glen Campbell)http://youtu... 
Best beer
Moinette Brune does it for me.http://www.brasserie-dupont.com/dupont/en/6966-moinette-brune.html;^) 
If you could bring back one great artist that has
John Lennon because I miss him... 
Chicks With Guitars
And finally... Ellen McIllwaine!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dhgYj7q3Y&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AVGxdCwVVULXcs6_qpHAYzoWmJpIz2DKF2;^) 
Chicks With Guitars
Again! Ellen McIllwaine!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO6HZbF_kp4;^) 
Chicks With Guitars
Ellen McIllwaine!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkJPKt6bzaM;^) 
new mgmt album congratulations
Did you get the LP with the "scratch off" cover? I'm still trying to get into it. With your recommendation I'll give it another spin.;^) 
My $99.00 System
Two years ago I lucked up upon a Marantz 2285 reciever and Thorens TD160 for $50 dollars for both. Last year I found a pair Totem Acoustic Mites for $35. A total of $85 well spent.;^) 
When is an amp ‘just too old? ’ To buy?
My amp is about 40 years old and satisfies my audio needs. I guess I'm biased but if it sounds good it is good.;^)