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Responses from ashra

What songs do you never get tired of?
Oopps! I typed the title of my choice in the box and...'New Age Of Earth" - Ashra Tempel. 
What songs do you never get tired of?
The most soothing album ever!!! This album will carry you away leaving you confident that time and space travel are real and more safe that laying your head upon the finest down comforter. Leave politics, violence, stress and your body behind! 
What time do you wear?
My sister gave me an AKTEO. It's styled to look like a vinyl record. My others (7) range from Timex to Pulsar, nothing expensive as I spend my money on Belgian beer and vinyl records. 
Best excuse for playing loud music?
Slipknot1, Thanks for the correction. I still call my system a HI FI. 
Best excuse for playing loud music?
"WHAT! NO! IT'S NOT LOUD! IT'S WHAT'S KNOWN AS HI FIDELITY! IT JUST SEEMS LOUD! WHAT DO YOU THINK I SPENT ALL THAT MONEY FOR?????????? 
what's your favorite album cover?
The Clash "London Calling", ripoff or homage? Well at any rate, some kick-ass rock and roll! 
what's your favorite album cover?
In The Court Of The Crimson King - King Crimson.Flamin Groovies - Flamin Groovies.Any album by Julie London.London Calling - The Clash.They Say I'm Different - Betty Davis (Miles' ex old lady)Trout Mask Replica - Captain Beefheart.House On The Hil... 
Eerie, Ethereal, Moody, Involving Soundtracks
The soundtrack to the movie "Yol" has a Middle Eastern flavor that transports me. Also the electronic soundtrack for "Chronos" by Michael Sterns. For the more adventurous, I suggest the electronic SDTK for the 1956 sci-fi flick "Forbidden Planet" ... 
No Audiophiles in Hollywood
Clockwork Orange had a (for the time) serious looking turntable and a tape deck that used mini-cassettes. Seeing the Lara Croft lp spinner almost made me shout in the movie theater, at least don't think anyone heard me? 
What early 70's rock bands had violins?
String Driven Thing had a lot of violin. They were an early 70s prog group. 
Memories........What made you catch the Audio Bug?
-Theduke, Cool music! Do you still indulge? I'm talking about the music. 
Memories........What made you catch the Audio Bug?
My Dad is responsible. One day in the early 1960s dad brought home 3 large boxes with the word Heathkit on them. One box contained small glass bottles along with screws and metal frames and other unknown goodies. He introduced me to the careful us... 
Where does the designation of "Audiophile" fit...
Music is most certainly an essential part of my life. Music has gotten me through tough times and accentuated the good ones. When I received a 20 year old McIntosh solid state preamp and poweramp I thought, "how cool and retro looking". When I hoo... 
TV's... what does the typical audiophile have?
What's a typical audiophile? 
RIP Ray Charles
Where ever you are Ray, thank you for all good times and music!