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Best Rock Drummers
Ritchie Haywood of "Little Feat"! The man plays,jazz,rock,creole, funk,blues signatures equally well! Sometimes all in the same song! 
Sonus Faber Extrema vs. Guarneri
rubinken,Putting aside the differences in age and the wealth of tech: knowledge garnered during that time, to me it is still a "no contest" vote! the Extrema ,imho still holds the hallmark of fundemental truth that even the "full range" homages do... 
Difference between MBL "D" and "E"?
as could bill parrish of gtt audio in new jersey...great guy! 
Phoenix area stores
Sounds Like Music was indeed the cream of the crop when Dave Wiggs owned it but since he sold it to a texas "high-end" co. it has become all about home theatre. Az. Hi Fi, i believe, is the best resource for analog gear etc. It has a nice balance ... 
Am i benefited from using a headphone amp ?
ttboy, there is no doubt in my mind you would recognize a superior level of musical satisfaction with the use of a headphone amp! there are many, both tube based and s.s. to choose from, some with built -in dacs ranging from just under your pricep... 
Merry Christmas Everyone
merry christmas,happy hanukah,festive kwanza etc. etc.remember, the real "upgrade" is what you all have everyday...your friends and family! 
Power Cords
Xagwell, My answer is twofold:1. any after market powercord will most definitely give superior returns over your stock cord BUT...2. Your money should be budgeted to then take the step to the most return on your dollar...upgrading the wires [and b... 
anyone use power conditioner with lamm amp?
AS AN OWNER OF A LAMM AMP, PRE AND PHONO MY TWO CENTS WORTH WOULD BE TO TELL YOU THAT THE USE OF ANY POWER "CONDITIONER" WOULD DO JUST THAT...MASSAGE THE PURITY OF SIGNAL THAT THE LAMMM EQUIPMENT IS MORE THEN SUITABLE TO HANDLE AND PUT FORTH TO OT... 
How does a Headphone amp work . Where to start ?
I AGREE WITH JASONSOBEL, A GRACE 902 HAS GIVEN ME GREAT PLEASURE AND FUNCTIONALITY; WHEN PAIRED WITH A GRADO HP-2 PR. OF HEADPHONES...WORTH TRYING TO FIND! GOOD LUCK... AZJAKE 
Boulder monoblocks
HI THERE, I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT YOU WILL HEAR THUNDEROUS BASS WITH SLAM APLENTY AND MIND BOGGLING LEVELS... WHAT I'M NOT SURE YOU WILL NECESSARILY HEAR IS LIFELIKE BASS WITH MUSICAL INTEGRITY... THOUGH LOUD, LARGE AND WONDERFULLY TIGHT [YOUR RECQUS... 
Wife Acceptance Factor
hey guys [and gals!]happy to say that's not a problem in our houshold...we are partners on this "two channel/audio only" adventure and in that lies the true satisfaction of our hobby...shared experience! azjake 
DarTZeel Preamp
gentlemen,just reading this thread can make you physically and emotionally drained!!i hope the manufacturers of these and other products are paying attention! talk about a negative first impression !! it's the products sales that may suffer throug... 
Anybody heard new Grace headph.amp/DAC?
i have recently purchased the grace 902 that i believe you are referring to... will be happy to answer your specific questions...meanwhile, let me say this, the versatility and refinement of the dac section along with it's already lauded capabilit... 
Denver Audio Show photos
albert,your coverage always blends professionalism and humor with clean ,clear photos...thanks ,i'm sure,for your dedication,it gives those that attend a helpful reminder as well as a "virtual tour" for those not able to make it. your photos and e... 
Dead Can Dance's Into the Labyrinth
hey guys and gals, is there anyone out there with a nm "spiritchaser" and "into the labrynth" for sale? have been trying to find these lp's for awhile and no luck! sorry to take a moment sideways on this thread but help is appreciated.