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Looking for a power cable upgrade
Consider trying Triode Wire Labs American series. The 7 awg is the largest at $549. Pete offers a 30 day no obligation trial period. Pete is the gold standard and his cords offer great bang for buck. 
Remembering Glenn Frey: Cameron Crowe on Eagles' Teen King
What a loving overture to a good friend. Thanks for passing it along. 
Why Audiophiles need cats .. watch short video
Actually, the cat closest to  having a dog (I say this knowing that such a comparison is kind of silly) is the Maine Coon. No contest.  
Old friend looking for acoustic folk inspired music
Check out folkalley.com, a 24/7 non commercial streaming station.   
Quality Power Cord
I strongly agree with the TWL and Hi Diamond recommendations.  
What music do you use to audition equipment/cables
Nickel Creek self titled CD from 2000. Also the sound track from The Civil War series by Ken Burns. 
Jeff Buckley
Lilac Wine from the Grace album is another amazing interpretation by Jeff. Makes me weak on the Knesset. 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
I envy those who spend little on cables, not being able to hear differences in sound quality between various offerings. Although it's true that the prices on many cables are obscenely inflated, and that there's plenty of hype to around, it's also ... 
Best Female Vocalists Ballads
I love ballads and female vocalists/singer song writers. Here are a few. Allison Krause, Mary Fahl,Vienna Teng,Emmylou Harris, Lori McKenna,Melody Gardot. I agree with the poster who recommended Adele. Amazing voice. 
Best internet radio stations. ??
Folkalley. 
Hey Elizabeth Where you be??
Maybe she got a job with Pangea. I'm thinking some upper echelon position. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
The one and only Mark Knopfler. 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Vienna Teng last night in Berkeley CA. I think it was my fifth time. I guess you would call me an ultra fan. Before that, Peter Rowan. 
Is $3000 pushing the limits for a geat monitor??
Sunnyjim, I recommend that you speak to Fritz of Fritz speakers. He' in LAand has been building speakers for decades. Perhaps you 're aware of him. I've spoken to him and I know that he would graciously come to your home with some offerings. Nothi... 
Most sophisticated and intelligent musician
Leonard Cohen comes to mind.