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Favorite Tribute Albums?
Return of the Grevious Angel - Gram Parsons tribute   ‘neath your covers. - Cowboy Junkies   Famous Blue Raincoat - Jennifer Warnes  
Genesis
@Simonmoon is exactly right >> It is also my opinion that they lost a lot more, musically speaking, when Steve Hackett left the band, than when Gabriel left the band. For me, it is not the Gabriel era vs the Collins era. It is the Phi... 
Genesis
Just like @mapman , “ I became a Genesis fan early on when I picked up a copy of Genesis Live in the $1.99 budget bin”. Then I bought Selling England By the Pound - still my favorite.  For the collins era it’s a toss up between Trick of the Tale, ... 
What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?
I forgot about this one:   Jan Hammer - “First Seven Days”. Especially the first track “ Darkness, Earth in Search of the Sun”.  Lots of low notes and great dynamic range.  
What are your go to LP's for evaluating new gear or new tubes?
In addition to some listed . . .   Supertramp “Crime of the Century “  
Talk me out of buying Monoblocks and into a stereo amp instead
Monoblocks have more advantages - especially short speaker cables. The other option is 2 stereo amps placed next to your speakers and vertically bi-amped.  
I just purchased ab&k pt3 preamp how do I access to activate the subwoofer?BI
I think the subwoofer output is passive and not adjustable. Your sub has to have its own crossover and equalizer.   
Has anyone tried these SnugPlugs?
I would replace the outlet before buying those.   
Did you ever hear of Karl Jenkins?
Soft Machine founder. And solo work. His solo work is interesting, but I prefer the Soft Machine stuff.  
My All Time Christmas Song
@bdp24 - this was always one of my favorites.  Letterman/Darlene Love: Christmas, Baby Please Come Home https://youtu.be/3I_TcmOxarw?si=jnKtm1DPoXDBzJmN  
My All Time Christmas Song
“Oh Holy Nught”   ”Little Drummer Boy” David Bowie and Bing Crosby  
Turntable mat for Sony PS-x6
Funk Firm Achromat 5mm.  
Stand Mount Speakers for Classic Rock that sound alive at lower volumes ?
Totem Mani II’s  
Would I benefit with Roon?
Roon is a game changer for me, and I use bluesound node 2i as well as multiple cheap streaming devices scattered around the house. Without it, I found using BluOS or the streaming service app (Qobuz, Tidal , Spotify) to be clutsy and confusing whe... 
Just discovering i/o.
I’m listening to it on Qobuz. Sounds great . . . Thanks for the heads up.