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Better magazine, Stereophile or Absolute Sound
In my opinion, TAS lately looks more like Stereophile used to be and Stereophile is deteriorating. Notice the last few issues - it is thinner and it seems with every issue another writer has left. Are the rats abandoning a sinking ship? 
What is the best Beatle Song
YESTERDAY 
Help . Mark Levinson 38s and 380
Go for the S 
Music to die to
Angels singing 
Music to die to
Angels singing 
Any Piega p 10 users out there?
I was told that your Rowland should do just fine. I had a Pass X-150 with my P-10's initially and was just never satisfied. I traded for a MBL and it has made all the difference in the world. That amp with the P-10's is just right. Contact Ted at ... 
Speaker cable suggestions for Rogue and Spendors?
When I had the same speakers, the Cardas bi-wire worked well. You can find several with various lengths at this site. 
Are there any Audiophile versions of the Eagles..?
To Viridian: I recently bought this 2-disc set. Disc 1 is like the original release. Disc 2 is a studio recording of some of the same songs and a few I had not heard, like "James Dean". The set is at a higher sampling, and sounds good. But it stil... 
Are You Happy?
Extremely happy! Use a high sample rate CDP like an Audiomecca Mephisto and well recorded CDs like XRCD or DCC/MFSL and you are in Nirvana! 
Any Levinson owners/critics out there?
You can't beat the versatility of a 38-series preamp. 
Are there any Audiophile versions of the Eagles..?
The best is the JVC XRCD for about $40. 
Are you an Audiophille or a Music Lover No.2 ?
This is a nice philosophical discussion but I am glad I don't have to choose between one or the other. It takes both to be a true audiophile like most of us. 
Which cables and ic's would you choose?
Stealth PGS 
HDCD and XRCD. Which's one sound better?
XRCDs are by far better, especially if your player does not do HDCD. 
Quality of recording vs Musical tastes
Yes, I would not have discovered the MA Recordings label and their exquisite music, both artist and quality.