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Anybody into Ben Harper?
I love "Welcome to the Cruel World". I haven't been impressed since. Something about the ease and simplicity there. For me, it is missing on the later releases. 
Music you might have missed
Susan Tedeschi, her first album, ok believe it or not, sometimes she's got the presence and power of Janis Joplin. And she plays a great blues guitar.Dan Bern, self titled album. Give it a chance and he will make you smile. He's an underground art... 
Jeff Rowland or Mark Levinson???
Fpeel. I have the new Concentra II, 150 watt integrated. I've owned 10 amps in the last two years, (crazy) including 2 Plinius, 2 Classe, a Sim W5, a Krell and a Bryston. Sad to say, but I got tired of every one. I was frustrated and began to thin... 
Jeff Rowland or Mark Levinson???
IMHO the Rowland is sweeter, more musical, draws me into the music and does everything well. It will give you years of enjoyment. It is not as analytical or dry as the Levinson. Micro details, soundstage, transparency to die for. First amp I've ow... 
Music you might have missed
Hello Lak. Just got off the phone with you, and saw this post. Billy Vera was the house band, for years, at a small club in Chapaqua N.Y. (in the news as the home of Bill and Hillary), called "The Siding". My wife and I were regulars there. What a... 
Will buy Pre-amp today, help please !!
It can be very hard to demo equiptment, especially if you are honest enough not to use dealers and then buy used. I go about it by buying and selling. If you are careful, you can do this without losing money. In fact, you can even make money and t... 
Great Percussion Recordings
Evelyn Glennie, "Drumming". In the classical section. Just amazing. Dynamic, great recording. 
Any advise to improve my system
I agree, the speakers are the weakest part of your system. I had a Plinius SA 100 with my Meadowlark Heron I's. Detail and bass were great. 
counterfeit NBS cables
Chazzbo, I disagree. Gain or no gain, there is such a thing as customer service. People do notice. A sale doesn't just end when you walk out the door. 
Opinions on XLO, Tara Lab, Synergistic
J thunders. I have found the best search for reviews is Google.com. It seems to come up with everything out there. At least it has with the searches I have attempted. 
I found it
Sugarbrie. Be careful if you back up. Seeing all this in reverse could be dangerous. 
no body is buying anything on audiogon
Just for reference, I've made four purchases and had numerous sales in the last two months. I will admit that they have all been lateral moves, in order to play with different things. No additional money spent. I also am very careful. I look for g... 
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SonusFaber GP? Other recomendations?
Classe gear is a good match with the Meadowlark Shearwater Hotrods. I think there is a pair for sale here. They are detailed, warm, dynamic and transparent. They are also easy to drive. I had a CA151 with Meadowlark Herons and loved the match. I d... 
Should Manufacturers Post Prices In Ads
I don't think all ads must have prices listed, but I like when a manufacturer's website includes retail prices, and many do.