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Overshadowed by bandmates
Great Post. George Harrison and Mick Taylor, no brainers. Jeff The Skunk Baxter. Superb work at Doobies and Steely Dan--very rarely mentioned now. Love to relisten to that groundbreaking work. David Lindley, one of the hot shot session players of ... 
NAD Reliability
Own it, and have not had problems with my M3. But I hear there is numerous problems with the Chinese line. I am in the hunt to replace it with a Luxman. 
ATC scm 19 vs ATC scm 20SL?
Almost the entire line of ATC products has the same signature sound. As you move into the line, you get better integrated bass, better dynamics and transients, and better build in the cones and cabinets. But unlike most brands, these have a very s... 
Number of tubes in Pure Class A amps
AllenThis has always been something of a mystery to me the exact difference within tubes, and I have never seen it written about in such a straight forward fashion. Really insightful in the best possible way! 
Sexiest Pop Song Ever?
"Let's Stay Together" by Al Green 
Vinyl Back in Black Review
The reproduction onto vinyl has some inherent problems associated with the manufacturing process. This is in part due to:1) The "stamper" and what generational copy it has been made from the original master tape: in the old days, production was ha... 
Good stores in LA
Nil and Jim: Hey, it reminds me of the Neil Young song "Piece of Crap." :) 
Good stores in LA
FourFourI have lived in LA my entire life (I am 50) and have been in music business around live touring for 30 years. My father was a known session player. I have been around "pro gear" all my life, been in numerous studios, and have never really ... 
Mcintosh sound
RSJMYou will find that the 6300 is a tad warmer than the 7000 and will be a good choice if that is the desired sound. It offers 100 watts which should power most speakers with ease. The only other product I have heard that has a similar sonic foot... 
Any thoughts on the new Bob Dylan album?
Love it. 
Mcintosh sound
Retail is always a problem. I have been looking to upgrade as well and have found it difficult at best to navigate. 
Mcintosh sound
Rsjm80I have been in the pro music touring space for 30 years and have no financial ties to the companies listed below.Mcintosh: In simplistic terms, the circuitry you mention protects the internal electronics from overload and smooths out the tra... 
Mcintosh sound
I recently auditioned these amps and was very impressed. The 6300 and 7000 integrated amps I listened to are finely designed and, to my ears, offer a more neutral solid state sound versus a traditional warm and tubey sound that McIntosh was known ... 
The old timers give the young'ns tips on the 60s.
There are many great and seminal albums. I can second the Allman Brothers "Fillmore East/Eat a Peach" and Kinks "Village Green" listed above.For sheer live power, The Who's "Live at Leeds" captures the band in top form. This album is often over sh... 
Mystical Performances
Neil Young backed by Booker T and the MGs in their 1993 European Tour. Incredible--saw 80% of the tour. Tightest combo I have ever seen. Period.