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Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
@knotscott The Atkins/ Knopfler album is wonderful. @markmuse  Try Silver Eagle on Tracker album. This album has many strong stories/lyrics. @rvpiano Yes to James Taylor also  
Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
Also Mark Knopfler for me.  I have many variations of his work.  Live and studio versions.  I enjoy listening to the differences of a track from various recordings on the same tour and compared to the album version.            
It was 61 years ago today...
I saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan on the recommendation of Mr. Foster the school band teacher who in November had entered the practice room to inform us that President Kennedy had been assassinated a few miles from our school. Watching Get Back la... 
$1000 bookshelf speakers with "recessed", "laid back" or "flat" mid-range?
I use older Sonus Faber Concerto that I bought used.  I see them often on Ebay in your price range.  They are very warm/laid back.  I have a sub, but don't use it always as their bass is adequate.  
Little two-way boxes on a stand....
My older Sonus Farber Concertos have clothes in my current set-up.  
Amp sound occasional momentary cut out
Thanks.  The amp is solid state, with two tubes in the pre circuit.  It may have a protection circuit.  I'll take a look for anything loose.   
Amp sound occasional momentary cut out
Thanks for the advice.  Lights stay on, so i'll check the connections.  I may also put back in some older tubes.  I put in new tubes a few months ago. I would guess if it was one tube it would be on one side only.  
Any Mark Knopfler fans out there?
Unfortunately or obsessively 90% of what I listen to is Knopfler.  I find his guitar is a voice on his recordings.  It is subtle and strong.  I do find many tracks take some some time to appreciate but he cares about the recordings and they have t... 
Why are my SF Venere S Speakers not sounding as warm?
My Rotel amp died and I hooked my SF to a denon AV amp I had and they sounded dead.  Purchased  Jolida Hybrid used on Audiogone and the warm magic is back.