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HELP Electrocompaniet stole Christmas
I hope Stewart from SOS will respond to this thread. One of the truly great audio dealers. His word is good as gold. i think he could shed as much light on this subject with truth more than anyone else. Hope things work out for you Ernie. I won't ... 
What's under YOUR CD player?
Many PCs to choose from. I think you will be surprised at the performance of a good PC. The Neuance shelf on a rack or Sistrum rack greatly improves the sound you will get from your CDP. Good advice from some above. 
could someone recommend some good acoustic music
A Shout Toward Noon/Leo Kottke. Maybe hard to find but your search will be worth it.I agree with Pops-Norah Jones. What a talent. Not sure about the CD but very good on vinyl. 
HELP: I need a solid state amp with a tube sound
Twl's four little words should have ended this thread. Not knocking SS, but I have never heard a SS amp sound like a tube amp. Don't give up on tubes yet. There are some very reliable tube amps that need nothing more than re-tubing every couple ye... 
What is the sweetest sounding tube amp.
The Cary V12 is a bit on the forgiving side. A little warm, just a touch dark. These are just my observations.This amp can rock. Very dynamic, huge soundstage. Makes everything sound good. I use this amp when i want more muscle than I get from my ... 
PS: Typical McGowan Sound? -- HCA-2 & Classic 250
Twl,I agree. My point is what value is there from those who give an opinion on something they haven't heard? 
My wife finally got it
Hi Slipknot1, Makes all your efforts seem worthwhile.Nice to hear stories like yours. Never had a women who gave 2 cents in my audio setup. I am always asked, could you please turn it down. Happy for you. Hope it continues. 
PS: Typical McGowan Sound? -- HCA-2 & Classic 250
I hope i have not given the opinion that this is an amp that has little competition. I was very surprised how good my Mothers system sounded compared to the Pass x 350. My opinions, for what they are worth, came from listening, not from technical ... 
Hubbel v Virtual Dynamics v FIM v Purist v Jena
Thank you Ttathompaocom for your post. I now have another poster that I will put on my list, a list of those who will not waste my time to read posts with nothing of value to offer. Again, thank you very much.I also think the Jena to be very good.... 
Best reasonable$ upgrade from spikes?
Lak, please forgive me. How could i have missed your very informitive post. It won't happen again. 
1st song you remember???
SYLVIE By Harry Belafonte. Put Another Candle On Your Bithrday Cake from Sheriff John. 
What's best CD player one piece price no object
I made a promise that i am going to break. All my info, and i must say it was the most exciting news i have heard in a long, long, time. It came from Mikelavigne.Just teasing Mike. My information could be nothing more than the kind of hype I hear ... 
artists who most deeply touch you
Audiogoon, I missed the plural that brucegel mentioned when he said artists. I would have never fogotten such greats as joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Emmy lou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Ricky Lee Jones, Hendrix, Beatles, Cream. Johnny cash, peter Paul... 
PS: Typical McGowan Sound? -- HCA-2 & Classic 250
Please let me be the one to thank you Zenaissance. Besides audio, reading is another one of my passions. As I am sure that it must be obvious to you, I am not very good with the english language. i am sure Cornfedboy, who i miss very much will agr... 
Continuation of my Thread on VPI, Basis, Origin...
Hi ya Been Rwd? I think I gave some input on a thread with a similar question you ask now. Not sure. I will pass along what myself and friend Jcbtubes felt about these TTs. The VPI with your arm, the top of the line Audio Research Phono Stage, The...