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Hendrix blues
zaikesman,I have read about the Hendrix/Guy connection and am damned if I can remember where. Rolling Stone? Or maybe it was in a "Sweet Tea" review in the Chicago Tribune. I'm going to ask Greg Kot (Tribune) about this, because I did not make it ... 
Why is Double Blind Testing Controversial?
Blind and double-blind is a way, as we all know, to attempt to remove the subjectivity from what is hoped to be an objective evaluation. It's great for testing some things in which there is a clear hierarchy of "poor" to "excellent." Eyes, ears, a... 
Help. What phono preamp to buy?
Jctubes: Can one get a used Vinyl 1 for under $1000?? New, they run over $2500, I think.Snooker:There was a phono stage shooutout in the Sept/Oct "Listener." It was still on the shelf at Borders a couple of weeks ago. They looked at the Vinyl 1, L... 
Hendrix blues
"Sweet Tea" is on Jive Records (released in 2001).My opinion on this CD is in line with the reviewer at Amazon:"Amazon.com's Best of 2001Very few artists have attempted--or succeeded in--improving the standard template for classic blues records se... 
Greatest Songwriter of all time
How can there be more than one "greatest?" If the question is 3 greatest, or 5 greatest, then lists are OK.The Greatest: DylanRunners Up: Richard Thompson, Nick Cave, Iris DeMent 
Your Favorite Austin City Limits
Couldn't believe it, but the David Byrne one was actually pretty damn good! Not the greatest, but the greatest surprise. 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
Dylan's "Love Minus Zero/No Limit" and Nick Cave's "Lime Tree Arbor." 
Hendrix blues
Lugnut is on the right track here in referring to Buddy Guy. When I play Buddy's newest CD ("Sweet Tea"), the first reaction of many people is "Damn! He sounds like Jimi Hendrix!"Truth is, Jimi was in Buddy Guy's band way back when and learned fro... 
What are best phono preamps under $500 ?
Wow, Sean, that's really amazing! I can't believe it, either! The Lehmann is considered by many to be the "reference" solid state phono stage in its price range. I don't have one, nor have I ever listened to one, so I can't comment. The SE is supp... 
Tannoy?
http://www.tgina.com/professional/index.htmlCheck this link and contact the regional rep. I know there are several dealers in the Chicago area, so I have no trouble finding them. A store that specializes in British audio products (NAD, NAIM, Linn,... 
Shelter 901 vs. Dynavector XX-2 or TE Kaitora
Twl, thanks for your opinion! 
Shelter 901 vs. Dynavector XX-2 or TE Kaitora
How might the Dynavector sound on an Linn/IttockII? 
Can hear TV or Radio station via Phono stage ???
Always try cheap fixes first. If all else fails, I suppose a Linn Linto would be nice! As nice a phono stage as it is, that's a rather pricey fix!Here's something cheap and easy to try, if you are using a power strip:1. Buy a hospital grade power ... 
Linn Linto vs Audio Research PH3
see also the recent Listener (Sept/Oct issue) for phono stage shootout which included the Linto. 
EAr 834p vs coph nia phono pre amp
Let us know what you think about the EAR! I think it would suit you quite well.