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List of artists that have never lost quality throughout entire career
Tom Petty than is fraction of Willie Nelson who’s career is way over 40 years. 
List of artists that have never lost quality throughout entire career
With new technology today and new training programs available for musicians, I can say that there are plenty of organists that could possibly outplay J.S.Bach even playing his own pieces. Since we can't hear J.S.Bach recorded, we can't really judg... 
Another RIP - Alan Holdsworth
WOW.Soft Machine...One of the most innovative jazz guitar maestros indeed!THANKS for great and creative life shared with us! 
Thrift store tune treat for half-buck + tax
Yes! Inacuracy of history, polytical injustice, wars very often build up great and interesting material for arts and culture including music. 
Thrift store tune treat for half-buck + tax
It's not History that I value about classical music, but rather variety of pieces beyond popular Stravinsky/Petrushka. I also like the fact that it's HUGE work of artist no matter solo or orchestral to bring it to listener's pleasure.  "If you do... 
Thrift store tune treat for half-buck + tax
I'm not classical music enthusiast and do not listen to it all day.I start my day usually from electronic dance (sometimes with dynamic rock or metal as well) during my aerobics or workouts and end usually with classical or jazz unless I have thro... 
What 3 Albums of 2/3 Genres (PopRock, Jazz, Classical) Would You Recommend?
Rock:Depeche Mode -- Ultra (electronic rock)David Bowie -- Earthling (elctronic rock)White Stripes -- Elephant MemoriesNina Hagen -- Unbehagen (post-punk)Can -- Rite Time (kraut rock)Nirvana -- Nevermind Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Ma... 
Tube dampeners on ARC gear ... FREE TWEAK
@oregonpapa  We’ve known all tubes are microphonic, even tubes that are marked "non-microphonic," for eons. True. It's indeed design of tube component that eliminates microphony. I'm old-school -- so I do not try to dress tubes. 
Tube dampeners on ARC gear ... FREE TWEAK
Try to remove dampers and see what's there.Tubes don't need to be 'dressed' 
Harvard U. article on hearing loss research
that hearing juice in the future will also be marketted among audiophiles to increase sensitivity and form 'golden ear'. 
List of artists that have never lost quality throughout entire career
In Bruce Springstin I saw and heard everything: arrangements, good release management, sound, mastering, good live concert management, but, unfortunately, no music! It seems always to me that music isn't Bruce's cup of tea at all. Song "Born In Th... 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
@knghifi ,Good point,Discogs have an excellent policy for sellers that can dispute and remove negative feedback from seller's profile that had been placed without resolving issue first. 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
Agree with @cleeds -- this is where you can use freedom of choice to its full potential: rare, medium-rare, medium, well done, half-pound, 3/4 pound, pound or even kilo, Technics, Rega, Pioneer, Vandersteen etc...Otherwise in terms of First Amendm... 
List of artists that have never lost quality throughout entire career
I have the same feeling for Steve Howe.He's probably got arthritis affecting his wrists and he can't play clean anymore as he used to playHe doesn't trip, but has trouble keeping sound clean against frets. It happens with aging musicians. Andres S... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Got recently my audible treat and spinning following albums at least 4th time:Depeche Mode "Exciter" on original 2001 UK vinylDepeche Mode "Ultra" on original 1999 UK vinylThey are indeed kings of electronic rock. MEGA POWER