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Norah Jones
Correct. She's I believe an average performer with nice supportive band due to her herritage and situation. Other than that she's a good music college alumni and yet faces a lot to learn in real life of musician. 
Is this an upgrade or downgrade ?
In this case there's no definite answer unless it's YOUR preference to one or another. 
When did you start to love music and why?
I had a phonograph, a german trophy. I spinned records and one day the spring failed and I spinned records with my index finger to the normal sound and voice I got used to hear and developed a great music hearing. I also had a harmonica that I jus... 
Meridian G95
Must be super kool to spend $800 for volume knob repair than! 
Battery Power & Power Amp
An IME battery from the hybrid automobile can supply power for 4bsst. The price is near $5k + the price of good designed fanless voltage converter. Voltage conversion that goes directly to the DC portion of the amp is smart way to utilize the batt... 
Norah Jones
Dad helps her lots. 
Zappa's Uncle Meat vs. Uncle Meat.
wow, he's never been a dead meat to me after his death for some reason.other than that, i'm glad to bring some humor to community:) 
Out of the game for 5 years...looking for help?
Oh Schiit! 
Benz Ebony TR or Lyra Kleos SL?
Being few decades dedicated to analogue and building a record collection, I still don't get why people love super-low output carts. I'd always prefer cartridge that does not need any step-up device. There are electronic step-up devices sold that m... 
Out of the game for 5 years...looking for help?
Not too much improvement IMHO. Starting analogue is much more interesting. 
Song With Best Beginning
Shine on your Crazy DiamondTimeLocomotive BreathPigsMalcolm McLaren's "Tracing Back My Steps In Time" from album "Paris". 
Power Cables diminishing returns
Wildoats, you will also have to block my ears, so they won't hear Ferrari:-). That also doesn't mean that guy who bought Ferrari was smart or one who bought Toyota was stupid. In most of the cases, trust me, it's vice versa. 
Why No Power Button on Some Phono Stages?
Dover, How do you discharge PS caps? Turning off for day or 2 may not do the trick and still keep'em charged. It's highly recommended regardless of unit being turned on or off to discharge caps with 1mOhm resistor before any 'surgery' on electroni... 
Why No Power Button on Some Phono Stages?
Definitely, Lewm, I forgot to mention that it's being unplugged from the wall.The sources are various: unstable main transformer, winds and devastating lightning bolts. 
Do Active Speakers Belong In A High End System?
Omsed, exclude me from that list. When I lived in NYC, I didn't even think of having high-fidelity rig that I own now. It was good enough to visit Birdland, Irridium, BBKing, Blue Note, Bottom Line and many other excellent venues for sound and liv...