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My favorite Steely Dan song has to be...
Third World Man 
Adcom GFP565/PS Audio 200CX/Vandersteen 2C synergy
For whatever reason a NAD S300-S500(silver series) combo made the Vandersteen 3a sound better then several more expensive units during a Vandy demo. What a Vandy needs(my opinion) is an aggressive high speed/wide bandwith amp to knock some of the ... 
What started you on your audiophile journey .
At the age of 7 or so I would put my ear near the speaker of my parents early 70's Panasonic-FET Compact system. My mother would ask what are you doing? I told her I was trying to hear the words better(lol). 
Best Audio Store Name?
Optimal Enchantment 
Do you ever wonder?
The Steve Miller Band-Take the money and run, how ironic.Sade-The Kenny G of vocals.Garth Brooks-A 100+ million Americans are not smarter then a 5th grader.Nirvana-All that negativity can be fatal.Eminem-The James Dean of hip-hop.Nickleback-The re... 
Favorite poorly-recorded albums
Gerry Rafferty-Night Owl-Soundstage is flat as a pancake with limited bass response. 
Rega, Music Hall or VPI
Shimanole,I suggested the Thornes and Dual due to better build quality over the Rega RP-1. Never been of fan of Rega tables they have an unfinished look and feel. The P3 has always sounded thin and hollow, lacking body, weight and warmth. The Musi... 
Rega, Music Hall or VPI
Remember reviews are more about entertainment then help. A used VPI is the clear choice of the turntables mentioned. Have you considered a new entry level Thorens or Dual table? On the low end consider a used Denon DP-500 for $300-$400. Add the ic... 
Need Blues Rec--burn the house down guitar stuff
Recently listened to The Joe Perry Project-Let the Music do the Talking. This is a great guitar album!!! Many are familiar with the great title track, but Rockin' Train and The Mist is Rising are also equal to the best Aerosmith tracks. 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
I will avoid the obvious selections since most on Audiogon already have these recordings.Kate Wolf-Safe at AnchorGerry Rafferty-North and SouthMarianne Faithfull-Blazing Away(live recording)Peter Himmelman-From Strength to StrengthAnne Bisson-Blue... 
Female Jazz Singers...new person/new releases...
Roberta Gambarini-Of the many singers mentioned only Eva Cassidy is her equal, but I consider Eva a pop(not pure jazz)singer. 
What song/composition sounds like another artist?
Cinderella-Shake Me-AC/DC 
Song covers that are better than the originals
"Can't Find My Way Home" - House of Lords 
Underrated jazz greats
Cedar Walton 
Speaker help - short list needed
Vienna Acoustics-Mozart