dmcewan

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Best speaker value
I have a pair of Magnepan 1.6QR's which I like a lot and highly recommend. 
Apple's Music Store - The Future of Music
I don't that it is quite the "Future of Music", but for many people it is a convenient, guilt-free way of obtaining music online. The ability to purchase a couple of tracks from a disc is a great achievement of this service. That it is being done ... 
integrated amp question
I have my Maggie 1.6QR's paired with a Classe CAP-151 and am very pleased with the results. There is usually one or two listed here on Audiogon and the prices tend to be in the $1200 range. 
Calling all indie rockers...
The first thing that comes to my mind is just about anything from Sonic Youth. 
classe CAP 151 vs musical fidelity A300 int amp
I can't comment on the A300 but I have a CAP-151 driving my Magneplan 1.6QR's and I love it. The 151 is simple and powerful. I like the fact that most of the functions are on the remote (volume, source, mute, display dimmer, etc.).The 151 does hav... 
Music recommendations, please
Thank you all very much for the advice and recommendations.You're truly wonderful!Don 
Recommended female vocalists?
Hello, here's my $0.02 -Beth Orton. 2 albums (Trailer Park and Central Reservation). Numerous singles,etc. Her collaborations with Terry Callier (Best Bit, EP).I also enjoy Bjork, Portishead, Juliana Hatfield and PJ Harvey.Don 
PayPal not as safe as everyone thinks?
Hello. From what I have read (Wired Magazine, etc.), Paypal is not a Bank and could not withstand the scrutiny that such a status might entail. They do offer protection / insurance through Travelers. I've never had any problems with them myself. T... 
Musical Fidelity A3CD
I've seen recently that MF is offering many (all?) of the A series components in "platinum" now. I don't know when these items will arrive in the US, though. Soon, I hope. A call to Audio Advisor informed me that they have "lost" their distributor...