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Magtech Amplifier
I'm using a Magtech amp to drive, currently, a collection of stand mounts with benign loads. Not the usual assignment for this amp, but it's great nonetheless. 
Does anyone like country
I think "The List" is crap. Sounds like every part was recorded in a different location and phoned in. Pretty but soulless. 
R.I.P. Lou Reed
Thanks for posting that, Notec. I feel the same way. Also dislike passed away or the more dreadful passed. 
Will there be a next gen. Lyra Dorian?
That's pretty high up in the Dynavector line. So how do you like it compared to your Lyra? 
Recapturing the JBL L100 Century
I was fortunate back in the 70s, had a decent job. This allowed me to buy a pair of brand new JBL L-65 Jubals, MUCH better speakers than the L-100s. I drove those with a Marantz 2270 receiver and had a Dual 1249 turntable with a Shure V-15 Type IV... 
Power cords: does SS vs tubes drive a difference
How about the 2000 euro amp with the 100 euro power cord? That's the combo I'd choose. 
choose a DAC to complete my system
Do you play CDs through the Oppo? How does that sound compared to using the PC? 
RE: Percussion Album – Any Good Ones?
Thanks for that recommendation, Tubegroover.I love percussion music. My wife doesn't. C'est la vie. 
RE: Percussion Album – Any Good Ones?
Depends on your taste in percussion music. Here are a few I like:Evelyn Glennie - DrummingSafri Duo - Works for Percussion, GoldrushBabatunde - Love Drum TalkGlenn Kotche (Wilco's drummer) - MobileMickey Hart - Planet DrumI also have several recor... 
RIP Panny Plasmas
Thanks Calbrso3. When you say that, "after a few months with the tv, I can tell you the added picture controls makes a helluva difference," are you referring to those "differences between the VT and ST are small and mostly concern picture settings... 
RIP Panny Plasmas
Is there any reason to expect new models from Panasonic before they throw in the towel? We'd been thinking about moving from 42" to 50" or 55" and wonder if we should pull the trigger now with one of the current Pannys. Oh, and is worth going to 5... 
KEF LS 50
The little KEFs come with two configurations of port-stuffing foam, fwiw. 
RIP Panny Plasmas
Definitely a bummer. Plasma remains my preferred TV technology and Panasonic the preferred brand. Now what? 
Anyone heard Dead Hi-Rez downloads from HDtracks?
Good writeup of this release by Jon Iverson on AudioStream. 
It was 20 years ago today. . What was your system?
I would love to hear some of these old systems today. I imagine mine would be very disappointing, but somehow the music's never sounded as good to me as it did back then. Try as I might, I can't seem to upgrade my age.