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Records of the Year 2003
Elvis Costello - NorthRandy Newman - Songbook Vol.1Dar Williams - Beauty of the RainRichard Thompson - Old Kit BagWarren Zevon - The WindI've also enjoyed what I've heard from the Jayhawks (sorry Ben), Rickie Lee Jones, and Jack Johnson. 
Biamping Classe CAP-100 with CA-150. Good Idea?
Mike04,Sorry to have bothered you.E. 
How do you know it's time for external phono stage
Johnnantais,The DV20XH is a drastic improvement over the Super Elys in every way. This was a greater upgrade than going from the P3 to the P25. It finally convinced me how much more engaging analog is to CD. BTW, my cdp is a Naim CD3.What info wou... 
Biamping Classe CAP-100 with CA-150. Good Idea?
I'm confused about your question but I'm curious because I too have a CAP-100.How do you plan to bi-amp with 1 integrated and 1 power amp?I've often thought about using my CAP-100 as a separate. Thanks. 
Jazz drum music recommendations?
Elvin Jones' work with Coltrane is awesome. Max Roach's work with Sonny Rollins is as well. 
Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo
Wes Montgomery - Polka Dots and Moonbeams.How's that for different! 
Which Beethoven's symphony do you like the best?
I hate to be so cynical but I'm really sick of all of them. 
keeping collection organized?????
It's all in my head. 
Best Integrated. Krell, Bryston, Creek, others?
I use the original Classe CAP-100 to drive Spica TC-60's. It's got the optional phono section that does a good job with my P25/Dynavector combo. The Classe's built like a tank and used falls into your range. 
Stuck in a Rut
I know what you mean! I've got thousands of albums and cd's and I feel like I'm playing the same stuff all the time.I agree with the earlier response about getting bored with the same old symphonies. For classical, I'd start listening to chamber m... 
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith's output for Blue Note was pretty consistent. My favorite is probably Midnight Special. His work on Verve sometimes got a little cheesy.Happy listening! 
Good italian music for slide show
Congratulations!Check out the soundtrack to the movie, "Big Night". 
Favourite Guitar CDs
I second the acoustic Hot Tuna and the solo work of Jorma Kaukonen (spelling?).Also, Charlie Hunter's a great, young jazz guitarist. 
Best Live Recording on LP
Yusef Lateef - Live at Pep's. 
goodbye to vinyl. . . . grr ------ longish rant
4yanx,Did you get that copy of YESSONGS at the Princeton Record Exchange? If so, it could've been mine at one time.easy