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Most annoying song, period.
Funny thread, I'll vote later, luckily it led me to something good, and back to something I already knew was good   geoffkait , after viewing the very funny Surfin Bird video, thanks for that, this video just popped up next:Ram Jam - Black Betty ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
boxer12 I'm 71, I have had my share of colonoscopys, I always ask the Dr. if I gave him the Butthole Surfers latest .... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Another M,Mississippi Fred McDowell, 'Shake 'Em On Down'.I have this 'Tomato'  label CD https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0EUIXR/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp I agree with so many, the best bottleneck blues player ever!!! You feel you walked around the... 
Please answer for dummies: Any way to increase power from a Chinese tube amp?
IF you really like the amp, and/or its price, can it be used as a more powerful mono block and get a second one thereby doubling your power? How might you keep/control both volume and balance? 
Whats playing on your system today?
Left my letter M CD album out after Mali to Memphis last night, pulled out Jay McShann, 'Still Jumpin' The Blues'. 1st track starts harsh, just get past it, the rest is terrific, including two vocals by Maria Muldar. https://www.amazon.com/Still-... 
Whats playing on your system today?
enjoyed this last night https://www.amazon.com/Mali-Memphis-Various-Artists/dp/B00000GWYD  
I need some turntable guidance
I didn't go thru this, but something useful might be in this thread https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/so-many-great-golden-era-dd-tables-out-there-what-do-you-recommend-fo?utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=website  
I need some turntable guidance
A few thoughts, (spending not much at first).a. I suggest what you heard in other setups, were not only 'great' speakers', but speakers properly matched to the listening space. That, for any speaker, is far more important than all the esoteric 'im... 
What to do with broken McIntosh Pre-Amp
We are not really answering your question, what decently priced preamp would be a good choice? I don't know.That is to keep the McIntosh amp and Klipsch Speakers. Putting aside sentimentality (I still use the equipment I inherited from my wealthy ... 
Hopefully easy question: speaker cable spade size
of course they doI agree, get the larger ones 
How many amps do you own?
I am less active (luney) than in the past, especially after returning to my highly efficient horn speakers, allowing me to never need more than my current 45 wpc integrated tube amp, Cayin A88T. My Fisher 30 wpc mono blocks, with spare parts, sit ... 
How many amps do you own?
this is like individual opening remarks for group therapy for audio luneys. 
Flea Watt Amp: What Speakers Are. You Using With Yours? Recommendations
I love my tube equipment, and large horn speakers, and highly recommend getting high efficiency speakers to use with tube amps,but, 8 to 12 wpc? I personally would not go down that path. I would sell those low powered amp(s) and rethink ...I thi... 
Favorite cover?
mitchagain6 I agree, that album re-energized my interest in Leonard's writing.Her version of 'Joan of Arc' is incredible. Making love to the fire, holy smoke. 
Favorite cover?
david_ten3 Without a doubt, sound only for initial discovery and repeated listening of any song, both the sounds, and especially the meaning of the words.Each individual gets their own mental interpretation of a Bob Dylan song, or, in this case...