exocet954

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Used Sony XA7ES Pricing?
Thank you Pderher. I keep looking at this model when it comes up used. My Denon DCD3300 is much older and now in service again hence the XA7ES question. I'm using a Rotel RCD1072 as my back up player now. And it sounds pretty good! I saw this Sony... 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
Radiohead. I still listen to "Kid A" the most. I wish this group would release more live material. 
upgrade Vandersteen speakers
In 2011 I upgraded from the Vandersteen 1986 2C to the newer 2ce sig2's. The difference was a big ear opener!The Sig 2's are not bright. Much more transparent than the earlier 26 year old 2C's. 
Decent power cord for Belles 150A
Second "Signal Cable" suggestion...Using with a Belles 150A Hot Rod with great results... 
Matching amp to modulus 3B and vanderstein 2ce
Audible Illusions mated with Quicksilver and Belles ampshave been classic combinations. I like the Quicksilver Mid Mono's. The discountined Silver 60 also great. I also like the Audible with Belles amps as well but have not heard the 150A Referenc... 
Which song you would love to wake up to?
Kid A Radiohead 
Album which you have listened to most?
Miles Davis "Kind Of Blue".Pink Floyd "Dark Side Of The Moon".Radiohead "Kid A". 
Your First Concert was.....
First concert. Cream 1968 at the L.A. Fourm... 
The Best Live album
David Gilmore "Live in GDansk".Recent remastered release of 1974 "Dark Side of the Moon Live". From Wembley London.Keith Jarrett "Live at the Blue Note". All six discs... 
The best acoustic guitar recordings??
I second Michael Hedges "Ariel Boundaries" and "Breakfast in the Field". 
Will Vincent st-70 upgrade
I've only heard great reports on the Gold Lion KT77's. I switched to Gold lion KT66's several months ago and have been very impressed with the results on the Will Vincent Stereo 70, Quicksilver Mid Monos and Quicksilver Mono 60's...All the best! 
Will Vincent st-70 upgrade
Ces4x4,I have Gold Lion KT66 tubes. The soundstage just blew the doors open with this amp vrs the EL34's. Have yet to try KT77's Will Vincent recommends bias at 1.40 for EL34/KT66tubes. Will is a great guy and his amps are awesome. He can be reach... 
Will Vincent st-70 upgrade
Ces4x4,The toggle switch is for hum control. Try in one or the other mode for least hum...I own a Vincent ST70 amp as well.  
Guitar Solos
Donbagley,Gilmour's solos are works of art. Fat Old Sun being a hidden gem now given new life on Live in Gdansk. Side 2 is all really good. Also check out Raise My Rent on Gilmour'sfirst solo remastered CD.... 
Guitar Solos
David Gilmour, "Fat Old Sun" on "Live in Gdansk".