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Most soulful female vocalist
It's Aretha Franklin, Don't believe me? Take a listen at this vintage live Youtube video of her singing "Dr Feelgood" from 1968http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ExOYgjzLnUBy the way, Lady Gaga gets overlooked and ridiculed by the audio enthusiasts h... 
Best Hobby related purchase of 2010
Cary SLP-05 preamp 
Cary Audio SLP-03 versus BAT VK 5i pre-amp
A fellow audiophile I communicate with who owned the Cary SLP 05 (which he loved) and loves Cary gear in general, also had the SLP 03 for a while. In fact this fellow has owned plenty of high end gear. His feedback on the 03 was that its performan... 
Esoteric Digital Separates
Not to divert from the op, but Zephyr24069, I see you use some VH Audio cables. Can you tell me of cable options that you refer to that offer more performance for less. I do have a couple VH Audio Airsine power cords. 
Blind Shoot-out in San Diego -- 5 CD Players
Mr Peychev, I see your point about this fellow Sabai's CDSA player versus the EMM transport/DAC in that shootout, versus the NWO and the current NWO-M. I believe however, that manufacturer's need to sometimes walk a fine line in how they make thei... 
Blind Shoot-out in San Diego -- 5 CD Players
12-26-10: Aplhifi The NWO player used for this particular shootout sounds worse than a boombox compared to the current NWO-M so, in my opinion, it does not really matter what you have done or will do to the EMM box.This might be true, but the stat... 
which power cables for w4 sound sx-1000s?
Just curious Timtim, since you did not mention, which power cable? 
Esoteric Digital Separates
Dodgealum, haven't owned any Esoterics but I came very close. Anyway, if you're not aware of this site, the page linked below should provide some useful feedback on your question:http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Digital.html 
Contact Enhancer Deterioration
Used to use SST then Extreme SST and later Quicksilver Gold. Now I use none of them and clean with Kontac. 
Top 10 Jazz recordings ever
I hear ya! Newbee... Orpheus10 and Grimace, where are you? 
Top 10 Jazz recordings ever
Seems Shirley Horn always gets mentioned here when best jazz female vocalist come up. As female vocalist go, I've never liked the tonal quality of her voice. Too deep, heavy and not that feminine. She seems to talk her lyrics too much as well. 
Power strip recommendation.
The Wiremold strip is what I use now, is inexpensive and does not seem to limit current. 
Top 10 Jazz recordings ever
Agree with Learsfool.Top 10 ever... I don't know. Sorry, I don't listen to much vocal jazz, but instrumental greats:"Paris Blues" Horace Silver"Lush Life" John Coltrane"Maiden Voyage" Herbie Hancock"Standard Coltrane" John Coltrane"Speak No Evil" ... 
Best speaker in the US $ 30-45.000,00 range
When you have two experienced audio veterans like Trelja and Shadorne agreeing, listen.... 
Best speaker in the US $ 30-45.000,00 range
In this economy, you are very fortunate my friend and blessed.Happy Holidays.