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Going to NYC from the outback of Oregon. Again...
There are a number of excellent audio stores in NYC:Innovative AudioStereo ExchangeLyric HifiSound By SingerRhapsody AudioHigh Water SoundIn Living StereoPark Avenue StereoEarsNovaAudio ArtsThis list is off the top of my head and may not be inclus... 
Best audio companies and dealers
J Rutan at Audio Connection.  
WHAT WAS THE BEST SYSTEM YOU EVER HEARD AND WHY WAS IT?
Lamm ml3 mono amps, L2.1 preamp, LP1 Signature phono pre, Spiral Groove turntable, Lyra Atlas, Alexandria XLFs  
Geoff Emerick
Many will miss him. One of the best ever books written about the Beatles and an insightful and quick read, is his: "Here, There and Everywhere, my life recording the music of the Beatles"It takes you from Emerick's first job at Abbey Road studios ... 
Your (perfect) record
Rubber Soul (U.S. version)A number of others by the BeatlesAll Things Must PassGoodbye Yellow Brick RoadAvalon SunsetBlonde on BlondeBlood On the TracksOh MercySittin' InWho's NextZep IIWoodstockThe Concert For Bangla DeshTeatroThe BandThe Last Wa... 
Cover songs that are better than the originals.
Ryan Adams' version of Taylor Swift's album 1989. Was it a goof?  Was it an actual tribute? I don't know. I've never heard the TS versions of these songs (except "Shake It Off") ---but I can't imagine I'd like them as much as I like this album by ... 
A song murdered by someone.
I saw that Yoko video. OMG. I'll never understand. 
Bands with great second albums
Chicago IIElton JohnMavericks -From Hell To ParadiseAstral Weeks  
new york city audio show 2018
Justin:I look forward to it. Last year's was pretty good as far as I'm concerned with some great displays. 
Art Dudley compares CD Players
I really like AD and his writing style but I never understood why he uses the Sony SCD 777ES in his reviews. This cdp was surpassed in quality at least a decade ago by most of the similarly priced players on the market.  
The Absolute Sound vs Stereophile
It seems to me that a number of Stereophile writers are quite literary and would also excel at writing about things other than audio. Especially Herb Riechert and Art Dudley. Even though I do not share Art's audio preferences, I always enjoy his w... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
All Things Must PassAbbey Road 
What's happened to Taters ?
melbguyoneWelcome back.  
Best audio companies and dealers
Another vote for Audio Connection in Verona NJ A vote as well for Audio Research which has resolved the only issue I've ever had (with 1 out of the 6 items I've purchased over the years) quickly and professionally. 
Spectral SDR 4000SV owners?
Yes. I've heard DCS (stack), Esoteric, MSB, Reimyo, EMM Labs, CH Precision, Zanden--although only Esoteric and BelCanto in my system.  For redbook, I prefer Spectral.