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Best recording audiophile level albums of 2010
Bach on a Steinway, Jeffrey Biegel on Piano. Looks like the release is a colaboration between Steinway and the good folks at Arkiv Music. Listening to it right now. Darned good recording. 
Christmas Tree Echo Control
Yeah, on the occasions when I've actually been able to arrange my room that way you are correct. However, I have to make this concession to 'she who must be obeyed'. I'm lucky I've got the speakers as far out from the wall as I do. 
Well Tempered Tonearm Problem
You might have a bad golf ball. Try switching to a Titleist. 
Historicity?
Oops. Spelling never was my strong point. Iyer it is. 
Has Anyone Taken A Jazz Cruise?
I haven't been on one, but I have been on cruises which is a lot of fun, as long as you don't mind dressing for dinner. IMHO adding great music to the mix could only be a good thing. 
Great Music/Bad Vinyl - 2010 Edition
I've got an Presitige Mose Allison record that I think actually sounds better because its all scuffed up. it adds to the period charm of the blues. 
Recommended Shostakovich?
Try the Hanssler Classics recording Shostakovich: 24 Preludes and Fugues performed by Jenny Lin. It's a 2009 recording. performance and recording are a cut above. 
Piano that sounds like a piano
Shostakovich: 24 Preludes and Fugues played by Jenny Lin on the Hanssler Classics label is exceptionally good. The performance is first rate all the way and the recording is really, really good. Big and dynamic with excellent timbres. Can't go wro... 
Music to die to
A Love Supreme. 
Schubert
Is that lime schubert or lemon schubert.... hahaha I kill myself! 
Can volume/selector pots be switched out of a pre?
Thanks for the responses. Thats all interesting to know! 
What`s your fave Audiophile Chill Out recording?
Dexter Gordon, One Flight Up. CISCO vinyl reissue. 
Clash Reissues on Vinyl
More songs on Sandanista? Wow! That's just what that (3) record needs! 
Bitches Brew
I can't compare with the Mosaic version, but the new Sony reissue is pretty good. Some of the overdubs are audible. the music is more compelling than the recording. 
Favourite ECM Titles
The Charles Lloyd albums are great too. The new one, 'Mirrors' is really terrific.