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Thiel 2.3 Proceed gear speaker and interconnects
I agree with Sm2727 - Tara Labs Air series. Very transparent, too. 
Scotch? No thanks. Whats the best Vodka.?
Pravda - reasonably priced Polish vodka. 
How much difference does a phono stage make?
From an NAD PP2 to an ARC PH3?!...I think you'll notice a huge difference. I had an Acurus P10 with my ACE HO which I thought was really good if not awesome, until I traded it in with my current Conrad Johnson EV-1... I was and I'm still blown awa... 
Your favorite cd of Hammond B-3 organ ?
Yeah, Lee Michaels for sure! There're so many, but not too many these days that I know of...maybe someone else can name some.I don't know if the following are well recorded or not, but:For jazz, I like Jimmy Smith. Groove Holmes and Jimmy Mcgriff ... 
Ordered from beatles.com - BS
They said my order will be shipped out when I'm 64. 
Interconnect for sweet, silky violin sound
I listen to a lot of violin also. I love the Tara Labs RSC line of cables. The Master Generation-2 does a great job for me, but if you really want silky sweet strings, go with the Reference Generation-2, although not quite as transparent as the Ma... 
Good Phono Stage for Benz Micro Ace.
The Conrad Johnson EV-1 is absolutely wonderful with my 2.5mV ACE - with no problems in the bass dept. If you want SS, I think the Conrad Johnson EF-1 would be great. Also, a new or used Primare R20. 
CJ EF-1 vs EV-1 phono preamps
Sancho, I use the T series from Threshold. T3i pre and T-200 power amp. 90's stuff. 
CJ EF-1 vs EV-1 phono preamps
I have the EV-1, it sounds absolutely incredible with my Basis 2000 TT. I purchased mine immediately after Michael Fremer gave it a class A rating on Stereophile. It has only 49db of gain, so trying to find the best cart for it for me was a little... 
Top 5 Rock n Roll Vocalists
I also like Theo's choice of Annie Haslam... she's awesome. David Byron was incredible when he could be serious. John Wetton is still great today, as is Paul McCartney. #5 is a toss up to me between, Ann Wilson and Robert Plant. 
Founder of Valve Amplification Co. VAC passes...
That is sad news for sure - I wish I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Hayes. My condolences to Kevin and Family. 
Best intro to tube integrateds?
I've owned a Jolida 202A, and liked it OK with a pair of B&W 603's...It made a nice bedroom system. Check out a Rogue Cronus, if you can. I heard one with a pair of Magnepan 1.6, listening to some vinyl. I was very impressed with the combinati... 
Solo Violin...suggestions.
I second Rushton. 
Gary Thain
Yes!!! I'm a huge fan - he's my all time favorite. His bass lines on Suicidal Man is just awesome... and Sweet Freedom... I could go on and on about his bass playing, and that tone and sound he got from the basses he used... Wow!! He had a style t... 
FORTE MODEL 44 Preamp - Manual and Upgrades
Go to: www dot vintage amp repair dot net, and email Jon Soderberg. He's the Threshold/Forte manI have a Threshold T3i, which basically has the same six input selecter as the Model 44. The H1 and H2 inputs on the T3i are standard line level inputs...