ibmjunkman

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Best Covers
The version of Sound of Silence by Disturbed. Even Paul Simon likes it.      
Favorite Obscure Rock Song
You’re Breakin’ My Heart Harry Nilsson    
Led Zep Fool in the Rain
Sina did it when she was 17.    
What to do with a large collection
I donated my Dad’s vinyl (78 and 33) to a local symphony orchestra. They hold auctions to raise money. Vinyl is popular. People buy, listen then donate back. And the circle goes on. Perhaps you could find an organization that would take CDs?  
50 ways to leave your lover
I saw them live at Northwestern in 1968. This was during the Chicago Riots and I was paranoid about driving home. Afraid a cop would pull me over. 😊     ellajeanelle  I am a big fan of Paul Simon (also Garfunkel).  I have always been an avid... 
50 ways to leave your lover
Sina got a positive comment from, if I remember right, Jimmy Page for one of her Zep songs. She apparently got Bonham’s riff correct.  
50 ways to leave your lover
And done by Sina.      
Cost Incurred to Achieve a Vinyl LP Replay
I am perfectly happy with my late 70s system. Probably $2500 total back then. About $11700 today. 😊  
Weakest link in my system
You have to ask Anne Robinson or Jane Lynch.  
Tung-Sol kt170 tube started glowing brighter
Thermal runaway. Runaway yourself!  
Are you on or off? What say you?
Never got on. Happy with my reconditioned 1970s gear. 😊  
help me identify this amplifier
Looks like a project I did at DeVry in the late 60s. :)  
Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
Nilsson’s version of Without You. Elton John’s Tiny Dancer. I knew someone that was a seamstress for the band.  
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
Since the late 60s my ultimate was the JBL Paragon. Never heard it. Never saw one in person. Still want one. I did recently have a pair of JBL L300. Loved them. Downsized house so they had to go. Since the mid 70s I have been using JBL L222 Disco.  
Speakers 10 years old or older that can compete with todays best,
Perfectly happy with my 70s JBL L222 Disco.