irish_tim

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What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"Gotta hurry on back to my hotel room where I got me a date with Botticelli's niece, she promised she'd be right there with me when I paint my masterpiece."   
Dick's / Dave's picks
I've been buying Dick's Picks since around the time that Jerry died.  My favorites are #1 from '73, every song is excellent except "Weather Report" which I never liked.  #2 from '71 has a great, jazzy "Dark Star".  Volume #3 from '77 is excellent ... 
loud popping sound from left channel
Thanks to all for your feedback. 
Popping sound in right speaker
Thanks for the advice regarding the tubes. 
McCormack DNA 0.5 vs. Parasound HCA 2003
Well thank you very much for your responses and I am thrilled that Steve McCormack himself sent me a note. I'll try to address everything. First of all Steve, yes please send me info on the upgrade. I'm listening to "Kind of Blue" right now at a s... 
McCormack DNA 0.5 vs. Parasound HCA 2003
Thank you for your responses. The Vandy's were store demo models and I've owned them for 6 months so they should be broken in. I've turned the treble adjustment all of the way down and it makes no difference. They do not sound bright at low or mod... 
Which Pre Amp Amp for New User? Opinions Please
Some amazing responses here. My 2 cents for speakers are Vandersteens. Richard V. just developed a new speaker for about $6k. I have 3A Signatures and they sound beautiful. The Sonus Faber cabinets are stunning but Vandy's sound every bit as good ...