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Beatles Without George Martin?
i would argue that the beatles as solo artists(the admitted weaker parts of the 'whole') still dwarf mr. martin's pre and post beatles career. i'm afraid comparing his production duties with the beatles with america, seatrain and others just flaun... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
the suspense is killing me 
Beatles Without George Martin?
martin was great(when paired with the beatles). his career outside of the beatles music(check his discography without the band)was 'slight' at best. martin didn't write those songs..the boys did. would history have been different if the fab four h... 
Van Alstine or Bryston for me?
both are great..also check out www.musicaldesign.com these amps and pre amps more than compete with va and bryston 
TRELJA in Denver - 2008
nice job...love the von gaylord reference 
Totem Forrest-Wind
get the forrest 
Turntable upgrade or not ?
kinda, sorta, possibly a downgrade....though the vpi 'continuousupgradefortherestofyourlifephilosophy' can be a frustrating distraction when you want to do is just spin tunes, i will admit its better than a lot of esoteric imports. 
Micromega T-Drive Transport, anybody got one?
no offense to the altmann, but for 1500 bucks, there are tons on players(mint-used) with exceptional transports and dac's. the audio note is good, but not as good as the micromega(when they're both working).. 
Symphonic Line RG1 MK4 Vs Plinius SA-102
the symphonic line models are the best solid state amps i have ever heard.....the plinius is no slouch, but ..there can be only one. 
Contacting Classic Records / themusic.com
follow davt's advice. most labels are not set up to exchange product. their distributers and retailers are. 
bad cartridge or am I overlooking something?
agree with swampwalker. 
what cartridge to buy
the AT 150 is truly a giant killer...for 250 bucks, its a steal 
MC 402 vs. MC 7300
the 352 and the 402 would both be a bit of a step up, for anyone who believes in the 'latest-greatest', but the amp I wish I still had is my MC7300n, which I do believe is one of Mac's best. 
High end Audio for ladies? Check this out
whats next?...a women who dig 'the three stooges' site? 
Naim Speakers
is this to replace a watt/puppy?