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Future of CD's - Hard drive based music
even today over 80% of all music sales are still the redbbook cd. of the digitally delivered portion, most is not an entire album, but bought by track. just consumer choices...nothing more. as a collector of cd's and vinyl, its as much about the '... 
How do YOU pronounce...
its pronounced o-b-s-o-l-e-t-e 
DPS/Schroeder Ref. Turntable
underrated table and overrated arm...but if you buy used, its worth it. 
Gunk will not clean off LP ?
unless you can't find another copy or a cd of this log player...toss it. 
Suggestions for an integrated amp?
check out the new onkyo...maybe the best bargin in a couple of decades..and its new. 
Is Audio Research SP-6 considered a good model?
i also think you might be impressed by the new cyrus 8 integrated....and the new creek 5350 (both compete and control well beyond their retails) .....well within your price range, and both 'a bit' livelier that the darker plinius character. compar... 
What has been your most satisfying component?
good thread. since 1984 i've had 3 pairs of b&w 802's (most recently matrix s3's), so there must be something there i find appealing....the mainstay has been the mac c22 II. my second favorite pre of all time(next to the marantz 7), and its no... 
Is Audio Research SP-6 considered a good model?
the arc is a great peice, put honestly your totem/plinius combo is so good, i can't help thinking you will get 'different' but to improvement. think really hard about this change, and consider that a balanced tonally accurate playback system doesn... 
Point me in the right direction...
use ebay as a barometer 
New David Bowie Japanese import CDs - thoughts?
they are the same as the previous virgin remasters, except cool packaging. 
Used VAC Super? Moscode 401orBelles Reference 350?
i had the opportunity to hear the moscode in my system using an audiolab 8000p, a c22 II mac pre and a nobus proteus(similar to a marantz 7 in character). speakers were gradient rev's and b&w 802 matrix. the sound was certainly 'sweet' and 'sm... 
Vandersteen 5a's - an upgrade from Vienna mahlers?
i have a healthy respect for vandy, but i don't think its a clear upgrade. 
Hearing loss and audio reviewers ? READ ON
well put. i will add that the stakes for a great review are higher than ever. positive exageration is almost manditory for a smaller company to see a bright if shortlived future. 
CES 07 Show Report
for the first time in years, i missed the show. i was told however that next year customers may be invited. 
Best version of Velvet Underground & Nico?
1. the japanese mini disc. 2. the vinyl reissue......the original us verve lp in mint condition is too valuble to play.....don't peel that banana in any case.