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"Kid A" the new "Dark Side @ Moon" ?
Check out The Tragically Hip, "Day for Night" is a good place to start. I love The Hip! www.thehip.com 
I promised myself I'd never do this
Sedond,I considered Melos at one time, but have heard through many 'philes that their customer service record was horrible. If Melos really does give poor support, regardless of how good their product is, I'd steer clear of them. Perhaps the new &... 
I promised myself I'd never do this
The BAT VK30 does look like a good piece of gear, I'd need to find one with a phono stage. Scouring the web, haven't seen one for sale, but patience is a virtue. What balanced interconnect would you recoommend? I'd need 20ft run from pre to amp. T... 
Ferrite Clamps for AC power cords?
Ferrite clamps are cheap (I picked up a bunch of them off the 'net for $2 each). Like any other tweak, experimentation pays off, start at the input of your wires, and add on as required. Should you find the clamps are not for you, the money lost i... 
Rock? money down the drain?
Rock is a category that streches wide and deep. Many consider Steely Dan, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Al Stewart, Peter Gabriel, Blue Rodeo, etc. rock. I listen to all of this and more, including headbanging stuff when the mood strikes me. A good r... 
I promised myself I'd never do this
Food for thought guys, thanks. I'm using Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler power cords on the amps, a high-end YBA cord on the CD, fixed cord on the SP14, and the Oracle table needs it's own cord. I'm using Transparent and MIT IC's. I've redu... 
1955-2001 Favorite Top Ten Rock Groups
Jethro Tull, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, Blue Rodeo, The Tragically Hip, Steely Dan, Dire Straits, Metallica, Rage Against The Machine 
What time do you wear?
Movado. Simple, elegant, and you can wear 'em with anything without looking like you're in dire need of a decent job 
help with speaker selection!
B&W LM1 or Gallo Micro speakers are inexpensive, meant to mount on the wall, and do a decent job but do benefit from a sub. Both speakers have a high WAF, diminutive and will mate well with your amp. I own both, prefer the Gallo's 
Horrific Confession and Question
You can get your ears "irrigated" at any competent doctor, clean out the gunk that's ruining your sense of hearing. Once done, you'll run screaming for the exits as soon as the Bose begins doing their thing 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
Primarily because audio takes a fair amount of time and effort, and while money can buy lots of things, time is not for sale. It takes a fair amount of time to assemble a decent rig, collect a wide variety of music to enjoy, and more importantly t... 
Your Best Moment of Audio Exuberance
Live music notwithstanding, my first real system, NAD3020 with Mission speakers and a Thorens turntable. I was blown away 
Tip on room lighting
I unplugged my TV, and started up my turntable, no glare, glorious music hehehehe 
Best Zip Code for Perfect Life
Leafs, email me, let me know when you'll be in Montreal, I can point you in the right direction for high end stuff, living in Montreal my entire 39 years, I know where all the goodies are. I may tag along with you for a little high end excursion, ... 
Best Zip Code for Perfect Life
Leafs? Great hockey team? They haven't won the cup since 1967, but, they do have a reasonably entertaining product now. Anyone who stayed loyal to the Leafs throughout the Ballard years deserves a winning team now.