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Coldplay on Quad 988
I think a forgiving speaker is more appropriate, such as Aerial 10Ts.So you are recommending that he change speakers because his Coldplay discs sound bad? Great advice. 
Has anyone ever cried listening to your system
I once listened to a musical trilogy in D Minor, the saddest of all keys. I weeped instantly when I heard it. I don't know why. 
Advice Needed on Mono Phono Preamps
nor am I sure what the advantage of a "Mono" preamp would be, assuming that you have a mono cartridge (I'm a vinyl noobie). Is it safe to assume that getting a mono cartridge would be the first step you would want to take on this path?Here is what... 
Advice Needed on Mono Phono Preamps
sorry, i meant Graham Slee Jazz Club(why doesn't this forum have an edit feature?) 
Dynaco ST-70 totally restored vs Dynaco ST-70 Kit
yes. mullard el34s -- from the blackburn factory. 
Dynaco ST-70 totally restored vs Dynaco ST-70 Kit
i am considering a stereo 70 myself. i will only buy an original, stock stereo 70. if i want more "resolution", i'll buy another amp.why take an orange and turn it into an apple, when you can buy an apple ?Agree 100%. I have a completely UNRESTORE... 
How is it ? that a tuner smokes the table ???
i'd say thatyour friend needs to upgrade his turntableand youshould drink a few glasses of water before bed tonight(it will help your hangover tomorrow morning) 
The Black Keys: Where to Start
I happen to live in Akron, Ohio. My wife saw Pat Carney, the drummer, last Saturday at Starbucks on the corner of W. Market St. and Sand Run Rd. BTW my vote is for Rubber FactoryThat's cool. I am in Cleveland, but I haven't noticed that they have ... 
Best "dark side of the moon"
for some reason, it often is problematic to get up out of my seat mid-way through DSOTM to turn the LP over. therefore, i have come to prefer the SACD. 
How Important is Getting Your Rack Out
i try to keep my rack hidden. my wife's rack... well that's another story. 
Most agreed upon best speaker?
Which speaker is considered one of the greats by more music lovers?Tris 
Warmed cleaning fluids
sack up. why are you doing the dishes? 
Bruce at The Super Bowl....
Let's see: two songs from 1974, one song from 1984, and one song from today. Probably should have called him in 1985, when he was a) vital b) relevant to the music of the day c) at his height. Yesterday seemed like a bad Las Vegas Review and he wa... 
Top 5 guitar jams
Eddie Hazel (Funkadelic) on Maggot Brain. For me, the greatest of all rock guitar solos. 
RIP Billy Powell
RIP. Loved his work.