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best 50 watt tube amplifier?
Audio Research VT-50. 45 Watt version of the VT-100. Definitely worth a listen as long as you are not looking for the soft warm tubey sound. 
Apple's Wireless Air Port
Thanks for all the great info Rel. Ordered the Air Port and should have it early next week...can't wait! 
Apple's Wireless Air Port
Thanks...just ordered it. The tech at Apple told me that I will have no issues. The operating frequency is 2.4 Gig. 
Singer Songwriter John Mayer
Keep me posted Glen....and I agree for pop the new Sheryl Crow is pretty good. 
Leaving CD in Transport?
Thanks everyone, I heard many moons ago that leaving a cd in a transport could hurt the actual laser. You all proved what I assumed...leave the cd in and avoid wear on ther player. IThanks again...John 
Singer Songwriter John Mayer
Pop Rock / Alternative. Has been compared to David Gray, Dave Matthews and Sting. Elton John has claimed John Mayer to be his favorite new up and coming artist. He is only 24. 
Low Level, Nearfield Nirvana?
I listen exclusively in the nearfield due to the size of my listening room. I recommend setting your system up along the long side of the wall. This has been very sucessfull in my room and allows the soundstage to open up since the speakers are no... 
Rock musicians with musical education.
The musicians I mentioned w/ the exception of Sting all went to University to study music...bothe Kenny Aronoff and Gregg Bissonette graduated with degrees in music. 
Rock musicians with musical education.
maybe I should learn how to spell ENGLISH....sorry. 
Rock musicians with musical education.
Here is a quick short list....Kenny Aronoff - Drummer for John Mellencamp, Smashing Pumpkins and the who's who session drummer....graduated BM Univ. Indiana.Aimee Mann - Berklee College of Music, BostonElliot Easton - The Cars (guitarist) Berklee ... 
Personal speaker evolution
Here you go....TransAudio Studio Monitors (Pacific Stereo Brand)Infinity SM-10Def Tech BP10System Audio MonitorsJoseph Audio RM-7Triangle TitusB&W Nat. 805ProAc Tab 50 SignaturesSonus Faber SignumsProAc 1SC 
Personal amp evolution
After the Sony and Yamaha receivers I started with a used Carver t-1 amplifier. As soon as I graduated college (and got my first real job) I bought a new Rotel 990 upgraded to a McCormack DNA-0.5 which I enjoyed for many years (great amp). Bought ... 
Has anyone had trouble with stereophile magazine?
That was the same issue I never received and was told they were sold out of. Another instance when I did not receive an issue they told me that it would take 4-6 week for me to get it. I ended up purchasing it off the shelf. About half of the issu... 
Has anyone had trouble with stereophile magazine?
I missed an issue last year and when I called to have it resent they were out of the particular issue. They admitted that many subscribers had not received the issue and added another month to my subscribtion. Never had to wait more than a few min... 
Need help from Wadia and ML CD player owners
I have owned a Wadia 850 and currently own an 860x directly connected to a ARC VT-50. The 860x is a more refined and musical player than the 850 and has a much better transport and power supplies. I have heard a CD39 in my system as well and IMO l...