johnto

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Groundbreaking albums. Any genre.
Mother's of InventionVelvet UndergroundPink FloydKing Crimson 
Live at Leeds
@Reubent play it loud I think you'll love it.Just finished firing mine again. 
Let’s share the music that gives us the chills every time.
The Beatles, Meet and Abbey RoadThe Doors, the Doors and LA WomanLed Zeppelin firstAllman Brothers, live by at the FillmoreMiles Davis, In a Silent WayMingus, Ah Um  Pink Floyd, Dark SideNorah Jones, Come away with Me 
I nominate this company as building best speakers!
Don't see how anyone can say Magnepan speakers are light on tone and life like dynamics when they excel here feed with the right equipment.  
Speaker Upgrade Recommendation for Current Analog System - under $10,000 Budget
Salk are hard to beat in quality, looks, and sound. 
I wish these albums were available on vinyl
Joni Mitchell hits 
Albums you played endlessly growing up
Beatles Meet and 2nd Best of CreamBee Gees greatest hitsDerp Purple pre WB Lp'sJanis Joplin Big Brother liveJethro Tull first 3 Lp'sRascals greatest hitsPaul Revere and the Raiders greatest hitsRolling Stones hitsPink Floyd early Lp's 
A system for my college-bound daughter
Audioholics just did a favorable review of the + Record Player all in one system. 
How to go about collecting Classical Music
If you have a tt there are several great direct to disc Lp's of organ music check eBay 
Holographic, 3D Solid State Amp under $6k
I'm very surprised to hear of your problems with Pass equipment as I'm using a 250.8 with the XP 10 pre and have never experienced any of the problems you seem to have had. I'm using XLR connections and have total silence no wobble on connection b... 
Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed
Moving from 100 watts to 150 probably won't deliver what your after, i would think you'll want double or more your existing power. I think there are more integrateds with tone controls. 
Your Top Audiophile Demo Tracks
Charlie Byrds fine direct to disc LP on Crystal Clear is also a great demo LP. I find most d2d records are good for dynamics but the music is usually lame and tame.Of course Norah Jones Come away with me lp is great I don’t know why is a stand out... 
Does a taste for high end audio, also carry over into your other interests?
Great coffee beans and espresso machine and nice Port to sip while listening. 
Your Top Audiophile Demo Tracks
Try O-Zone Percussion  song Jazz Variants you'll think the matching band is in the room. We brought it to a Magnepan demo and people who had left the room came running back in to hear it. 
Cartridge for VPI TT with JMW 9 tonearm
Usaudiomart has a few interesting cartridges a Hana eh and a Soundsmith Carmen with low hours.I have always had luck on the gently used market. You can usually make a deal for under the asking price.I'm currently using a Carmen 2 on a VPI Aries Sc...