johnto

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Best Rock Song Ever!
I believe the Stones guitarists on Sway was Mick Taylor.Best song Righteous Brothers You're Lost that louvin' feelin' for vocals and production. 
Vpi. Aries scout or traveler?
As the owner of a VPI Scout Aries you won't be sorry. 
Newbie to the awesome audiophile world
Have you looked a Schiit audio many people have great things to say about their equipment and it's American made. Not sure if you are looking new or used, your money will buy lots more on the gently used market. 
Classical LP & CD Collection - How do You Sell When Record Stores Don't Want?
I know that Mystery Train in Gloucester Ma has a large classical section so they may be worth a call. Great used music store with every category of music you could want and a nice area to visit.(this maybe a tough time to sell as many of these sto... 
speakers for a large room
If you like the Maggie sound why not move up the line. I'm wondering too why your Maggie's would blow fuses I'm running mine with a Pass 250.8, 500 watts into 4 ohms and never a problem, maybe the amp needs to be changed. 
Best songs for speaker setup / positioning
Let us know how you make out and what recordings you ended up using. 
Best songs for speaker setup / positioning
You want to start with them at least 3' from the wall behind and at least 1' off the side wall. I always toed mine at least 6" in with tweeter on the inside. The exact spacing will depend on your listening location. I always used something well re... 
Need some turntable guidance
Be sure you have performed any necessary cleaning, oiling and greasing and other maintenance on the TT and motor. Happy listening. 
What venues are best for selling used equipment?
I've bought here and Usaudiomart without problems. Listed and sold on Usaudiomart and Audio Circle never a problem everyone I've delt with has been super nice. Some like me prefer Mart and circle as there are no fees. 
You know you are an Audiophile when:
No matter how great your system sounds you are looking for improvement. 
Starting from scratch and seeking advice as to how to proceed...
I would suggest pairing a Parasound Halo Hint with Maggie 1.7i speakers. You will have a Stereophile A rated piece of equipment that has everything you need and matches extremely well with Maggie’s. Welcome back and happy listening. 
Very best sounding Vinyl
Norah Jones as mentioned Walter Susskind conducting the London Philharmonic Crystal clear direct to disc everything you would want in a classical record.Charlie's Byrd Crystal clear also d2d the drums are in the room.The Band brown LP 45 rpmI use ... 
Vandersteen 3a vs Magnepan 3.7i
Just a final follow up system is now sounding great I think the speakers were not sufficiently broken I when I bought them. 
Best rock song of all times
Louie, Louie by the Kingsmen almost every band in the word cuts its teeth on that in the 60's. 
is this the greatest live band of all time?
The Allman Brothers live what more could you want.