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Top 3 Most Overrated Artists contest in R&R.
I would like to know who the people who feel that the stones and springsteen don't belong in the ROCK AND ROLL hall of fame feel should be there. You are taking issue with two of the most influential live and recorded artists of all time. 
Disappointing Albums of 2012
Voyageur (Kathleeen Edwards) and Wrecking Ball (Bruce Springsteen) are, without question, two of my favorite releases of the year; not to mention their accompanying tours. If you're waiting for them to repeat Failer and Born To Run, you're going t... 
Pangea Power Cables on McCormack DNA
shunyata diamondback - $99.00 at music direct; made a big difference over the stock cord (much smoother, more musical) with a dna 0.5 rev b when i owned it. 
From Vandersteen 2CE to Devore Gibbons 8 or Focal
The rap on Vandersteens is always too warm, never too bright; even more so with the pre signature models. It's surprising that you're having this issue with all tube equipment. The Focals, in particular, tend toward a prominent treble. You could c... 
John Lennon, 29 years ago today....
"just a singer in a rock and roll band"? whether or not you are a fan of the beatles or john lennon's solo work, it's quite ignorant to be unaware of his towering contributions and iconic status not only in music, but in society throughout the wor... 
How often do you get a chance to see live music
springsteen (twice), and u2 (once) in the past month. i also saw willie nile and joe grushecky at the stone pony in asbury park (no, bruce didn't show), and see numerous smaller shows (glenn tillbrook, steve forbert, graham parker, the roches, jac... 
Which songs/albums take you back to college?
Born To Run/Darkness On The Edge Of Town, Bat Out Of Hell, Horses/Easter, Late For The Sky/The Pretender, Turnstiles/The Stranger, My Aim Is True/This Year's Model/Armed Forces, Blues For Allah, Katy Lied/Aja, Wish You Were Here, Blood On The Trac... 
PS Audio Equipment???
I initially thought my duet reduced clarity and dynamics, but once it broke in (after 5-7 days), I found it to be very transparent, and cost effective. 
Confessions
Great thread on guilty pleasures. Barry Manilow! His early songs had incredible hooks, and his live album featured his VSM (Very Strange Medley), which was a string of all the commercial jingles he had written. I also enjoyed some of my kid's twee... 
Cd's released up to 95' not remastered - DAC?
I understand exactly what you're talking about. There are some albums I haven't bought in the hope that they would someday be remastered, and some I broke down and bought even though the sound is not as natural or involving as I would like. I've e... 
Beware Sony CDs on your PCs
This is very upsetting news. Do you have any idea when this program was added to their cds (ie, are older cds "safe"? Thanks very much.