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Best single-malt Scotch...
"improvement" is a value judgment. lengthy aging changes scotch, which can become very dark and can have unusual, intense flavors, often unlike what we normally think of as Scotch. you should try them for yourself. If you are ever in Edinburgh, go... 
Best single-malt Scotch...
I agree with the comments above about age. I feel that 16 -24 years is generally ideal, although some, lowland scotches for instance, are generally regarded as best drunk at younger ages. But once in a while an over-30 bottle has something magical... 
Best single-malt Scotch...
Curriemt11 mentions the 1966 Springbank Local Barley. I drank my bottle of it, and it was wonderful - I would certainly rank it above anything else mentioned here. Little did I know it would be worth thousands, but I buy the stuff to drink, not ad... 
Best single-malt Scotch...
You all need to join the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, if you are at all serious about Scotch. The commercial bottlings listed above are all good, but the best bottles I have had were single malts which were single-cask, undiluted, and not chill fil... 
Charlie Byrd.... best albums ?
Brasilian Soul, duets with Laurindo Almeida, is my favorite.I would also recommend, "The Guitar Artistry of Charlie Byrd," a 45rpm double which contains two of his best albums, and the sound quality is exceptionally fine. 
Why do my rolling stones albums sound bad?
the Stones INTEND to sound like drunks in a bar. It helped them reach a wide audience... 
Has anyone heard the Audioquest Dragonfly?
Sfar, good one. 
Why my left speaker sounds louder then my right
another vote for a hearing test. the downside: you'll be shocked what good hearing aids cost. 
Silly turntable question
You are absolutely correct, your question is silly. Anything you actually implement would be an improvement over the silence emanating from your current rig.improving the phono stage, cartridge, or your skill setting things up, would probably make... 
Selling dispute. Please comment.
No other lawyers here? Seller substantially performed, so Buyer has no right to reneg or undo the deal after delivery. Damages are calculated based on the financial loss the Buyer incurred due to Seller's inadvertant misrepresentation, which in th... 
High Capacitance Phono/Tonearm Cables?
Origin Live 
Would you trust a local dealer to help you put
Sales people , any industry, are motivated by one thing: making money. They aren't there to make you happy, they are there to make money. It really is like buying a car; it takes effort and skill on your part to derive a benefit from their experti... 
Whole house re-wiring question
the key is getting a competent electrician. Many are not. 
How many still listen to CD's daily.
daily, in the car 
Hearing Tests
professional hearing tests only measure out to about 8 khz. Most of the key distinguishing sounds in speech occur in the 2-6 range, but no higher, so that is where the real concerns lie. the finest hearing aids only correct out to 10K (but really ...