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Bill Chinook / Bruce Springsteen
He was interesting early on and from DOTEOT into the 80s but not so much to me of late. I probabably should give some of his later stuff more of a fair try though. I think he took offense to BITUSA being used for political purposes and that seemed... 
You want the TRUTH from those Wilson Alexia's, maybe you can't handle the TRUTH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0KQWTBljjg 
Help me choosing an Integrated Amp
Inna do you think the aesthetics might influence your judgements of the sound? I know most will put up with more when beauty is a factor. Just wondering. I of course am impervious to such things. 😉 
You want the TRUTH from those Wilson Alexia's, maybe you can't handle the TRUTH
While I appreciate power, I’m with Nelson Pass. I’m much more interested in the performance of an amp between 0 and 10 watts than 10 and 100.That’s fine if 10 watts is enough which means speakers are efficient and will be asked to do more rather ... 
Help me choosing an Integrated Amp
inna if it sounds as good as it looks then that would suffice for me.   Though its so beautiful that I might find that distracting.    
Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines
Atmasphere s30 would be a very nice piece to build around that would also attract some buzz visually.Let us know when this is all done and ready.   A trip to Colorado might be in order.  :^) 
Help me choosing an Integrated Amp
Inna, could be. One would hope one gets what they pay for. Not familiar with Gryphon so can’t say.   The Gryphon amp is definitely a looker though.   Probably out of my league. :^)Junk? That’s pretty harsh. Still very expensive junk if so for sure. 
Top Five rock Bass players
Won't argue with McCartney and Squire.  Also a fan of John Lodge on bass.  
Anyone else having trouble getting cartridges back they sent for repair?
Cleeds,Thanks for that info. I knew the stylus replacement train jumped the tracks at some point. But at least with the Denon DL103R performance is high and cost to replace is not horrible.I guess being an older guy who remembers how things were b... 
Anyone else having trouble getting cartridges back they sent for repair?
Chak,Sorry to hear that. I have not attempted to replace a stylus for many years so I am not up on those things. But its a disappointment to me that things are they way they are in regards to keeping phono carts running well especially since stylu... 
Jeff Beck Loud Hailer
Have not heard this one but have you heard JB's Rock and Roll Party?   Outstanding live performances and recording similar to what you describe.  I wonder which is better? 
Help me choosing an Integrated Amp
I was reading the review of the new SAE amp linked to in another thread here this morning.The reviewer noted that matching this high performance amp to the right mates was key. Some may take that as a less than favorable review. I do not. As time ... 
Anyone else having trouble getting cartridges back they sent for repair?
Finding (replaceable) stylus is , in my opinion, betteroption. Yes, that was the point I was trying to make. I think we agree.  It used to be pretty much all cartridges of all types had replaceable styli years ago during the "golden age". 
Help me choosing an Integrated Amp
Inna, may I ask how you know that? 
You want the TRUTH from those Wilson Alexia's, maybe you can't handle the TRUTH
Very cool.   Love the front panel.  I remember SAE being the cat's meow years ago.  Â