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What should be the first component when upgrading?
count out cd-player from your upgrades.it's a unit you're getting as an add-on component to your system while having a hefty collection of music in your i-pod that you would still be playing(or you're replacing your MP3 music with CDs?)...think of... 
The WORST Components for Rock and Pop Music
CW,Whatever is suitable for one type of music and not suitable for another type of music isn't considered BEST equipment overall. 
The WORST Components for Rock and Pop Music
Beuhorns probably the leader in the list above.Vandy's except 1c (not worst but close to)Classe, Cary and Unison Unico for amplification. 
Importance of warm up. I hope this helps someone
CD to cassette?Something is realy wrong dude... 
Definition of "too Hi-Fi"
Synonims:"Too Hi-Pri""Too Hi-Hi""Very Very-Hi""Too Pri-Pri""Extra-Hi" 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
anybody digs on CAN prog-dudes??i like their every single album they've ever created and also solo albums of its members as well.i have the whole Expedit(bookshelf from IKEA) "cell" filled with CAN!! 
You're favorite CD for breaking in new speakers...
Jah Wobble "Take Me to God".Jah Wobble & Evan Parker -- "Passage to the Hades" on 30hzrecords.com,Another one with wider spectrum and furious dynamics Praxis -- "Transmutation" 
Cheap Turntable Protractor
if you google-up turntable protracktor, you may find tons of sites offering to print it out free, but still it makes more sense to buy it from turntablebasics.com as suggested above. 
What song turns back the clock?
Slave to love by Brian Ferry! 
Best rock song of all times
FZ "The Torture..." 
Best Solder
No it doesn't but the flux smoke is toxic so proper ventillation is required. 
Any active/passive preamps with penny & giles pot?
Send me the kit and I'll gladly build it for you with professional quality.just my .02 you can give it to any tech to build it. 
Best Solder
Jj it's just strictly technique issue.Whenever you feel that conducting leads are ready to be joined, pour the solder onto them.It must be a nice shiny "hut" but not blob or bubble... 
Best Solder
Jj, You're definitely on the right track but the fastest melting solder consists only from lead wich has following important disdvantage: The melting temperature is too low which means you can't use it in the power circuitry (or output tubes or t... 
Sounds like a $5000 Integrated amp but only $1600
Foster 9, As far as I know these chinese guys would customise anything before your purchase...