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In Memory of Glenn Frey...Favorite Eagles song?
Hard for me to pick a favorite because i love most of their songs. Since this is really about Glenn Frey though, Lyin eyes and New kid in town are 1 and 1b. Also love their version of Old 55,RIP Glenn and thanks for the wonderful music and memories. 
Luxman E200 phonostage
Not familiar with the phono pre either, but love that Luxman m 300 amp. 
Best Live Album Ever...
Live Bullet, Bob Seger 
VPI Classic hum
I also have the Classic. This may not be quite related, but I get some distortion from my subwoofer when I use my turntable. The table is level and set up properly as far cartridge alignment, tracking force etc. I do not get this distortion from a... 
REF 3 In My System?
I also had a Ref 3 and a LS-26 in my system. I had the Ref 3 first and downsized to the 26 for fianancial reasons. The difference was night and day as the Ref 3 was so much better sounding in every way. 
New Beatles remasters
I also bought at Target. I picked up the ten different titles that they had. Definitly the best deal that I saw even without the gift cards. Havn't got to listen yet though. 
Shipping damage protocol? Please Help.
I had the exact same thing happen when I purchased a cd player recently that came damaged. I requested a refund from seller, he refused but said he would send me any money that UPS would refund in a claim. When I notified Audiogon, they recommend ... 
ARC CD2?
I also have used several different of these units and never had a problem. I never had any of them for a long time, but I did have a CD 1 for six years and never had a single problem with it. Audio Research makes excellent and reliable products in... 
Any thoughts on the Audio Research LS 8 mk II
I used to own a LS-8. It was not a mark II unit though. I bought it right as it was replacing the LS-7. I did listen to both at the time and thought the 8 was much better. It had better bass, better soundstage. At the time, I used it with a Rowlan... 
Sexiest Pop Song Ever?
Your making me high by Toni Braxton. Actually whole "Secrets" album is sexy. 
Acoustat model 22/2200
I have a pair of Spectra 3's. They were purchaesd new by my dad in 1987 or 1988. He used them for a few months and replaced them with Soundlab A-1's. He handed them to me about 5 years ago. They are awesome sounding speakers but need a lot of powe... 
Detroit, Michigan
Sounds good. Count me in. I live in Commerce.