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Andrew Singer Of "Sound by Singer" passed away yesterday
I remember going to his shop years ago --80s?--and asking to hear a pair of Acoustats (I think). As I listened, I found the imaging odd and asked Andrew if they were hooked up correctly. He checked and found the the left and right channels were re... 
The receiver was my intro to HiFi! What say you?
Dynaco ST70 w FM5 tuner, AR2Ax speakers, and Thorens TT. Bought from Audio by Zimet  
Leaving my amplifier on ok?
I left my Naim 42/110 combo on for forty years: no problem.  
Whats the weirdest concert you ever attended?
1967- The Doors opening for Simon and Garfunkel in Forest Hills NY  
Stephen Stills
His playing on Judy Collins's recording of "First Boy I Loved" perfectly complements her amazing delivery of the song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB9A_JB0tL0  
Most amusing album or song titles
Joe Walsh : The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get  
What happened to all the highend stereo shops
Finding dealers that are knowledgeable and who really care about music is rare these days. I found a great shop in Mt. Kisco called Accent on Music. Recommended.  
Richard Strauss Recordings
A favorite: Richard Strauss - Lucia Popp • Klaus Tennstedt, London Philharmonic Orchestra* – Four Last Songs / Death And Transfiguration on EMI      
Great find: A really good streaming FM radio station.
I just tuned in. Sounds good, and the program listings look very interesting. Now I just have to get used to the time difference. Thanks.  
What is your favorite Strauss The Last Four Songs?
Janowitz and Popp are my two favorites, but Barbara Bonney, with only piano accompaniment, is also delightful.  
What are your top three favorite classical compositions?
1. Beethoven Eroica 2. Bach Goldberg Variations 3. Verdi Lat Traviata  
Those singers you enjoy,....that don't really have a great voice?
In an interview I once heard, Neil Young was asked about whether anyone else in his first band could sing. He laughed and said nobody in the band could sing.  
Classical piano solo—Your one favorite performance and recording
Impossible to choose one, but I'll put in a good word for Clifford Curzon's Eroica Variations.  
Need suggestions: High pitched female singers
Emma Kirkby  
Best Sound Track Ever Vote for One
Lawrence of Arabia- Maurice Jarre