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Suggestions for econo system
BTW, any recommendations on IC's and SC's with this combo? Apparently the Maggies require bananna's. Thanks, Mark 
Suggestions for econo system
Many thanks to the above comments. I'm awaiting delivery on the MMG's, NAD 370 and an Arcam 7se. When I get it all in I'll set it up at my friends place and let you know what it sounds like. I think it'll be quite good, I think I'm more excited th... 
Suggestions for econo system
Appreciate the comments. I've scanned the Planer Asylum and noted comments of some MMG owners driving them with the 340 with specific comments re no lack of dynamics and power. The 350 has 10W more than the older 340, and is cheaper than the 370, ... 
If You Could Only Keep 3-CD's LP's , Which Ones?
Quator Mosaique- Haydn Quartets Op. 76Miles- Kind if Blue- Dbl LPTragically Hip- Live Between UsI'm in the endstages of divorce so I've had recent practice at this. Hypothetical's more fun :-) 
Music for "Tough Times"
The Call "Let the Day Begin". Up elevatorBeethoven "Moonlight Sonata". Down elevator. 
Rock albums that sound good on your system?
Sticking to "albums", and not mentioned above(I think):Traffic "Low Spark"Nirvana "Nevermind"Van the Man "Astral Weeks"MMW (OK, not exactly rock) "Combustication"Roxy Music "For Your Pleasure"And the best I've heard is a sealed ( before I got it :... 
LIVE JAZZ RECORDINGS
Monk Live at the It Club in L.A. Excellent intimate recording with that typical on the edge live feel and spontaneity Monk does par excellence. 2 CD set on Columbia. A staple for Monk fans and a should hear for the rest. 
Best Dac you ever heard
Hi Kelly- What differences did you hear between the Aero and your Boulder? The Boulder isn't ubiquitous and therefore difficult to demo, ergo I've never heard it. Thanks in advance, Mark 
Ear Candy: Most startling recordings.
Lost Highway soundtrack. 
The Best Version of Your Favorite Music?
Although this may be a litle narrow in scope, I'm haunted by Mike Scott and the Waterboys version of "Sweet Thing" off the CD Fishermans Blues. Van is still the man, but this version worked it's way into my marrow. 
Greatest Songwriter of all time
Listening to the new one titled "Used Songs" by Tom Waits, a compilation of songs from the early years, reminded me what a great songwriter he is, so I'll add him to my list. 
Jazz Renaissance
Whoa, Tim, you're listening to Coltrane instead of Milli Vanilli?!?! Most excellent :) It's great to see the younger generation getting into jazz and supporting it. The last few shows I've been to have been populated with hords of "youngsters" whi... 
Jazz Recommendations
Not possible to add to the incredible variety above, but since the Monk blew you away, Monk "Live At The IT Club Complete" on Columbia/Legacy is phenomenal and worth a listen. Didn't see it mentioned above, if it is and I missed it, sorry for the ... 
Can POWER CORDS really make that big a difference?
In a word, yes. 
Your "Budget Cable" recommendations, please......
I've found TG Audio cables by Bob Crump to be excellent and fairly priced.