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Budget tower speakers that rock!
Based on your stated preferences, a vintage pair of Cerwin Vegas should work just fine. 
Jazz for aficionados
Yes indeed, it was the linked one. 
Jazz for aficionados
Another episode of "White Liberal Guilt" brought to you by The Guardian. 
What if any, is the difference between a band or a group?
With all due respect...nothing. It's just interchangeable terminology. 
Top Audiophile companies over the last 60, or so, years..your choices?
Using the following parameters: " "top" means that there is no sour taste in my mouth from the time I made the purchase to the time I sold it, and I’d consider buying the same brand again solely based on how much I enjoy the ownership." In chronol... 
Your favorite album cover...
Have to modify the question to scariest album cover of all time. "In the Court Of The Crimson King." Scared the crap out of me in 1970. Still does. 
RIP - Aretha Franklin
Just heard about John Lennon! Such a tragedy. 
REVEL performa3 f208 or TEKTON Moab
Them is fightin' words.Cue MC... 
What Was Your Favorite “Game Changer” Moment?
"In The Year 2525..." 
THIS GUY TAKES VINYL TO ANOTHER LEVEL!
Fremer is a piece of work. A kindred spirit in terms of his love for vinyl...personality-wise, well that's another story. His verbal battles with Arthur are legendary. Cracks me up every time. 
Name the most recent album that has shaped your musical world
Not recent. 1974 I purchased from the local Peaches an import record before actually hearing anything on it (did that a lot in those days.)  Fripp & Eno ‎– ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Funk Firm Achromat 
Does Power Cord Require Burn-In To Sound Good?
"It could also be, that the very air in the room, requires a burn in period. "Now that is funny!OP, had a similar experience when I tried to replace Cardas Quadlink interconnects with the "new and improved" Parsec. The Parsec was clearly inferior ... 
Bob Dylan sells his complete songwriting catalog!
Never was a fan of Bud Dolan but good for him. 
Floored by Beatles "White Album" Reissue
By far my favorite Beatles Album. Tried to ask about these on a non-audiophile forum and got nowhere. I don't care about pressing quality, noise, etc. All I want to know is this: which vinyl version has the best SOUND quality, irrespective of pres...