miner42

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Receiver Upgrade - Denon vs. Rotel
I second Eldarado's suggestion. 
Did I make a mistake buying Krell?
Be sure and give it ample time (200 hrs.) for the amp the break-in/burn-in before you amke a final decision. 
Polk Audio LSi 15 - are these the REAL DEAL ???
I found them to be lacking in the low end but what can you expect with an unpowered 8" woofer. I was waffling between the LSi25's & B&W N804 - got the 804's for a mere $350 more.My previous Polks - RT20p - had probelms with internal amp an... 
Which musician retired too soon?
Gregg Alexander of The New Radicals - now he is producing music. 
Jimmy Smith's best albums?
Jimmy Smith with Wes Montgomery - The Fantastic Duo. 
Neil Young - Like a Hurricane
American Stars & Bars circa 1974. 
What's your dirty little secret?
Ambrosia - did I say that? 
4 must have hours of baby boomer music?
My choices:Van Morrison - Tupelo HoneyStevie Ray Vaughan - In StepEric Clapton - Slow HandSantana - Greatest HitsEagles - Hotel CaliforniaSteeley Dan - Aja 
Artist's Best or
Springsteen - Born to RunTommy Bolen - Private EyesSRV - In Step 
What Guitarists Remind You Of SRV Or Hendrix?
Jonny Lang and Ian Moore both have Stevie 'Rave On' string tendencies. Ian Moore's 'Ian Moore' CD/album is fabulous.I was lucky enough in life to not only see SRV but also expereince him early in his career in a band called 'The Nightcrawlers' and... 
One Song Before You Go...
'Riviera Paradise' by Stevie RaveOn 
advice on hiding cables
Sorry guys, I was not very clear on my room description. I have hardwood floors and house is built on a slab foundation, no basement, So you now can undestand my dilemna. 
Best Neil Young Album?
American Stars and Bars - my only Neil Young album. 
Feedback from opening CD door; HELP
Move player away from amp/reciever especially if it is sitting on top. I had the same problem with a Denon and once I moved it away from the amp the pop went away. 
Sub-$1000 preamp recommedations sought
I recently bought a rotel RC-1070 and RB-1070. I am very pleased witht he purchase - >$1100 OTD. I use them to power my B&W804.