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What are the purpose of "Tape" and "Rec" preamp ?
Brf...I meant that "physically" on the back of the unit, the outputs are grouped (close to one another) together. 
RE: Percussion Album – Any Good Ones?
Sheffield Track and Drum RecordKodo-"Heartbeat Drummers Of Japan" 
What are the purpose of "Tape" and "Rec" preamp ?
"Tape is the INPUT and "REC" is the OUTPUT. Same inputs and outputs as "Tape in" and "Tape out", just labeled/worded differently.I always remember this way; you record INTO the tape deck and playback OUT of the tape deck. So just reverse this for ... 
Will there be a next gen. Lyra Dorian?
I agree with Brf. Either SoundSmith or Phono Cartridge Retipping in Washington. 
Album of the year
Sounds_real...I also saw Boz Scaggs once at the Paramount (2012) and just this last summer at Hudson Gardens. Both shows were awesome! 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Janis Ian-"Breaking Silence". I forgot how wonderful this album is.Jefferson Starship-"Red Octopus". A classic if there ever was one. 
Album of the year
Boz Scaggs-"Memphis" 
Underated bands that shouldn't be...........
For me, it's always been Prism and Trooper. Two 70s/80s bands that were a big part of my life back then. 
Best Rock Album in 2013
Slaw...I agree! The Music On Vinyl reissue of "Motherland" is stunning. I've always really liked Natalie, whether as lead singer for the 10,000 Maniacs or as a solo artist. Highly recommended!!! 
Cartridge break in
IMHO and with LOTS of experience about 40-50 hours. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Tboooe...here's a couple for you, if you can find them.Liz Barnez-"Inkmarks on Pages"Ariel Abshire-"Exclamation Love"Both of these are EXCELLENT female vocalists and two of my favorite albums. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Tboooe...I already have all of the Susie Suh albums and I agree, she is great. I also really like Rachael Yamagata. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Tboooe...thanks for the recommendation of Zee Avi! I listened to it last night and really enjoyed it.I also listened to the new Paul McCartney album "New". It is being touted as "Beatlesque". Not sure I agree. Need to give it another spin... 
Record stores in New Orleans .....
For a real special treat, see if you can swing by the Prytania Theatre at midnight for the showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.I promise you the time of your life. I've been there probably a dozen times and it just gets better.This is the sho... 
Record stores in New Orleans .....
I love N'awlins. Not sure I would want to there on Halloween? Be careful and stay away from the Voodoo shops. I have bought records there, but can't remember where the stores were/are...sorry!I did find this:http://www.gonola.com/2013/04/20/gonola...