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Donald Fagen-Sunken Condos
I agree 101% with Wolf! There are a few of the above posters that say "it's the same old stuff"...DUH! That's why I listen to Steely Dan...I LIKE THEIR STUFF!!!I also listen to the Eagles, the Beatles, Van Morrison, Elton John, Jackson Browne, etc... 
Best and Worst names in Audio
I was an NAD dealer almost from day one. We used to say that NAD stood for "Not Always Defective" :-).I agree, it is MUCH better now, but boy, can tell some horror stories from the early days. 
Linn Axis w/basic arm/Denon DL 160 should I bite?
Usually there are a handful of LP-12's here on Audiogon and I've seen some with arms in decent shape for as low as $800 and a little nicer ones for around what you would pay for a Traveler, ($1300).Maybe be patient and wait for an LP-12 to show up... 
Ortofon 2M Bronze vs. Grado Reference platinum
Audio Technica AT150MLX. 
Linn Axis w/basic arm/Denon DL 160 should I bite?
I agree. It's a great little table, but $795 is way too much.I just setup a Project Debut Carbon for a friend of mine and I was very impreesed with the build and sound quality of this table and it's only $399 new. 
"Remixing" vs "remastering" recordings
Remixing:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RemixingRemastering:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remaster 
Dunlavy SC4 Speakers
There was a pair of Rosewood SCIV speakers for sale here on Audiogon this past summer for $2700.00 from a dealer (traded in).http://app.audiogon.com/listings/dunlavy-sc4I have seen other pairs on here for between $2200-$3000. The black ones would ... 
What is the best....?
Al...you beat me to it. :-) But there is always this little ditty from our OP:"Sorry to sound like a broken record but "Best" is in the eye/ear of the beholder. There is no definitive "best" anything, it's all subjective. When you ask a question l... 
ARC Hybrid FET/Tube audio circuit
Sorry, I stand corrected. I was only an ARC dealer for many years. Apparently, I am wrong. I always thought that the SP9 used both tubes in the phono stage... 
Live From Daryl's House-Shelby Lynne
Tomcy6...you're welcome. I have never really heard her talk before and was surprised by her very strong southern accent. When she sings, you can hear a little of it, but not to the degree of her normal speech.I kind of like getting her newest reco... 
ARC Hybrid FET/Tube audio circuit
1. The SP9 and SP14 use the tube(s) for ONLY the phono stage.2. It would be cheaper to use a RCA "Y" adapter.3. Yes, that's the way I ran mine. 
Modded 103 & 105 Oppo's?
Here is the Modwright forum info on these mods:http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=110992.0 
Who has used a PMR?
What's a PMR? 
Remastered White Album on vinyl
Here is Fremer's take:http://www.analogplanet.com/content/beatles-why-dont-we-throw-it-road-when-everyone-watching 
Mc Intosh vs other brands
Look who the OP is. Taters is stirring the pot...again.