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Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Jane Monheit....?
Norah Jones is anything but a jazz singer. Everytime I think I might want something by her, I listen and say "no thanks I've heard it before by better". I'm right there with the older generation singers listed by Budrew and will throw in with Joni... 
Power Cable that fits two prong connections
The one I use on my SAT receiver is from HFT which I purchased from the Cable Company. It's an excellent, well-made (Germany, I think) two-prong. Cardas also makes one, as does Audioquest, although I've nothing good about the AQ. I believe the HFT... 
Record cleaning machine advise, want to buy,"HELP"
I second the 16.5. Now you'll have to look at all the previous threads about various cleaning solutions each of us use. 
Multichannel InterconnectsÂ….. What Are YOU Using?
Outlaw audio, three pair of the copper cables w/the locking rca's (which I hate). Great price, good sound. 
Phono preamp comparison
Just for the heck of it, grab a Parasound PPH-100 and see how close it comes to your expectations for about $100.00. 
Where do I go from here, keep it clean
Nrchy, here's the best advice I can think of: Be appreciative of the great system you have and announce to your wife that you are going to enjoy it, as is, for awhile BEFORE an edict from her. She'll most likely be pleased and, hopefully, enjoy th... 
Starter Turntable
You may not need big bucks, but some bucks is necessary. General patience and some luck finding bargains helps too. The sticking point I have with your quest is "what will be a good one (album) to start with". There is no starter album and the key... 
I/C for Parasound/Paradigm system ?
I use BEL-The Wire between my Parasound amp/preamp with terrific results. I also use them between my Arcam CDP and B&K receiver in 2-channel with equally great results. It is very much a do-all interconnect at a very fair price. 
CD's for auditioning
I use this one over and over for imaging and soundstage layering also.Paul Simon-Graceland 
Need Recommendations On Surround Speaker Package
Somebody was selling a Tannoy Mx series surround system on the "Gon. It's what I have for my HT (except I use the Mx4's for front R/L and an Art of Sound Sub) speakers and I've yet to find anything even close that wouldn't cost 3-4 times what the ... 
Digital Vs. Toslink, your opinion?
Hi Slappy-I've used various brands of both types. I will say that I have found a very good Toslink (re: Van den hul, Wireworld glass) is better dynamically than many of the coax's around (re: Signal cable, Stereovox, Vampire wire, some others). Bu... 
advantage or disadvantage going biwire vs single
I bi-wired my Tannoy's for a while with decent Synergistic Research speaker wire. I've since gone to single wire (Dimarzio) and a quality (Onix) jumper. I like the sound better. It might be the cables. There is the train of thought that the two se... 
Correlation: Money and Good Sound
There's a number of factors at the edges of this question such as space and convienience. I go to my high-end dealer's house (which doubles as his showrooms) and his main setup, along with a large RPTV, has a large BAT amp which must sit on the fl... 
Jazz CD suggestions for evening ambience
Wes Montgomery? 
IC advice needed
There is no website for BEL. You have to talk to dealers. I know of two right off the bat. Audio Elation here in Montana and Audio Outlet on the east coast. I'm sure there are others. BEL stands for Brown Electronic Labs I think. If I can help mor...