mwilson

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Angriest Lyric/Vocal
Edesilva, do you mean the Metal Devil Cokes? Or the Millions of Dead Christians? MDC identified new targets with their moniker as they saw fit, a clever usage. Some p'ed off fellas. 
Angriest Lyric/Vocal
Pantera was a glam/spandex act for many years before they realized that toughening up would help them sell records (if in disbelief, check Wikipedia.) "Am I Evil" is a cover (Diamond Head), not even a Metallica original. Neither scrape the surface... 
Electrolytic capacitors
we worry about everything even what bit of wire is used between itemsDon't feed the troll. 
Discounts vs. Agon listings
You'll get a warranty, and perhaps dealer help with setup as well. If it were me in that situation, I'd go with the dealer's offer. You will also establish yourself as a return customer for future dealings, should you decide to shop there again - ... 
Did you see Springsteens latest show???
Fatparrot missed the show. 
Shanling/Music Hall CD Player repair
Narrod: precisely. Fool me once, etc. I've been there as well with this guy. He won't have my business again. 
Recommended first turntable?
$250 on the right day here could land you a used Rega P1. I've seen probably a half dozen here used in the $250-280 range over the last few months. Like Piedpiper, I didn't think I'd see them used for a while, but they're starting to appear. Rega ... 
Compressed Air Cleaning of Electronics
How about a 1-gallon pancake air compressor? They're small, portable, and inexpensive for a tool of this flexibility and usefulness. $49 or so at Walmart or other big box stores - that's what I paid for mine. They usually come with a few attachmen... 
Top 5 Song Writers Of The 80's
Peter Prescott (Mission of Burma, Volcano Suns) - incredible intelligence and perspective, timeless observations on life. Artful and honest. 
Music Hall MMF-2: How much can it be improved?
I had a MMF 2.1 back a few years ago and tried a Shure M97XE on it. It wasn't much of an improvement, and I've heard the same cart sound better elswehere. I agree with the general sentiment about the arm on this table being a big weakness. It is w... 
Musical Fidelity Xdac's versus older models
I should have pointed out that my experience with the XDAC v3 was with the upgrade v3 PSU. Stock umbilical. Didn't do it for me. 
Musical Fidelity Xdac's versus older models
I found the XDAC v3 to have wonderful detail, but on the dry and analytical side, and lacking in the low-end. I haven't compared the XDAC v3 to the other models you mention, but that was my impression of it by itself. It didn't last long in my sys... 
Speakers to make even Raffi sound good?
What about in-walls? That'd remove the cables from the picture as well. 
Turntable packing wall of shame
Looks like I'm 0 for 1 on jokes tonight. 
Turntable packing wall of shame
Tvad - are you sure you didn't damage the hinges yourself while unpacking?