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Being alone with your music
One of my earliest memories is being (probably) 3 years old and going down for my afternoon nap, crying, because what kid didn't over that, and hearing "Theme From A Summer Place" coming from the stereo. Still can't hear that song without being ta... 
RIP Robbie Robertson
Big Pink was the first CD i ever bought (in '87, fresh out of school and could finally afford a player).  Thinking of myself as a music historian I debated long and hard about what would be my first CD and chose that one. Listened to it, didn't li... 
Name 3 songs where audio quality and song quality completely align
Freedy Johnston - Evi’s Tears Dire Straits - Planet Of New Orleans Ryan Adams - La Cienega Smiles  
A perfect song? What are your choices?
The Spinners - Could It Be I’m Falling In Love  Certainly not the greatest song of all time, but all parts of it are beautiful, bring out both happy and sad emotions, has an amazing bridge, perfect pace, vast and incredible choice of instruments,... 
Favourite Guitarists
John Fahey  
RIP Christine McVie
Sad news indeed. Since I started collecting records in the early ‘70s there’s not been an album more highly anticipated (IMO) than Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk. Turned out to be a very interesting follow up to Rumours. Christine had some great moments on ... 
Sad songs- We love them- We need them
Friends - Ryan Adams About Today - The National  
Acoustic Guitar on Vinyl
Just one song, but Emerson, Lake and Palmer's "From The Beginning" is my go-to acoustic guitar song.  "The Sage" from their Pictures At An Exhibition Album is excellent, as well.  
Need suggestions: High pitched female singers
Kathleen Edwards  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Baja Marimba Band - Watch Out! Atlantic History of the Rhythm & Blues - Volume 4 The Big Beat  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Gregory Alan Isakov - That Sea, The Gambler  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Taylor Rae - Mad Twenties  
Attractive Bookshelf - Under $3k
I've never heard them, but the reviews have always been stellar for Van L Speakerworks' Quartet Series. Last time i was in the market they were $2,995.  I e-mailed John, the owner, about them and he was very prompt in his reply and very detailed. ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Taylor Rae - Mad Twenties Band of Horses - Things Are Great  
Resistors
Interesting you should bring that up Zerofox. I contacted Wilson about the resistor issue I started this thread on and received this response: Truthfully, the most challenging aspect of the resistor change is removing the access door - after year...