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How often should you re-calibrate your ears?
Yes in deed. And if you can situate yourself right in front of the mixing board in most cases you'll get the best sound. We did that at www.magmusic.com just this past weekend for some truly great american roots music. And the absence from your sy... 
Advice needed please.
I'd keep hounding Cary. That's a great player (I used to own one) that I found as good as the 306/200. 
Reliability of Cary Audio Products
I've owned 2 Cary CD players & never had a problem with either of them over a 5 year period. Also owned a Cary tube preamp in the past & currently a SLI-80 w/nary a problem w/either unit. I would not buy a component that was tough to acces... 
Best CDs for vocals?
Ella Fitzgerald, Clap Hands Here comes CharlieAlison Krause, New FavoriteMartin Sexton, Black Sheep 
Folk/Rock choices that are well recorded
a great website where you can get info on artists & hear a constant stream of assorted folk oriented music is www.folkalley.comenjoyTom Russell, the man from god knows where (recommended) 
Your favorite recent discovery
Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez, Red Dog Tracks....trust me on this one... 
Jackie Greene
I just picked up 'sweet somewhere bound' after a sample listen & agree-most excellent. thanks for the tip. 
What time do you wear?
Momentum (st moritz) Himalaya titanium field watch. A great looking 300m waterproof throw-away ($100) watch that you don't even know is on your wrist. I've got a 1986 Rolex Submariner date sapphire crystal that I bought new that just sits in a dra... 
Downsized and still happy, can it happen?
I think you could be very happy if the change was a positive one in a different direction. You could try a quality tube integrated that matched well w/your VR2's which would be a whole different sound from where you're at. I tried it and am a conv... 
Townes Van Zandt fans?
thanks fellas for the recommendations, I've got some of thoses discs on the way. rich...thanks & seeing those marantz pieces sure brings back alot of good early 70's memories. cheers 
Need advice on a very dynamic, full range speaker?
You might consider & find a later Talon Khorus X in that price range too, very very dynamic & full range. 
Baltimore MD
you guys are making me wish I was back in my hometown...Westminster, where the disease first took hold....have fun & cheers fellas 
Roy Buchanan Recommendations??
I really like his 'second album' & 'anthology' for the unreleased nuggets. 
Vassar Clements R. I.P.
Old & in the Gray, an excellent release after Jerrys' departure. Try Vassars' "Living with the Blues" a 2005 release for something different.Rest in peace Vassar, we will miss you especially us down upon the Suwannee River... 
5 CD's on your current "permanent " rotation.
lately....Bill Frisell, East West, a new double live disc, you're in for a treat when you hear ShenandoahVan the Man, Magic Time, always a few essentials on each oneSavoy Brown, Street Corner Talking, for old times sakeJohn Prine, Fair & Squar...