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Bob Welch RIP
mofi,I realized my mistake after posting but (darn it) I could not go back and edit it. I meant to say Bare Trees also, Mystery to Me I have fond memories of... 
Bob Welch RIP
Sad to hear how he wentHis life brought us happinessI really love Future Games and Kiln House 
What makes music so congested?
Atmasphere,I presume I have the american versionI always bought the cheapest records I could when they were available and I doubt it is not a first pressing either finding it could be a chore though ;)I will keep the UK version in mind - thanks! 
What makes music so congested?
the original vinyl always sounded bad to meconstrained highs and mids (or congested as you suggest) 
Jadia Orchestra Reference Integrate Amp
Zu, Audio Note, Audiokinesis are all easy to drive with tubes and highly acclaimed 
Diversity of opinion over what
different speaker loads bring out different sound qualities in amplifiers as wellalso, tonal balance is a fickle thing and speaker placement and cables etc can change tonal balance in a flash maybe the persons expectations play into it as well and... 
Witch vinyl LP , EP or single you acquired FIRST?
Steve Miller "The Joker"I was a space cowboy at the time... 
Looking for low-watt tube amp suggestions.
Audio Note Oto integrated has 10 watts and is highly regarded 
Idol fans weigh in
OY VEY...why do I watch it??? 
Best beer
the beer (or ale I do not remember) they sold at the Berghoff resturant in Chicago was my favorite ever (medium weight and a very fresh taste also not too much of a hop flavor) but I do not know if they sell it anymore since they switched hands an... 
Best beer
Mateored,try Bell's Two Hearted Ale made by Bell's brewery Kalamazoo Michigan. Also, Amber Ale and Cherry Stout are worth a try. I did not mention them because I know most would not recognize the name or have access to it. 
Best beer
If I could find a fresh Pilsner Urquell I would drink it! 
Why do I like Class AB better than Class A?
Minorl, you can flick a switch on the Plinius and change it between class A or class A/B, one amp offers both functions 
Why do I like Class AB better than Class A?
I owned the SA100MKIII and preferred class A over AB, it was really liquid and had better weight and a deeper soundstage, also more of an intimate and revealing inner glow quality.not quite tubes but as close as I have heard from SS.no contest in ... 
Top jazz trios piano, bass, drums on vinyl?
Lewm, I was referring to this comment: "unexpected weird honky tonk sound" and I presumed vintage tube coloration (thickness in the bass etc.).Maybe I am reading somthing into the comment.