pollywog

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Best Samuel Barber Violin Concerto
a recent addition.. James Ehnes came out with a recording of Barber, Walton and Korngold.. for what it matters.. it won a Grammy last year I believe. I have seen him perform several times.. mesmerizing .. 
Vandersteen 2ce and McCormack floor models...
Thanks for the help. I looked at the UDP-1 but am not sure if it is the deluxe model.. is it designated as such? The dealer did not seem to know. My room is a hard loft..12 foot ceilings, 20 feet of windows on one end, a big open space. I would as... 
What is the one CD you can't find?
A British singer named Carmel, 1980's. very cool sound. I had a couple of songs on a compilation tape a friend made for me. I have never been able to find any of her work on CD. Anyone heard of her? 
Your favorite recent discovery
Lhasa- a Canadian-Mexican singer her new album is called The Living Road she sing in English, Spanish and French 
what cover versions are better than the original
Donna Summer's cover of MacArthur Park- surreal song-but at least you could dance to her version....hehe 
Best Live Albums?
Heart has a CD called The Road Home. It is a concert in Seattle from 1996 I believe. Amazing.. 
Best female manly voice?
Bea Arthur..... 
Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder
Has anyone mentioned "The Night the Lights went out in Georgia" by Vicki Lawrence (from the Carol Burnett show) I think this actually made it to number 1.Also a second for Martha and the Muffins "Echo Beach", quite easily my favourite song from th... 
Dynaudio Audience 52 SE or B&W 705
Interesting. I was looking to buy the 705's a couple of weeks ago and the salesguy told me to listen to the 705's and the new Dynaudio 52SE. Please note that I am very new at this whole audio thing, but for what it's worth I liked the Dynaudio mor...