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Question for Velvet Underground fans
Curbach: Leonard Cohen (and for that matter Jeff Buckley) pretty much whisper the lyrics of "Hallelujah" in an almost reverential tone, when compared to how John Cale's version exploits the power of the lyrics and adds a sense of drama and majesty... 
is the Unico enough?
The Unico is probably enough. Without knowing how loud you like to listen to your music ... I am using a NAD C 320 BEE (50 wpc; $400 list) to drive a pair of Acoustic Research 302 speakers (85 db sensitivity; Ken Kantor/NHT design) in a slightly l... 
Vienna's vs. Bose Lifestyle 35
Assuming that you are serious about all this ... you could replace the amp/dvd/cd player with an all-in-one box like the new NAD L70 dvd/cd surround receiver (it seems like the L70 is similar to the L75, which was not available in North America). ... 
Best Live Recordings:Performance and recording
Here's two:Jerry Jeff Walker - "Live at Gruene Hall" (if you can find it)Nancy Griffith - "Winter Marquee"Regards, Rich 
Recommendation for REALLY inexpensive receiver
Jaru:The Class A/B/C/D amplifier design discussion is not one to get too worked up about, when considering an HT receiver. Essentially the designation refers to how the amplifier is "designed and works." What intrigued me about digital amplifiers ... 
Recommendation for REALLY inexpensive receiver
I owned the Denon 2801 and was not impressed with the sound in either HT or music. I felt that the ONKYO 434, that I had upgraded from, was superior for both HT and music. I would look at ONKYO's offering in the $500 range, which I believe is the ... 
The Biggest Disappointments in Rock and Roll
Tweakgeek:One that was overlooked ... the demise of FM Radio, specifically Album Oriented Radio (AOR). 25 to 30 years ago, you could sample a diversity of performers and performances and have a real connection to a lot of the rock culture. As the ... 
Question for Velvet Underground fans
And once you become a devotee ... try a solo work ... John Cale's "Fragments of a Rainy Season," released in 1992. Regards, Rich 
Early 1970's rock: Name some of your favorites
The opportunity to revisit my high school days (class of '75) ... as eclectic as they come ... David Bowie (Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust; 1972 or Pinups; 1973)Crosby Stills Nash & Young (DeJaVu; 1970 or 4 Way Street; 1971)Stephen Stills (Fi... 
would this Deter you from buying used gear????
Try it from the other end ... would it deter you from buying? My guess is "yes." You see this often enough with vintage equipment on ebay ... my dad used to do this with the used equipment for sale in his TV repair shop back in the 50's through 70... 
Impressions of the Stones SACDs
I purchased four of the titles (Let It Bleed; Beggar's Banquet; Satanic Majesties; Aftermath) and I have enjoyed them all in both SACD and Redbook CD modes. Let It Bleed, in particular, has a depth, clarity, and enjoyability to it ... just about t... 
Hi end audio who cares
It's frustrating ... all the time, money, & energy expended to assemble a great system and like who cares ... other than you? I am torn between two reasons why it is this way (btw, I am also open to any others): Reason #1:When I growing up in ... 
Can my old Fisher model 504 quad receiver be fixed?
You can try the Fisher Doctor at http://www.fisherdoctor.com. If you go to the Vintage Asylum at Audio Asylum, you will find a number of threads about his work. Regards, Rich 
Fav Consecutive Albums by An Artist
Bob Dylan performed quite a run ... twice ... and this is just counting my favorites:Run #1Bringing It All Back HomeHighway 61 RevisitedBlonde on BlondeJohn Wesley HardingNashville SkylineNew MorningNashville SkylineSelf Portrait New MorningRun #2... 
How do you clean the laser in a CD player?
I have used the Maxell lens cleaner (the one with one brush) on my Pioneer PD-65 with no problem and it appeared to work fine. I was skeptical as well, but the Pioneer was not reading the several discs "correctly." You will only "play" the cleanin...