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Hallelujah by Lenard Cohen
I second the version by John Cale. It is the best version I have heard and I have the ones Jennifer Warnes and Jeff Buckley. The Buckley sounds like it was influenced by the Cale version or vice versa. Richard Bischoff 
Quality headphone playback on a notebook computer?
Two possible solutions:1. Creative has a sound blaster usb portable sound card that would work nicely. About 40.00 at amazon.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000095IMS/002-9083904-3400831?v=glance&n=172282&%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance2. ... 
Red Trumpet still in business?
You should send a certified letter to the credit card company outlining the fact that the company is not in business. A Phone call is not sufficient to protect your rights. Richard Bischoff 
Jackson Browne Solo Acoustic
I am glad everyone enjoyed the album.I have seen Jackson live Four times. The first time was on the Running On Empty Tour and that particular band was at its height of power and precision. Amazing show that is still in my Top Five after all of the... 
A book shelf speaker to go on a bookshelf.
A recent copy of the Absolute Sound had an article featuring a speaker which was engineered to go on a bookshelf. I think the article was earlier this year or late last year and I think they were North Creek Audio speakers. Might be worth tracking... 
Eminent Technology LFT-VIIIa --- what amp?
Sedona, I used the EAD POwermaster 1000 to good success. They are 200 watts per channel and worked well.Richard 
Meadowlark Ospreys with McIntosh/Odyssey
Ethical issues are so apparent on this issue of the Meadowlark's being sold on Audiogon. ONe person is offering it with warranty and only one person I saw states flat out that Meadowlark is out of business.Gives you a good read on your seller to s... 
Alon/Nola drivers
Thanks guys. I have been considering the purchase of a used speaker and with the recent uncertainties regarding the split between Nola and Alon, I wanted to check this out first. 
Eminent Technology Hybrids
Chad,I think that it depends on the size of room and the type of music that you listen to. I have a pair and like them a lot but my room is too large. a. They like a lot of power, I use 200 watts per channel and that works well.b. I think they nee... 
Jazz-suited speakers for an Arcam amp?
I think the eminent Techology's are great jazz speakers. I purchased them last year (used around $800) and for jazz and vocals they are superb. I have some issues on material that is more dynamic, i.e. rock but for jazz they are amazingly transpar... 
Von Schweikert VR4-Jr: Urgent Opinions Needed
Great post. but, So Bill, What speaker did you purchase?Richard Bischoff 
Neil Young Song "Let's Roll" where can I find It?
I believe it is on the Are you Passionate CD which came out a couple of years ago. I checked, it is on this album and Amazon has it.The album is a middle of the road neil young cd. not great, but with a couple of excellent songs. 
Recommendation Lindley/Ry Cooder
I received an email from Joan Lindley. If you want a copy, I will send you an order form. Hurry only 400 were pressed.You might mention my name as I told her several people had inquired. If I don't get back immediately, don't get mad I will be out... 
Recommendation Lindley/Ry Cooder
It was up last week. I emailed the site and asked what happened to it. I will let you know the answer.Thanks.Richard 
Recommendation Lindley/Ry Cooder
I have a couple of El Rayo X albums and enjoy him, but like him when he is not doing the schtick (sp?) party stuff. I love his string work and first found about him on the first four or five Jackson Browne albums. That is why I like this album so ...