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THE most sonically dissappointing (lp) you own of great music?
Not LPs, but the two Ned's Atomic Dustbin CD's I own - "God Fodder" and "Are You Normal" are both fun early '90's alternative rock. I enjoy them both playing on my car system or earbuds, but they are horrible when played on my big rig. Flat, compr... 
Jeff Beck Loud Hailer
kn,Great find! I had not heard (or heard of) this record before your post. Listened to the full album on YouTube (three times!) then went out the next day and bought the LP.It's a GREAT record. I love the guitar work, lyrics, singing and the way i... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (LP) 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
swampwalker, mizike,John Prine and Lucinda Williams - two of my favorite live artist. I'll go see them every time they come around. 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Pretenders - Learning to Crawl (LP) 
Whats playing on your system today?
Jeff Beck - Loud Hailer (LP) - Holy cow! My favorite new record from the last several years. Who knew "they" could still make a record like this?.... 
No can understand....
Stringreen,I'm not familiar with your particular HT receiver, however I'm sure it is adequate to give you good SQ and dialog. The NHT center should be OK too. I'm thinking you have a setup issue. Can you go back after running the setup procedure a... 
Hated my Pro-Ject Debut III looking for another budget option. Kind of thinking Thorens
And for $599, the Pro-ject Carbon DC Esprit SB gets you the carbon tonearm, Ortofon 2m Red, DC power supply, acrylic platter and electronic speed control.I'm currently using the Esprit SB and really enjoy it. I may upgrade the cartridge, but other... 
Question on Yamaha seperates. Also the A-S 2000
Audiokarma forum is your friend when discussing vintage audio components. I have no knowledge of these vintage Yammy's, but a quick google search of each model lead me to AudioKarma every time. 
Hated my Pro-Ject Debut III looking for another budget option. Kind of thinking Thorens
mwrenne,That is a bummer that you had such a poor experience with the Pro-ject Debut III. I have a new Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC Esprit SB and have not experienced any of the issues you described. I don't love the counter-weight setup, but it seems... 
Top five live Rock And Roll Albums
Here are a few that are not on the list of usual suspects........Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriquez - Live From the Ruhr Triennale (Wow!)The Jayhawks - Live From the Women's Club Vol. 1&2Rare Earth - LiveBand of Horses - Live at the Ryman Patric... 
Is a Sub required for HT
Hi Ric,This is an easy one. Continue to build up your combo 2-channel/HT system. Get the rear speakers installed, go through the setup routine in your receiver and try it out with some of the types of movies you enjoy. If you find that you would l... 
Rega Saturn-R Question
Only when using it as a DAC using an external digital source. When playing a CD the filter is not adjustable. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Talking Heads - Fear of MusicTodd Rundgren - Something / AnythingBoth on vinyl, as they were meant to be heard........ 
What is the single best pre amp you have ever hear
The Placette Passive Pre-Amp is pretty spectacular if you can live with a passive. It is the most transparent I have ever heard in my system. A good friend of mine also has one. I borrowed it from him and it ruined me for life. Immediately started...