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Any recommendations for a subwoofer driver?
Parts Express and Solen.ca sells raw drivers amoung others. Do you know anything about Theil-Small parameters? 
Pioneer VSX D411 receiver
You will need a phono pre-amp (with RIAA eq builtd in) to amplified the low output of the cartridge (mV) to a higher output. Look at the specs for input sensitivity of your receiver and the output of your needed phono pre-amp. 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Just beer: Samual Smith's famous Taddy Porter, Young's Black Chocolate Stout 
Best group of the late 80s/ 90's
The Mission UK without a doubt is still my favorite group. Released their first record in 1986 and still going strong, received my limited edition "Aural Delight" cd yesterday (UK released 12/02/2002) giving some tunes a make over. Have every rele... 
Used records/CDs in NYC?
Midnight Records 263 W 23rd St. between 7 & 8th Ave. across from the Chelsea Hotel (Sid's final party place) 
Best cover tunes
Frigid Pink "House of the Rising Sun" . Yes "America". X "Wild Thing". Sisters of Mercy "Knocking on Heavens Door", "Gimme Shelter", "1969". The Mission UK "Tomorrow Never Knows", "Like A Hurricane", "Dancing Barefoot". Switchblade Symphony "Night... 
What's a good website to describe different tubes?
thetubestore.com Compares the sonic characteristics of tubes in guitar amplifiers 
What are the best live acts?
The Black Crowes, Alien Sex Fiend, The Cramps, The Ramones, The Clash, Gang Of Four 
The Color Of Vinyl
According to my studies at the Institute Of Audio Research back in 1975 where I actually cut some disc using a Scully Lathe there are some sonic differences using different color dyes. Might have to look up my notes or Journals of the Audio Engine... 
Decent internet radio stations.....
My favorites are WNYU (89.1) and WUSB (90.1) both downloaded via their websites or go to RADIO-LOCATOR.COM for all internet radio stations listed by genre. I've been listing to these college stations since the early seventies via the FM airwaves w... 
Early 1970's rock: Name some of your favorites
In addition to all of the above there is Humble Pie, Genesis, Atomic Rooster, Crabby Appleton, Sir Lord Baltimore, Starcastle, Cactus, Razzmatazz, Frigid Pink, Deep Purple, Mott the Hoople, Nectar, Tonto's...Headband, etc...have all on vinyl due t... 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Steve Hackett 
artists who most deeply touch you
The Mission UK, The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees 
Best off the beaten bath x-mas music.....
Excelsis, a dark noel and Excelsis a winter's song vol.2 a compilation of gothic and darkwave bands on the Projekt label. Merry Chistmas to all and to all a Good Year! PAX 
SPL meter recommendation
Thanks for the kind words Alex.