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Top 5 Rock n Roll Vocalists
I'll admit that Bruce may not have the greatest singing voice in the world but he sure has done a lot with what he's got. 
Songs that Inspire or Move you
Although I consider them both a bit on the "corny" side, I always liked the theme songs from "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Dirty Dancing". There's something about Jennifer Warnes singing that appeals to me. Plus you get Joe Cocker and Bill Med... 
Where do I go from Eva Cassidy?
Any opinions on this new release? 
DAC with a Balance Control - Does on exist?
The Berkeley has balance control. 
Led Zeppelen and Dire Straits Japanese SHM CD's
Matjet,There's another thread about sonic improvement with burn-in of the SACD-SHM discs. I'm not sure what I think about this reported phenomenon, I haven't experienced this with regular SHM-CDs. My feeling is that some other factors are at play ... 
SHM SACD's need to be burned in
Montejay,I'm not doubting what you heard. I'm doubting your conclusion that SACD burn-in is responsible. IMO some other phenomenon is at work here. 
Led Zeppelen and Dire Straits Japanese SHM CD's
Just my 2 cents on this subject.I own a number of SHM-CDs including "Dire Straits, Brothers in Arms" which I think is outstanding. However, in my experience the sound quality varies depending on the mastering used.If the mastering is excellent the... 
Grant Green suggestions
I recently bought a 2CD Blue Note set that is very good; "Grant Green, The Complete Quartets with Sonny Clark".BTW: Blue Note has 15 Grant Green CDs listed. 
SHM SACD's need to be burned in
Tbj,You have 50 SHM-SACDs? There's only been about 70 released so far in Japan at 4286Yen each or US$51.14 each using todays exchange rate plus shipping of course. CDUniverse lists these at $80.29 each.Are you sure you're not thinking SHM-CD? 
SHM SACD's need to be burned in
1. Assuming Montejay is not trying to pull our leg and this is not a joke, we have to take the difference he heard at face value. 2. The question then is what caused the difference in sound he heard. 3. IMO: Montejay is assuming that SHM-SACD burn... 
Berkeley vs Antelope anyone compared ?
Just a few thoughts for this discussion:1. Maybe the Zodiac Gold might be worth a listen.2. I looked up the Antelope dealer list and none seemed to be audio dealers plus there are very few. Could be wrong here but none sounded familiar to me.3. Th... 
Importing Artwork
When I read the title to this post I thought perhaps you were buying a painting from Europe. 8^) 
Time Has Come Today-The Chambers Brothers
Mea Culpa on the Blind Faith/Cream mix up! 
Time Has Come Today-The Chambers Brothers
BTW: I would never knock someone for finding some music they like. In fact I think it's great. That's what this is all about.But I had the vinyl back in the day and heard it a lot on the radio and now the TV commercial, just a case of burn out for... 
Most Challenging CD
I have to agree that test CDs are boring. I had one with a track of an army tank, now that was some fabulous listening. And, I knew my system was accurate because last time I stood next to a moving tank it sounded just like that. 8^)Then there is ...