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How Big is Your Music Collection
I have 100,000 LPs and 200,000 CDs na kidding - I just wanted to say I have the most. I really don't have a lot. I have about 100+ CDs and 80+ LPs. If I were to sit down and listen to all my music it would take too much time to hear it all (not to... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
I had to revive this again - Samual Barber Adagio Also its the main theme to the movie Platoon. Just beatiful 
Is the SACD Format Flawed?
I don't think anyone is trying to argue that Redbook is as good as SACD - SACD sounds better no doubt. But... Vinyl sounds better than both - (if your wanting the best sound) and between Redbook and Vinyl, pretty much covers all recorded music, so... 
Is the SACD Format Flawed?
If you want the best sound get a TT. If you want variety get redbook. Or get both. SACD has been out for 6+ years or so and it's still taking up about a 1 foot section at most record stores. Its future is here and it's dismal at best. 
Good Quality Led Zepplin CD's do they even exist?
If you ever get a TT, then you'll really enjoy the remasters of the whole line of Led Zepplin LPs. They sound great. Can't help with CD suggestions however. Rob 
suggestions for a headphone amplifier
I second the Antique Soundlabs MGhead. If you can spend more, then Headroom amps will better the sound. Rob 
Finish Quality of Von Schweikert VR4jr's
They are fine to me. When I buy audio equipment, I'm not looking to pay for furniture. I want the best sound shoved in to a budget package. I'll put the lead shot in to save a little more. That's why it is "jr" (just right). If you want everything... 
What Happens When You Die?
After we die, material things won't really matter. 
Jolida JD100 better that the Rega Planet 2000?
The Jolida is more musical without a doubt.Rob 
Jolida JD 100. How does it sound?
It was the most involving CD player that I've heard at that price point. Very musical if you know what I mean. It is addicting and makes bad recordings listenable. I sometimes wish that I would have picked it up instead of my cary 308T, but of cou... 
What music would you like at your funeral?
“Good Riddance” by Green Day Someone posted this question somewhere else or maybe here and somebody gave the answer “So What” by Miles Davis. I think that is the best answer I’ve seen so far. 
Cart for VPI Scout? Blackbird, Ruby2H, Shelter 901
I also use the Dynavector 17DmkII. I know you mentioned getting a deal. But if one matches better than the other...Rob 
Most achingly-beautiful music
I'd have to second Papertrail's choice, "Brothers in Arms" definitely an emotional and beautiful song. I can’t imagine a Vietnam veteran who could listen to that without losing it. I was never in the war, but I’ve had to turn it off a couple of ti... 
i need a power conditioner. monster?
Avoid the Monster. Seriously. Chang is good for that budget among a few others. 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Mendelson Symphony #5 the Finale. It's very beautiful to me.