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Wait a Minute Do those Cardas Caps Work
Hey Sean, I once put a tiny square of aluminum foil up against the backside of a female... and got the snot slapped out of me. 
Wait a Minute Do those Cardas Caps Work
They look cool on my toy soldiers heads. Like an army of Woody Allens from Sleeper. But I don't notice any difference in the sound of my system. 
Any ghostbusters out there??? HELP
Thanks, Joe. You're right, it is the phono cable. What puzzles me, is why now? I've had this exact set-up for over a year and it never did this. I did move the cable around to the point that I can no longer hear the NPR station, unless I increase ... 
Vivaldi fans lend me your ears for a moment...
I have six different versions of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons (le quattro stagioni). My favorite is the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Sir Neville Marriner. It's on Decca as part of their Legendary Performances. Sir Neville brings out all the ... 
Neil Young On The Beach
I agree with Lugnut. Buffalo Springfield were one of the most talented bands to come out of the USA. I remember the first time I heard "Nowadays, Clancy Can't Even Sing" I ran out to find the album and to this day, it's one of the best debut album... 
Good DVD Concert?
Talking Heads - Stop Makin SenseConcert for Montserrat 
What do You listen to?
"If it sounds good, it is good." Duke EllingtonMusic is such a personal taste. I like to listen to many genre's of music. Depending on my mood and the time of day. For instance, in the morning I prefer classical, other times of the day it may be j... 
Marketing Ideas
Son Of A "Gon" — for Class B and C stereo gear."Gon" Shy — a dating service for non-aggressive audiophiles.Here Today, "Gon" Tomorrow — a site for audiophiles suffering from upgraditus."Gon" Fishing — a site for audio enthusiasts who just want to ... 
Names of Bands...
Pink Floyd is named after two american blues musicians, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.Which band got their name from a manhole cover? 
What was your greatest epiphany?
1967 acid trip 
Examples of exceptional soundstaging
I'm listening to it right now—Louie Armstrong and Duke Ellington: The Great Summit/The Master Takes. 
Do You Remember Your First Music Purchase?
Chubby Checker - The Twist 
What hurts a speaker?
Yawning and falling asleep is very insulting to a speaker. Also having a conversation with someone can also be a bit offensive to a speaker. Showing up late, and/or leaving before the speaker finishes is rude to a speaker. And never mock or make f... 
Music Reccommendations??
If you want harmonica (blues harp), and I mean one of the best...check out The Paul Butterfield Blues Band—East-West is a killer, and can be found on vinyl. They also have a compilation cd titled— An Anthology:The Elecktra Years. The blues harp pl... 
Has audiophilia changed your music taste?
I like Patricia Barber because:1) She is a good poet and lyricist. 2) She's a good jazz pianist and her voice doesn't sound pretentious or "put-on."3) Her songs remind me of Greenwich Village scene in the late 1950's and early 60's. Small intimate...