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Do you plan to buy The Beatles CD remasters?
Yes/\. 
Audiophile grade country
Dodgealum, thank you for your recs, Dwight, Merle,I would include Big City. Love Merle and Dwight, among others. I happen to think the first album by the artist formerly know as Garth Brookes is great. 
Vinyl albums
Weirdsailboat, why would you say something like this? 
Repair in NJ/NY for Snell E-III ?
Hi-I have Snell CIVs and had to replace a blown tweeter and a blown woofer, and it was quite easy to do, no need for a tech to do this. The instructions with the drivers are esy to follow, and all you need is a soldering iron and a steady hand. Al... 
Best Rock Albums in 2009, so far
I heard Ray Lamontagne a few months back at Radio City and she (Jesse Sykes) sang backup. Was impressed. I think she is also on his last recording too, which is also pretty great, all 3 of his are. 
Dylan Bootleg Number 8
I agree with you Azmoon. There is one complication; the standard 2 CD package has about 26 tracks, while the 3 CD Deluxe, quite pricey version, has 39 tracks. So, to get all the music one has to go for the deluxe box (or the LPs). I think this is ... 
Vintage Snell Ci Loudspeakers, Replace or Rebuild
Have CIVs and one midrange blew, was able to get a replacement plus some crossover components, and like you, they are not the originals; after some hours of play (many in fact) the two speakers do sound the same, but it took some time for me to no... 
Dylan Bootleg Number 8
Sanji, they are quite mixed since they are mostly from three recording sessions, but the best are among the best of any sonics, at least to my ears. I think the sessions they come from are among his very best sounding recordings from a sonic persp... 
Dylan Bootleg Number 8
Garebear, is there nothing you hear of value off of Modern Times? Nothing? 
New SACD player Marantz SA8001 : leave it on?
I have this unit, about 2 years now, and its always on, not ever a problem with this player. 
Lucinda Williams - 'Little Honey'
I am sitting here listening to this disc, and as a Lucinda fan I am in awe; all of her discs are worth listening, and this one is near the top; she just gets better with time and age- 
Merle Haggard Album Recommendations
Hi Jim,I am a big fan of Merle, and I might suggest Big City as one of his greatest. Kern River is up there too. And his latest, The Bluegrass session I think is the title, is great. A friend in california, could go on and on. But give Big City a ... 
First SACD to Listen To?
RGS92, Desire is awesome in SACD, awesome even on the radio too! 
CD player NOT made in China under $1,000?
Some Marantz players? 
What is the best SS used amp for $1k or less?
Classe DR series amps