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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 
5 Years or More?
I have Snell CIV speakers from 1992, replaced a blown mid-range, but have no plans to replace soon. Love the bass too. 
Focal 1037be's Amp Suggestions ???
Sell me your BAT VK300x when you decide to replace it- 
Rock Siblings.....
Forget Sean? One of the best songwriters of his generation? Everyone has an opinion, obviously, and mine differs from yours. Nothing wrong with that really. 
Budget preamps less than 3 bills......winner is?
Rogue Magnum 99? Once I solved the noisy phono tube problem its been a gem. 
Ringo Starr or Charlie Watts???
Dreadhead, good suggestion. I will pass on it in the future. 
Mark Knopfler at Red Rocks
I had the chance to see the Mark Knopfler/Emmylou Harris All The Road Running mini-tour at Radio City in NYC, and it was spectacular. As good as he is, she eclipsed him. She is that great, and that's just a statement of fact. They are each truly u...