russwill

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What was your first record?
Deep Purple "In Rock".  
List some of your favorite live Jazz recordings
+1 Lee Morgan  
notable consolidation possibility, should I or not?
Usually when a retailer won't list a product on their page is because they aren't a dealer. They have the means to get the product but, can't advertise. Someone else has the dealer agreement in that area.  
HELP!!!! Newbie looking for a decent 2 channel power amp in the $1,000 range
Count me in with the Parasound.  
Welcome to Hell, here's your 8-Track
Ok, here's what I remember about them. They played at 3and 3/4 IPS. Cassette's played at 1 and 7/8. The Radio Shack car cassette player I had was bad for wow. My friends 8-track was better sounding for about a year till I upgraded and got a Pionee... 
Which Solid State amplifier would you recommend for my budget?
Parasound  
Digital is far better than vinyl
Hahahahahahahaha. Stop my sides are hurting! For an amateur you're pretty funny!  
Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
How about Veronica Swift.  
Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
How about Veronica Swift.  
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
I am from Rapid City South Dakota. I grew up on the local college radio station. KTEQ. It was a huge influence on my musical education. Rock,jazz,country rock, I got a healthy dose of it all. In the early seventies I learned about Traffic, Yes. Mi... 
Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??
Well since you mentioned Van Morrison, 6/10/2005 at Red Rocks. He had no energy, was arrogant, never said a word or looked at the audience. Phoned in the whole thing. I had the same experience some of you had with Aerosmith in 1978. Just terrible.... 
Music lover or audiophile?
Thanks for the post. Here's my criteria. If you prefer live over recordings. If you'll listen to bootlegs to get the knowledge of the band. I've given copies of shows that were great performances or shows that person was at and they wouldn't liste... 
Turntables
I agree with Williewonka1. I have a Music Hall Ikura. For the money it's a good table. It came with an Otofon Blue and I upgraded to the Black. I also have the Bellari tube phono stage and I like it as well. For budget tables Music Hall is good. 
What is the first album you purchased, and do you still have it?
Deep Purple In Rock. Bought with lawn mowing money. With my father sending me reel to reels from overseas(he was in the Air Force) I found I liked the Deep Purple stuff he was sending me so I took a chance on In Rock. Didn't like it but still have... 
MQA•Foolish New Algorithm? Vote!
I vote yes. I think it is the best sound in streaming.