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Best Song Intro
Ween. Buckingham greenBlack Sabbath, Thrill of it all. 
Possible to Compare the DV XV-1 & Grado Statement?
Hi Stkman451,I own the xv-1s and Grado(Amber)Tribute and would have to agree with Raul. Both cartridges are excellent performers.If anything the dyna probably has a slightly more forward top end.Regards Rob 
Gryphon Diablo or Accuphase E-450
Hi Lee,I was in a similar situation to you recently and ended up with an Acuuphase e-450.I am really happy with mine, and also use the optional phono card for LP duties.Having heard some older Accuphase amps I was surprised to find the newer model... 
Atma-Sphere MA2 Mk2.3 / Krell KSA 250 / Passlabs?
What makes the MA2 able to handle larger impedance swings than the M-60 can handle, and how can a consumer evaluate this?More tubes= lower output impedancem-60 4.1 ohmsma2 1.75 ohms.would be my guess. 
Speaker position question?
Thank's for the advice,I did try hanging a blanket on the left side wall and the image is now more central.I will experiment with toe-in.Regards Rob. 
I profess no knowledge re. Professor Longhair...
I like his first four albums.If you like these also have a listen to Doc.John.Regards Rob. 
Best "album" of 2006
So far..The Gossip. Standing in the way of control (great vocals)Cat Power. The greatest(a little boring though)Rob. 
The Perfect Songwriter For Idol Theme Show?
Tom Waits. 
Kasey Chambers; "Barricades and Brickwalls"
Hi Ray, you could also tryMia Dyson. Parking Lot.Geoff Achison. Mystery Train.regards from downunderRob. 
What Irish music will you be playing on St Pat's?
Thin Lizzy. Jailbreak.Van Morrison. Astral Weeks. 
Are your kids into audio?
Hi Steve,although my wife doesn't share my enjoyment of the hi-fi hobby, she does love music.We always have music playing in the house, and before having kids we would go out to see live music twice a week, now probably once a month or so.As for t... 
Name three of yours the most favourite drummers
(1)Bernard Purdie. my all time fave.(2)John Bonham.(3)Chester Thomson. 
best rock voices
Agree with others.Chris Cornell.Paul Rodgers.Mark Lanegan.also i thought Johnny guitar Watson's vocals with Zappa on One size fits all(Andy and San Ber'dino) are about as good as rock vocals get for me. 
Who's Your Favorite Bass Players; Why?
My favourites would be Larry Graham and Bootsy Collins.(i like the funky stuff).Also i must admit I'm a bit of a fan of Victor Wooten(was amazing to see live)although he can become a little too technical at times. 
Top Ten Electronic/alternative Albums
While i don't listen to much electronic music, i do enjoyMassive Attack. Blue Lines and love St Germaine. Tourist.