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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sufjan Stevens.-Illinois.Doctor John.-Gris gris.Doctor John.-Plays MacRebennack.Catpower.-The greatest.Aretha Franklin.-Spirit in the dark.Aerosmith.-Toys in the attic. 
Myth: low-power high-efficiency
Hi Scott, after trying many amps over the last year (including 45&300b SET) on Westminster royal HE(99db). I also prefer a bit more power for many of the reasons stated by others.I am really enjoying Nagra VPA's 845 push/pull, also still use M... 
Chris Whitley 1960-2005
I am also very sad to hear this news, i had seen him play twice while here in Australia.I'll spin my favourite, Dirt Floor in his honor.RIP Chris. 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Rest in peace Pat.Sincere condolences to Barb and family.Rest easy Lugnut.Rob PoortAustralia. 
Your Top 5 Sax Players?
What about "Bleeding Gums Murphy" boy can he play a mean saxamaphone. 
Interesting Music Discoverys
Here's a few that i have enjoyed this year. Most I'm sure wouldn't get played on commercial radio, if that is what you call interesting.*Bettye LaVette. I've got my own hell to raise.*Antony and the Johnsons. I am a bird now.*Nick Cave. Abattoir b... 
When do you know when you're done?
Congratulations Scott, it has been interesting to follow your journey. I believe you have a very satisfying system, enjoy.I have been listening to a few amps over the past months at home and feel i am almost done also.I agree, once you can stop th... 
Jimmy Smith's best albums?
I'll go with Root Down also. Damm funky! 
Your favorite recent discovery
Ted Hawkins.Antony and the Johnsons. 
Best live album you've ever heard?
Don't know about the best, though a few that i do enjoyDonny Hathaway.LiveBill Withers.Live at Carnegie HallTom Waits.Nighthawks at the dinerKing Curtis.Live at Fillmore WestFrank Zappa.Live at the Roxyditto on Johnny Winter and Band of Gypsy's 
sexiest sounding female vocalists?
Chan Marshall from catpower 
Which musician retired too soon?
Bill Withers, Betty Davis. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Tonight the family are going out, gives me a chance to juice it up a bit.Donny Hathaway. Live(love his vocals on jealous guy, also the crowd participation on you've got a friend is amazing)Bill Withers. Live at carnegie hall.Ryan Adams. Heartbreak... 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Hard to name just one, so I'll go for a few of my favourite rock/blues guitaristsJeff BeckRoy BuchananJimi HendrixStevie Ray VaughanJohnny Winter 
Why does my new tube amp and preamp sound so bad?
Hi Larry, i also have a Cary pre, slp98, when i first put it into the system i had the same result as you, no bass and thin sounding.Not familiar with your model, but after reading the manual, i realised my pre is phase inverting, the manual recom...