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iPod Commercial/Reading Music
The song you are probably referring to is "Bruises" by Chairlift, featured on the new Nano spots, which are getting heavy exposure. There have been plenty others including Feist, but that was on the "Fatboy" squarish ipod that hasn't been sold for... 
Solid State Preamp recommendation for $2500?
The Dehavilland and the Herron are both great, and should be dead quiet. The Herron is as quiet as most ss preamps. I'm glad to see you are doing better now w/the Ultraverve, but it still seems strange that you have been having a problem with any ... 
Aerial Acoustics 8B VS Von Schweikert VR-4 jr
They sound pretty different. Audition if possible. "Better or not?" is a silly question. Cheers,Spencer 
Joule-Electra Destiny mono blocks, Opinions?
Jud Barber is a gentleman and a scholar. Cheers,Spencer 
Walker Vortex Vacuum Wand for VPI
Johnny, if you use Walker Prelude but haven't added Step 4, I highly recommend that you get your hands on some and try it! Cheers,Spencer 
Top Alternative Rock Albums of 2008
Has anyone compared the Jenny Lewis vinyl to CD? 
Best high end monitors?
Merlin TSM-MXe needs to be on your list. Rel sub would probably be a better match. Cheers,Spencer 
Ultimate test of your system image
What is the UPC on the "good" cd of Amused to Death? Thanks,Spencer 
Into 2009; What rules?? Tubes or Solid State
If speakers rule and amps serve, then tube amps just serve better. Many different systems in different rooms at different price points all make me want to listen to more music. They all have tube amps in them. Some ss amp systems let me hear lots ... 
$2500 Tube Amp Recommendations
Great choice. They do a nice job, and I was going to recommend them, but saw the original post too late. They look great too. Cheers,Spencer 
Love my ipod, Hate my ear buds....
Another vote of support for Etymotic Research. They sound great and are very comfortable for people with any sized ears. Cheers,Spencer 
Used MF Trivista 21 or Benchmark Dac1?
Trivista 21 is a dac, so you need a transport; other than that, yes it's far more than acceptable as stock. It has 4 nuvistor tubes which reportedly last 100,000 hours! IOW, no you'll never need to replace them. They are pretty cheap anyway. I'd g... 
My LP couldn't beat my CD, until now
Mapman, WHOA!!!There are tons are great sounding 180g and 200g LPs out there. Given the horrid condition and lack of availability of many used titles, must analog lovers are best served by both used and new LPs. There are many threads here outlini... 
Cd Player Suggestions
When I read your original post, my initial reaction was to recommend an amp upgrade over the cd upgrade. When I had a HT rig with Aerial 7b's, cc3 & their surrounds, I paired with a Sunfire 5 channel amp. Great value, smooth balance and incred... 
Ground Loop Issue 427
Okay, thanks.