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Words and Sound
@djones51 +1  OP is off on so many levels. Tannoy is both Hard/Cold/Analytical and Neutral? 3 letter companies are in different categories. Audiolab, Pass Labs, the words are soft? What's colder than a lab?  At lease he got this one right: Ch... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
 The Claypool Lennon Delirium – South Of Reality  
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Eva Cassidy – Songbird (Blix Street Records – S&P-501 Reissue, Remastered) Still one of the best demo LPs of female vocals. 45rpm Live at Blues Alley on pre-order; can't wait for that.   
Best Server To Run Roon Core
@mdrone I think this issue mostly is software evolution, not problems with Roon servers. Roon tries to do a major release 2x/year, more or less. Some releases have had bugs quickly fixed. Other complaints have often been some users preferring old ... 
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@slaw Cat Power - The Greatest is my fav example to play people who think vinyl can't sound better than digital. LP is great, CD a muddy mess.  
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@bdp24 @reubent  +1 Intervention Records. I've had that Girlfriend release on my wishlist for a while, but keep missing out. Joe Jackson - Night & Day is another good sounding release of theirs Cat Power – Jukebox The Beatles – Let It Be... ... 
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@spiritofradio I only have a OG Chicago II. Didn't know about Steven Wilson version. Most of his work I know is prog. He's a wizard, surely.  
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@bkeske Probably the last poll that made any sense to me The Blues Project – Projections  
Sound carpet
I've used wool in the past effectively, but enjoy my crazy sheepskin rug now. Also pics on my system page. Cheers, Spencer  
New In 2022
Thanks, @jafant new Joss is something I'm looking forward to. Dave Stewart is intimately involved in the project. Bummed that her Austin City Limits tour stop is next month. I'd really like to see her live, but not in Feb! Cheers, Spencer  
Sound carpet
@triskadecaphobic Although I haven't seen any deep testing/analysis to prove it, I've read that natural fiber rugs are absorptive, while most man-made fiber rugs are reflective and don't help much. Perhaps a natural fibre rug in whatever thickness... 
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Radiohead – In Rainbows  
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Chicago – Chicago Transit Authority (Rhino 2010 reissue)  
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Jennifer Warnes – Famous Blue Raincoat   
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Let's start 2022 on a positive note: Wilco – Ode To Joy