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Best Band That Never Was
The Silver Platters  
How do you know when a stereo sounds good?
+1 point each time I have to stop typing because the vocals demand my full attention +1 point each time my foot involuntary taps the rhythm +1 point goosebumps +1 point all thoughts outside the music are ceased -1 point each time I think "is V... 
So much music that we never hear!
While your observations are spot on regarding commercial stations, with a tiny bit of effort you can flip the whole scenario on its ugly earnings-driven head. Most of us have mobile phones that can connected to car stereos. Independent radio stat... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
David Gilmour - S/T Lowell George - Thanks, I'll Eat It Here    
Tube Preamps that work well with SS amps?
@joekapahulu Acurus was a great value version of Aragon, but cut some corners to keep the prices modest. There's a good chance that a better preamp would be a huge upgrade, whether it be SS or tube. For example, many top models have separate power... 
Holiday Music Challenge
@bdp24 I'm ready to watch the San Jose music documentary when you make it. So much good stuff that never got enough attention. Thanks for sharing. @sns Michigan rocks! Time to spin some Iggy... Cheers, Spencer  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jayhawks - Rainy Day Music  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Thanks for the insightful Oscar recommendation, @arize84 Yes, there was a time when OP didn't mean original poster! Looking forward to Tim's Thales setup pics on his system page.  @noromance I had a couple of really pricey ones, e.g. Wildflowers... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@boxer12 Congrats, that looks like an awesome arm. @tomic601 Nice haul! Please let us know if the LA Woman sounds as good as the hype. I might have to get it; "Riders" is my wife's fav Doors tune. Today, I visited a LRS that does "Barter Day" wh... 
Holiday Music Challenge
@dabel A tip of the hat and an octopus on the ice for you! @tony1954 great story. When Sarah reaches for the high notes…wow, the voice of an angel! @tomic601 yeah, you’ve got a master chef’s pantry there for sure. Let’s go man, cook us a 5star m... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw SBDs = Sound Board Digital recordings  
Where the heck are all these manufacturers coming from!
It's crazy and maybe crazier than ever, but I remember picking up 10 year old mags in the 90's and 00's and seeing that probably more than half the ads were from companies no longer around. It makes you appreciate the longevity of folks like McInt... 
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
Willie & Norah - Baby It's Cold Outside  
Holiday Music Challenge
@fuzztone Ahh, the windy city! Surprised you didn't add Muddy or Wilco. Another Chicago standout...Liz Phair. Great city for live music, I try to catch some every time I visit. Cheers, Spencer  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@sourpuss123 +1 It's Like This, great album! She's my all-time fav.   Stevie Nicks - The Wild Heart Night Beats - Sonic Bloom (RSD 2020)