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Best female vocals on CD
Ever had the experience of thinking of something after you've given an answer? Well, I thought of a couple more names that I should have included in my first response. One of the truly great, all-time singers was Mahalia Jackson. Because of her re... 
Small Home Advice
Look at the June-July issue of "The Absolute Sound". It's devoted to assembling good sound systems, from about $3000 to cost-no-object. They feature 4 inexpensive systems (under $5K) - you might find some good ideas here. One suggestion I can make... 
Best female vocals on CD
You need to define what you mean by "best female recordings". Do you mean audiophile recordings, or recordings of great artistic merit? Do you mean pop, jazz, or opera? Since you didn't specify any parameters, I'll try to suggest some titles. Obvi... 
Best Phono Preamp under $1000
I recently purchased a Lehmann Audio "Black Cube" to use with a new digital preamp. I am extremely pleased with it and think the retail price of $700 is fair. If you buy a new model, be sure it is the "Improved" version, which has a non-magnetic m... 
Best loudspeaker on the 3k range???
If your definition of the "3K" range means NEW speakers at retail, then no list should be without the Vandersteen 3A or Vandersteen 3A Signature. With SoundAnchor braces, these two speakers fall within the $2800-$3500 range. If you are looking at ... 
Best Audiophile Christmas Recordings
Two of my favorites are: 1. Liona Boyd: A Guitar For Christmas 2. Cantate Domino (Proprius label) - although not strictly an Xmas record, it features a number of Xmas carols. This recording has been a standard in my home at Xmas, ever since the re... 
Best subwoofer under $1000,-
In this price range, you have 2 choices: 1. Sunfire True Sub Jr. - an incredible sub in a small package, which has its own built-in amp; 2. A Hsu sub - but you'll need an amp to power it.