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Comparing Receptacles
Davea33: I don't have quite the experience in outlets as you, but here is my final thought.I've owned FIM, Porter Ports, and now Maestro. The Maestros, while they don't have the "grip" I'd prefer and have experienced with the FIMs, the Maestros ar... 
Greatest song titles..
Ct0517: Cool! Good to see you here.I think there's a Wilco song that needs to be called out... 
Best Rock Album of 2014
Dgarretson: Let's admit it, as far as sonics and quality of output, JW has slipped. His association with 3rd Man records, while admirable is (sonically) a disaster. 
Led Zep Reissue on vinyl
I was just listening to my Classic 'LZ' S/T ... I thought it sounded "damn" good. The title I have the most problem with is "Physical Graffiti". I've vascilated for years as to my favorite LZ lp, the S/T is way up there, III is probably 2nd, then ... 
Best Rock Album of 2014
Jack White... His association with Third Man records.. I appreciate his dedication to vinyl.The problem is the "end product". The sonics are not good!I'll not buy another lp on TMR until I hear the sonics have improved! 
Best Rock Album of 2014
Beck "Morning Phase". This one has to be in the top ten when the year is over with. Beck has made another important lp. This lp happens to be from one of our generations most important artists. Listening to the music, especially the vocals, remind... 
Best Rock Album of 2014
Rosanne Cash "The River & The Thread"!Country? Maybe. This record should be required listening for all! My second so far is Nick Waterhouse "Holly". 
How Much Does Your Favorite Band Cost?
Thank God for a system that's revealing enough to always make a case for staying at home. 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Harold-not-the-barrel: Here are the questions I should have asked...(1) The marker you gave 'O'(I can't duplicate it), followed by mad scientists, .....Why is it you and only you who have the courage to respond?Why is it when (I), give from my hea... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Everyone: I now see that, based on your non-response to the postings I made, I need to make my focus elsewhere. It's sad that others don't share my passion for music. I'm afraid... (and I eluded to it earlier)... that my fear was the majority of y... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Harold-not-the-barrel: I guess my diatribe was kind of my "swan song". I was kind of dreading any responses but was ultimately disappointed that there were really no responses.For me, music reproduced well in my home is my life. It's what means th... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Harold-not-the-barrel: I submit the following, I "needed" to get the above (out of me), you see, it's the on-going conversation I have within myself.... First & foremost... I love my ET arm, it will always be the mainstay of my system. The ET.... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
"Audio Gymnastics"... Definition: in audio reproduction terms, IMO, it means a "passing moment in time" where one enjoys the sound one is hearing, however, this "passing moment" doesn't please in the long term. We are all willing to make these mom... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
"The Book", Chapter one...Music.. what is it? How does it connect with us? What is it about people playing instruments, reaching deep into their souls that, somehow reaches into our souls and then makes us "clean"?This very subject could have been... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
"The Common Man"...(me)...I'm here for you.. This is who I am. I'm an avid music lover. The exception.. (a music lover who enjoys reproduced music done "well").I've always put my life's emphasis on high quality music reproduction. Myteen years, I ...