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Similar sounding bands.
Rcprince:I've often thought about Tom Petty, his vocals. I came to the conclusion the Bob Dylan had to have been his mentor in some form or fashion. As you know, they have worked together often. 
will new Beatles mono lp's require a mono setup
I ordered the Box yesterday. "Put my money where........" 
Tom Petty "Hypnotic Eye"
If interested, I've gone more in depth with my review on Amazon. (SLS) 
the greatest pop song ever?
"Wichita Lineman" has got to be on the list of one the greatest songs ever. Pop, I don't know. As far as lyrics, absolutely, Glen's rendition, not too shabby either! 
Similar sounding bands.
Onhwy61:To each his own. For me, listening to this lp, especially side two, even more specifically "Elevation", sounds almost exactly like Talking Heads. Here TV's voice is almost a perfect match for David Byrnes' IMO, it is eerily similar. I was ... 
Tom Petty "Hypnotic Eye"
After another listen, I realized the soundstage has no width beyond the speaker boundaries which a first for me with TP lps. I tried adding .04 additional tracking force. This made it much more listenable. I don't have to do this with any other lp... 
Best Rock Album of 2014
Regarding the latest Spoon lp:.Everyone seems to be gushing over it. IMO, It's a step backwards. There's no SOUL. (Apparently, they took their soul)They content isn't up to Spoon's past standards! The sonics are sterile, digital. No "soul".They se... 
Porqupine Tree
Bdgregory: For me, ( I understand that each of us is different, come from differing life "events", differing understandings... however, listening to "Court Of King Crimson".. is so much of what PT is about. In fact, I have feelings in the opposite... 
Best of 2014 so far with bitchin soundstage?
Fourwnds: I noticed that neither you or any other posters here let their system/room be a part of the discussion. Without that, I don't see how one could begin to address your issue. 
will new Beatles mono lp's require a mono setup
I own and listen to Elvis Presley "24 Karat Hits" on AP.Some of the songs here are in mono. They sound absolutely fantastic on my stereo set-up. I wonder how much better it would sound in mono, the way it was meant to be listened to.After I get th... 
"New" Beatles Mono Catalog Release on 180gr Vinyl
Based on my own experience with Beatles vinyl. (I've never heard an original UK Parlaphone).Their catalog up to MMT is most likely best heard on mono.Again, this is just from my personal experience. I will order the mono box. (This is partly due t... 
the greatest pop song ever?
Jaybo: Interesting. Your post reminded me of a 7" 45rpm record I have from back in the day titled: "It's The Real Thing. Coke."Side one: "Buy The World A Coke"Side two: "Little Bit Of Sunshine" "It's The Real Thing" 
"Neck and Neck" Mark Knopfler/Chat Atkins
Fjn04: I have several MOV lps, they all sound very good. 
Best Rock Album of 2014
Orenda Fink "Blue Dream". I mention this one twice because it is absolutely wonderful!!!! Get it!!!Bongofury: I was somewhat let down by Spoons latest. I felt it was too pop oriented and lacked the raw edginess and inventivness of the majority of ... 
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Kaibi23: No, you don't need a dedicated line in order to try these outlets. However, a dedicated line to your components is preferred for all-around sonic gains.