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Preamp Deal of the Century
The wait is the worst of it. That email from Mick saying that it is ready to go out the door is like Christmas morning. I have been living with my Chenin since Thanksgiving, and it has truely been a revelation. It has caused me to rethink a couple... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I have been listening to SO MANY different LP's in the last week, I haven't had the gumption to post them here.I am in the middle of an audition of a pair of Wolcott P220 tube amps I am contemplating adding to my system. Last night:Chopin "Les Syl... 
Dead Can Dance's Into the Labyrinth
Ralph,Great call on the Baraka soundtrack. It is my no. 1 desert island film, followed by Blade Runner. Another soundtrack very much in this vein by Vangelis. 
Best Sounding Recording
I'll second Rushton's mention of the "Firebird" and add:Mendelssohn "Mendelssohn in Scotland" 45rpm Decca reissue from Speaker's Corner"Autumn Yearning Fantasia" and "River Of Sorrow" FIM 002 and FIM 003 from First Impression MusicRay Brown Trio "... 
Triangle and Green Dot....What are they?
Not sure on the triangle, but the green dot indicates that the outlet is certified as "hospital grade", meaning that it is safe for use in areas where flammable gases are in use. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bach "Suites For Unaccompanied Cello" Janos Starker/Speaker's Corner Mercury reissuePatricia Barber "Cafe Blue" MoFi 45rpm reissueRachmaninoff "Piano Concerto No.3" Dorati/LSO/Byron Janis Speaker's Corner Merc reissueMendelssohn "Fingal's Cave" Ma... 
Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder
"Electric Avenue" by Eddie Grant"Afternoon Delight" by Starland Vocal Band 
Most involving and thrilling moviemusic?
I enjoy the following soundtracks:"The Mission""Blade Runner""Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon""Baraka""Grand Canyon""Gladiator""Koyyanniquatsi""No Way Out""Dances With Wolves""Gettysburg""Local Hero" 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Allman Brothers Band "Fillmore East" (Capricorn SD2 802) Classic Records 200g reissueCount Basie/Orchestra "88 Basie Street" (Pablo 2310-901) Analogue Productions 45 rpm reissueRoger Waters "The Pros And Cons Of Hitch Hiking" (Columbia 39290)Mozar... 
Ode To Audio Clubs - Lunacy Loves Company
hey,where can I join dis here group yooze is speakin' of? 
What time do you wear?
Casio Forrester (every day), LP (Lucien Picard) Chronograph when playing dress-up. Sometimes wear a Fossil Blue for everday. 
Who hear the Hyperion at the CEs this year ?
Thank you for posting Albert. I was pretty sure the woofer compliment WAS different on the 938W over the 938 you played for us in NYC in May of 2004. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Patricia Barber "Cafe Blue" 45 rpm 3 disc box set reissued and mastered by Paul Stubblebine on MFSL. five sides of lush 'n lovely vinyl to put the very good SACD version of the album in the dust. Stunning sound. 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Pat,All of your friends here at AudiogoN (and there are many) not only are inspired by your words and spirit, but also can take comfort in knowing that you are able to maintain your wit, humor and positive outlook even in the face of darkness. I w... 
Who hear the Hyperion at the CEs this year ?
From the looks of things at this year's CES, the Hyperion speaker shown by Albert Wu is VASTLY different in looks and drivers than the one I listened to and spoke so highly of in an earlier thread here. The bass drivers shown at CES are different ...