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The Biggest Disappointments in Rock and Roll
Hey Phasecorrect,don't cupcake us. tell us what you really think. ;) 
What's your profession? Age?
Age: let's just say mid 40's and keep it at that. (just had a birthday and am feeling kind of old this week)Profession: Defender of free speech in the Bush/Ashcroft era. Actually, I am a librarian/IT/Network Admin. for a public library systemAudio... 
Personal analog evolution
Technics direct drive/AT cartAR XA w/stock arm and Denon DL300 - really opened my eyesHarmon Kardon TD160 belt drive with Grado cartProject 6.1 with Sumiko Blue Point cart - UPS just destroyed this one on it's way to it's new ownerVPI Scout/JMW ar... 
Where have all the protest songs gone?
Tic-let me see if have this straight: Those of us here who have gone to school, worked hard, had some success, have homes and families that we love and take care of, are devils? We haven't sponged off everyone else, using our lot in life as our ex... 
10 sonically best rock recordings ?
My choices, in no particular order:Rough Mix - Pete Townshend and Ronnie LanePink Floyd - DSOTM, Wish You Were Here, Final CutClose to the Edge - YesLove Over Gold - Dire StraitsReckoning - Grateful Dead (2 LP vinyl. Acoustic sets from 1980 Radio ... 
The Biggest Disappointments in Rock and Roll
Kurt Cobain. Making music for 5 minutes, offs his pathetic self, and people act as if he was Bach, Beethoven, and Dylan all rolled into one. In the whole of Rock and Roll his contributions equal a pimple on a flea's butt. While we are on it: why d... 
New Jersey (Southern) Club?
Mike-ordered through dealer, but VPI is backlogged on getting them out. Huge demand, so I'm told. Dynavector cart is being set up at VPI as well. Due to CES last week, I suspect most people were there as well. Another 'Goner told me that Harry tak... 
Where have all the protest songs gone?
Tic-are you a regular, or, do you troll web sites frequented by the greedy, rich, conspicuous consumers you must think high end money wasters are? I assume you are here because you are like most here: into audio. If this is not the case, please pe... 
Digital Interconnects
Apogee Wyde Eye 75 ohm 
Where have all the protest songs gone?
TWL and others:I direct your attention to the Sunday New York Times for 1/12/03. The Week In Review Section. Inside is a cartoon entitled "This Modern World"I won't say any more other than it puts everything into perpective, is funny as hell, and ... 
New Jersey (Southern) Club?
Mike-Still awaiting the arrival of the Scout from VPI. A two week wait has become a month, so far.. hope to get the thing in before we all get together. Otherwise, we're lookin' at an SACD/Redbook only session at first. My last communique from the... 
How could High End audio be improved?
Another perspective: Audiophiles who have embraced a quality HT setup in their homes have been able to expose people to the soundtracks of films reproduced by quality equipment, to other forms of recorded information. People who enjoy watching mov... 
What are the best live acts?
Grateful DeadPhishDave Matthews BandAllman Brothers BandDavid Nelson Band (formerly of New Riders of the Purple Sage)Shawn ColvinJerry Douglas 
New Jersey (Southern) Club?
I started this thread and recieved a few interested responses. Thanks. I would like to offer my home as an intoduction to getting something off the ground.Anyone from the area who would like to get together for a couple of hours, can post here or ... 
Early 1970's rock: Name some of your favorites
What a great thread! As a child of the late 60's/early 70's I'll throw a few of my favorites out that are still on my turntable weekly:Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Dirt Silver and GoldNew Riders of the Purple Sage - NRPSRoxy Music - AvalonAllman Broth...