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Who is the sexiest female vocalist?
I think Margo Timmons of the Cowboy Junkies has a sultry voice, but Christy Barron singing "This Must be Love" off the Steppin CD always turns my wife on which turns ME on! 
advice for an old newbie
I have enjoyed upgrading my VPI turntable over the years. I started with the Jr. and have worked my way up to the mk4 with JMW Memorial arm and Benz Glider catridge. I would suggest a table that you can upgrade. 
Multiple Copies Of LP s Same Title
I am guilty of this also. I own 4 copies of Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" (Japanese, British, EMI, Mobile Fidelity).I also have 4 copies of The Who "Who's Next" (Japanese, British, German, MCA reissue). Each of the LP's has a different sound ... 
Audible Illusions...GREAT SERVICE
Their number is 925-463-2380. You may get an answering machine when you call, if so, leave a message. They were always good about getting back to me. 
Need SS preamp that sounds like tube .
I replaced the Bryston 4B NRB that I used to have with an Audio Research 100.2 solid state amp and never looked back. I compared the 100.2 with the VT100mk2 tube amp amp the 100.2 sounded so good that I bought it. I am not saying that it sounded a... 
Audio Research vs. Aragon
If you can find one, get your hands on a Audio Research 100.2 solid state amp. I have one and I love it. This amp has the great resolution of tube amps without the problems that you are concerned about (overheating in your rack). The amp does run ... 
Warm sounding ss power amps
I have a Audio Research 100.2 SS amp. This is a beautiful sounding amp. All the beauty of tubes without the hassle of warm up time, tube biasing, etc. This is a real sleeper in the Rudio Research line. Almost never seen on the used market. People ... 
Bob Crump Custom Power Cord
Thanks for the info everyone. 
Clapton "Reptile"
I do not have it yet, but I understand that it will soon be out on German import LP. I plan on getting the LP. 
Buying "Sound Unheard"
I agree with Garfish, you can't do better than progressiveaudio.com they are located in Columbus, Ohio and I have alway found them to be very helpful and extremely fair. 
Leave amps on or off?
I have recently started leaving my SS ARC 100.2 amp on all the time, and I can tell you that the sound is MUCH BETTER! I have a tube preamp which I leave in standby mode when no being used. Of course once the preamp warms up the sound is even bett... 
Best Tube Preamp under 2500?
I have the Audible Illusions M3A and love it. Its a great preamp,but even better if you play vinyl. 
Stainless Steel audio racks?
I saw a stainless steel rack on Boltz.com web site. I have no idea how good it is,but it costs nothing to check it out. 
Moving Coil Cartridge Demagnetizing
You cannot demagnatize a MM cartridge the way you do a MC without damage to the cartridge. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that the stylus must be removed from the body to avoid damage to the cartridge. 
MIT bashed, not Transparent, why?
I have MIT interconnects and speaker cable throughout my system, and I love the sound of them. Trust your ears.