stevecham

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Have U ever bought an LP because of the cover art?
The first Black Sabbath album in 1970 at age 13 and Pink Floyd's Meddle in 1972 at 15. I was totally unfamiliar with both albums and bands at the time. 
Song intros that really grab you? ?
The opening riffs to California Girls and Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress 
CD player - need your opinion
Jolida 100; tube output stage, a very fine player that in my opinion is the best value for the $$$. Get a quote from Joe Sausa at New Tube. 
Thiel CS6 to Von Schweikert VR4 JR - Am i Crazy?
Tvad, it's the final track on Electric Ladyland. Sorry for omitting that detail earlier. 
underrated or unheard of musician/band
Elliott Smith; I was so surprised to hear his music for the first time this past year. What a talent, so sad he is no longer with us. 
Jolida JD100 on the way
Ecool, they are the Ei (not EH I tried these and the results were not as good) matched dual triodes for the extra $5 a tube, fantastic! 
Jolida JD100 on the way
Great choice of cdp! I have had one for a month now and have swapped out several 12ax7s (Tesla JJ, Sovtek LPS, EH and the stocks). I have settled on a matched pair of EI 12ax7s that sound magnificent, full and rich with great dynamics and bass. Tr... 
Thiel CS6 to Von Schweikert VR4 JR - Am i Crazy?
It must be you roomand or placement. Listen to Jimi's Voodoo Child (slight return). On the last part of this piece with the CS6s, Jimi's swims in a 360 arc all over my room and front to back. I play this piece to impress friends when I want them t... 
pls recommend some "entry level" tube amp options?
For the money you can't beat the Jolida 302B 
Cart Recommendations for P3 w/ Origin Live RB300
I used a Benz Glider 2 low output and I was very happy with the results. 
Best speaker cables for Thiel CS2.4 speakers
I second the HT pro silways for Thiels. I run prosilway 9s for my CS6s connected to a Krell 400cx and all is bliss. 
New cartridge, now some adjustment questions.
At what VTF are you running the cartridge? 
speaker cable that will soften the highs
Russb: The only help I can give you, not understanding or hearing your system and the room it's in would be to tell you about my experience with two cables that I have spent a long time with and that connected my CD player to the preamp.Tara Labs ... 
Recomended XLR cables for Krell Preamp/Amp
Harmonic Technologies Prosilway cables. Excellent for Krell components in every way, sweetness, extension, impact and detail. 
Is it worth purchasing the VPI 16.5?
It is worth every penny, particularly if you use Record research record cleaning products with it.