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Best recorded rock album.Amused to Death.R.Waters?
@ Jeffga , Great thread , And man you set the bar high!! The first cd that came to mind was " Robben Ford and the blue Line " Definitely rock Category ,, Dynamic sound with a wide & tall sound stage . Very good recording . Track #2 is my favor... 
Dan Fogelberg
I own a lot of Dan Fogelberg. One of my favorite songs is " The last nail " . I got to see him live in the late 70"s and when he sang " There's a place in the world for a gambler" 1/2 of the audience was moved to tears ... Sad news . . . . 
dissapointing audiophile recording
Schipo , I have the Kenny Rankin cd also and agree its not the best recording but there is one song you might sit down and listen to again .. Its track 9 "This old man" . Its an emotional song that comes from Kenny's heart. Let me know what you th... 
What is the one CD you can't find?
REO Speedwagon's 1st album entitled "Speed wagon" Released in 1971 . Anyone know where to buy this on cd ? 
Boston's Brad Delp passed away...sad news
I have said for years,,, If I had to throw away all my rock albums and could only keep one it would be Boston's 1st album . Hands down !IMO its the best rock album ever made and has the best rock song ever made on it " More than a feeling" I'm dee... 
Best James Brown CD?
James Brown "Bodyheat" From 1976 . I have the LP. Would love to find it on CD ..Love the song "Kiss in 77" on this LP. 
I love my Vandersteen's but . . . . . . . .
I think some people have the impression I listen at extremely high volumes all the time. I don’t . I will have to take the blame for this. When I started this thread I stated something wrong. What I should have said is; “ Most of the time when I l... 
What to do with 1,200 CDs I don't need
I can think of two things that will destroy ALL hard drives in your house in an instant. 1. Lightening2. Theft And what if you what to go to a friends house and listen to music or go to an audio store and audition a new piece of stereo equipment ?... 
I love my Vandersteen's but . . . . . . . .
Eagleman6722 ,Thanks for the input.Very helpful and interesting story. I most certainly agree with you,, Getting equipment to work with each other can drive one crazy! This hobby can drive you crazy! , , But I love it .:)Kt_88 ,LOL ! Don’t worry .... 
I love my Vandersteen's but . . . . . . . .
Kt_88 said :Also the recommened wattage is between 40 and 160. So to have them hooked to a 40 watt amp ( and then cranking the volume ) is not going to give much in the way of music.And ,40 watts is 40 watts. That's all I have to say.Kt_88 ,My amp... 
I love my Vandersteen's but . . . . . . . .
Mdhoover ,, Thanks for your kind words. Its been 10 days since I moved the Paradigm’s in my listening room and I’m just loving it ! They are interacting fantastic with my room/equipment. Kt_88 , , Every one of your questions can be answered by goi... 
I love my Vandersteen's but . . . . . . . .
I Have an update . I can’t believe I didn’t think of this before … Back in July of 2001 I put together a 5.1 surround sound system in the family room. Anthem AVM-2 , Bryston amp ,, All Paradigm reference speakers . The two front speakers are refer... 
I love my Vandersteen's but . . . . . . . .
Wow , Thanks for the responses so far . Very much appreciated .Bignerd100 I was wrong about where my normal listening level is . The McIntosh meters are bouncing around the 4 watt area with peaks around 50 watts. I just listened to Amos Lee “Arms ... 
What's your latest "Discovery"
E.S. Posthumus , Unearthed .. If you like the main theme for the TV Show "Cold Case" its on here. I can't praise this CD enough.Go to there web site , The song "Nara" (theme to cold case) should start playing. Sit back and listen . This song gives... 
Norah Jones?
Krelldog , Do you have any of Jenna Mammina cd's ? "Inner Smile" & "Meant to be" are great cd's .If you like Norah Jones (and I still listen to her ) Then I bet you will like Jenna Mammina music.