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Songs about ecology
Before the Deluge- Jackson Browne 
College student stuck w/ bad speakers: advise pls
OK, I stand corrected. I was working on reputation and the sound from a pair of Linn Indexes I have. Shouldn't generalize I know, but most folks agree that the british sound is typically a little laid back. anyways, sorry if I led you astray. 
College student stuck w/ bad speakers: advise pls
Ferrariguru- the reason I do not think that Linns will light your fire is that they are often described as laid back. YMMV. 
College student stuck w/ bad speakers: advise pls
If you think the Paradigms are too laid back, I would stay away from the Linns. 
Hearing Loss & Equalization
Electroid- your input can be invaluable here. How does one find a hearing aid provider who is competent to address these kinds of issues? 
how to find the code to programm a Golden Tube rem
Try remotecentral.com 
Being given 2 custom systems but what to ask for?
Carrie- If you are a classical musician I am thinking that you will want a tube system in the mix at the mid and upper end of your price points, but not one that is dependent on NOS tubes, and one that has excellent customer support. One option th... 
Best EL-34 Amps?
Mint- I think you've revealed your true colors w your last statement! 
Best things 'in life'
Philefreak- LOL; that comes dangerously close to a very politically incorrect joke that I forgot about til now. "Loose shoes, tight p---- and a warm place to sh-t." Zenblaster- That dates you and me both. I remember taking dates there after a movi... 
Best EL-34 Amps?
Mint604- Not sure you can generalize from a sample of 2 (one of which is many years old). Have you heard any modern designs. Hard to imagine anyone calling the ARS Sonum EL-34 amp dull or lifeless, for example. 
Mint Tractor
Redgen- I'm pretty sure the answer is that that's only true if the pivot to spindle distance is the same. Often not the case. 
Being given 2 custom systems but what to ask for?
However, on to more practical issues. Please verify that you are will be using CD, LP and cassette sources in your audio only rig. If so, I'm thinking the Arcam Solo with a mid level, set and forget TT, and speakers. Save on power conditioning (a ... 
Being given 2 custom systems but what to ask for?
Since you are not going to be trying to wring the last amount of performance out of each $, why not specify where you live, so you can get recommendations of a good brick and mortar retailer who can help you out. Our even a good internet retailer.... 
EAR 834P + Bent Audio Stepups = greatness?
The Hagerman Trumpet with the Mu SUT is a very good sounding MC phono rig, but...you will need to experiment significantly with resistance to find the right value for your cart AND it will be very sensitive to cabling, as the step up ratio, IMO al... 
Variable plasma picture quality
BTW, Soix, if you live in a climate with much snow or ice or heavy rain, you would find that satellite has its drawbacks!I switched back to cable. Quality varies significantly from channel to channel but so does satellite.