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Why Music Has Lost it’s Charms (Article)
There are a few big problems with a lot of what currently passes for popular music. 1. Too many "musicians" prefer to copy, rather than create. The plagiarism laws that surrounded George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" have disappeared to the point th... 
what’s a song cover that you think is better than the original?
Levon Helm "Take Me To The River" Joe Cocker "With a Little Help from My Friends" Marvin Gaye - 'I Heard it Through the Grapevine' Johnny Cash "Hurt" Linda Ronstadt "Hey Mister That's Me Up On The Jukebox" Guns N' Roses "Knockin' on Heaven's ... 
Best Stereo Upgrade Value
Distributed bass array.  
What is the best 2 channel listening chair?
What the heck is an "Ames chair"? Are you sure you aren't talking about an "Eames chair"?  
Best first track
+1  Baba O'Riley from Who's Next.  
Why do hipsters prefer analog?
The Urban Dictionary describes "hipsters" as people that try too hard to be different (and genuinely do think that they're being different), by rejecting anything they deem to be too popular. Ironically, so many other people also try too hard to b... 
Subwoofer with Floorstanding Speakers?
I have four subs (3 Rel + 1 SVS) that supplement my floorstanders (Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grande). Adding the subs is the best thing I have done in many years to improve my listening experience.  
Super fun and silly video
😅 Thanks, that was fab!  
Need suggestions: High pitched female singers
Mariah Carey Joni Mitchell Celine Dion Chante Moore Barry Gibbs  
Need suggestions: High pitched female singers
Yoko "Oh No!" You asked for "high-pitched", but she actually has no pitch.  
A perfect song? What are your choices?
"Manic Monday" The Bangles "Behind Blue Eyes" The Who "The Road to Moscow" Al Stewart "Trouble Comin' Everyday" Mothers of Invention "Crazy" Patsy Cline "Paint It Black" The Rolling Stones ”Tangled Up In Blue” Bob Dylan "Diamonds And Rust" ... 
I'm at the pearly gates and they tell me I can only bring in one jazz cd
If you are only allowed one jazz CD, you aren't in heaven buddy.  
Wall Art
https://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com/default.aspx This site is not cheap, but it has so many classic photos and images.  
How many turntables have you owned?
All in one stereo in a box. Dual of some sort. Thorens TD160. Micro Solid 5 Rega Planar 3 VPI Scoutmaster. No more turntables for me. Switching to digital.  
Why Is Hi Fi Gear So Darn Expensive?
@music_is_life