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Before They Were Famous
Charlie indeed it was the Allman Joys. 
Who's Who in Amp/ Preamp design?
Hey Sean I think Mike Love was following his own guru at the time. I think it was Denny during one of his most creative periods. 
Help out a Young Audiophile
Adam listen to Angela’s very wise counsel. I for one applaud your original initiative, however inappropriate and hope that for all the hoopla it caused will attract attention in helping you achieve your objective. The best of luck to you young man. 
Counterpoint SA-11, worthy looking for?
I always loved the Counterpoint products but was always leary because of their reliability problems. As musical as anything out there in their day. The foundation is there. Maybe with a few mods....who knows? I would call Mike Elliott and get the ... 
Help with tube amps
"Romantic accoustics" seals the deal for Conrad Johnson. That magical caramel tube glow in the midrange would be a good syno match with what you describe you are looking for. CJ has that is spades. Good luck 
music you cant live without
Mozart's last 10 piano concerto's; the last 6 symphonies especially the last 3 and many of his chamber works; Beethoven's 5,6,7 and 9th symphonies and Emperor Concerto and many of his sonatas; Borodin's string quartets; Brahms 4th Symphony; Most o... 
Musicality" in a system? What IS that ?
Indeed Frogman you speak for me as well. It is a real pleasure having a resident "Observer" on this site. 
Musicality" in a system? What IS that ?
To have total musicality in reproduced music, I feel four elements are required:1) Love of the music being performed2) Quality of the performance of that music3) Quality of the playback system in conveying the above two4) MoodYou must like the mus... 
Before They Were Famous
Well Exley sounds now that your on Florida and the Allman Brothers remember what the group was called before they became famous? This is during their Florida days. 
Jazz and Acoustic Guitar recommendation
Jtinn I say to your recommendation, "ditto". A spellbounding performance and recording both. 
"Saudage" and the music of Brazil.
Frogman indeed it will include Rio where my wife was raised and will include a stop in Bele Horizonte, Salvadore and maybe Curitiba. I will be certain to check out JazzMania in Copacabana among a few others. There is always a flurry of things to d... 
Before They Were Famous
Albert your's is going to be tough to top. I did however see Bonnie Raitt before she recorded in a little coffee house in Philly in the late 60's at that time she was famous for being John Raitt's daughter. Strictly Blues back then. 
Music trivia anyone?
I always though the walrus was William Howard Taft. Now why would that be? 
"Saudage" and the music of Brazil.
Great post Frogman. I would certainly agree with Maria Bethania Gal Costa and Simone (three of my favorites), Djavan, Caetano Velosa, Alcione are also all excellent contemporary Brazilian pop artists. For Samba/Pagode try Jovelina Perola Negra, Gr... 
What s your latest buy? Happy with it?
Brianmgrarcom I am surprised you don't like the Spendors. What don't you like? Just curious but haven't hear of any folks that don't like them.