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RIP, Dr John
death of an Icon. I've always followed him since his first album....one of a kind, for sure. That voice cannot be imitated. 
Has Anyone Heard the new version of the Tekton Impact yet?
it amazes me how often new models are introduced. that guy Erik must be a real mad scientist, a person with a restless, creative mind. I'm so impressed and I'm not a Tekton owner or fan...just my observation. 
PRIMA LUNA DIALOGUE PREMIUM - 20 minutes and then loud pop and buzzing in 1 channel
Call Upscale Audio. 
What’s your vote for the most ridiculous, overpriced, and useless tweak?
and I thought I was crazy buying a $150 blue fuse!  But I could easily hear the difference and it was one I liked. I do have to admit some of the tweaks out there sound outlandish but...... 
Jeff Rowland 125 or PS Audio Stellar 300 ?
I owned a Stellar 300 amp. I found it excelled at dynamics, imaging and detail. It was not a tone king IMO, but a terrific value for the money 
What's playing in your head today?
funny you should post this, I've had ZZ Top blasting for a day or more.... 
New home power protection?
very good advice from all. a direct hit on your house cannot be protected by anything other than lightning rods IMO. I have a breaker box mounted surge protector and where I live the utilities are underground. We have spectacular lightning storms ... 
Anticable Cables: what do you like about them thread?
I use the 3.1 speaker wires with banana plug ends. I like their stiffness and ability to use uneven lengths. To my ears they sound fine with definition and bass punch and they aren't crazy priced. I've owned Nordost, when I had more money than bra... 
Qobuz Users Update?
David T I'd agree with your comments. I'm getting a Lumin device and will be able to try Qobuz and hear Tidal MQA for the first time. I figured both services would have competitive sound quality, so the catalogues of each would be the determining ... 
Using Martin Logan speakers with tube amps??Any experiences??
I owned ML SL3s, tubes wouldn't cut it and I went with a high powered SS amp.....BAT VK500....it was a good combo 
Favorite Miles Davis release
Miles Smiles then In a Silent Way 
Where could you go to hear all these Speakers at one time??? SpeakerFest!! Woodstock + 50
sounds interesting, I'm in Prescott.Larry 
Who are the Kings of Audiogon?
I was trying to "lighten" things up since many threads seem to become contentious. I don't care for that direction. 
Qobuz Users Update?
thanks for the comments, I'll give Q a try. 
Looking for great jazz guitar recordings - any recommendations?
WES MONTGOMERY!!!