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12AX7 tube alternatives for Jolida JD-100
Yes, 12BZ7, not to be confused with the annoying B&H commercials I keep hearing constantly.I also heard about the TJ's. Extended without harshness is a phrase I have read. Does this mean "without grain and glare?"At $110/pr plus shipping I als... 
12AX7 tube alternatives for Jolida JD-100
Rooski-I googled 12BH7s and found interesting info about them. They have equal gain (mu) to 12AX7 but draw twice plate current and give off a lot of heat.People who have used them in Jolida amps say they increase the soundstage and are more dynami... 
Overshadowed by bandmates
Fourth on Mick Taylor! His solo on Sway isn't too bad either...Here are some others by way of left field. Or not!-Bernie Taupin-wrote lyrics for Elton JohnLorenz Hart-ditto for Richard RogersMax Roach-overshadowed by Bird, Miles and Dizzy until he... 
Another "Which Bookshelf Speakers to Get" Thread
At another audio site someone posted about Roth speakers. They get a good write-up on Whathifi and can be had for under $200 on Amazon. Check it out-http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=66580.0 
The pizza tapes
Garcia/Grisman-Shady GroveJohn Renbourn/Stefan GrossmanPentangle-Jack OrionKronos Quartet-Early MusicNorman Blake-From There to Here 
Surprising Backing Bands
Graham Parker's band The Rumour backed Garland Jeffreys w...a..y...b...a...c...k in the 80's. 
Comedy Tonight
Seinfeld on Broadway is wicked funny.Eddie Murphy has a comedy cd, (the name i don't remember) that has a funny skit about James Brown and an even funnier skit about The Honeymooners. 
I Love Shirley Bassey
Nyctc7-I also agree with you. You have to see her live to understand just how good she is (Nancy Wilson is another artist who fits this bill). It makes me wonder if her producers and handlers short change her when she gets into the studio.Thanks f... 
NAD 541 + DAC upgrade question
Rotarius--I'm game....Doubling the amount what do you recommend? 
Upgrade Receptacle on 15A breaker
20 amp circuit breaker can be used only on a circuit that has receptacles. If the circuit has a mix of receptacles and light fixtures only a 15 amp breaker is permitted. 
Guilty Pleasure recording?
Macdadtexas-Your response has got me thinking that one man's guilty is another man's pleasure :-) It's funny how some guilty pleasure songs are really good, and others like "Funkytown" aren't.Slothman-My 82 year old mother finally got me to cart a... 
Guilty Pleasure recording?
I'm sure these will "date" me. Here goes-"Magic Carpet Ride"-Steppenwolf"Hush"- Deep Purple"Gotta Get a Message to You"-Bee Gees"Dancing Queen"-ABBA"Midnight Confessions"-Grassroots"Amy"-Pure Prairie League"Nights in White Satin"-Moody BluesGo eas... 
Budget reference floorstanders for a b.r. system
Two suggestions-1. Triangle Heliade--small floor stander2. Dahlquist QX-8--also small floorstander 
OK, Today is Pedal Steel Guitar Day
Lloyd Manes, Jerry Garcia and the guy who played with Bob Wills are pretty good.