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Audiophile blues...
Blind Pig also has a couple double disc compilations although with varying quality it is overall satisfying. 
Diversity of opinion over what
Years ago, I asked the reviewers from a couple of the mags to publish full audiological reports. I swear a couple of those guys had high frequency loss. I used to have one done every few years. Now I'm old and don't need a test to know I can't hea... 
Parents need clear sounding 2 ch HT
More likely high frequency hearing loss if that's the issue. While voice occurs in midrange, the small cues that isolate and distinguish sound and forms subtle articulation cues occur at pretty high frequencies. Talk with any retired dentist about... 
A reasonably priced CD player with volume control
I have used both the Theta Miles and Resolution Audio players directly into power amps in balanced mode to good effect. Have tried preamps in the mix and they never stay in the chain. Look for a player with an analog volume control. Digital drops ... 
Help Me Name a New Band
Shut the front door 
Not your everyday bookshelf speaker?
You might want to look at the Sapphire from Audio Concepts-now called MAG or Meniscus Audio Group. I used them for years with a couple powered subs. Loaned them to a friend for audition in his home and he refused to return them. Still in use and s... 
CD direct to monobloks?
I've run both a Theta Miles and Resolution Audio 21 directly into either an Aragon 8008BB or B&K M-200's in balanced mode with good results. Every time a preamp goes in for trial, it gets sent back. Have tried variety of solid state and tube p... 
Listening Chair?
My 20 year old Stressless is more comfortable today than the day I bought it. Still rock solid. I use it daily, often for hours. Only signs of wear are some crinkling of the leather on the arms and chafing where my grubby neck rests. At 6'4"and 27... 
Where is the attractive audio furniture?
Salamander 
Amp for Thiel 2.2?
I ran a classe with Thiel for a few years until I heard them with an Aragon 8008BB. Classe has been in the loft since. 
Best Audio Store Name?
Sound Seller-Marinette, WI. Probably long gone. Owner was a cool guy. Roger something. 
Bah Humbug-Bad Christmas Music
On the other hand, give the Star of Wonder on Reference Recordings a try. It's the only Christmas music I like and I really like this one. Almost makes me believe. 
Boy is this girl good...
Count me in. Have followed her for some time now. Saw her live last year in Seattle in a very small venue with maybe 100 people. Hung around and chatted post concert-she was gracious, funny, genuinely appreciative of her fans and not in the least ... 
Lie you told your wife to buy equipment?
I'll quit smoking. She was smart enough to say, "Wonderful, after you've quit long enough to have saved enough money for the piece, go for it." Been buying stuff that way ever since. Thank goodness the price of cigs keeps going up. This was after ... 
5 Years or More?
I've got a pair of Fried q's that must be at least 25 years old, running with a Pioneer integrated that's even older in the garage. 5+ year old NHT 3's in the loft that are going nowhere. Vandersteen 2CE's just left the main system after 8 years. ...