winoguy17

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GRASS ANYONE?
Some great recommendations,... here is one more that you all try ..." Positive Friction" by Donna the Buffalo, a blend of bluegrass, zydeco reggae rock and country. Trust me, it really works! Great band. 
Do you drink when you listen?
Hi Tim,youre right, I do have a fondness for liquidity in my music. I suppose I would have to say these are my preferred ways of achieving it , in order: 1.a nice California cabernet 2. good port 3.scotch ( J.W. Black or Oban)However, I refuse to... 
Japanese CDs
Try 1. Acousticsounds.com 2. amusicdirect.com 3. Redtrumpet.com 4. Elusivedisc.com Good luck and happy hunting, Mike 
I've become a Steely Dan junky . . . . .
Try " Twisted Desire" by Eight and a Half Souvenirs. 
Best tube pre-amp with remote vol. control
The Rogue 99 was a nice step up from my conrad johnson.It also has a nice phono stage. 
What's Your Favorite Party Music?
Clueless, I like your taste in party music the best so far. As long as your guests arent too young, try these... 1. old NRBQ @. Robert Gordon/ w Link Wray 3.Talking Heads 4.old Little Feat 5.Dan hicks 
Best Recordings I heard in 2001
No matter what you listen to, give The Blind Boys of Alabama " Spirit of the Century " a listen. It will show you what your system is capable of bass wise as well as give you a foot stomping ,shit eating grin good time. 
the rogue audio 99 vs the audible illusions
I purchased the Rogue 99 w/ phono several weeks ago. Unfortunately, due to the holidays and the accomadations necessary for a 10 ft. Christmas tree I have not had enough optimum listening time yet. ( All my furniture gets re arranged and the tree ... 
Where R U?????
Hi Tim, I'm 50 mi. south of youin Hurley (near Woodstock) 
Can Automatic Tables be OK?
Get "the Lift" by Express Maching and keep your belt drive. 
One Song Before You Go...
The Man With The Big Hat by Jerry Jeff Walker 
buying a stereo for my 16 yr. old
I appreciate all of your responses, but as it is going to be a Christmas present, I dont really want to go the used route. Did you like used presents for Christmas when you were a kid? Did'nt think so. I really appreciate the responses pertaining ... 
Rogue m-120 monoblocs any opinions ?
For what it's worth... I sent an e mail to Rogue and it was answered by M. O Brien himself in less than 1 hour. 
What speakers are replace Klipsch horns?
Here comes the lone dissenter... Sell the K horns and pick up a pair of psb stratus golds (under $2000. used) I did several years ago and never once have I regretted the change. The golds are efficient, dynamic and will play loud, and you wont be ... 
Bookshelf Speakers For 350 Or Less?? new & used
The Mission 731 you mentioned is a sweet little speaker and would probably fit her needs perfectly, I think there are some used ones listed on a-gon.