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Mickey Newbury
IMHO Newbury was a brilliant songwriter and an excellent singer.  I really enjoy all his stuff.  San Francisco Mabel Joy and She Even Woke Me Up To Say Goodbye are particular favorites. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Cowgirl's Prayer - Emmylou HarrisEighteen Inches of Rain - Ian TysonLive from Longview - Ian Tyson 
Great country recording
jnovak230 posts   Put Ian Tyson's "Cowboyography" on your list. He originally released in western Caanada thinking maybe it wouldn't go much further. But it did!give it a listen. Joe I second the above recommendation.  Lived in Calgary for 20 ... 
Life After Your Magnepan’s
I bought my first Magnepans in 1988. The MG IIs sounded like nothing I had heard up to that time and they captured me completely. In 1998, I moved up to the 3.6. With that purchase I also upgraded my amplifier to a Bryston 4B ST. I had reached... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Marty Robbins - The Return of the Gunfighter                           Marty After MidnightCarly Simon - Greatest Hits LiveLinda Ronstadt - Simple Dreams 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jason Isbell night here in Houston.SoutheasternThe Nashville SoundSomething More Than Free 
Where were your audio components designed/engineered?
TT - VPI Prime   USACartridge - Ortofon 2M Black - DenmarkCD Player - Arcam FMJ CD33 - Great BritainPreamp -  Bryston BP25 - CanadaPhono Preamp - Graham Slee Accession - Great BritainAmp - Bryston 4B ST - CanadaInterconnects/Spkr Cable - Cardas Ne... 
What is your speaker ownership history since 1995?
Magnepan 3.6Tekton Pendragon 
What's been your turntable ownership over the years?
1968  Garrard - don't remember model, but it was their entry level1971  Dual 1219 - still going strong today1988 Linn LP12 - first foray into "high end" TT2014 Vinyl Nirvana (refurbished Thorens 150 with "extras")  surprisingly good TT2016  VPI Pr... 
What's been playing on your turntable and what turntable is it ?
Leonard Cohen - You Want It DarkerVPI Prime  Ortofon 2M Black 
Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
Julie London 
Feedback on Vinyl Nirvana Thorens Turntables
I had Dave’s VN150 with an Ortofon 2M Bronze for about 13 months. It was an excellent table and gave me a lot of enjoyment. Prior to the Thorens I had been using a Linn LP 12 for about 24 years. I replaced the springs/grommets/belt/oil every ...