dean_fuller

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Best Male Singers of the 20th Century
Sam Cooke, Dean Martin, Sinatra, Marvin Gay, Tony bennit, Smokey Robinson and I LOVE the Ames Brothers....So many singers today can harmonize...its a lost art. 
Record you spin on a rainy Saturday w/ family gone
Okay...no one knows me from Adams house cat so I'll spill. I'm sure its just remembering a time in my life but..."Shadow Dancing" Andy Gibb!....There...I said it! My name is Dean and I'm a Gibb fan.BTW...it will empty a room of unwanted teenagers ... 
Tube Tuners
I am using a Scott 350C and LOVE it. I have also had a 350A that was very nice. I would highly recommend the 350 series....very nice looking units as well. 
Best Retailer Youve Done Business With?
Eugene Hi-Fi In Oregon. Dale is easy to get a hold of. Always talks to me with respect (not so with a lot of other Audio store owners). Very honest IMO. Looks out for his customers. I have dealt with him before and will again although we have neve... 
Modern day female jazz recommendations
All great recommendations...some I have not heard of but will pursue....PLEASE keep them coming. 
Jazz Recommendations
If you want to try more "recent" music I second the Diana Krall. Also Norah Jones, Clair Martin, MADELEINE PEYROUX just to name a few. 
New TT or old
A record cleaning machine would make the most positive impact at this point. 
The planets have aligned
Also I would like to add that this combination plays MY kind of music very well. I don't want to mislead anyone in thinking this combination is for any kind of music. If you like intimate, relaxing jazz or lounge music its fantastic. Not so for he... 
The planets have aligned
Bbro and Timrhu ....I have updated my system list. Just click on "system" by my name. I am sold on Almarro amps...all hand made, point to point wiring, no PC boards. It will be a keeper. The Abbys really like this amp. Will have to take photos and... 
Do you prefer being "transported' to the event...
I liked the way you put this question. "Having musicians "appear" in the room" is what I think SET does. i.e. music that is non amplified. Being "transported' to the event is what alot of good SS does well. The difference in reproducing instrument... 
Do well-intentioned people move your speakers?
Never had a problem with someone MOVING speakers but putting drinks on them...yes! Now I have Abbys so the drink thing is very difficult. :-) 
Benz help
Viridian asks good questions...also what Tracking force did you use?Was this a used cart? I have not noticed a big difference in deflection. Its times like these I wish we could see photos included in the threads. 
Name a couple of HOLY GRAIL LPs
"Destination Moon" by the Ames Brothers. Recorded 1958 on RCA Victor living stereo.....I listen to this album at least 2 times a week...great recording and great music.Never see anyone mention the Ames brothers but those guys could harmonize! Out... 
Cars R OK, but what kind of motorcycle do you have
1986 Honda VFR700 Interceptor....20 years old and still reliable....oh....and a lot of fun too. 
What speaker cables to buy
How about just getting 12 or 10 gage from home depot and spend that money elsewhere. Give this article a read.www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htmLet the rock throwing commence!