jdr999

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What are the Best FM tuners?
I'll second the Linn Kremlin, a GREAT digital tuner! 
most analog sounding CDP
I haven't listened to many other players, but having had a Linn CD12 I'd have to say it's easily one of the best money can buy. Extremely smooth & rich & alive - I could easily listen to it forever.It can also work magic with some lesser q... 
Best midrange on SS amp ?
I'm partial to Linn - not that I'm loyal to a name but I really think the Klimax series of components are in a class by themselves. I haven't listened to all that's out there but having one myself I can agree with every review I've ever read - the... 
Best Bike to ride before a good listening session
I've still got my old Cannondale Super V SL with full XTR & Crossride wheels.. It's a beast but I just can't seem to destroy it. I can come home in pieces but the bike just won't die.. It climbs well for a bike of its size - around 28-30 lbs..... 
Why Don't People Search The Forum Archives?
I would like more functionality available for searches.I still don't even know how the results are sorted. If I search for "Linn" the first result is from 2001, the second from 2000, and the third from 2004. They don't even appear to be sorted alp... 
Your favorite recent discovery
How about:Anything Box. Favorite so far is "Worth." Talk about that synthpop sound from the 80s - this is all that plus terrific vocals. Hard to believe it's actually from the 90s..Stacey Kent. Everything, especially "Let Yourself Go: Celebrating ... 
Top Ten Tuners of all Time??
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Linn Kremlin. Expensive, yes. But VERY nice. I managed to get my hands on a latest spec 25th anniversary model and wouldn't give it up for the world.