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Roger Waters Live Last Night in Glendale,AZ
When U2's first album came out I bought it, loved it.Later they started their political we're right correct attitude. And even went as far as telling president Bush what to do at the oval office about the Ethiopia starvation famine. And telling BB... 
A perfect song? What are your choices?
Wouldn't anyone's definition of "perfection" be subjective? Hmm,,,,,The absolute critiquing using subjective criteria of an incorporeal phenomenon??????????????? illogical,,,,,illogical !  
Why does rock concert sound suck?
I remember I went to a "YELLOWJACKETS" concert at the Berklee performance center in Boston 88. They had just released their album "Four Corners". The back up artist was Larry Carlton who played lead guitar on Kid Charlemagne. He had his set up SOO... 
What are/were the best sounding cheap components you have ever had?
NAD 3225PE 40 watt integrated amp. It did it's job for the time being while being not expensive.  
Why don't we tire of music?
For me it's the emotional release that a song means to me as well as the fond memories.of the time I first heard it. To this day where ever I am If I hear a song from my past I instantly remember the place and the people and the feelings of that m... 
Shave your CDs
Do I save my CD's? of course I do.😆  
Does a turntable make a DRAMATIC difference?
I think it comes down to what YOU can afford, what YOU consider a major difference and is it worth the cost?. My first TT was a record changer with a ceramic cartridge. I made a brush which I taped to the end of the arm and it made what I conside... 
Does dose anyone see these speakers in real?
Well you see they haven't been actually produced as of yet. They're waiting for the first buyer with $5 million to start production. Any takers?  
What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
Apogee Calipers, yes I still own them. Grado MCX yes. Arc sp-9 mkI mkII mkIII yes. Sota star sapphire yes.    
What do the arrows mean on my cable?
You're going the wrong / right way  
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
Apogee Calipers!  I bought them back in 1986 $1,695.00. upgraded from JBL-166's $500.00. Opened up the sound stage in terms of clarity,depth,dynamics. As if a damp cheesecloth veil was lifted off. I can sit back close my eyes and imagine the roo... 
The greatest tweak ever?
Mushrooms. Biggest, cheapest tweak ever.. LOL! YEA! I CAN HEAR IT NOW ! I CAN EVEN SEE THE IMAGING! AMAZING! GROOVY! WOW! COOL!  
Do you consider cables to be a "component" of your system?
Yes, definitely  
Monster Cable
I have a 1 meter pair of m1000 interconnects (circa late eighteies early nineties) and the best way to describe their "sound" would be to listen to" Diane Schuur and the Count Basie Orchestra" GRP RECORDS. Although live, it will give you a rough i... 
What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
Sota star sapphire 1992 cocobolo Still beautiful. Audio research sp -9 Mk III ear opener to dynamics,stoundstaging and imaging. Other components have come and gone but these are my foundations to what I think music should sound like.