richmon

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Recordings with incredible effects or imaging that we may not know about
Any of the jazz fusion ECM recordings, or the CTI labels (I'm a vinyl player, you didn't say which format).The MSFL half-speed masters of both Pink Floyd 'wish you were here' and Alan Parsons 'I Robot' are stellar, I have about 20 of these MSFL Lp... 
ROGAINE - Have you noted improved hearing with use?
I took a Viagra and it got caught in my throat. Now I have a stiff neck.;-) 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Frank/Charles - firstly thanks for your contributions to these forums, I find your thread input valuable. This AT ART-9 cartridge is really twirling my propeller.Before you give up on Patrica Barber, try her 'Modern Cool' album, it's the only reco... 
Classic 3 VPI
My VPI prime does the same thing, see the thread I put on VPI's general audio forum. 
Phono cable recommendations - high performance good value cable
I'm running a VPI prime with the AT ART9.Grover Huffman's take on phono cable features is superior shielding is desireable for the low current application of TT to preamp with moving coil.  Here's the blurb from his website:Also available my state... 
Best Record You Have Ever heard
Pink Floyd 'Wish You were here' on Columbia Half-speed mastered extended range recording. also says CBS MASTERSOUND. 
getting into vinyl
I cautiously re-entered the vinyl world, read lots of posts both pro and con, so I just bought a cheap B+O turntable for starters, was encouraged enough to buy a used Music Hall MMF7. Pla;ying that through a Supratek Chenin preamp and Connie J MMF... 
best 'affordable' turntable with moving coil cart
Just stumbled onto this almost 7 year old thread of mine an thought I'd report back. I ended up buying a Music Hall MMF7 after a short time with a free B&O turntable.I rarely play CD's anymore, almost exclusively listen to vinyl, way more fun,... 
Pat Metheny Fans, Great Suggestions Please ??
I find much of Pat's music has this 'positivity' factor, uplifting and positive, one of my favorites is As falls Withata.Saw Pat with Ron Carter last spring (cape may jazz festival) where he played this 42-string Pikkasso guitar which was amazing ... 
Whats the weirdest concert you ever attended?
Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band, Feb 4, 1972, Irvine Auditorium Philadelphia. Little Feat with Lowell George was the opener.Rockette Morton came on stage with a toaster on his head, halfway through the first song, toast popped up. His way of ... 
Suddenly, Porcupine Tree
I didn't connect with Porky Tree till I listened in my car, great driving music for long trips.Agree with ptmconsulting that the first three Riverside albums and some of Anathema like Fine Day to Exit/We're here because we're here/Weather Systems ... 
Best beer
Uerige DoppelstickeDark and delicious. 
Are marantz ma500 monoblocks better than an adcom?
I used to have Paradigm Studio 60's and was bi-amping them with 4 Marantz MA-500's so I'm typing from experience.The MA-500's are not bad sounding at all and the dynamic punch was excellent in this setup. But in the end, between needing two extra ... 
Prog Rock
As an old ELP, Genesis listener, I've had my interest in prog rock rekindled over the last 10 years, too many great bands to list my favorites.Try going to one of the prog vendors, a number of artists are using MySpace to put samples of their song... 
Power cord replacement where first?
The digital source is what I'd suggest, the upgraded power cord will both improve the input to the CD player and also filters the digital nasties that are outputted into your power supply from the CD player. Two for one. None of the other componen...