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Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
Dear Jean, It sounds like your opinions are fixed and your mind is made up. I see little point in continuing this experiment. That is unfortunate.Both tables have virtues but seeking an ultimate should not be what this hobby is about.We will have ... 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
I thought I would take a minute or two and write up a brief summary, in my own words, of my experiences with the vintage Lenco vs. SME 30/2 discussion. With all due respect to Jean, I think I’m being misquoted and somewhat misrepresented so I want... 
Most Quiet TUBE Preamp. Linestage. $ 12K or less
I use an Atma-Sphere MP-1 mk III and with a good set of new tubes it is silent. I'm listening through Soundlab A-1 PX panels. Any input and any volume level, including the phono, is perfect. As the tubes age you will begin to hear tube hiss but ge... 
Canadian Musicians
Sorry... this didn't work the first time: http://www.alexhoughton.com/houghton/ 
Canadian Musicians
I forgot one I would recommend... If you are into jazz fusion try UZEB. Start with the Best of CD and if interested, check out the bassist, Alain Caron who has an impressive solo career : http://www.alaincaron.com/eng/uzeb.htm I'm listening to Ala... 
Canadian Musicians
Try this web site: http://www.borealisrecords.com/ There are a few called Six Strings North of the Border which are great samplers. There is also a Gordon Lightfoot tribute album featureing Canadian groups like the Tragically Hip and Bruce Cockbur...