tonykay

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Best Live Album Ever...
Steely Dan, "Live in America"10,000 Maniacs, "Unplugged"Bob Dylan, "Live 1964" 
whats your thoughts on Pioneer DV09
I had a Pioneer DV-09, and still regret selling it. It sounded like a $2200 CD/DVD should sound, very pleaseant sound. I'll spare you the review, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one at the right price (under $300). I now have a McIntosh MVP... 
Best audio purchase of 2011
I upgraded my STAX Lambda Pro headphones w/ED-1 equalizer. I bought a STAX SRM T-1 tube driver unit to replace the SRM 1 Mk2, and Signature Lambda headphones. I only listen to the new set so unfortunately my original Stax gathers dust on a shelf. ... 
Reel to reel repair - is it worth it?
Several years ago I bought a Nakamichi cassette deck and I now have three. My listening sessions on the cassette players are usually longer than my CD sessions, FWIW. I'm telling you this because as much as I think cassettes sound great, I'm usual... 
Are CD players dead
Shakey,No malice intended. The only words I understood from your post was the last line. It may be a chore to read the other posts here, but if you re-read your post and it makes sense to you, then I guess I just don't understand it. Had it not be... 
Are CD players dead
Back at you! 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
Studietto. I know, I know! That's why I don't have it anymore. 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
Can't forget the Goldmund! 
Artists that deserve box sets
Stephen Stills would be a great choice. There are lots of fragments around as well as his work with several super groups. It would be similar to his CD, "Just Roll Tape." 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
Oh, yeah..and a Technics SP 10! 
How many dealers are in "your "City ?
San Francisco Bay Area-There are very few high-end dealers left that cater to audiophiles. There's Music Lover's, in Berkeley; Stereo Unlimited, in Walnut Creek; Audible Difference, in Palo Alto; a couple in San Francisco (city),House of Music com... 
Best blues guitarist, Clapton or Green
Rolling Stone says it's Jimi Hendrix, so I guess that settles it...lol! 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
Let's see...Empire, Sony, Garrard, Transrotor, Luxman...that's it. 
Underrated jazz greats
I'm not a true blue jazz fan but if I had to pick someone who is underrated as a jazz great it would be Van Morrison. 
Top ten DD turntables of all time?
Luxman PD444!