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Remembering Phoebe Snow on Her Birthday July 17, 1950
Thank you for your beautifully written homage to Phoebe Snow. I'm a fan of many female singer/songwriters. I haven't heard very much of Phoebe Snow, but I'lll be sure to revisit her music.  
Albums you can listen too all the way through and it's all good
One for now: The Blue Nile: Hats 
Triode Wire Labs
I have a lot of experience with TWL AC cords.They're excellent products and Pete provides excellent customer service. One can't lose with his 30 audition period and his cords come to you cooked in. 
Where's tvad?
She's working for Pangea audio and travels a lot. 
Looking for a power cable upgrade
Consider trying Triode Wire Labs American series. The 7 awg is the largest at $549. Pete offers a 30 day no obligation trial period. Pete is the gold standard and his cords offer great bang for buck. 
Remembering Glenn Frey: Cameron Crowe on Eagles' Teen King
What a loving overture to a good friend. Thanks for passing it along. 
Looking for amp repair in Northern CA or Souther OR
Check out Champlifier.com.The owner is a stand up guy. He worked on my DAC. The business is in Alameda which would be convenient for you. 
Why Audiophiles need cats .. watch short video
Actually, the cat closest to  having a dog (I say this knowing that such a comparison is kind of silly) is the Maine Coon. No contest.  
Old friend looking for acoustic folk inspired music
Check out folkalley.com, a 24/7 non commercial streaming station.   
Quality Power Cord
I strongly agree with the TWL and Hi Diamond recommendations.  
What music do you use to audition equipment/cables
Nickel Creek self titled CD from 2000. Also the sound track from The Civil War series by Ken Burns. 
Jeff Buckley
Lilac Wine from the Grace album is another amazing interpretation by Jeff. Makes me weak on the Knesset. 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
I envy those who spend little on cables, not being able to hear differences in sound quality between various offerings. Although it's true that the prices on many cables are obscenely inflated, and that there's plenty of hype to around, it's also ... 
Best Female Vocalists Ballads
I love ballads and female vocalists/singer song writers. Here are a few. Allison Krause, Mary Fahl,Vienna Teng,Emmylou Harris, Lori McKenna,Melody Gardot. I agree with the poster who recommended Adele. Amazing voice. 
Best internet radio stations. ??
Folkalley.