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Who uses high end TT setup for vintage records ?
Worth looking for recordings on the Venus label including Chano Dominguez, Bill Charlap, Eric Alexander, etc. 
Music to Impress my Kid's Friends?
We are not big rap fans here but my kids like:Damien Jurado "Maraqopa"Jack White "Blunderbuss"Frank Ocean "Channel Orange"Winterpills "All My Lovely Goners"Real Estate "Days"Atlas Sound "Parallax"Cults YuckHeartless Bastards "Broken Arrow" 
10K$ Speakers for 845 SET amplification
Another thumbs up for the Ulysses 
Highwater Sound
No matter what equipment he displays, Jeff's rooms are usually the highlight of the audio show. His rooms always has a fun vibe; in no small measure because of his infectious enthusiasm for the amazing software he brings along. I have also had the... 
Software for Cataloging Vinyl Collection?
The newly upgraded Collectorz is terrific. Much improved interface. You can use their iphone and ipad apps and access your collection online. 
Devore Nines and Daedalus Athena comparison?
I think Dodgealum really did an excellent job summarizing the differences in the speakers' relative sound signatures. One thing to consider is a visit to a locale with a DeVore dealer and Ulysses owner. Burning some airline miles or the cost of pl... 
Devore Nines and Daedalus Athena comparison?
Disclosure: I own Daedalus Ulysses speakers. I auditioned the Nines in my system but my dealer couldn't supply a pair of Silverbacks to compare with the Ulysses which made my decision easier.I have heard and like both products. Your are in a good ... 
Redmond, WA analog only - any interest?
I'm in Bellevue. You should check out the Pacific Northwest Audio Society http://audiosociety.org/ 
the natural sound of a cymbal
Opeth "Damnation"Great Jazz Trio "Direct From LA" 
Best tube-based phono stage?
Experience Music Kahn LCR phono stage is the best I've heard. Feel free to PM. 
Best Rock Album in 2012
Leonard Cohen "Old Ideas"Jack White "Blunderbuss"Heartless Bastards "Arrow"Bandalabra "Live At The Royal Room" (CD only) 
Top jazz trios piano, bass, drums on vinyl?
I'll second Hank Jones and the Great Jazz Trio. There are a series of recordings from the 1970's and 1980's that are musically excellent and sonically spectacular. Look for "Direct From LA", "At The Village Vanguard Vols. 1 & 2" and "Love For ... 
Which Mono Cartridge at around $1,300.00?
Wow! Jonathan this is a terrific post - most informative. Thanks for posting. 
Which Mono Cartridge at around $1,300.00?
I've been very happy with the Miyajima Premium BE but don't have much other experience with other dedicated mono cartridges to offer comparison. I'm very interested in others experiences. 
Extremely well recorded jazz double bass? cymbals?
Ed Bickert Trio "Third Floor Richard" Concord, 1989