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best vocal harmonies in rock
Alice in Chains harmonies pretty much defines their sound and are outstanding IMHO.Toad the Wet Sprocket also has some of my favorite harmonizing in rock vocals. 
Best Christmas Album
Any Elvis Christmas album does it for me! 
Looking for a good Stevie Wonder CD
"Talking Book" is outstanding. 
DAC Magic or MF V-DAC?
you might also want to check out the Music Hall 25.2 DAC. With a NOS tube, a tube damper, and some vibration isolation it is quite good. 
Best Rock Albums in 2009, so far
Alice in Chains "Black gives Way to Blue" is outstanding. I was very skeptical about the new singer being able to fit into the band after Layne Staley's passing. Layne was such a huge part of the signature sound of AIC. Then I saw them at the Hous... 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
It is so hard to pick just one, but here goes-"Do What you have to do" Sarah McLachlanIt is gut wrenching on her live album "Mirrorball" 
Which inexpensive ic's cables worth checking out?
Bside123-I'd like to hear about your experience with the MAC Burly power cord. I was thinking of trying one. I have tried the HC, but it just didn't work in my system, and I am really curious about the Burly. 
Which inexpensive ic's cables worth checking out?
MAC Palladiums are outstanding at under $200.00. Steve at MAC often auctions them at $179. I was quite surprised how good they are. He is also great to deal with. 
Problem w Esoteric SA-10- send in or fix locally
Thanks for the posts guys. I have decided to bite the bullet and send it into Esoteric.Fplanner2010-I couldn't agree with you more. It will give me peace of mind from this point forward having it sent into Esoteric.I will post again after I get it... 
Problem w Esoteric SA-10- send in or fix locally
Buconero117-I do have the original packaging, which is actually triple boxed, by the way. That is one of the reasons it is expensive, as it is an oversized box at 30" x 24" x 18" and heavy at around 45 pounds. 
SACD Interconnects
well put Kal 
Shout out for DMB's Big Whiskey /GrooGrux
Shadorne-I had heard that Carter was playing with a Ludwig Black Beauty snare lately, but who knows if that is what is on that track. It does sound like a metal shelled snare. I also heard that Yamaha was working on a Carter Beauford Signature sna... 
Chicagoland Record Shops
If you are in the southwest burbs, check out Remember When Records on Ogden Ave in Westmont. It's worth the stop if you are in the area. 
Good Country recordings
1. Willie Nelson- Stardust2. Willie Nelson- Always On My Mind3. Just about any Alison Krauss- Great music and stellar recordings. Live, Forget About It, and New Favorite are my personal favorites4. Lyle Lovett- Step Inside this House 
VPI Dust Cover
Although inexpensive, the VPI Scout "dust cover," if that is what you want to call it, is useless IMO. I suppose it may cover the platter and protect the tonearm/cartridge, but shouldn't it keep dust out too? The first time I saw it, I was scratch...