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Why organ music
joe, "Pomp and Pipes" Reference Recordings also has real good Organ music. Of course Felix Hells is good too. But I agree 100%.Organ music sounds (so everythings else, even electronic music) exceptional on Vinyl. Although with RR you will come close. 
Most achingly-beautiful music
My recent find IDM " The kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble" Modern Jazz sound form Nostalgia 77's " The Garden" and " Songs for my Funeral" 
What does a vinyl record groove look like?
"Not to mention it is flat out amazing to me that all that information can be cut into the groove of a chunk of vinyl in the first place"That is an understatement!! It amazes the heck out of me too. Other key question would be which side of the gr... 
What music is your system setup for?
All kinds. I think what Shadorn said describes my system, like bell curve. If recording is bad, no matter what type of music, would sound bad. I listen to as much Rock , Jazz, Classical and Electronics music. And it sounds realistic. More so with ... 
Acoustic Zen WOW and Sivel Ref 2
I had tried this in between waiting for remaining Silver ref cable shipments. I borrowed the wow from a dealer (was a special length) for time being. While I liked the combination at first ( very lively and bright) it got fatiguing. When the Silve... 
why the PC change the tonal on my gears.
If only some one explains in a simple language that we non electrically inclined folks understand, it would help better understand why after market PC works on certain components (impedance changes?) and why don't on others.So far my findings in m... 
why the PC change the tonal on my gears.
"why the PC change the tonal on my gears" I have wondered about that my self as i am upgrading my pcs for both system. If pc chnages the tonal character (good or bad) why use them since presumably manufacturer of equipment must have voiced the equ... 
Survey-What is your most used source?
It used to be 100% CD. Since late 2005, 90%TT,9.9% CD, 0.1% TUNER 
Top Choices Under 2K Dac and Transport
One more vote for Classe CDT-1/DAC-1 combo. As long you don't listen back to back with a good vinyl set up, it might fool you in believing you are listening to a analog set up (with right cabling) 
2006 BEST Female Vocal CD/SACD/XRCD
Chan Marshall. Cat Power's " The Greatest"!! 
In the latest The Absolute Sound
Audioquest4life,Yes Apollon is georgeous piece of equipment. I am sure it sounds great too. I have audition various Transrotor TTs. The Sirius, The Orfeo, The Leonrado, The Tourbullion and The Gravita. Of thoes the Orfeo and Gravita sounded great,... 
Dunlavy Y or Revel Studio for jazz/rock-fusion?
Dunlavy V's. No contest!! Brauser said it all. 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
My opinion on the MBL digital front ends differs from you guys. I have auditioned 1621/11 and 1521/11 in all MBL system. The 16xx with 6010d, 9011 mono blocks and 101 speakers. The 15xx 1ith 6010d, 9008 stereo amp and 116(?) speakers. In both case... 
A "Unique" Voice...
I vote for Bjork and Goldfrapp. Although many copy catters have come up since Goldfrapp's ' Felt mountain".. 
best rock voices
Consider Jack White of White Stripes. Not your typical Rock vocal, but perfect for the type of rock music he makes. Screechy, wailing, unique, rocking!!