paul_graham

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Why aren't current country albums on vinyl
I love what is currently passing as "country music". Dierks Bentley, Billy Currington, George Strait, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton etc...They write about things in my life I relate to on a very emotional level. I also love Steely Dan and Michael Fr... 
singers similar to Lucinda Williams
Taylor Swift, after 30 years, three husbands and two stints of rehab. 
Alt Country/Folk, American roots
Junior Brown. 
Intro system budget problem
Welcome to our fraternity!For $1000....try the McIntosh 2105 with a Dynaco PAS-3x preamp. Buy real cheap used cables on E-Bay, or check out Morrow Cables.Use your computer for your music source, and Google "J-River"All of this for $1000, out the d... 
Marantz 2240 B Maintainance
That is a beautiful, timeless amp. 
Youtube Music Videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rQJ6KQjDG0This link resonates with me. Damn, it was a great time for music! 
Speaker cable thoughts
Morrow. 
Magnepan 1.7 -- or VMPS RM-30
How much money for the VMPS RM-30's? 
Are Magnepan 1.7s bi-ampable?
Are Magnepan 1.7s bi-ampable? No, according to the factory rep I spoke to. 
Minimus 7
I managed a Radio Shack(#3934 Five Points Shopping Center in Carmichael, CA) from July '78 till May '80. I sold a ton of these. I was not always proud to sell only the Realistic line, but music lovers would come in and rave about the Minimus 7's. ... 
What is "low ball"
How offending can you really be? Click "no" and move on. Done. 
Problem with maple under headphone amp
I went to a local cabinet shop, they had 3'x9' plank about 4 inches thick. $100. God, what a beautiful piece of wood. It makes walnut look like plywood. I had the guy cut large slabs/blocks to put under my units. Another $25. I now have the most b... 
Problem with maple under headphone amp
Myrtlewood.The Myrtlewood Gallery1125 Highway 101Reedsport, Oregon 974671-541-271-4222They will sell large planks, you can cut and finish... 
Do you buy Insurance for Stereo Equipment?
I know HO-3 policies like you guys know cables...get it in writing before the claim. 
Do you buy Insurance for Stereo Equipment?
LarrykenThe vast percentage of Homeowner's policies have separate small limits on things like jewelry, art, cash, coins, antiques, furs and electronic equipment. This is why the term "scheduled person property" is even an issue.Insurance Companies...