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More Blood on the Tracks (New Bootleg Series)
You can can listen to it on NPR. “First Listen” 
BEST MALE VOCAL EVER
The only king the USA ever had: Elvis! 
Luxman L-509X
Simaudio 600i v2 specshttps://simaudio.com/en/product/600i-v2-integrated-amplifier 
Amplifier for Harbeth 40.2
I heard the 40.2 driven by Vinnie Rossi's newest design amps at Axpona 2018. Wow! I also heard the SHL 5+ 40th anniversary speakers driven by the LIO integrated at Axpona 2017. Based on what I heard I bought a pair of the SHL5+. As impressive as t... 
Dynaudio Special 40 or OLD Dynaudio Focus 160?
I have not heard the Focus 160 but I bought a pair of the Focus 140s when they first came out. They were very good speakers at their price point, driven by Musical Fidelity A308 series integrated amp and cd player. I have recently listened to the ... 
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
So here I am in my recliner reading the newspaper after supper listening to classical radio. What the heck, I will check my email. I come across an Audiogon discussion recap and link to this thread.As I read a few posts  I get hooked, not because ... 
Best Songs To Sing In The Car To Embarrass Your Kids
Just about anything 
power cables' effect on power conditioner?
Ok, I get the importance of a heavy gauge cable from the outlet to the conditioner. I have an Audience Au24se cable that I can use for that. I have a LFD NCSE MKII+ integrated amp. I use  LFD Silicon Signature power cables for the amp and LFD Dac ... 
Memorial Day
ClearthinkIf you think clearly as you read my post you would note that I have absolutely no intention to incite or enter into any debate to promote the “American way of life.” My post isn’t about nationalism or any other ism. It’s about rememberin... 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Robin Trower in April. Week later- Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Brahm’s piano concerto No.1, Stephen Hough, soloist. 
Favorite Dylan?
With Dylan My "favorite" changes regularly.Just picked up Mofi 45rpm "Desire" this afternoon. I will clean it in a few minutes and give it a spin. I remember walking into a record store in 1975 when it first came out. It  was playing on the store ... 
New Rega Planar 6
How would you describe the differences between the WTL and the Rega? 
Favorite Dylan?
With just about every album Dylan ever did my favorite is usually the one I listen to at any given time.rpeluso nailed it on Red River Shore. Close your eyes and listen; a poignant palette of story and sound. Reaching for it now. Gotta go. 
This is for Georgehifi especially but others can chime in.
When I owned  a pair of Dyn C1s (not Platinum) I used a Simaudio i7 integrated. I listened to a T+A integrated at my dealer at the time, from the R series, along with a T+A cd player. To my ears the bass was taut but not as deep as the Dyns were c... 
Best Brahms Third Symphony
Thanks for the responses. I usually buy classical from arkivmusi. I will take a look there.