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How many versions do you have?
Guido, I only have 5 of Mutter cd's, I do not have theone you suggest, It will be on my hit list for sure, as will her other cd's.Thanks for the tip.Talking of Violins I got a killer deal on 10 of Hilary Hahn'scd's, she is also a wonderful violinist. 
How many versions do you have?
Guido, I agree, Mutter's style is awesome and has been my favorite violinist for quite awhile now.I think she is one artist where I need to get all of her cd's.The 'Carmen-Fantasie' cd is incredible and one that loves to be cranked loud.Kal- I hav... 
Opinions on Full-Range/single driver speakers
I feel I can chip into this subject with somebody doubting the credibility of JohnK's knowledge.I am one exceedingly happy owner of a pair of Johnk's Oris 150 horn speakers, I must say I doth my cap to John, as he certainly knows his onions when i... 
How loud do you like to play your music?
Yep, the chauffeur is still in employ, although the offerof 'you can park your car in my garage' is proving to be a tough refusal as I like to keep a professional distance between employer and employee.In fact I am going to insist on the stereo (c... 
ATC SCM 11 Vs SCM 19...Need immediate suggestion
A excellent/good speaker for me, well one that is worth its salt is one that accentuates the positives and can abrogate the negatives of the humble cd and be able to make the musical experience highly enjoyable.I was many years ago of the opinion ... 
ATC SCM 11 Vs SCM 19...Need immediate suggestion
Hi Kinn, you wrote;'Also take into account that most of your recordings are will be unbearable to listen to, even with great electronics'. Surely, the better the speaker the better ALL cd's will soundand not the opposite no? 
How loud do you like to play your music?
I personally compare SPL meters akin to the utterly uselessbuzzes and beeps I have in my car, I do not need a beepto tell me my seat belt is undone, nor do I feel the need for a gadget to tell I am listening at 86.3692963db, my listening levels is... 
Best things 'in life'
A Vindaloo or Chicken Korma, Pillau Rice, Sag Aloo, Nan Bread and poppadom's 'Ruby Murray'(cockney slang for an Indian Curry). The best place to get the best Ruby is not in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or any other Country in that part of the worl... 
Female Vocalist's Website
Excellent source for new music/artists. Thanks also for posting. 
Total spent on music vs equipment?
Sit & Mac, thank you for your interest in my unused vinyl collection, they regrettably are not for sale, I have to many classics that are all in pristine condition all with plastic protective covers, and I would be heart broken If I had to par... 
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen
I think I heard Derek Trucks question the merits the RS top 100 Guitarists in an Interview with some of the names that were listed and some that were omitted,he never actually said who he thought should have made the list and those who slipped und... 
B&W Speakers
Agiaccio, If you are really so keen on getting a pair B & W speakers then if you don't mind buying used, just look in the for sale section and see what is the highest up the B & w range you can get for your $5k, they seem popular speakers ... 
Total spent on music vs equipment?
$4,000 in gear currently in use and purchased secondhand.4000 cd's, not all new so price ranges from $1-$14 approx,so maybe $13000+?A few thousand albums in storage with no intention to see the light of day for the forseeable future.Vive le cd! 
Edgy Trip Hop Recommendations
Goldfrapp.Morcheeba.Kid Loco.Another thumbs up for Lemon Jelly boys, their 'Lost Horizons' album is a must have in a cd collection. 
Beatles for sale? Well ...
Seems like there is a stereo box set version as well as mono box set? according to Best Buy web site.Might be worth buying 3 or 4 just to stick on Ebay later on.