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what cover versions are better than the original
OK- I will start this response.I really love Allison Krauss. Her version of, "Now That I've Found You", is far better than the original!Also, Sheryl Crow's version of,"The First Cut Is The Deepest" is also a step up from Cat Steven's version.Cheer... 
Best Bike to ride before a good listening session
Have a Klein Mantra Pro - all carbon fiber and XTR.When I'm lazy, I jump in the Porsche 996 C-2 Carrera! 
Need some Suggestions on Best Digital Cable
Best I have heard is the Marigo Apparition Digital cable.Cheers,Gregg 
3 Gang AC Outlet Plate???
Had the same problem. You need to search out a commercial electric supply shop. They have them $2-$3.Cheers,Gregg 
Best digital cable below $500
Best Digital Cable I ever heard was the Marigo Labs Apparition 5.6 - stunning! 
Esoteric DV-50: Tweaks, Up-sample settings, etc.
I will be getting my DV-50 delivered any day. Would be interested in any feedback on present and past owners.Thinking of useing either my Virtual Dynamics Nite cord or my BMI Shark cord.I have heard running a ground wire from the DV-50 to either a... 
Review: Cable shootout Nordost, Purist, Synergistic, MIT Speaker cable
Great review!I too have gone through my fair share of cables. Finally settled with the Purist Audio- Venustas for both speaker cable and interconnects. Very satisfied! Never have tried the power cords.Cheers,Gregg 
what is good speaker cable for Dynaudio Contour?
I have had great results with the Purist Audio Venustas cables on my Temptations.Cheers,Gregg 
Hasselblad 503CW or Bronica SQ-Ai
Like Albert, I prefer my Nikon(F100) over any other camera I have owned. Great handling, quality, and ergonomics.But for big enlargements and tack sharp optics, I use my Mamiya 7II with a 43mm wide angle. Very light weight and dead quiet shutter. ... 
New ACME outlet sounds worse
Polarity correctness should be -Black(hot) wire goes to outlet screw that is gold color.White(neutral) wire goes to outlet screw that is silver color.That's it!Cheers,Gregg 
The best way to isolate my subs from the floor?
I too live in an old house with hardwood floors. I have had great results with my large Dynaudio Temptation speakers sitting on 1" thick granite slabs with 3 Aurios(ball bearing) between the granite slabs and the speakers. Really tightens up the b... 
Best all around box speaker between 15K and 25K
Harder to come by, but I love my Dynaudio Temptations. Great sound, slender profile, beautiful asthetics, and a non-box sound!Cheers,Gregg 
SoundAnchor stands or Black Racing cones???
I have had incredible results placing 3 Aurios(ball bearing)under each of my Dynaudio Temptations. Might give them a try. Incidently, I have a Sound Anchors rack system with Aurios under it, also!Cheers,Gregg 
Cable Suggestions for Marantz SA-1
I have had great results with the Purist Audio VENUSTAS cable. SA-1 to Placette Passive Preamp to PASS X350.Cheers,Gregg 
SACD search for $4k-6k
FWIW - I have my Marantz SA-1 up for sale here. Has been upgraded with the new SuperClockII....simply amazing resolution. E-mail me if you are interested.