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PC Challenge Test Results
Every posting on PC generates tremendous response. You would believe that this is all our hobby is about. Now we learned more variables. Pinching cords? Is this P(olitically) C(orrect)? What if the cord is less than 18(gauge). I suspect it is not ... 
Best CD source?
mymusic.com, good selection and realistic shipping charges; and I second alldirect. 
My latest find. What's yours?
Deborah Liv Johnson a singer songwriter from San Diego . Her CDs available through the eponymous .com are eclectic with songs varying from ballads to rock blues and Amazing Grace. Good sound too. Start with 'White'. I owe this to a fellow 'phile w... 
Candles are lit, lights are down low
I see; the Philips ad with the young couple having a romantic dinner while listening to Marilyn Manson or something equally violent is based on reality. I belong to an earlier generation and would suggest side 1 of the first Dire Straits LP. An ex... 
I normally don't ask for help, but.....
Albert your friends can log to Website ClinicalTrials.gov and search for cervical cancer. There are several trials that recruit women with stage 4 disease. If you click on any of the trial name you get a list of the various hospitals that are invo... 
I normally don't ask for help, but.....
I have lost my mother to cancer so I can feel the terrible situation this young family is in. But I have to voice my astonishment at the superstitious beliefs of the previous postings. Do you have any idea how many thousands prayed for Cardinal Be... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Since the thread is revived these are some of my favesSHOSTAKOVICH No 5 Jannsen or HaitnikMAHLER No 2 BernsteinKendra Shank Afterglow (Mapleshade)Brian Jonestown Massacre Strung out in Heaven and last but not least Dr DRE The Chronic 
Best Cool Jazz Record
Giant steps, Coltrane takes my vote. 
Worst speakers at Stereophile show
Doug I agree with most of your observations. But you are in the wrong forum man (amp-preamp) AND 'too' spells with two o's. For the people who say that a single occasion to listen to a product should not determine our opinion I want to remind them... 
Any comments on McCormack amp upgrades
I have had my DNA1 deluxe upgraded all the way about a year ago when the original output transistors went bad. I do think that the sound improved especially with deep well controlled bass. My experience was very positive. Steve was prompt and reli... 
Going Topless
Your reference to eddy currents reminds me Frank of a traumatic event that I have not been able to explain. I had on loan an amplification chain -Spectral dmc12 and McCormack DNA1- and a pair of MIT330 interconnects. One of the MIT RCAs was defect... 
problems with musical fidelity A3cd
If anyone is interested this is what happened.When the unit arrived at Audio Advisor the only person who handles these repairs was on vacation for one week. After he returned and caught up, and after he never called or e-mailed as promised I calle... 
Cowboy Junkies Best Songs
I like most of the Caution Horses, esp. song #1 and 2 Sun comes up .../ Because it's cheap how I feel. Also from the live double CD 200 more miles song #5 in disc 2: Lost my driving wheel. From Lay it down A common disaster, Lonely sinking feeling... 
Trelja in New York
Thanks Trelja for starting this. I came away with a little different impressions. As my mother does not celebrate anything anymore I spent all 3 days at the Hilton.My take on the TAS room was that the sound was decent and the presentation well run... 
where to buy grado headphones?
I had SR60s for many years (bought them $60 from music direct in Chicago) until finally one of the drivers gave up. By that time Grado had replaced the cable twice and I decided to toss them. I used them for running and they are better than anythi...