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James Brown
I'm  really looking to buy 1 of probably a dozen or more of the GreatestHits collections that are available . 
Best rock bass player
Gerry McAvoy , from Rory Gallagher's band , and the late John Kahn . 
Great Organists in Rock
Gregg Rolie , of early Santana and Journey . 
Internet Radio
Thanks,keep the ideas coming.I've been in a rut lately,and need to hear some new material.Money is tight and I thinkthe mini-plug to rca's would be a good low cost way to wet my feet. 
Budget DVD Player Recommendation
Loomisjohnson,could you let me know where you saw the Denons for under $200? 
Name three of yours the most favourite drummers
John Bonham,Ginger Baker,Ian Paice. 
Cream at Madison Square Garden
I picked up the Royal Albert Hall DVD on Tuesday,and I'vewatched it 3 times.It is one of the best filmed and recordedconcert DVD's that I have seen.The performance's are verygood,and Eric's vocals are as good as they get.I also agree that his best... 
Roy Buchanan Recommendations??
I have been a Roy Buchanan fan for 30 years,and got to see him several times.Unfortunatly most of his recordings arefairly uneven as far as I'm concerned."Deluxe Edition" is an excellent sampler of some great material,I'd also recommend "Live in J... 
Passive Pre's--Placette RVC or Luminous Axiom
I can't comment on the Placette,but I did use an Axiom with the Caddock resistors for about 6 months.In my mid-fi setup(Rotel amp& cdp)and with the music that I listen to,Bluesand Classic rock,the Axiom preformed extremely well.At $150its a st... 
You've gotta check this guy out
Got mine about 2 weeks ago,and have listened to it at leasta dozen times.I'd say it's the best blues recording I'veheard in quite a while. 
Aggressive, live, electric blues.....
Joe Bonamassa,"So It's Like That".Get the cd that has the bonus live DVD.The DVD is killer stuff!Also pick up Rory Gallagher, BBC Sessions.A great collection of materialrecorded in front of an audience and live in the studio. 
New to tubes.
I'd like to thank all those who took the time to respondto my question. 
buzz/hum from tv
Paddlersean,Is your TV connected to a cable box?If it is I'd say you have a ground loop problem.Try disconnectingthe cable box.If the noise goes away,thats the problem.Do a Google search and find a Xantech ground breaker.Theysell for about $10 buc... 
Blues /rock: music recommendations?
Anything by Rory Gallagher.The double cd "BBC Sessions"isan excellent intro to this great underrated musician. 
speaker cables & Interconnects for NAD/PSB system
Redtree,I had an NAD C350 and C521 hooked up to PSB Image5t's.I recently upgraded to a Rotel RB1050 power amp,RC1070cd player and AES AE-3 preamp.I still use the 5t's.Cables in both setups are the same.Kimber 8vs speaker cables andVampire CC inter...