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Most Influential American Musician of All Time?
Newbee, I won't debate your dictionary. 
Most Influential American Musician of All Time?
09-11-07: Jmcgrogan2Yes, but that may also be because of more modern technology. Radio was far more common for Muddy Waters (not to mention John Lee Hooker (but I will)) than for Robert Johnson.That's entirely my point. Muddy had the advantage of ... 
Most Influential American Musician of All Time?
That's why I originally mentioned Robert Johnson.However, from a standpoint of influencing other musicians, Muddy may have the edge over Robert Johnson simply because of his larger catalog of recordings. More recordings, more radio play and wider ... 
Most Influential American Musician of All Time?
I agree with Muddy Waters.In keeping with the thread's original theme of most influential American musician (as opposed to composer or songwriter), I believe Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Louis Armstrong are my top three candidates...and should... 
Review: Synergistic Research resolution Refference X2 active Interconnect
Is your associated gear current? 
Replacement tubes for 5687
IMO, the Sylvania GB-5687 are not laid back, but rather have a sweeter top end than the TungSol 5687, which I find annoyingly bright and etched. The Bendix tubes are also supposed to sound quite extended.Much of the tube choice has to do with the ... 
my take on blind tests
What we need are more Vulcans in the audio hobby. They are very logical thinking beings. 
my take on blind tests
If you don't hear it, don't buy it. 
Replacement tubes for 5687
Sylvania GB-5687 Gold Brand. Tough to find. Prices are rising. It's the best I've heard in the Modwright preamp and digital player mods. 
Cutting long interconnects and putting on new term
I am doing the same thing, and I recently purchased this wire for 30 foot interconnects, which I intend to terminate with Eichmann bullet plugs.Oyaide interconnect wireThese should get you started for materials:Percy Audio Markertek.comVenhaus Aud... 
Most Influential American Musician of All Time?
Robert Johnson? 
APL NWO-2.5T A Review of a Classic CD Player
An owner of an APL player who doesn't want to send in his player for upgrades frequently can simply wait a year or two. What's wrong with that? Puremusic (Threads | Answers)Nothing wrong with that as long as one is disciplined enough to resist fol... 
APL NWO-2.5T A Review of a Classic CD Player
At this time , we see no significant advancements that will be added to the NWO 3.0GO.Brainwater (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers)For those who pay upwards of $30,000 hoping to own a state of the art digital player that with remain so for mor... 
APL NWO-2.5T A Review of a Classic CD Player
Alex is a great designer, and his Denon 3910 was the best digital I've heard or owned, but the constant upgrades made me nuts. If I paid $25,000 for a state of the art digital player only to find out a month or two later that it was no longer stat... 
Dedicated Lines & Power Conditioners
Try a less expensive PC, or none at all, for a week or two and then plug your RS conditioner back in and listen.Your ears will tell you the answer...and there is no one right answer to your question because everyone's power, system and ears are di...