An even better reason not to drink Makers Mark is that it sux.

OK, I got much more to say than this, but time is short. My prejudices: Smoothness = overrated; character = underrated Let's start positive: Best deals: Old Forester -- Can be had regularly (at least in Chicago) for $10/bottle. Not real complex, but also very drinkable, none of the "off" flavors tha...

I actually have a 50 Watt Master Volume JMP I'd consider trading for your amp, if that interests you. You can email me at dogrange@yahoo.com if interested.

In my experience of knowing quite a few people who have put master volume circuits in non-master Marshalls, most are not happy with the results. Some people like it OK, but it seems like most do not. The MV usually makes the amp sound fizzier and impairs the visceral quality of Marshalls that are 50...

Yes, that is Andy Cohen in the background. Blast from the past!

vinyl -- Rega P25
amp -- Plinius 8200 (a couple versions ago)
Speakers - B&W Signature 805
Subwoofer -- REL Strata 3 (not boomy, integrates well)

This stereo is by far my biggest investment in consumer goods.

I've been wearing earplugs at all loud music events/practices for a long time. It's painful for me if I don't, so I must. You really do get used to it if you just decide you have to wear them no matter what. I can get by ok with foam crappy earplugs, but I'm gonna get some of those fancy ones recomm...

Yes, I would say most definitely not crap, but then I just ignore the crap aspects of their career. I also love this "My Mind's Eye" album, even though it is not so weird or inspired as the first few records. But I have actually desired to listen to it more often than the first few! Does that mean i...

Biznonno, it is so good to see you, if not in the world, then in the astral plane world, my son. Anyway, when it comes to the "Sirs", Sir Lord Baltimore -- Maybe the inverse Eagles, because they would come always at the top of your American lists instead of bottoming out on these lists Sir Mix A Lot...