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Back Again A Dove

I now pronounce this Sonic Youth Month. It will be good. To celebrate the release of their new album, The Eternal, the band visited their old friend, Jools Holland. Here they are, the greatest band of all time, performing "What We Know."

And here they are again, seventeen years earlier, making their "Later" debut with the freestyle classic, "Sugar Kane," from the titanic, Butch Vig-produced, double LP Dirty. I think Steve Shelley is wearing the same shirt. (Because he is keeping it real, yo.)

Watch for Robert Baird's interview with the band, along with a…

Nelson and Tim at the Bar

Finally, any real high end hi-fi event will also have booze. On this occasion, Stereo Exchange's jovial staff members, Nelson and Tim, were happy to serve.

Lori Lieberman Killing Me Softly

At any real high end hi-fi event, there'll be great music, and Stereo Exchange's Spring Fever was no exception. Lori Lieberman dusted off her classic, "Killing Me Softly," and brought down the house.

An Electric Crowd

And here we see Stereophile's Mikey Fremer (short guy, crazy hair) chatting with Peachtree Audio's David Solomon and CSA Audio's Ralph Fonte.

An Eclectic Crowd

Spring Fever at Stereo Exchange drew an eclectic crowd. Here we watch, anxiously, as a Stereo Exchange representative calls out the names of raffle winners. Prizes included a Pro-Ject turntable, Meridian iPod dock, and a $2500 gift certificate!

Did I mention that there were really hot women at the event? There were!

How We Listen, by Transparent Audio

During Stereo Exchange's Spring Fever event, Transparent Audio's Josh Clark gave a valuable presentation on the various things to listen for when judging and enjoying a hi-fi system.

David Solomon and the Peachtree Nova

Peachtree Audio's David Solomon was bursting with excitement over his new Nova integrated amplifier with USB DAC. It may have been the hottest product at Stereo Exchange's Spring Fever event. I believe David sold about fifteen units in the five minutes that I spent in his room. I am exaggerating, but only a little.