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    RIP Walter Becker. We always knew you were a genius.
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    Can't believe it. He was the coolest bloke ever. No more Steely Dan.
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    Shame!
    It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!

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    Steely Dan a great band, sad day

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    So many fantastic tunes...thank you Walter.
    The Fez!!
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    I was listening to Steely Dan yesterday , Countdown to ecstasy

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    Sad indeed ! I'm a soul and reggae head but you know there's The Dan in my collection - enough said

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    Oh dear - yet another of the greats.

    Currently listening to Circus Money - absolutely bloody brilliant.
    Current: [P20] Roon/Tidal > Custom PC> Chevron Paradox NDF16 > Phast Pre > Neuro. 686 > Tannoy Berkley (RFC tweaks)


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    Gordon 'Halfway Tree' used to know him years ago. Imagine that.
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