AMPLIFIED MUSIC: AM I LIMITED TO SOLID S

Glen, If I had rated any of these posts, I would have given you positive points for the Bose 901 idea. Audiophile they are not, but if the goal is to play at a high volume with low distortion, and you are not worried as much about imaging or tonal accuracy, they are a cheap way to go. I had two pair at one time (please don't spread that around) and they would definitely rock the house. I'll give you a few positive points to cancel out one of the Bose haters.

Markman, SS or tube topology doesn't matter -- your ears do (and your pocket). Remember those tube Marshall guitar amps?

IMO, first single out 1-2 recordings you'll use in auditions. My suggestion: 1x Chicago R&B + 1x Soul.

2nd, speakers: capable of giving you bass and lead guitar "grunt" and reproduce harsh vs. mellow sounds (say, vocals). Many contemporary speakers offer this.

3rd, amps: should be fast with reasonable (at least) transient attack, and natural sounding timbres; otherwise you may lose J-Lee playing & stomping at the same time.

Ultimately, go for rythm. I used to listen to R&B on an old Jadis tube -- happily.

Most of all enjoy the music!

Cheers

to everyone who responded to my thread,thanks. i don't pay attention to caps, syntax etc. e.e. cummings didn't either. you guys spend too much time on the computer. as long as the idea and the info gets across. i have purchased millenium vsn-m speakers to replace my psb silveri. i am also going to buy a belles hot rod to replace my bryston 4b-st. i am going to get an ah! tjoeb to replace my NAD s-500. does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative amp for the merlins?

Thanks guys for the support. I feel loved again. OOPS I think I'm off topic:~)

Love's always on topic, Glen! Markman, obvious query: budget for the alternative amp? BTW, cummings used lower case and full-stops only: am I correct?

Cheers!