angaria

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Open Baffle Speakers
You could probably find some alons/nolas to listen to if you're interested... mine have really natural midrange. 
Shop in Pittsburgh? Want to listen to 845 amp.
Wow - thank you all for the very helpfull responses. There's hope for Pittsburgh. I'm a grad student in Squirrel Hill BTW. 
Pittsburgh / Western PA / Eastern OH
Another interested Pitt student if this ever gets off the ground. Know of any shops in town where I could hear and 845 based amp? 
EL34 Integrated
Besides that you can pick one up cheaply from me, I honestly do have to recommend the Sophia el-34 - it can drive my 90 dB speakers to unlistenable levels, has excellent detail and all the qualities praised in it's little bro - the sophia Baby. 
Japanese Music
although somewhat in danger of your "new ageish" criteria, check out the Yoshida Brothers - they are some of the top Shamisen players in Japan, but weave a lot of other influences into thier music as wellseriously think you would enjoy listening t...