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What speakers can b considered as world reference?
Bose?? I just threw up a little in my mouth. :) It's funny as a hifi salesman, I get people of all sorts comming in to listen. One moment sticks out in my mind. We had a $15,000 pair of class A uberspeakers on display for demo hooked up with refer... 
What speakers can b considered as world reference?
In response to Drew>I've never been to a concert where an orchestra or choir used any sort of amplification. I've also heard unamplified small jazz ensembles and soloists playing classical guitar, sax, piano, hammer dulcimer, harp, violin, viol... 
What speakers can b considered as world reference?
A bit aside from the question, but I don't really like this common audiophile thing where averyone compares speakers to the "live sound". If you want a speaker to sound like it did live, go get a 15" JBL PA speaker and maybe an overcranked Hartke ... 
Krell FBP vs Parasound JC1
JC-1 finicky? That's funny. The JC-1 in my experience is the reference for all amps to be judged, providing seemingly unlimited power to any load.(while doubling as a room heater in the wintertime) That being said, the Krell may have machined alum... 
Totem Hawk a underated "Jewel"
Yes, I think so. Hawks vs. Forest was my big decision, cost being no object. I'm already sold on the Totem brand, because they are amazing at what they do, and a great value in the market. I was lucky enough to have both pairs brand new for demo, ... 
Differences between Parasound A23 and A21?
A21 is definately better. I've listened to them both extensively. The A23 is good, but the A21 is quite a bit better. Clean, low level detail, improoved bass control, higher damping factor, ect. Higher class A bias. It's worth the upgrade.