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Good DVD Concert?
I have many dvd concerts - the one I enjoy mostthe ultimate performerPeter Gabriel Secret World Live - fabulous 
Going from HT to 2CH...spkr suggestions $2000ish
have you ever tried the speakers on the long wall?von schweikerts sound nice for your wide range of musicdo a search on them here for reviewsvery musical, image well, reasonably priced,good tonal balance and these speakers disappear in a roomvery ... 
Going from HT to 2CH...spkr suggestions $2000ish
joecontrats on moving to two channelyou will not be disappointedht is just a smearing of stereo unless really done right and recorded correctly (few things are recorded to make real use of the format)movies, who needs a speaker tickling your back?... 
get vinyl rig or audio aero capital
4yank - sorry - yes an interspace $1200 with arm and cartmikeyaya - that's just the type of comment I wanted to heardo it right the first timeand thanks twl for all the comments offlinethanksTom 
Looking for someone else to listen to?
yes - enjoyed tuck and pattyI met them backstage - very nice approachable peoplean album I really like is "Heaven Down Here"they were on windham hill in the 80'stom 
Why do people selling on E Bay "USE" Audiogon?
audiogon - people are more inclined to help you out and give you tips on setup etcebay - I've had a few great steals but I don't find the quality stuff as consistentlynos tube buys on ebay are so hit or miss it pays to get a reputable audiogon dea... 
next step? just got the phono stage Arc PH2
gmorris - I'm looking for suggestions from people experienced with turntables. Hope to avoid a few pitfalls of inexperience here. As it has been a number of years since I've been into vinyl a few suggestions to check out will help widen the field ... 
get vinyl rig or audio aero capital
thanks all, I'm taking the analog plunge!!!already buying up vinyl at my local used record store in New Orleans (good deals)and ebaybought the ARC PH2 phono pre (on it's way)now do I wait six months for an expensive rig $2-3K Nottingham Spacedeck ... 
I need a recording with a good drum solo .
lets seethis isn't a 100% solo with no accompanying musicbut lovely none the lesssteely dan - aja title track STEVE GADD in one takeSeconds Out -Genesis live - several Collins/Thompson/BrufordKing Crimson - Satoria in Tangiers - off Beat BRUFORDan... 
next step? just got the phono stage Arc PH2
I saw a VPI MKiv upgraded with Audioquest Tonearm pt-6, cardas phono cable, tnt platter and Benz Micro MK M09 for $900. should I jump now and do the big upgrade later??? 
Jazz Recommendations
how bout another young lion not yet mentionedsaxiphonist Chris Potterhis album Gratitude (and his others) are all excellent jazz renderingstom 
get vinyl rig or audio aero capital
thanks for all the suggestionslooks like I have a wonderful deal on an ARC ph2 and am going to buy it. I can always use the B&O to start out. Being that I have a balanced ARC LS5 this looks like a perfect match. I've heard great things about N... 
get vinyl rig or audio aero capital
hey Dekaywell I need a phono stage firstI could play it on my bedroom system NAD 3400 integrated with phono (or maybe even rig that up into my pre - thats a little scarier)alternatively my dealer has an old ARC PH2 that he wants way too much for $... 
get vinyl rig or audio aero capital
Brian and John thanks for the commentsmy quest is for musicality - I don't need the latest or fanciest - just something engagingmy thoughts on putting my post here were as followsthose who had made the switch or invested heavily in both a digital ... 
Best Blues Comp for 4th party...
blues classics is a pretty killer 3 disc settakes you up to 69 with all the heavy hitters and some other fun stuff thrown intom