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Frank Zappa?
I've always loved the solo in City of Tiny Lights. 
Your First System
First system was a piece of crap, but i loved it anyway.Radio Shack receiver, crappy speakers, and a turntable with a chipped needle.I've since built my own speakers, upgraded to decent components over the past 30 years. 
Best Pink Floyd recording CD or LP
Hard to pick...Animals is up there, The Wall, Wish you were here part 1-9. 
Your First Concert was.....
Frank Zappa, May 1979 at Providence Civic Center. Probably $12 I think? 
Personal speaker evolution
Radio shack cheapies, late 70's. JBLs in 80's, Infinity's in 80-90s....then started building my own. So far I've built two sets and would never buy from a store again. 
Which cost more: your system or your car?
Not my car, but it costs more than to heat this house for a year. 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Glenn Gould's music for Vonnegut's movie, Slaughterhouse Five.Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond, parts 1-9Donny Osmond-Little Lover Boy (ok, that's a joke!)Frank Zappa-Watermelon in Easter Hay 
Pleasantly Surprised
Actually, I'm a total neophyte at this though I've loved listening to music for decades. I also do not have the disposable income to throw around for high end components. The B&K I've bought has shown me two things. The Carver amp I had was wa... 
Pleasantly Surprised
Also, the speakers I've made have surprised me even more with a decent amp driving them. Double happiness! 
Pleasantly Surprised
LOL, perhaps. Though I've run that last amp to it's grave. No wonder I am surprised. 
SS Amp Recommendations?
So many responses! Thanks guys, learned alot. In this little hobby, the learning curve never ends. 
Most beneficial change .
Speakers!