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Has anyone heard the Olive Opus No5 music server?
I'd love to hear opinions on any of the Olive servers also. 
Your First Concert was.....
Foreigner in 1977, I think it was a band called Charlie that opened for them. 
My favorite Steely Dan song has to be...
Another vote for "Do It Again". 
Angriest Lyric/Vocal
Guns & Roses - I used to Love Her.... 
Any experienced Projector users?
I have a Panasonic PTL-500U and love it. I would highly recommend doing some research at AVS Forums. Just searching the threads will probably answer most of your questions. Feel free to email me if you like or post your question. 
The Who: DVDs, Video...
I have the Live at the Royal Albert Hall DVD and would highly recommend it. Picture and sound are excellent. 
BAT Preamps, why such polarized opposite opinions?
I have owned the VK-3i and now the VK-30. I think the main reason for the varying opinions would be the other equipment that the BAT preamp might be paired with. I have really enjoyed both of the units I have owned and would not hesitate to choose... 
The most unique style speakers that sound good?
Avantgarde Acoustics 
Best Band That Never Was
Jimmy Stoma and the Slut Puppies. My favorite lp was A Painful Burning Sensation. I belive Jimmy did a solo lp, Stomatose, that was excellent also. 
New Cart? Best all around performer...MM or HO
I switched from the stock Goldring on the Music Hall MMF-5 to a Sumiko Blue Point No. 2. I am very happy with the sound. Very balanced with detail and warmth.For the suggestions of the Sumiko Blackbird or Blue Point Special Evo III, I was advised ... 
DVD music concerts
Allison Krauss and Union Station LiveJames Taylor at the Beacon TheaterThe Who Live at the Royal Albert Hall 
Recommendation for a new cd player??
I would recommend the Cary 303/200, you should be able to get one used around $1,200. 
Tube amps to control VR-4jr bass?
I agree with Zaikesman. I do own a pair of VS VR4jr's and I would also be sure to add lead shot and spikes to the speakers before making any other changes to control boomy bass. If possible set these speakers out into the room further or even fill... 
Refurbished Marantz SR7500 quality?
I have purchased a Marantz receiver and dvd player through Accessories4Less and have been satisfied with both purchases. 
Can I biwire VR4jr and use datalink simultaneously
Why would you want to use the datalink if you are biwiring? These speakers are really made for biwiring and the datalink is just to use if you do not biwire.